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Macro Fiber Composite™ (MFC) P1 type,  
d₃₃ effect – Elongator

The Macro Fiber Composite™ (MFC) is available as elongator (d₃₃ operational mode) and contractor (d₃₁ operational mode).

Macro Fiber Composite™ (MFC) P1 type,  
d₃₃ operational mode – Elongator

P1 type MFCs, including the F1 and S1 types, utilize the d₃₃ effect for actuation. They will elongate up to 1800ppm when operated at the maximum voltage rate of -500V to +1500V. P1 type MFCs are also very sensitive strain sensors.

P1 and F1 type standard inventory sizes

MFC P1 types, 0° fiber orientation

-500 to 1500V operating voltage

Model	Active length in mm	Active width in mm	Overall length in mm	Overall width in mm	Capacitance in nF, ±20%	Free strain in ppm,-0%, ±20%	Blocking force in N, -0%, ±20%
M2503-P1	25	3	35	9	0.22	788	21
M2807-P1	28	7	38	13	0.7	1035	62
M2814-P1	28	14	38	20	1.3	1160	146
M4005-P1	40	5	50	11	0.7	885	38
M4010-P1	40	10	50	16	1.9	1050	90
M4312-P1	43	12	53	18	2.1	1050	94
M5628-P1	56	28	67	35	4.4	1350	340
M8503-P1	85	3	106	14	0.9	788	21
M8507-P1	85	7	101	13	3.1	1035	65
M8514-P1	85	14	101	20	4.2	1200	152
M8528-P1	85	28	103	35	6.9	1350	454
M8557-P1	85	57	103	64	16.0	1350	693
M14003-P1	140	3	160	10	1.4	1050	28

MFC F1 types, 45° fiber orientation

-500 to 1500V operating voltage

Model	Active length in mm	Active width in mm	Overall length in mm	Overall width in mm	Capacitance in nF, ±20%	Free strain in ppm, -0%, ±20%	Blocking force in N, -0%, ±20%
M8528-F1	85	28	105	35	7.4	1350	364 calc.
M8557-F1	85	57	105	65	15.0	1350	710 calc.

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Additional Macro Fiber Composite™ types

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MFC P2 and P3 type
d₃₁ operational mode – Contractor

P2 and P3 MFCs use d₃₁ effect for actuation and contract up to 750ppm when operated at the maximum voltage rate of -60V to +360V. Both P2 and P3 MFCs are most commonly used for energy harvesting (PEH) and as strain sensors.

MFC Custom Design

In addition to manufacturing Macro Fiber Composite™ in a variety of standard sizes, we also offer numerous specialized MFC layouts. Specialty MFCs have more complex designs, including arrays of single MFCs, and also allow electronic components to be integrated with the MFC.

Macro Fiber Composite™ (MFC) P1 type, d33 effect – Elongator

Macro Fiber Composite™ (MFC) P1 type, d33 operational mode – Elongator