PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. Datasheets for Piezoelectric Actuators

Piezoelectric actuators are devices that produce a small displacement with a high force capability when voltage is applied. 
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Fields of application Set-and-forget applications Adaptive mechanics Drift compensation Alignment of optical components Precision mechanics Static precision positioning Metrology / interferometry High user-friendliness due to automatic configuration Important operating parameters...
Extra-High Reliability for High-Level Dynamics and High-Temperature Applications Based on the PIC 255 material, PICA™-Power piezoelectric translators are optimized for high-temperature working conditions and high-duty-cycle dynamic applications. With PI's extensive...
Ultra-High Reliability, High Displacement, Low Power Requirements PICA™-Stack translators are specifically designed for high-duty-cycle applications. With our extensive applications knowledge, gained over several decades, we know how to build performance...
Ceramic-Insulated High-Power Actuators Superior lifetime High stiffness Microsecond response Sub nanometer resolution UHV-compatible to 10-9 hPa Patented PICMA® Stack multilayer piezo actuators with high reliability Operating voltage -20 to 120...
For Harsh Industrial Environments Splash-resistant full encapsulation Superior lifetime High stiffness Microsecond response Subnanometer resolution UHV-compatible to 10-9 hPa Encapsulated PICMA® Stack multilayer piezo actuators with inert gas filling Operating...
Miniature Multilayer Piezo Actuators with and without Inner Hole Superior lifetime Ultracompact: From 5 mm Ø Ideal for dynamic operation µs response time Subnanometer resolution UHV-compatible to 10-9 hPa Piezo...
Multi-Axis Actuators with Highly Linear Displacement Lead-free, crystalline actuator material High dynamics Ideal for operation without position control Low electrical power consumption Minimal length tolerances Stack actuator Bipolar operating voltage...
PICA™ Thru translators are hollow Piezoelectric stack actuators, offered in a large variety of standard shapes and sizes with additional custom designs to meet all customer requirements. They combine the...
The PIRest drive electronics are only necessary during the adjustment process of the PIRest compensating actuators. Once displaced, actuators with PIRest technology hold their position stable without permanent control voltage.
These tubular multilayer stack actuators (ring actuators) run on lower voltage and provide higher forces than conventional piezo tubes. They extend axially when a voltage is applied. They are manufactured...
Closed - Loop Operation for Superior Accuracy Cofired, Polymer-Free Multilayer Piezo Design Nanometer-Range Resolution Deflection up to 1.6 mm Ceramic Insulation for Extended Lifetime Ideal for Scanning Applications Manufactured from...
Closed-Loop Option Frictionless Flexure Guiding System for Straight Motion Integrated Motion Amplifier for Travel Ranges to 1 mm High Dynamics and Stiffness, Forces to 400 N, Backlash-Free Construction Outstanding Lifetime...
Displacement to 2 mm Fast response in the ms range Nanometer resolution Low operating voltage Operating temperature up to 150 °C PICMA® Multilayer Bender Elements with High Reliability Operating voltage...
Displacement to 200 µm Sub-nm Resolution Low Cost Flat Design For Small Forces Displacement to 200 µm Closed Loop Bimoph Benders (to 2 mm Travel) Disk Translators belong to the...
Displacement to 500 µm Fast response in the ms range Nanometer resolution Low operating voltage PICMA® Multilayer Bender Elements with High Reliability Operating voltage 0 to 60 V. Bidirectional displacement,...
Displacement to 90 Micron Pushing Forces to 1000 N Preloaded for Pulling Forces to 50 N Sub-Millisecond Response Sub-Nanometer Resolution Options: Ball Tip, Vacuum Versions
Easy frontal mounting Silent: Operating frequency to >20 kHz Velocity over 5 mm/s Sub-micron resolution Holding force to 10 N Low operating voltage to 48 Vpp Self-locking, no heat generation...
Extremely High Stiffness Pushing Forces to 30,000 N Pulling Forces to 3500 N Travel Range to 180 Micron Options: Versions for Vacuum, High- and Low-Temperatures and with Water-Resistant Case
Flexure Guidance for Frictionless, Ultra-Straight Motion Travel Ranges to 400 Micron Resolution to 0.2 Nanometer High Dynamics and Stiffness PICMA® High-Performance Piezo Actuators Open and Closed-Loop Versions Ideal for...
Flexure guides for linear motion with minimum tip and tilt Travel ranges to 500 µm Optimized design for manufacturing in large quantities Available with integrated position sensor Precision-Class piezo Linear...
High stability and Holding force >100 N Self-locking at rest even when closed-loop control is switched off Travel range 7.5 mm and 13 mm Compact design with integrated incremental encoder...
Holding force >100 N Step size 20 nm Travel range 7.4 mm to 26 mm Compact design Feed force 22 N Lifetime >1,000,000,000 steps Mounting thread or shank Versions with...
Lightweight and compact: 4 g and <13 mm × 20 mm footprint Travel range 300 µm Optimized design for manufacturing in large quantities Customer-specific adaptations can be provided Standard-Class Piezo...
Outstanding lifetime due to PICMA® piezo actuators Travel range to 90 µm Push forces to 800 N Pull forces to 300 N Microsecond response Sub nanometer resolution Vacuum versions, optional...
Outstanding Lifetime Due to PICMA® Piezo Actuators Travel Range to 45 μm Pushing Forces to 50 N Pulling Forces to 10 N Sub-Millisecond Response Sub-Nanometer Resolution Optional Ball Tip The...
Simple integration: Two mounting versions Quiet: Drive frequency >20 kHz Velocity over 5 mm/s Sub-micron resolution Holding force to 10 N Low operating voltage to 48 Vpp Self-locking, no...
Single and multi-axis versions Travel ranges to 10 × 10 × 10 µm Extreme reliability: >109 cycles Picometer resolution Short lead times Piezo shear actuators Operating voltage -250 to...
Superior lifetime Ideal for dynamic operation Flexible, adaptable overall height OEM versions available without stranded wires Multilayer stack actuators The actuators are easily scaled, thanks to the stacked construction, flexible...
Superior lifetime Ultra-compact: From 2 mm × 2 mm × 2 mm Ideal for dynamic operation Microsecond response Sub-nanometer resolution Piezo Linear Actuator with PICMA® Multilayer Technology Operating voltage -20...
Travel Range to 60 Micron Pushing Forces to 1000 N Pulling Forces to 5 N Sub-ms Response Sub-Nanometer Resolution
Travel Range to 90 Micron Pushing Forces to 3000 N Preloaded for Pulling Forces to 700 N Sub-ms Response Sub-Nanometer Resolution Options: Vacuum Versions, Water-Resistant Case
Useable as actuator, sensor or energy generator Cost-effective Min. bending radii of down to 12 mm Compact design Individual solutions Patch transducer Functionality as actuator and sensor component. Nominal operating...