Zero-Wear Flexure Actuators
AUBURN, Mass., Jan. 14, 2008 -- Flexure-based piezo actuators such as the P-601 series provide up to 10 times larger travel ranges than classic piezo stack actuators in a low-profile package and with virtually unlimited resolution and lifetime, according to the manufacturer, PI (Physik Instrumente).
The stiff construction allows for fast response with rise times much shorter than one millisecond. The design involves no friction, no lubricants and no wear. Because of the many advantages over motor/leadscrew-driven...
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, Motion Control, Air Bearings, Piezo Mechanics