Thanks guys. This particular part is for a 12 foot fiberglass, so I'm concerned that anything less than a 24" ball screw is going to struggle with the setup.
The Thomson Saginaw that Patriot (and several others) currently sell as the TS-24BRL looks suspiciously like a Venture Maxi 24" ball screw.
The Thomson Saginaw that Danaher Motion sells as the 7822260 is more expensive (around $400) but, if their catalog product shots are any indication, seems to have a much better motor drive on it. I mean, their actuators look far better than anything made by Venture ... and actually resemble the Saginaw that we all remember.
I wouldn't mind investing in the latter if I knew for certain I was going to end up with the genuine article. I'd just hate to pay a premium, then end up with a rebadged Venture Maxi.
Appreciate anyone chiming in who may know what's going on with these companies ... or who can solve the great mystery
Thanks for the heads up on the classified listing -- will check it out.
John