Linear Actuators for On/Off-Highway Vehicles

www.thomsonlinear.com Thomson Actuators Set the Standard in On/Off-Highway Vehicles We are the original actuator manufacturer. For more than 40 years, our engineers have worked to design actuators to provide the unique features that on/off-highway applications require.

Changing technologies On/off-highway vehicle manufacturers are taking In fact, electric linear actuators eliminate: a long, hard look at how they use motion control • the need for hydraulic pumps, valves and hoses systems. Once dominated by pneumatic and hydraulic • the cost and bulk associated with hydraulic systems systems, equipment is now increasingly equipped • environmentally hazardous oil and risk of leakage with electric actuators for automation of a large • the high energy consumption of hydraulic systems number of tasks. Electric linear actuators are easier • costly hydraulic reliability issues (contamination) to control and integrate with modern computer-based • the cost and hassle associated with fluid control systems, and are smaller, lighter and cleaner maintenance than hydraulic systems – all attributes that boost a company’s bottom line.

ELECTRAK 050 ELECTRAK 1 ELECTRAK 10 ELECTRAK PPA-DC • Small, quiet and lightweight • Small • The original on/off-highway • Strong and versatile heavy • Short retracted length • Withstands harsh actuator duty actuator • Low cost environments • Robust, strong and reliable • High duty cycle • Corrosion-free plastic housing • End-of-stroke limit switches or • Withstands harsh • Long stroke lengths • End-of-stroke limit switches potentiometer feedback environments • A variety of DC voltage models • A variety of DC voltage models • Stainless steel extension tube • Large range of options • Acme or ball screw models • A variety of DC voltage models

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standard and custom electrical linear actuators in the market today. For this reason we are able to provide positioning solutions for a vast array of unique on/off- highway applications for dynamic loads up to 10000 N (2248 lbf). Our success is driven by: • understanding the critical needs of the on/off- highway industry • decades of application and engineering expertise • robust and reliable products that withstand the harshest environments Rugged and reliable • an extensive standard and custom product range Thomson electro-mechanical linear actuators are rugged • custom designs for unique on/off-highway and reliable, withstanding harsh environments to: applications • make manual jobs easier, reducing operator fatigue • automate tasks, improving efficiency and reducing Customization costs Thomson is the industry leader in custom actuator • provide remote control, increasing production design. Our design flexibility and unique customization • remove operators from dangerous places, improving expertise give us an advantage to quickly provide our safety customers with cost-effective designs that meet their exact requirements. The largest linear actuator range in the market In addition to our extensive application and engineering expertise, Thomson also has the largest range of

ELECTRAK THROTTLE MAX JAC ELECTRAK HD CUSTOMIZATION • Specially developed for • Long life and reliability • Next-generation, heavy duty • Simple alterations on standard throttle or other regulation • Built for harsh temperatures linear actuator actuators to complete white applications ranges • Unmatched environmental paper designs • Withstands very harsh • Built for high-pressure water protection • A vast library of proven environments jet washdowns • Superior performance custom solutions • Analog position feedback • Built to cope with harsh dust, • Flexible onboard control options • Vast customization experience sensor, electronic limit dirt and muddy environments such as J1939 CAN bus, low • Customization possible for any switches or J1939 CAN bus • Non-contact analog or digital level switching, end-of-stroke volume options position feedback options limit switches, and analog or • Short development lead times digital position feedback www.thomsonlinear.com 3 Why Go Electric? Replacing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders with electrical linear actuators means a simpler and smaller installation, easier control, lower energy costs, higher accuracy, less maintenance, less noise and a cleaner, healthier environment.

