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Shear stacks

Shear stacks

Noliac shear stacks are available as single-axis and multi-axis actuators with a stroke of up to 9 µm. Their low capacitance results in reduced power requirements for a given generated displacement. The shear stacks are used in nanopositioning, precision mechanics, active vibration cancellation, switches, semiconductor manufacturing and testing.

Products

Product type
Shear motion axes
Length
Width
Height
Operating voltage, max.
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
NAC2402-H1.7
Shear motion axes
X
Length
5 mm
Width
5 mm
Height
1.7 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
1.5 µm
NAC2402-H2.3
Shear motion axes
X
Length
5 mm
Width
5 mm
Height
2.3 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
3 µm
NAC2402-H3.4
Shear motion axes
X
Length
5 mm
Width
5 mm
Height
3.4 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
6 µm
NAC2403-H1.7
Shear motion axes
X
Length
10 mm
Width
10 mm
Height
1.7 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
1.5 µm
NAC2403-H2.3
Shear motion axes
X
Length
10 mm
Width
10 mm
Height
2.3 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
3 µm
NAC2403-H3.4
Shear motion axes
X
Length
10 mm
Width
10 mm
Height
3.4 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
6 µm
NAC2902-H2.8
Shear motion axes
X/Y
Length
5 mm
Width
5 mm
Height
2.8 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
1.5 µm
NAC2902-H4
Shear motion axes
X/Y
Length
5 mm
Width
5 mm
Height
4 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
3 µm
NAC2902-H6.4
Shear motion axes
X/Y
Length
5 mm
Width
5 mm
Height
6.4 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
6 µm
NAC2903-H2.8
Shear motion axes
X/Y
Length
10 mm
Width
10 mm
Height
2.8 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
1.5 µm
NAC2903-H4
Shear motion axes
X/Y
Length
10 mm
Width
10 mm
Height
4 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
3 µm
NAC2903-H6.4
Shear motion axes
X/Y
Length
10 mm
Width
10 mm
Height
6.4 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
6 µm
NAC3402-H7.4
Shear motion axes
X/Y/Z
Length
5 mm
Width
5 mm
Height
7.4 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
1.5 µm
NAC3402-H12.6
Shear motion axes
X/Y/Z
Length
5 mm
Width
5 mm
Height
12.6 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
3 µm
NAC3403-H7.4
Shear motion axes
X/Y/Z
Length
10 mm
Width
10 mm
Height
7.4 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
1.5 µm
NAC3403-H12.6
Shear motion axes
X/Y/Z
Length
10 mm
Width
10 mm
Height
12.6 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
3 µm
NAC3403-H23.1
Shear motion axes
X/Y/Z
Length
10 mm
Width
10 mm
Height
23.1 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
6 µm
NAC3404-H12.6
Shear motion axes
X/Y/Z
Length
15 mm
Width
15 mm
Height
12.6 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
3 µm
NAC3404-H23.1
Shear motion axes
X/Y/Z
Length
15 mm
Width
15 mm
Height
23.1 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
6 µm
NAC3404-H33.6
Shear motion axes
X/Y/Z
Length
15 mm
Width
15 mm
Height
33.6 mm
Operating voltage, max.
± 320V
Free stroke, from -Vmax to +Vmax
9 µm

Options

Ultra-high vacuum
Ultra-high vacuum
Noliac piezos are available in versions especially designed for ultra-high vacuum, UHV, applications. Testing exhibits low outgassing levels proving the UHV compatibility even of stacked piezo...
End pieces
End pieces
Noliac offers a wide selection of end pieces for your piezo actuator. We have a range of top pieces and standard ceramic end plates. If you need a different design for your application, we can custom...
Wires
Wires
When you order actuators from Noliac, you can have wires fitted to save time and money. There are different wiring options for the specific product type.

Customization possibilities

Through hole
Through hole
Noliac piezo actuators can be produced with a through hole. This feature is widely used in optical applications, where the inner hole serves as a clear aperture for light beams or optical fibers. The...
Actuator electrode material and pattern
Actuator electrode material and pattern
We use screen printed electrodes fired on silver as standard, but we also offer Ni and Ni/Au. We match your request for a specific electrode pattern, wrap around electrode and poling configurations.
Materials for your application
Materials for your application
Depending on the application, your requirements for frequency range and operating temperature may vary. Read about our range of materials.

Related tutorials and technical support

Tutorial: Quasi-static actuators
Tutorial: Quasi-static actuators
This tutorial provides a basic introduction to quasi-static actuators. This includes a description and comparison of the different actuator designs. The tutorial also describes, how a piezoelectric...
Tutorial: Dynamic actuators
Tutorial: Dynamic actuators
This tutorial describes dynamic applications, where dynamics (acceleration, damping) can be neglected. However, in many applications, dynamics play an important role and have to be taken into account...
Reliability and humidity operations
Reliability and humidity operations
Piezoelectric actuators have demonstrated continuous operation in harsh conditions for above 10 (-8) cycles. However, there are certain precautions you should take, when designing a piezoelectric...
Final inspection for actuators
Final inspection for actuators
All multilayer actuators are tested during manufacturing and in final inspection before shipment.
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