Installation, Maintenance, Lubrication and Repair

Installation, Maintenance, Lubrication, and Repair

Thomson has decades of experience in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of high-quality ball screws. We guide you through the installation process, help you develop the correct lubrication and maintenance practices, and ensure the long-lasting and trouble-free operation of your ball screw system by timely detecting the need for repair.

Installation

Step-by-step instructions for preparing and assembling a new ball screw system. Can be completed in just Six Easy Steps:

• Mounting the flange to the nut
• Installing the wiper kit
• Inserting the nut onto the screw
• Preloading the double nut assembly
• Lubricating correctly
• Mounting to the machine

 

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Maintenance

After proper selection and installation, virtually no maintenance is required except for regular lubrication. Learn about troubleshooting, inspection, and removal/installation methods for long life and continuous operation.

 

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Lubrication

We offer a wide range of lubricants, including low vapor pressure greases for clean room and vacuum applications. Our TriGel® series is specially formulated for linear motion systems.

 

Ball Screw Repair

With over 75 years of design and manufacturing experience, we professionally refurbish your worn or damaged ball screws to their original tolerances:

• Less machine downtime
• 50% - 90 savings compared to a new product
• Long service life
• High precision, as good as new