Linear actuators with piezo actuators

Linear PiezoMike actuators offer high resolution, high force and absolutely stable positioning thanks to direct piezo drive. This makes them ideal for applications requiring high precision, such as positioning optical elements in laser applications.

N-422 - Basic linear actuator with piezo motor

N-422
  • OEM actuator without position sensor
  • Direct drive piezo motor with 35 mm positioning range
  • Continuous motion with operating frequencies above 20 kHz (at ultrasonic level) due to noiseless drive
  • Easy integration - two mounting options
  • Resolution in step mode approx. 300 nm (open loop)
  • Speed up to 5 mm/s

N-470 - Miniature compact PiezoMike linear actuator

N-470
  • Linear screw actuator with piezoelectric inertial drive
  • Positioning range 7 to 13 mm
  • Step size typically 20 nm, max. 50 nm in step mode
  • Actuator is self-locking at rest, requires no current and generates no heat
  • Stable positioning, actuator holds position with a maximum force of 100 N
  • Lifetime > 1,000,000,000 steps

N-472 - PiezoMike linear actuator with position sensor for closed loop operation

N-472
  • Compact design with integrated incremental encoder for measuring relative motion to a loosely defined reference position
  • Stable positioning, actuator holds position with a maximum force of 100 N
  • Actuator is self-locking at rest, generates no heat and requires no current
  • Minimum incremental movement 50 nm
  • Unidirectional repeatability 200 nm

N-480 - Miniature PiezoMike linear actuator with kinematic optics holder

N-480
  • Linear screw actuator with piezo inertial drive for high resolution and stable positioning
  • Compact design
  • Mount for ½ inch, inch or 2" optics
  • Step size 0.3 or 0.5 µrad
  • Vacuum compatible version up to 10-6 hPa vacuum level