Piezoelectric Actuators

Piezoelectric translators are ceramic solid Piezo Systems with

state actuators which convert electrical High Force Generation: PICA Piezo Actuators from
energy directly into linear motion with theo- PI Ceramic
So-called high-voltage piezo actuators are
retically unlimited resolution. The length of manufactured from piezoceramic disks in a ꔴ Motion with sub-
the actuator changes by up to 0.15 % in stack construction. The individual layers are nanometer resolution
this process. The actuators simultaneously produced by pressing technology. Applica- ꔴ High forces (up to
generate large static and dynamic forces. tions for the high-load actuators can be over 50,000 N), high
load capacity (up to
found in mechanical engineering for out-
Their special characteristics mean that piezo 100 MPa)
of-round rotations, for example, in active vi-
actuators are ideal for semiconductor, opti- ꔴ Microsecond
bration control or for switching applications.
cal and telecommunications applications. response
They are also used in the automotive field, Many modifications are possible: ꔴ Free of play and
in pneumatic valve technology and vibration friction
damping, and for micropumps. ꔴ Customized materials
ꔴ Minimum power
ꔴ Layer thickness and thus voltage range consumption when
PI Ceramic provides not only hundreds of maintaining its
standard versions but also special custom- ꔴ Dimensions and basic form
position
ized versions quickly and reliably. The actua- ꔴ Force ranges resp. custom load ꔴ Non-wearing
tors can be equipped with position sensors
ꔴ Design and material of end pieces ꔴ High reliability
for applications requiring high closed-loop (> 109 switching
linearity of motion. ꔴ Extra-tight length tolerances cycles)
ꔴ Integrated piezoelectric sensor disks ꔴ Suitable for vacuum
use and cleanrooms
ꔴ Special high / low temperature versions
ꔴ Can operate at
ꔴ Vacuum-compatible and non-magnetic cryogenic
versions temperatures
ꔴ Magnetic fields have
no influence and
are themselves not
influenced

Choice of piezo stack actuators

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