Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions and inventor of Linear Ball Bushing® bearings, proudly presents the latest addition to the Thomson shafting product line, T-CaseTM LinearRace® Shafting. Thomson T-CaseTM shafting is a readily available and affordable automation solution designed to endure tough usage with optimal performance for demanding European maintenance schedules.
The high-quality shafting provides various benefits to automation manufacturers. For example, the steel used in hardened and ground T-CaseTM is 1.1213 / CF53 for solid and 1.1221 / C60E for tubular shafts. Combining the strong material with superior grinding processes enables the shaft to successfully operate in the most demanding environments.
To ensure long life in transport-grade applications, T-CaseTM is hardened to an exact specification of 60 – 63 HRC. A chrome-plating option is available with a standard thickness of 8 – 15 µm, which is used in applications where corrosion resistance is needed such as palletizing, railroad equipment, logistic systems, etc.
Thomson T-CaseTM is particularly valuable due to its flexibility in application and great tolerance of non-machined installation surfaces when bundled with self-aligning, Thomson Linear Ball Bushing® bearings.
To meet specific application requirements, T-Case shafting can be cut and machined at the Thomson factory before distribution to customers. The availability of this service eliminates the need for a secondary step after shipping. Thomson also provides a fast lead time within a week. For additional information, visit www.thomsonlinear.com/tcase.