Simpler, smaller installation Less maintenance • Install with just two pins, making installation quick. • No need for hydraulic pumps, valves and hoses • Smaller footprint created over traditional methods. means fewer parts to malfunction or wear out. • Self-contained unit eliminates access requirements. Easier control • No need to resize or change out hydraulic Electric actuators are easier to integrate and control components to add new ones. with computers or programmable controls. • Onboard safety functions and operation monitoring Lower energy costs reduce costly maintenance and repair. • Electric actuation components cost less than • Eliminate the cost and hassle associated with fluid comparable hydraulic and pneumatic systems. maintenance. • One electric linear actuator is faster and easier Less noise to install than the multiple hydraulic and pneumatic The elimination of pumps, air pressure and fluids means components required to achieve the same function. smooth, quiet operation. • There is no need to upsize the current system to account for any parasitic power draw. Actuators run Cleaner, healthier environment of a battery. • No fluids, chemicals or solvents necessary • There is no need for a pump running continuously or for operation means there is nothing to leak out or an amp draw to hold the load in position. contaminate the environment. • A compact design means less materials used in Higher Accuracy production. Better controllability means improved accuracy.

Go from COMPLEXITY to SIMPLICITY

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Learn More Online The mobile off-highway product site at www.thomsonlinear.com/moh showcases electric linear actuator benefits and applications.

Visit the Electrak® HD product site at www.thomsonlinear.com/HD to learn more about what these electric linear actuators offer and how they can be used.

www.thomsonlinear.com 5 Application Example: Throttle Control

Throttle actuators allow automatic control of engine speed for reduced noise and emissions, and improved fuel economy.

Reduces design cost Reduces operating cost • Flexible potentiometer models allow easy interface with • Maintenance-free – lubricated for life multiple controls • Allows automatic return to low speed for economy and • Variety of speed options to match application requirements emission reduction • Optional mounting brackets for reduced design time • Allows for automatic rapid resumption of operating speed based • Multiple feedback options on demand • Compatible with multiple engine platforms as an add-on • Designed to withstand underhood temperatures, vibrations and moisture (IP66) and high cycle life for maintenance-free operation Reduces installation cost • Optional mounting brackets for easy installation Increases safety • Variety of mounting accessories • Easy interface with seat interlock and other sensors for • No need to accommodate large bend radius of wire-wound automatic shut-off or speed reduction throttle cables • Noise management through engine RPM control • Allows for placement of actuator to accommodate easy • Reduced operator fatigue with lower noise levels installation – no direct access needed for maintenance • Speed controls can be placed in ergonomic positions rather than positions required by wire-wound throttle cables Reduces working capital Reduce inventory cost of engines with and without factory controls Increases productivity to one design • More operator up-time with fewer refueling stops leads to lower fuel consumption • Automatic and immediate return to working speeds upon demand • Automatic speed adjustments reduces the workload on the operator

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Application Example: Quick Attach

Quick-attach actuators allow the operator to change implements on the loader or skid steer without leaving the seat for improved productivity and safety.

Reduces design cost Reduces operating cost • Easy interface with multiple electronic controls • Maintenance-free – lubricated for life • Can be operated by a simple switch • Replace costly, complicated hydraulic systems and long • No need to accommodate large-bend radius of hoses runs of hydraulic hoses • No need to design system of hoses, valves, controls, • No hoses to fatigue and rupture and no filters to change filters and switches • No chance to introduce debris into the main hydraulic operating system Reduces installation cost • Holds position with power off – no parasitic drain on the • Easy interface with multiple electronic controls hydraulic system • Easy to retrofit into existing applications • Connection with simple wiring is easier to protect from • No need to accommodate large-bend radius of hoses damage than hydraulic hoses • Fewer parts to install – two wires and a switch instead of valve, valve operator, hoses and filter Increases safety • Reduce installation labor and materials by eliminating hoses, • Allows operators to change implements without leaving their seat valves and cylinders • Eliminates a pair of high-pressure hoses from the operator cab • No extra operator required to change implements Reduces working capital • Provide the potential for position interlock to ensure safe • Fewer parts to inventory operation • Can easily be added to existing vehicle at the factory or dealer Increases productivity • Faster change of implements • Single operator can change implements without leaving the seat www.thomsonlinear.com 7 Application Example: Hood Lift

Hood lift actuators provide easy and safe access to engines for maintenance and repair work.

