Automation Actuator with Force and Position Control introduced by PI

Auburn, MA (PRWEB) May 06, 2015

Precision motion control systems leader PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. recently released a new series of actuators based on PIMag(TM) non-contacting voice-coil linear motor technology to ensure greater dynamics and positioning accuracy. With low wear and high lifetime, different travels and force capabilities are available, in addition to custom engineered solutions.

Force and Position Control with one Controller

The V-273 automation actuator comes with a unique controller that reads the actuators force and position sensors in parallel and seamlessly switches from closed-loop force control to position control, and vice versa. OEM and industrial applications with rigorous throughput and uptime requirements benefit greatly from these features. With force resolutions to the Milli-Newton range, and 100 nanometer linear encoder resolution, the mechanism provides ultra-smooth action transitions.

More than 10 Million Cycles Life Time

PIMag voice coil actuators are compact with high dynamics as a result of its two components: a permanent magnet and a coil. Built with minimal components, there is less friction and greater precision, along with less wear and a substantially long service life of more than 10 million cycles. A lower cost position sensor-only version is also available.

Video Animation, Specifications and Datasheet:

http://www.pi-usa.us/products/Linear-actuator-linear-pusher/precision_actuator_overview.php?onl_prweb#VC

Watch 2015 Photonics West demo video:

http://www.photonicsonline.com/player/3c2638ed-a592-401a-9e2c-002655582cd1

Applications Examples

Fields of application where PI linear actuators are successful include automation applications, OEM automation drives, and micromanipulation.

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