Since Thomson invented the Ball Bushing Bearing more than 50 years ago, Thomson precision linear motion products have represented high-quality innovations. Today, Danaher Motion continues its tradition of developing and producing these high-quality and innovative products. The Danaher Motion Thomson guideway product line consists of the next-generation 500 series ball and roller linear guides, the miniaturized MicroGuideTM light-duty T-series guides, and the AccuMini. The Danaher Motion line of linear guides is a complete portfolio of guides and carriages that vary in form, size, and characteristics, with industry-standard dimensions that can be easily incorporated into existing and new applications. Danaher Motion Thomson Linear Guides Overview Series 500 Linear Ball Guide Features and Benefits Superior Design, Superior Quality. Straight rails manufactured by advanced grinding technology; Easy installation, higher precision with jointless rail design, lengths up to 6 m; Smooth, silent motion thanks to patented insert-molded circulation channels and optimized geometry ; Extended lubrication life due to built-in lubrication grooves in the circulation channel; Wide range of carriage styles and sizes available; Modular seals that can be modified in the field; Rails and carriages available from stock or with short lead times Options; Customization with Expansion Accessories; Typical Applications Industrial Automation Material Handling Industrial Robotics Machine Tool Equipment Precision Measuring Equipment Food Processing Equipment. 500 Series Linear Roller Guide Features and Benefits Excellent design, excellent quality. Industry-leading load capacity; High stiffness through back-to-back four-roller track arrangement; Straight guides manufactured through advanced grinding techniques; Easy installation, higher precision through jointless guideway design, lengths up to 6 m; Patented insert-molded circulation channel and optimized geometry for smooth, silent motion; available in a variety of carriage styles and sizes; modular seals that can be modified in the field; off-the-shelf or with short lead times Guide and carriage options available; customization with extended accessories; typical applicationsIndustrial automationMaterial handlingIndustrial roboticsMachine equipmentPrecision measurement equipmentFood processing equipmentDanaher Motion Thomson Linear Guides Ball-controlled design for smooth, quiet, and low-friction motion; Integrated seals along the full length of the rail protect critical bearings from contamination, maximizing effective system life; Pointed-arch design provides high yaw capability Meets the requirements of stand-alone applications; wear-resistant engineered polymer fasteners reduce system inertia and noise Typical Applications Wafer Handling Equipment Mounting Equipment.