Reduces design cost Increases safety • Easy interface with multiple electronic controls and interlocks • Easy interface with interlock to prevent inadvertent operation • Needs only a switch to operate • Holds position with power off – no drifting or backdriving • Built-in clutch or limit switches for end-of-stroke protection in the wind • Fewer components than hydraulic systems • Reduced exposure of operator to awkward lifting positions with • Compatible with multiple chassis platforms as an add-on heavy loads • Wide temperature range for reliable operation in all conditions • Manual override allows operation with dead or no battery • Will not leak hydraulic fluid, reducing the environmental hazards Reduces installation cost and expense of clean up • Easy interface with multiple electronic controls • Variety of mounting accessories Increases productivity • Built-in clutch or limit switches for end-of-stroke protection • Allows one person to lift the hood or access panels • Fewer components than hydraulic systems • Includes a manual override function, allowing engine access even with vehicle battery failure or removal Reduces operating cost • Maintenance free – lubricated for life • High resistance to underhood temperatures, shock and vibration • Reliable operation – won't weaken with age or low temperatures • Provides controllable clamping force, preventing overstressing of hood materials

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Application Example: Spool Valve Control

Actuators replace mechanical linkage for spool valve control of boom and tilt cylinders for front end loaders.

Reduces design cost Increases safety • Easy interface with multiple electronic controls • Easy interface with seat interlock, other sensors for • Multiple speed and feedback options automatic shut off or speed reduction • Wires and switch can be placed anywhere, not limited by hose • Valves and hoses cab be placed outside of the cab, bend radius and can be located near operator eliminating a source of heat and high pressure hydraulics • Reduced operator fatigue with lower noise levels when Reduces installation cost valves and hoses are out of the cab • Easy interface with multiple electronic controls • Programmable motions can reduce the chance of repetitive • Variety of mounting accessories motion injuries • No need to accommodate large hydraulic hoses • Removing multiple levers from the cab can increase operator • Actuators allow for more flexible positioning of spool valves comfort and visibility in the machine for reduced installation cost and easier maintenance Increases productivity • Higher accuracy means better controllability allowing for Reduces operating cost faster and more precise boom and tilt operation • Maintenance free - lubricated for life • Maintenance free - less time and costs on overall • High resistance to temperatures, shock and vibration maintenance

www.thomsonlinear.com 9 Application Example: Positioning of Sweeper Brooms

Actuators replace hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for better controllability, smaller installations and eliminating the need of maintenance.

Reduces design cost Reduces operating cost • Needs only a switch to operate • Maintenance free - lubricated for life • Built in clutch or limit switches for end of stroke protection • Resistant to shock and vibration • Fewer components than hydraulic systems • Wide temperature range and high sealing degree for reliable • Smaller installations means increased flexibility in the operation in all weather conditions overall design of the sweeper • Reliable operation - won't weaken with age or low temperatures

Reduces installation cost Increases safety • Easy interface with multiple electronic controls Will not leak hydraulic fluid reducing the environmental • Variety of mounting accessories hazards and expense of clean up • Built in clutch or limit switches for end of stroke protection • Fewer components than hydraulic systems Increases productivity More precise control means faster and better sweeping

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More Application Examples

Utility Vehicles

Electric linear actuators provide the rugged, efficiently controlled performance required by garden, construction and service vehicles.

Agricultural Vehicles

Electric linear actuators are an excellent choice for wide array of tasks within agricultural vehicles to increase productivity and quality, improve safety and ergonomics, and reduce both fuel and maintenance costs.

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Logistic Systems

Actuators can be used to control a large variety of functions in logistic systems. The actuators pictured above are used to power a forklift in a logistic train.

Emergency and Rescue Vehicles

The reliability offered by Thomson actuators make them a perfect fit in emergency vehicles, helping responders perform their jobs safely.

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More Application Examples

Railroad Equipment

Railroad equipment experiences some of the toughest conditions imaginable. Actuators can provide both the toughness, controllability and power required.

Roadwork and Construction Site Equipment Switch Gears

Long stroke, protection against harsh environments and Electrical switch gears are often placed in remote high load rating makes linear actuators a great fit for locations. It is critical that power switching is executed this roadside construction sign. and confirmed without fail and electric linear actuators are ideal for this task. www.thomsonlinear.com 13 Employ Superior Thomson Components Leading-edge on/off-highway vehicles technology is built on leading- edge motion components, starting with minute engineering details we’ve mastered over decades of intense work. From patented anti-backlash technology for lead nuts to proprietary processing for roll-forming to the Lube-for-Life™ technology we invented, our components are built to deliver beyond your expectations.

