APC International, Ltd. supplies piezo stack actuators in an extensive array of dimensions, strokes, forces, and power requirements, to meet virtually any need:
- high loads - up to 10,000 N
- large displacements - up to 0.15-0.20% of piezo stack height
- small size
- bare piezo stacks / encased piezo stacks
- mechanical pre-stress / no pre-stress
- co-fired (150 V maximum)
- discrete stack (150 V / 500 V / 1000 V maximum)
- Basic (planar face) and spherical endpieces available
- high dynamic drives
- high volume production capability
- custom design and engineering services available
- amplifiers, electronic switches, other auxiliary apparatus available
- competitive pricing
- fast delivery
Typical Applications of a Piezoelectric Stack Actuator
- micro-positioning: machinery, cutting tools, mirrors, etc.
- stabilizing mechanical arrangements
- fiber optics
- vibration control
Useful Resources for Designing and Selecting a Custom Piezo Stack Actuator
- Stack Actuator Background Information
- eBook: First Steps Towards Piezoactuation
- Stack Actuators: Introduction of Basic Principles and Theory
- Stack Actuators: Catalog of Technical Specifications
- Stack Actuators: Technical Data
- Piezo Amplifiers: Introduction of Basic Principles and Theory
- Piezo Amplifiers: Catalog of Technical Specifications
- Piezo Amplifiers: SVR Amplifiers
- Catalog of Low Voltage Multilayer Actuators
- PiezoImpactors/Accelerators for Shock and Impact Generation
Low Voltage Piezoelectric Stack Actuators (150 V maximum)
| APCI Catalog No. |
Product Description |
Dimensions (a x b x l, mm) |
Semi-bipolar Stroke* (μm) |
Unipolar Stroke** (μm) |
Capacitance (nF) |
"Resonance Frequency (kHz) |
Stiffness (N/μm) |
Optimum Comp. Load up to (N) |
| 45-1090 | Pst150/2x3/5 | 2x3x5 | 6.5 | 5 | 70 | 150 | 45 | 300 |
| 45-1140 | Pst150/2x3/7 | 2x3x9 | 13 | 9 | 170 | 100 | 25 | 300 |
| 45-1141 | Pst150/2x3/20 | 2x3x18 | 28 | 20 | 340 | 50 | 12 | 300 |
| 45-1142 | Pst150/3.5x3.5/7 | 3.5x3.5x9 | 13 | 9 | 350 | 100 | 50 | 800 |
| 45-1143 | Pst150/3.5x3.5/20 | 3.5x3.5x18 | 28 | 20 | 800 | 50 | 25 | 800 |
| 45-1080 | Pst150/5x5/7 | 5x5x9 | 13 | 9 | 800 | 100 | 120 | 1600 |
| 45-1130 | Pst150/5x5/20 | 5x5x18 | 28 | 20 | 1800 | 50 | 60 | 1600 |
| 45-1150 | Pst150/7x7/20 | 7x7x18 | 28 | 20 | 3600 | 50 | 120 | 3500 |
| 45-1160 | Pst150/10x10/20 | 10x10x18 | 28 | 20 | 7200 | 50 | 250 | 7000 |
| Custom | Custom | Values to be Determined by Customer and APC International | ||||||
*Semi-bipolar activation -30 to +150 volts
**Unipolar activation 0 to +150 volts