The low voltages make battery operation possible and rule out any health risks. The mechanical quality factor of the modified PIC182 piezo material is high and that allows comparatively large mechanical displacement in resonance mode.
The chip actuators are offered as disk or ring and the standard outer diameters range from 8mm to 16mm. Customised dimensions and shapes are also possible. The new multilayer piezo actuators have precision-ground end faces and all-ceramic insulation, which makes them suitable for use under high mechanical preloads.