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Stainless Steel Protection Wash-Down or/and Chemical Protection Customization

PROFILE RAIL ROUNDRAIL LINEAR GUIDES LEAD, BALL & GLIDE SCREWS LINEAR ACTUATORS & With sizes ranging from our ultra- & COMPONENTS Thomson lead screws are the “just MOTORIZED LEAD SCREWS compact 5 mm MicroGuide™ While shafts may appear the right” solution for many applications, Our linear actuators are designed to the robust 65 mm 500 Series same, there are significant and the patented zero-backlash for rugged, reliable linear motion roller, as well as compliancy performance differences due nut technology provides excellent applications. Numerous choices in ranging from our self-aligning to the manufacturer’s selected repeatability with high stiffness and stroke, load, motor type, feedback, T-Series (transport profile rail) standards and the manufacturing extremely low drag torque. limits and control options make to the extremely rigid, machine- processes used to achieve them. these components versatile. If you tool-grade roller profile rail, Combine Thomson’s unique design For the more demanding applications, can’t find the actuator to meet your Thomson is your one-stop source advantages with our tremendous we offer the most complete line of application needs, call us for an for all profile rail. on-hand stock and you will industrial ball screws in the industry. actuator built to your specifications. have the tools to deliver the Our broad product offering and years We build more custom actuators difference. of application expertise allow us to than anyone in the world. provide the right solution to meet your unique application requirements. Our motorized lead screws combine a hybrid stepper motor Part linear bearing, part lead screw, and a precision lead screw the unique Glide Screw™ combines together in one compact envelope. the best features of these products Patent-pending Taper-Lock into an easy to install, one-part technology allows quick decoupling solution. In addition, the Glide Screw and secure, properly aligned eliminates alignment issues and connections. The result is a smaller, comes standard with Thomson’s simpler and more precise overall patented Lube-for-Life technology for design. zero maintenance.

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Leverage Our Ability to Modify or Customize Products Our application expertise is deep and our product portfolio is broad. The result: Our breadth of standard products can provide a custom fit and we can modify easily standard products as needed. Similarly, we have the design engineering expertise and application knowledge to deliver white sheet solutions for virtually any need – quickly. From standard products to modified standard to custom products, we can deliver the optimal motion solution for your design need.

CLUTCHES AND BRAKES GEARHEADS PRECISION LINEAR LINEAR MOTION SYSTEMS & Our brake and clutch products Planetary gearheads are used ACTUATORS LIFTING COLUMNS are working in a wide range on high-precision motion control The compact design and high Our linear motion systems can of applications specific to the applications that require a high load, accuracy and speed be used virtually anywhere. food and beverage packaging torque-to-volume ratio, high capacities of our precision linear They can support and move a industries. These products set torsional stiffness and low actuators make them ideal for range of loads and provide high the solid foundation for the broad backlash. Thomson offers these flexible integration in tight areas. precision and tight tolerances. range of standard and custom precision planetary gearheads These high performance actuators Pre-engineered, pre-assembled products currently available to for all duty cycles, and all with come in several models and sizes and ready to install, our systems our customers. RediMount-compliant mounting with a broad range of options support loads with ball, slide or systems. Web-based sizing, and accessories to meet the wheel guides and actuation with selection, pricing and 3D models requirements of your application. either ball or lead screws, or belt drives. Easy-to-use sizing and of Micron gearheads are available selection tools as well as 3D at www.micronmotioneering.com. The EC- and ECT-Series are models are available at designed for heavier loads and are www.linearmotioneering.com. perfect for hydraulic replacement

in the toughest environments. Thomson lifting columns provide

modern design, high performance The smaller PC-Series is designed and safe operation. Along with for drop-in replacement of maintenance-free life, easy pneumatic cylinders, making the installation and light weight, shift to electrical actuation and these lifting columns are a first control easy and fast. choice for domestic, medical and work-place applications.

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