The DEAP (Dielectric Electro Active Polymers) technology is as fundamental as the electro-magnetic solenoids, piezo ceramics, etc.
In dielectric EAPs the actuation is caused by electrostatic forces between two electrodes which squeeze the polymer arranged in between the two electrodes. This kind of EAP is characterized by a high actuation voltage (several thousand volts), but very low electric power consumption. Examples are electrostrictive polymers and dielectric elastomers.
The Danfoss PolyPower technology is a special optimized technology of the dielectric elastomer type.
Danfoss PolyPower represents a breakthrough technology within two important areas. First of all the patented design of the metal electrodes deposited on a micro structured elastomer surface brings significantly higher performance than other alternative designs of the DEAP material, and secondly the material is designed for manufacturing, which allows Danfoss PolyPower to be the first in the world to mass produce the DEAP film.
http://www.polypower.com/en/Technology/
In dielectric EAPs the actuation is caused by electrostatic forces between two electrodes which squeeze the polymer arranged in between the two electrodes. This kind of EAP is characterized by a high actuation voltage (several thousand volts), but very low electric power consumption. Examples are electrostrictive polymers and dielectric elastomers.
The Danfoss PolyPower technology is a special optimized technology of the dielectric elastomer type.
Danfoss PolyPower represents a breakthrough technology within two important areas. First of all the patented design of the metal electrodes deposited on a micro structured elastomer surface brings significantly higher performance than other alternative designs of the DEAP material, and secondly the material is designed for manufacturing, which allows Danfoss PolyPower to be the first in the world to mass produce the DEAP film.
http://www.polypower.com/en/Technology/
