01.08.2022, KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN – Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, will be exhibiting at the 30th Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology (SMM) trade fair in Hamburg from September 6 - 9, 2022, and showcasing its comprehensive line of electric linear actuators for marine applications.

Thomson electric linear actuators help increase productivity and quality, improve safety and ergonomics, and reduce fuel and maintenance costs.

Thomson electric linear actuators, including the Electrak® and Max Jac® product lines, are well suited for the marine industry due to their compact size, wide range of load capabilities, high efficiency and optional 12, 24 or 48 VDC operation that allow for automating tasks, and improving efficiency and safety. The actuators provide users with increased flexibility by allowing them to remotely control key aspects of a boat's operation without the complexity, high cost and maintenance associated with hydraulic systems. This capability eliminates the need for periodic maintenance and space-consuming hoses, pumps, filters and regulators, and improves safety for the operator.

“Our Electrak actuators provide boat and marine manufacturers with an ideal source for push-pull power on watercraft – all at the push of a button,” said Anders Karlsson, Product Line Specialist - Linear Actuators at Thomson. “With flexible onboard controls, superior performance and unmatched environmental protection, our actuators can seamlessly integrate with other control systems. The SMM fair will be a great platform to showcase our capabilities within the maritime industry.”

Thomson electric actuators are an excellent choice for a wide array of tasks in marine vessels.

Thomson actuators have a long history of being tough, resilient, adaptable and engineered to withstand harsh environments. Other standard features include rugged IP67 (static), IP69K (static) and IP66 (static/dynamic) ratings for superior corrosion resistance and surface treatments that prevent oxidation in salinity environments. The Electrak platform offers further versatility with custom-tailored modifications to meet specific individual application requirements. Here are a few examples of linear actuator applications that can assist in the automation of marine vessels:

• Raising, lowering and holding hatch covers
• Boom control when raising or lowering the mainsail
• Opening, closing and holding windows
• Downhaul control
• Raising and lowering trailer hitches
• Seat positioning/adjustment
• Engine hatch and wakeboard tower automation
• Throttle and shift actuation

Thomson will be exhibiting at SMM in Hall A4, Stand 201, alongside Altra Industrial Motion Inc.

About Thomson Industries, Inc.

With 75 years of achievement in motion control innovation and quality, Thomson is the industry’s premier producer of Linear Actuators, Linear Ball Bushing® Bearings and Profile Rail Bearings, 60 Case® Shafting, Ground and Rolled Ball Screws, Linear Systems, and related accessories. Thomson invented the Linear Ball Bushing Bearing in 1945 and has set the standard ever since with an unsurpassed set of linear motion control solutions serving global aerospace and defense, medical and health, factory automation, food processing, and mobile off-highway markets. Thomson, a brand of U.S.-based Altra Industrial Motion, has facilities in North America, Europe and Asia with more than 2000 distributor locations around the world.

For more information Thomson Industries, Inc., 1500 Mittel Boulevard, Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073; 1-540-633-3549; 1-540-633-0294 (fax); Thomson@thomsonlinear.com; www.thomsonlinear.com