Piezo Ceramics
Elements for mechanical motion
A Piezoelectric component consists of a solid material converting an electrical signal into mechanical motion or mechanical deformation (known as inverse piezoelectric effect). On the reverse, the direct piezoelectric effect, converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. The shapes and dimensions of the piezo components can be selected within the limits of the production process, although the dimensions depend on each other.
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Filed of use
Piezoelectric/ceramic components are suitable for applications within metrology such as flow meters, non-contact ultrasound transducers and force sensing. They can also be used within precise pumping, dosing and for implantable medical devices, as well as for ultrasonic cleaning and energy harvesting.
Piezo Ceramic Components
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Discs, Rings & Cylinders
Technical information
- Diameter – Up to 80 mm
- Thickness – Up to 30 mm
- PZT Material – More than 12 different
- Electrodes – with wires and custom design
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These components can be offered in many different geometries, electrode designs including wrap-around and various PZT materials to accommodate the application. Integrating into the customer’s product these elements can be designed for easy mounting and contacting including wires or flex print boards.
Linear & Shear Plates
Technical information
- Length – Up to 80 mm
- Thickness – Up to 30 mm
- Stacked Design – for longer and multi-axis motion
- Electrodes – with wires and custom design
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These components can be offered in rectangular shape, electrode designs including wrap-around and various PZT materials to accommodate the application. Polarization can be obtained in several modes offering linear and shear motion, especially if stacked these plates can be operated as discrete elements in several dimensions and/or longer stroke.
Linear Stacks
Technical information
- Travel Range – Up to 60 micrometers
- Geometries – Rectangular, Round and Inner Hole
- Ceramic Insulation – Suitable for dynamics and long lifetime
- Encapsulation – Suitable for harsh and wet environments
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These stacks come in various lengths, geometries and scalable design. Compact form factor and high resonance frequency offers high dynamics, sub nanometer resolution and microsecond response. Offering several options such as encapsulated housing, high power, low and high voltage materials.
Tubes
Technical information
- Lenght – Up to 70 mm
- Diameter – Up to 80 mm
- Displacement – Radial, Axial and XY
- Tolerances – Down to 0.05 mm
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Tubes come with a monolithic design having that have an axial and radial contraction. Segmented versions offer discrete and multi-dimensional control. Wide selection of geometries and layouts as well as electrode placement and design. Custom design is easy and can be produced in volumes.
Spherical
Technical information
- Diameter – 2-100 mm
- Thickness – From 0.2 mm
- Geometry – Full body or with holes
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Spherical elements have polarization in all directions. These come in various sizes, hemispherical and even with holes or grooves. Custom versions are available as well as larger sizes. Reversal of the Polarization is also possible.
Bending Elements & Transducers
Technical information
- Displacement – Up to 2 mm bidirectional
- Shapes – Rectangular and Round
- Sensors – Integrated SGS as option
- Transducers – Polymer coated
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Bending elements are offered in various sizes and shapes. High dynamics, compact design and bidirectional motion are some of the attributes for these elements. As option, we can provide SGS position feedback sensors and wires. Transducers are multilayered thin transducers with polymer coating making them ideal for many compact design applications. These are bendable and can act as sensor, actuator and energy generator.
