Hexapods

Hexapods provide motion in six degrees of freedom in the most compact package. In combination with absolute measuring sensors, software and motion controllers that make the most complicated motion profiles easy to command, PI hexapods answer industrial requirements. All drive types can be matched to meet the conditions of the individual application.  

The broadest portfolio of standard hexapods ranges from miniature versions for sample positioning in beamline experiments, high-resolution dynamic positioners for fiber alignment, to equipment for industrial production processes, where hexapods position high loads with sub-micrometer precision.

Motion hexapods provide more dynamic motion and are designed to follow pre-defined trajectories with high precision, for example in camera test stands.

Miniature Positioning Hexapods

H-811.I2 6-Axis Miniature Hexapod

Fast, Compact, and Highly Precise
  • Range ±17/±16/±6.5mm
  • Rotation range ±10/±10/±21°
  • MiM 0.2/0.2/0.08µm
  • Load capacity 5kg

H-811.F2 6-Axis Miniature Hexapod

Ideal for Fiber Alignment
  • Brushless DC motor
  • Incremental Rotation encoder
  • Very compact and robust
  • MiM 0.2/0.2/0.08µm

H-811.S2 6-Axis Motion Hexapod

Fast and Compact for High Dynamics Applications
  • Range ±17/±16/±6.5mm
  • Rotation range ±10/±10/±21°
  • MiM 1/1/0.5µm
  • Load capacity 2.5kg

H-810.I2 6-Axis Miniature Hexapod

High Precision in the Smallest Space
  • Range 20/20/6.5mm
  • Rotation range 10/10/30°
  • MiM 0.5/0.5/0.25µm
  • Load capacity 3kg

Positioning Hexapods for Loads up to 250 kg

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H-840.G2IHP 6-Axis Hexapod

Inexpensive and High Precision
  • Brushless BLDC motors
  • Range ±50/±50/±25mm
  • Rotation range ±15/±15/±30°
  • MiM 0.04/0.04/0.02µm
  • Load capacity 40kg

H-825 6-Axis Hexapod

Compact Design, for Loads to 30 kg
  • Range ±27.5/±25/±14mm
  • Rotation range ±11.5/±10.5/±19°
  • Load capacity 30kg

H-840 Hexapod 6-Axis Positioning System

Precise, Versatile, Fast, Excellent Value
  • Universally applicable
  • Variant for high dynamics
  • Variant for heavier loads
  • Load capacity up tp 40kg

H-850 6-Axis Hexapod

For Loads to 250 kg
  • High precision
  • Range ±50/±50/±25mm
  • Rotational range ±15/±15/±30°
  • Load capacity 250kg

H-824 6-Axis Hexapod

Compact and Precise
  • Self-locking version
  • Range ±22.5/±22.5/±12.5mm
  • Rotation range ±7.5/±7.5/±12.5°
  • Load capacity 10kg

H-820 6-Axis Hexapod

Cost-Effective Hexapod
  • Six degrees of freedom
  • Range ±50/±50/±25mm
  • Rotation range ±15/±15/±30°
  • MiM 5/5/5µm
  • Load capacity 20kg

Hexapods for High-Load Positioning

H-850 6-Axis Hexapod

For Loads to 250 kg
  • High precision
  • Range ±50/±50/±25mm
  • Rotational range ±15/±15/±30°
  • Load capacity 250kg

Dynamic Motion Hexapods

H-811.S2 6-Axis Motion Hexapod

Fast and Compact for High Dynamics Applications
  • Range ±17/±16/±6.5mm
  • Rotation range ±10/±10/±21°
  • MiM 1/1/0.5µm
  • Load capacity 2.5kg

H-860 6-Axis Motion Hexapod

Magnetic Direct Drive for High Velocity
  • Precise path tracking
  • Range ±7.5/±7.5/±7.5mm
  • Rotation range ±4/±4/±4°
  • MiM 1/1/1µm
  • Load capacity 1kg

H-900KSCO Fast 6-Axis Hexapod

For Loads to 60 kg
  • Compact and precise
  • Range ±150/±150/±85mm
  • Rotation range ±30/±30/±50°
  • MiM 5/5/3µm
  • Load capacity 60kg

H-840 Hexapod 6-Axis Positioning System

Precise, Versatile, Fast, Excellent Value
  • Universally applicable
  • Variant for high dynamics
  • Variant for heavier loads
  • Load capacity up tp 40kg

Vacuum-Compatible Hexapods

H-850.V Vacuum-Compatible 6-Axis Hexapod

For loads to 80 kg
  • Vaccum Version
  • Range ±50/±50/±25mm
  • Rotation range ±15/±15/±30°

H-811.I2V Vacuum-Compatible 6-Axis Miniature Hexapod

Fast, Compact, and Highly Precise
  • Vacuum version
  • Range ±17/±16/±6.5mm
  • Rotation range ±10/±10/±21°
  • MiM 0.2/0.2/0.08µm
  • Load capacity 5kg

H-824.V Vacuum-Compatible 6-Axis Hexapod

Compact and Precise
  • Vacuum version
  • Range ±22.5/±22.5/±12.5mm
  • Rotation range ±7.5/±7.5/±12.5°
  • Load capacity 5kg

Featured Customizations

PI H-850KLAH

M-850KLAH Large-Aperture High-Load Hexapod

6-Axis Precision Positioning & Alignment System for Inspection Systems

H-900KSCO Fast 6-Axis Hexapod

For Loads to 60 kg
  • Compact and precise
  • Range ±150/±150/±85mm
  • Rotation range ±30/±30/±50°
  • MiM 5/5/3µm
  • Load capacity 60kg
PI M-850KWAH

M-850KWAH Weather-Resistant Hexapod for Astronomy

Precision 6-Axis Positioner for Outdoor Applications

Accessories

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C-815.82xxx Hexapod Cables

Power Supply and Data Transmission Cables
  • Drag chain compatible version
  • Cable length of 2 to 20 m
  • Power Supply cables
  • Data Transmission Cables

Hexapod Motion Control

C-887.52x Hexapod Motion Controller

Compact benchtop device for controlling 6-axis parallel kinematics
  • High performance with DC motors
  • Remote control &amp
  • maintenance
  • Easy Integration

C-887.53x Hexapod Motion Controller with EtherCAT®

Control a 6-Axis Positioning System via Fieldbus Interface
  • DC motors
  • Seamless &amp
  • easy integration
  • Guarantees low reaction times
Manual Control Unit for Hexapods

C-887.MC2 Manual Control Unit for Hexapods

Easy Manual Operation, Position Display
  • 1 knob per Cartesian axis
  • LCD display for all Cartesian axes
  • Programmable step size

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Technology

Downloads

Software Files

PIVirtualMove

Version / Date
1.0.1.0, 2024-01
zip - 150 MB
Catalog

Hexapod Positioning Systems

Parallel Kinematics for Six DoF of Motion, Dedicated Software, Active Alignment Solutions

Version / Date
CAT136 2018-08
pdf - 11 MB
English