The Glide ScrewTM combines a lead screw and linear bearing into an integrated component that reduces footprint, improves equipment uptime, and lowers cost of ownership compared to separate components. It works by adding radial bearings to a precision ground lead screw to handle side and moment loads. Potential applications include 3D printing, fluid pumps, and medical imaging where its smaller size, easier installation and maintenance-free operation provide benefits over conventional lead screw and linear bearing assemblies. Customer service and additional resources are available from Thomson.

1. Thomson Glide ScrewTM
Golden Mousetrap Panel Discussion
February 2014

2. Glide ScrewTM – How does it work?
What is a Glide ScrewTM?
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Combining two favorites to create something BETTER! Part linear bearing and part lead screw
– Introducing the US Patent Pending Glide ScrewTM!
How does it work?
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Radial bearings have been added to handle side and moment loads
The screw OD is precision ground to interface with the radial bearing ID

3. Glide ScrewTM – Why is it Important?
Reduced Footprint – Up to 50%
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Integrated lead screw / linear bearing
Side load / moment Load capable
Improved Equipment Uptime
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Screw and linear bearing are already aligned
Component alignment is not critical – smoother and quieter motion
Integrated lubrication block – Thomson Lube-4-Life technology standard
Lower Cost of Ownership
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Less complexity – faster installation – 85% Faster
Less components – simpler BOM – 80% Fewer Parts
Maintenance free! No lubrication required

4. Glide ScrewTM – Where is it used?
3D Printing / Engraving
Fluid Pump
Fluid Pipetting
Additional Applications
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Fluid Pumps
Test Tube Handling
Lab Automation
CD Duplication
3D Printing
Pick & Place
Fluid Pipetting
Syringe Pump
Medical Imaging

5. Glide ScrewTM - Resources
Customer Service
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Call: (800) 882-8857 or (408) 938-3031
Email: thomsonbsa@thomsonlinear.com
Visit www.thomsonlinear.com
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Webpage: www.thomsonlinear.com/glides
Microsite: www.thomsonlinear.com/glidescrew
3D models available
Additional resources
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Videos
Animations
Product selector
Samples
Rapid prototypes