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

Electric linear actuators have an output rod that provides linear motion via a motor driven ball screw, lead screw or ACME screw assembly. The actuator's load is attached to the end of a screw or rod and is often unsupported.
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Product Name Notes
Inertia drive Compact, inexpensive inertia drive principle (stick-slip). At rest, the drive is self-locking, requires no current, and does not generate any heat. It holds the position with maximum force.
Linear actuator with PIShift piezo motor Linear screw-type actuator with PIShift piezo inertia drive for high-resolution and stable positioning. Open-loop operation in full-step mode PIShift piezo motors Compact, cost-effective inertia...
Linear actuator with PIShift piezo motors Linear screw-type actuator with PIShift piezo inertia drive for high-resolution and stable positioning. Open-loop operation in full-step mode. PIShift piezo motors Compact, inexpensive inertia...
Piezo motor-based direct drive OEM actuator without position sensor. Continuous motion with step frequencies in the ultrasound range. Easy integration, the housing can either be bolted to a level surface...
Piezo motor-based direct drive OEM actuator without position sensor. Continuous motion with step frequencies in the ultrasound range. Frontal mounting with M10x1 thread or 9.5 mm shank PIShift piezo inertia...
A new linear stage family with linear motors expands PI's product portfolio for industrial solutions. High-performance ironless linear motors, heavy-duty recirculating ball bearings, and precision linear encoders are used. The...
A new linear stage family with precision balls screws expands PIs product portfolio for industrial solutions. High-performance synchronous servo motors, heavy-duty recirculating ball bearings, and precision rotary and linear encoders...
The L-239 is our highest load standard linear actuator. It can handle pushing forces of up to 66 lbs. The high-speed version reaches velocities of 2 inches/second. Choice of Servo...
The M-227 Series provides very high resolution and smooth motion. It requires external limit switches. 10, 25 & 50 mm Travel Ranges 0.05 Micron Minimum Incremental Motion Non-Rotating Tip Closed-Loop...
This ultra-compact precision actuator is related to the M-231 but uses a folded drive with the motor and lead screw side-by-side. Folded Drive, Very Compact 17 mm Travel Range 100...
20 mm Standard Travel Range Compact and Cost-Effective Design 0.03 nm Resolution To 10 N Push/Pull Force Low Operating Voltage Self Locking, with no Heat Dissipation, Nanometer Stability Non-Magnetic and...
20 mm Travel Range Extremely High Resolution High Force to 800 N Holding Force Self-Locking at Rest Non-Magnetic and Vacuum-Compatible Working Principle Cleanroom Compatible
Choice of Servo and Stepper Motors 13 to 77mm (0.5" to 3") Motorized Positioning Range Pushing Force to 125N Maximum Velocity: 3.5mm/sec Design Resolution: 0.02µm Reproducibility: 1µm Vacuum Versions to...
Clear Aperture for Transmitted-Light Applications for Mechanical Preloading Extreme Reliability >109 Cycles Large Cross Sections to 56 mm Diameter Variety of Shapes Sub-Millisecond Response, Sub-Nanometer Resolution Vacuum-Compatible Versions PIC
High Load Capacity to 400 N Optional 0.1 Micron Direct Metrology Linear encoder for Exceptional Precision Travel Range to 50 mm Minimum Incremental Motion to 0.3 Micron Max. Velocity: 30...
High Precision at low Cost Travel to 1" Resolution to 0.05 microns 10 lb Pushing Force Non-Rotating Tip Speed to 1.5 mm/sec Integrated Limit & Reference Switches
To 1" Travel 0.05 Microns Minimum Incremental Motion Non-Rotating Tip Velocity to 2 mm/sec. Closed-Loop DC Motors Optional Stepper Motors Integrated Origin & Limit Switches Front Mount or Clamp Mount...
Travel Range 10 mm Resolution to 0.025 nm Open-Loop,5 nm Closed-Loop Up To 50 N Force Generation and 70 N Holding Force Self-Locking at Rest, No Heat Generation Non-Magnetic and...
Up to 2" Travel Range 100 Nanometers Minimum Incremental Motion High-Speed Direct Drive Option 120 N Push/Pull Force 100 N Lateral Load Limit Preloaded Ultra-Low-Friction Ball Screw with Non-Rotating Tip...