Posted to News on 28th Apr 2026, 12:00
Rodriguez partners with Thomson for linear motion range
Leading engineering distributor R. A. Rodriguez (UK) has expanded its linear technology offering by partnering with Thomson Industries (a Regal Rexnord Brand). Thomson specialises in linear motion technology, including ball screws, electric linear actuators and guide rails.
Due to this new partnership, R. A. Rodriguez (UK) will now be offering Thomson's Electrak linear actuators. These linear actuators are popular for use in heavy machinery, material handling, medical devices and factory automation. Electrak XD linear actuators are strong enough to take on hydraulic applications, with low maintenance requirements and consistent, heavy-duty operation. The risk of oil leaks commonly associated with hydraulics is eliminated with electric actuators. They can be easily integrated into existing automation processes, and custom actuators are available upon request.
R. A. Rodriguez (UK) will now also be offering Thomson ball screws, trapezoidal screws and lead screws. The range is ideal for both high-precision, small-scale use cases as well as high-load applications. Thomson metric and inch ball screws are manufactured to the highest standards and offer minimal internal friction.
Additionally, Thomson's range of linear guides will be added to R. A. Rodriguez (UK)'s product portfolio. This includes the next generation 500 Series ball and roller profile rail linear guides, 400 Series and MicroGuide. Produced to industry standard dimensions, Thomson profile rails are available in a wide variety of styles and sizes. They can be easily retrofitted into existing set-ups or integrated into new designs.
"Partnering with Thomson allows us to significantly strengthen our linear motion offering and provide customers with proven, highperformance solutions from a globally respected brand," said Darren Reynolds, Managing Director of R. A. Rodriguez (UK).
"Thomson's Electrak actuators and other linear motion components align perfectly with the demands we see across automation, machinery and precision engineering applications.
"By adding Thomson actuators, ball screws and linear guides to our portfolio, we're giving engineers greater flexibility in design and a reliable route to modern, efficient motion control solutions. This partnership reinforces our commitment to supplying highquality components backed by strong technical support and application expertise."
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