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A Piezoelectric translator (linear actuator) is a solid-state ceramic actuator which converts electrical energy directly into linear motion (mechanical energy) with virtually unlimited resolution.
Our piezo actuators are designed to combine ultra-high performance with long lifetime in industrial and scientific applications. We have the capability and flexibility to offer highly engineered custom sub-assemblies at a very attractive price as PI Ceramic produces its own ceramic.
We offer 2 technologies:
High voltage actuators (HVPZT) are built with discrete discs stacked together. They can be produced in various diameters and at nearly any length (up to 300mm long). High forces can be generated (up to several 10kN) as we offer diameters of up to 50mm. Specific applications may need a hole along the lenth of the stack and can be built with rings instead of discs. The HVPZTs are driven at 1000V nominal voltage to achieve the specified travel range.
The low voltage design is called multilayer technology. These LVPZT actuators use fine layers of PZT ceramic (30µm thick) co-fired to a ceramic isolated PICMA® stack. They can be manufactured in sizes up to 10x10mm square and 36mm long. The nominal driving voltage is around 100V. Due to the patented design the leak current is much lower compared to competitive products and therefore the lifetime is much higher.
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Vogelsangstr. 15
CH-8307 Effretikon
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+41 (0) 523551240 |
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+41 (0) 523551244 |
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