U-521 PILine® Linear Stage

Compact Linear Stage with Ultrasonic Piezo Motor

  • Positions small loads quickly and with precision: Velocity to 200 mm/s, minimum incremental motion to 0.3 µm
  • Space-saving: Only 35 mm in width and 15 mm in height
  • Self-locking when switched off: Saves energy and reduces generation of heat
  • Silent
  • Customized versions on request
U-521 PILine® Linear Stage
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Precision-class linear positioning stage

PILine® stages are particularly suitable for applications that require fast precision positioning. When switched off, the self-locking drive holds the position of the stage mechanically stable. Energy consumption and heat generation are therefore considerably reduced. Applications with a low duty cycle that are battery-powered or heat-sensitive benefit from these characteristics. The position of the axis is measured by an encoder and an optical reference switch allows reliable repeatable motion. The piezomotor drive principle and its electrical operation are inexpensive and can be customized.

PILine® ultrasonic piezomotor

An integral part of a PILine® ultrasonic piezomotor is a piezo actuator that is preloaded against a movable, guided runner via a coupling element. The piezoceramic actuator is excited to ultrasonic oscillation by a high-frequency AC voltage between 100 and 200 kHz. Deformation of the actuator leads to periodic diagonal motion of the coupling element relative to the runner. The feed created is a few nanometers per cycle; the high frequencies lead to the high velocities. Preloading the piezoceramic actuator against the runner ensures self-locking of the drive when at rest and switched off.

Highly accurate position measuring with incremental linear encoder

Noncontact optical encoders measure the position directly at the platform with the greatest accuracy. Nonlinearity, mechanical play or elastic deformation have no influence on the measurement.

Application fields

Micromanipulation, automation, biotechnology, sample manipulation, sample positioning, applications with limited space, vacuum applications to 10-6 hPa (optional).

Specifications

Datasheet

Datasheet U-521

Version / Date
2024-01-10
pdf - 560 KB
Version / Date
2024-01-10
pdf - 562 KB
Version / Date
2018-11-05
pdf - 787 KB

Downloads

Datasheet

Datasheet

Datasheet U-521

Version / Date
2024-01-10
pdf - 560 KB
Version / Date
2024-01-10
pdf - 562 KB
Version / Date
2018-11-05
pdf - 787 KB

Documentation

Documentation

Short Instructions MP121EK

PILine® Positioners: M-67x, M-68x, U-52x, U-62x, U-651, U-7xx

Version / Date
6.0.0 03/2024
pdf - 959 KB
Version / Date
6.0.0 03/2024
pdf - 995 KB
Documentation

User Manual MP138

U-521 Linear Positioning Stage

Version / Date
1.3.0 2020-12-02
pdf - 1 MB
Version / Date
1.3.0 2020-12-02
pdf - 2 MB

3-D Models

3-D Models

U-521 3-D model

zip - 3 MB

Quote / Order

Ask for a free quote on quantities required, prices, and lead times or describe your desired modification.

U-521.23

PILine® linear stage; PILine® piezo motor, performance class 1; 18 mm travel range; 2 N load capacity; 200 mm/s maximum velocity; incremental linear encoder, 400 nm sensor resolution; 1.5 m cable length

U-521.23V

PILine® linear stage; PILine® piezo motor, performance class 1; 18 mm travel range; 2 N load capacity; 200 mm/s maximum velocity; incremental linear encoder, 400 nm sensor resolution; vacuum-compatible to 10⁻⁶ hPa; 1 m cable length

U-521.24

PILine® linear stage; PILine® piezo motor, performance class 1; 18 mm travel range; 2 N load capacity; 200 mm/s maximum velocity; incremental linear encoder, 100 nm sensor resolution; 1.5 m cable length

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