Piezo Actuators

 

 

DSM's flexure-guided linear piezoelectric actuators are excellent choices for precision motion control and positioning applications.  DSM's piezoelectric product family uses solid-state flexures as pivot joints to provide smooth, stiction-free, and backlash-free motion for critical positioning applications.  Piezo actuators require no lubrication and have no particulate generation due to a lack of sliding surfaces.  Non-Magnetic and UHV versions are available.   The basic architecture has been customized many times to meet OEM specifications, quality and cost targets.  Contact us today to discuss your application. 

  • FPA Series Actuators: High displacement, moderate stiffness mechanically amplified actuators. Displacement ranges from 80 µm to 2000 µm.
  • NA Series Actuators: High-force, high-stiffness direct action actuators with excellent frequency response. Displacement ranges from 25 µm to 80 µm.
  • LFPA Series Actuators: Very high displacement or high stiffness mechancially amplified actuators. Displacement ranges from 100 µm to 10 mm.
  • Custom designs: Let DSM design an actuator specifially suited to your needs.

 

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Actuator Part NumberStroke
(µm)
Stiffness
(N/µm)
Unloaded Resonant
Frequency
(Hz)
Block Force
(N)
VoltageNominal
Capacitance
(µF)
Solid Model (.stp)
FPA Series Actuators- Energize to Expand (Click Part# to view/download Datasheet)  
FPA-0080E-S-0509 80 0.7 2000 56 -30 to +150 0.9 .stp
FPA-0085E-S-0518 85 2.3 1500 195 -30 to +150 1.8 .stp
FPA-0100E-S-0518 100 1.6 1300 160 -30 to +150 1.8 .stp
FPA-0150E-S-0518 150 0.71 930 107 -30 to +150 1.8 .stp
FPA-0180E-S-0518 180 0.39 1325 70 -30 to +150 1.8
FPA-0200E-S-0518 200 0.48 690 96 -30 to +150 1.8 .stp
FPA-0200E-S-0536 200 0.9 630 180 -30 to +150 3.6 .stp
FPA-0200E-S-1018 200 2 790 400 -30 to +150 8.0 .stp
FPA-0300E-S-0536 300 0.49 480 147 -30 to +150 3.6 .stp
FPA-0400E-S-0536 400 0.33 435 132 -30 to +150 3.6 .stp
FPA-0500E-P-0536 500 0.22 440 110 -30 to +150 3.6 .stp
FPA-0500E-P-1036 500 0.72 400 360 -30 to +150 16 .stp
FPA-0550EHK-P-2054 550 2.5 340 1375 -30 to +150 48
FPA-0750E-P-1054 750 0.53 280 400 -30 to +150 24 .stp
FPA-0900E-P-1054 900 0.46 310 414 -30 to +150 24
FPA-1000E-P-1054 1000 0.29 218 290 -30 to +150 24 .stp
FPA-1000E-P-1072 1000 0.42 212 420 -30 to +150 32 .stp
FPA-1250E-P-1072 1250 0.27 178 338 -30 to +150 32 .stp
FPA-1500E-P-1072 1500 0.19 156 285 -30 to +150 32 .stp
FPA-2000E-P-1072 2000 0.15 135 300 -30 to +150 32 .stp
FPA Series Actuators- Energize to Contract (Click Part# to view/download Datasheet)  
FPA-0200C-S-1018 200 1.7 783 340 -30 to +150 8.0 .stp
FPA-0500C-P-1054 500 1.35 478 675 -30 to +150 24 .stp
FPA-0600C-S-0736 600 0.32 400 180 -30 to +150 8.0 .stp
FPA-1250C-P-1072 1250 0.29 210 362 -30 to +150 32 .stp
NA Series Actuators (Click Part# to view/download Datasheet)  
NA-25-0518 25 60 8000 1800 -30 to +150 1.8
NA-80-0554 80 18 4500 1400 -30 to +150 5.4
LFPA Series Actuators (Click Part# to view/download Datasheet)  
LFPA-6000-1054 6000 0.006 120 36 -30 to +150 24
LFPA-10000-1072 10000 0.002 70 20 -30 to +150 32
LPA Series Actuators (Click Part# to view/download Datasheet)  
  LPA-100E-P-0518 100 1.6 3450 158 -30 to +150 24

 

*Notes: The max recommended operating frequency is half the specified unloaded resonant frequency.  

 

FPA FlexFrame PiezoActuator

Flexure-guided piezoelectric actuators that use lever mechanisms to mechanically amplify the motion of piezo ceramics.

The flexures in each mechanism are designed to provide stable motion guidance and to minimize the resistance that the frame might impart to the piezoelectric actuation. DSM designs the flexures to stay within the material's fatigue limit under standard operating conditions.

The standard FPA products offer travel ranges over a control voltage range of -30 to +150V. The product list below is ordered from smallest to largest displacement range, from 80µm to 2mm.

 NA series

DSM's NA series actuators are direct-drive piezoelectric actuators integrated into a protective metallic frame. The frame is typically a monolithic piece of stainless steel or titanium alloy with a flexure-guided expansion component. The flexure minimizes the resistance that the frame might impart to the piezoelectric actuation. In addition, the frame can include threaded receiver holes at the top and bottom or can be modified to provide a flat or hemispherical contact surface.

The frame also includes a mechanical preload that maintains compression on the piezoelectric ceramic under high tensile forces and ensures successful bi-directional operation under dynamic operating conditions. The design thus provides increased resilience to mechanical loads when compared to non-preloaded actuators.

The NA Series designs are well-suited to many applications where high force and high frequency response are required. Two standard designs, the NA-25 and the NA-80, offer 25 and 80 mm travel ranges over a control voltage range of -30 to +150V. The NA architecture can be readily adapted and scaled to other force and stroke ranges.

 LFPA FlexFrame PiezoActuator™ 

Flexure-guided lever mechanisms that mechanically amplify the motion of the integrated piezoelectric ceramic. The actuator frame is typically a monolithic piece of stainless steel or titanium alloy, and it can include threaded or through holes for attachment at the actuator's output. For mounting purposes, the frame can be designed with threaded holes in the bottom or side structure.

LFPA actuators include a secondary mechanical amplification to attain relatively larger motion ranges up to 10mm. DSM has constructed the LFPA mechanisms with titanium for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications.  Because the moving mass is typically less than that of FPA mechanisms, the LFPA architecture can enable much higher dynamic response performance.