PICA Shear Actuators

Multi-Axis Piezo Actuators and Shear Actuators

PICA Shear piezo actuators are extremely compact and allow sub-nanometer resolution, high-speed response times and high positioning forces. Piezo actuators in stacked design can be configured for shear displacement.

When combined with longitudinal actuators, particularly compact multi-axis piezo actuators can be assembled. A relatively large displacement combined with low electrical capacitance allows excellent dynamic properties while minimizing the electrical power consumption.

PICA Shear variants with inner hole feature a clear aperture, for example, for applying a pretension or for optical applications. Variants for cryogenic and UHV environments can be operated reliably at temperatures down to 4 K and UHV down to 10-9 hPa. The operating voltage is in the range from -250 to +250 V.

P-111 – P-153 PICA Shear Actuators

Compact Multi-Axis Actuators

P-1x1.0xT PICA Shear Actuators

Compact Actuators for Cryogenic and UHV Environments
  • For cryogenic environments
  • Extreme reliability
  • Picometer resolution
  • µs response time
  • UHV-compatible to 10-9hPa

P-15x.xxH PICA Shear Actuators

Compact Multi-Axis Actuators with Inner Hole
  • Single and multi-axis versions
  • Travel ranges to 10 µm × 10 µm × 10 µm
  • Extreme reliability: &gt
  • 109 cycles
  • Picometer resolution
  • Short lead times

Controller

Customization

PICA stack actuators are produced in a variety of shapes. Depending on the application, they can also be assembled with adapted ceramic or metal tips, additional coating, temperature sensors, etc. On request, we gladly offer you customized products.

Applications and Markets

  • Precision mechanics
  • Microscopy
  • Scanning applications
  • Switching applications

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Downloads

Catalog

Piezoelectric Actuators

Components, Technologies, Operation

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CAT128 R2
pdf - 11 MB
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CAT128 R2
pdf - 5 MB
Catalog

PI Piezoelectric Ceramic Products

Fundamentals, Characteristics and Applications

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CAT125
pdf - 10 MB
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CAT125
pdf - 10 MB