Linear Actuators: The Driving Force Behind Automated Motion

A linear actuator is a device that creates precise, controlled push-pull motion in a straight line. This essential function makes the linear actuator a key component in countless applications. From powering industrial automation on factory floors to enabling comfort in home automation with adjustable desks and TV lifts, these devices provide reliable movement. They are also vital in agricultural equipment, medical devices, and renewable energy systems like solar trackers. For any project requiring efficient, strong, and programmable linear motion, a linear actuator offers the ideal solution.

Electric Cylinders: Precision & Power in Modern Automation

An electric cylinder is an integrated linear actuator system, combining a motor, drive, and mechanical assembly into one robust unit. Offering superior precision, control, and cleanliness compared to pneumatic alternatives, the electric cylinder is ideal for advanced automation. Key applications for high-performance electric cylinders include precise positioning in industrial robotics, force-controlled pressing in manufacturing, and accurate motion in packaging machinery and automated assembly lines. Their programmability and efficiency make them a cornerstone of smart factories and complex motion systems. For reliable, repeatable linear motion, choose an electric cylinder.

Linear Motion: The Foundation of Precise Movement

Linear motion, the movement in a single straight line, is fundamental to modern technology. It is achieved through systems like linear actuators, electric cylinders, and precision guides. This controlled motion is critical for industrial automation, enabling precise assembly, robotic pick-and-place, and CNC machining. It also drives medical devices, laboratory automation, and packaging machinery. From 3D printers to automated warehouse systems, efficient linear motion ensures accuracy, repeatability, and productivity. For any application requiring reliable, straight-line movement, implementing a robust linear motion solution is the key to operational success and enhanced performance.

The growing awareness of the importance of environmental protection and the need for clean power production has dramatically increased the use of solar, wind, water for power production. JimiTech has a broad range of products that are used in these types of applications. Examples are:

• Solar tracking systems of solar cell panels
• Adjustment of wind mill turbine houses
• Opening and closing of wind mill hatches
• Control of the water flow in power plant dams
• Parking brakes in wind mills

Jimi-tech optimizes every step in the creation of high-performance medical equipment of Medical Health.

Engineering isn’t complete until you know how Jimi-tech can meet your requirements for optimized medical motion: technologically superior components and pre-assembled systems that allow flexibility in application but push efficiencies in production, and a streamlined sourcing process for components that can be trusted for longevity, strength, and quiet, no-fail performance.

Trucks and mobile lifting aids perform a large percentage of material handling in modern workshops. The applications shown here are just a few examples of what products and solutions Jimi-Tech has to offer. Let us know your specific needs, and we can tell you more about our products and services, and of the many advantages of using Jimi-Tech as your supplier.

Rodless Actuators:

Jimi-Tech’s rodless actuators are self-supporting and lightweight, so they’re easy to move. And because there’s no need for covers or any load-supporting framework, you’ll find assembly to be simple and quick.

JIMITECH optimizes every step in the development of durable food-processing equipment.

Your engineering isn’t complete until you understand how JIMITECH can contribute to optimized motion in food-processing equipment. Jimi-tech has decades of experience in supplying technologically superior components that allow application flexibility while pushing production efficiency. We also streamline the sourcing process for components that can be trusted for longevity, wash ability, corrosion-resistance and performance.

For material handling, Jimi-tech products and know-how help you design equipment that is better, faster, smarter.

In a modern production environment, moving material quickly, accurately and efficiently is a big challenge. Using the optimal motion control products can enable you to help your customers save time and money, giving you a competitive edge.

Advancing technologies and perfecting mechanical systems

From Ball screws to electro-mechanical solutions, Jimi-tech Aerospace & Defense provides components thru proven solutions. Jimi-tech A&D continues to lead the industry as a manufacturer of high quality, reliable products for the most demanding applications such as land Vehicle & Naval Systems and Missiles & Precision-Guided Munitions.

Factory Automation is a market where Thomson linear motion products are used in large numbers. You can find JimiTech products in the smallest most simple machine to the largest and most complex system imaginable. In short, wherever there is a need in a machine to push, pull, lift, tilt, turn or move something Thomson has a suitable product. Typical areas include:

• Robots and manipulators
• Pressing, cutting and gluing
• Printing and scanning
• Packaging, palletizing and dispensing
• Welding, soldering and drilling
• Automatic warehouses
• Measuring and supervision
• Assembly

Helping to Build a Better Packaging Machine

Often the ideal design solution is not about finding the fastest, sturdiest, most accurate or even the least expensive option. Rather, the ideal solution is the optimal balance of performance, life and cost. Jimi-tech is best positioned to help packaging industry machine builders quickly configure the optimal linear motion solution for each application.

Machines for lathing, milling, punching, honing, grinding, hobbing and/or other machining equipment use Thomson linear motion products for a number of functions including:

• Loading of raw material and unloading of machined pieces
• Tool exchange operations
• Positioning of the machining tools
• Measuring operations
• Locking of the work piece in the machining position
• Operation of doors, hatches, covers and other safety features