PHD, Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Pneumatic Cylinders feature ISO mounting.
Available inÃ- 32, 40, and 50 mm bore sizes with stroke lengths of 25, 50, 100, and 200 mm, Optimax™ Series OCV Cylinders feature cushion controls to minimize impact at end of stroke. Rod bearing and piston wear ring provide support and smooth cycling. To simplify installation and provide for interchangeability, series has ISO mounting. Additional features include self-compensating rod seal...
Read More »Linear Actuator meets machine builders' performance requirements.
Available in Ã-¾, 1 1/8, and 2 in. bore sizes, Optimax™ Series OSD Pneumatic Thruster Slide offers standard travel lengths from 1–10 in. andÃ- features oversized guide shafts for optimal rigidity with minimum deflection. Urethane shock pads on extend and retract directions provide vibrational damping and minimize impact forces, while tool plate for mounting of tooling or other...
Read More »Series FCA Filler Cylinder
PHD's Plastic Packaging Group announces the new Series FCA Filler Cylinder to its product line. The Series FCA Cylinder is a direct replacement for Krones-® Filler Valves 45 40150, 45 40152, 45 40156, and the 45 40155. The robust piston design of the FCA is a reliable, field-tested solution providing longer life and consistent fill levels over extended periods of service. The FCA cylinders offer...
Read More »Gripper is available with spring assist.
Available in 4 sizes and metric or imperial models, Series GRK Gripper maintains precision jaw movement over entire life using rigid, wear-compensating jaw guidance system. Total grip force ranges from 86-378 lb for longer jaw travels (.472-1.024 in. min) and 159-805 lb for shorter jaw travels (.256-.492) at 87 psi. Available with spring assist open or close as well as 2-position teachable...
Read More »Electric Gripper offers force and high-speed travel adjustment.
Supplied in Plug-and-Grip package, Series EGRK features rigid, wear compensating jaw guidance system, which maintains precision jaw movement over entire life of unit. Pre-programmed controller is optimized to operate gripper at max speed and grip force at any position within jaw travel. Offered in 3 sizes with either long or short jaw travels, gripper is available with 2-position teachable...
Read More »Transfer Arm suits stretch blow mold applications.
Series BST Fixed Head Transfer Arm is designed as direct replacement to fit most SidelÃ-® Series 1 machines requiring fixed head. Head and jaws are made of hardened SS, and head features 30Ã-
Read More »Cylinders are suited for stretch blow mold applications.
Designed as drop-in replacements for nozzle cylinders used in SidelÃ-® Series2 Heat Set machines, Series BCZ2D Cylinders promote service life and minimize maintenance/downtime in stretch blow mold machines. Bodies are made of 100% machined aluminum, and heavy-duty internal urethane shock pads absorb impact energy as well as eliminate metal-to-metal contact. Units come standard with...
Read More »Robotic Arm suits stretch blow mold applications.
Designed as direct replacement to fit SidelÃ-® Series1 machines requiring fixed head, Series BST Fixed Head Transfer Arm incorporates hardened stainless steel head and jaws for extended service life and reduced maintenance/downtime. Low-profile, 30Ã-
Read More »Pin Locating Clamp suits hard-to-reach welding applications.
Series PLM, available in pin sizes 13, 16, 20, and 25 mm, is pneumatically powered actuator that locates, clamps, and supports parts in welding applications. Clamp mounts to robots and is fully enclosed to provide protection against weld slag and other contaminants. Built-in locking mechanism holds panel in place and standard manual unlock allows part retrieval if air pressure is lost or removed....
Read More »Heavy-Duty Parts Grippers offer long jaw travels.
Available with jaw travels of 150, 200, 250, and 350 mm, Series GRR Guardian(TM) is double acting for both internal and external gripping. Dual air-passage piston rod design allows rapid bore pressurization, while TC fluoropolymer composite guide shaft bushings provide smooth jaw travel. Rack and pinion synchronizer is enclosed to protect mechanism from debris and minimize backlash. Inductive...
Read More »Fort Wayne Manufacturing Company to Expand Huntington Facility; Create New Jobs
FORT WAYNE, Ind.Ã- – PHD, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of industrial automation components, announced today plans to expand operations in their Huntington, Ind. facility, creating up to 22 new jobs by 2017. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Ind., PHD is investing $4.18 million to equip its 76,000 square-foot production facility in Huntington. Multi-axis CNC equipment will be installed in...
Read More »Pneumatic Cylinders feature ISO mounting.
Available inÃ- 32, 40, and 50 mm bore sizes with stroke lengths of 25, 50, 100, and 200 mm, Optimax™ Series OCV Cylinders feature cushion controls to minimize impact at end of stroke. Rod bearing and piston wear ring provide support and smooth cycling. To simplify installation and provide for interchangeability, series has ISO mounting. Additional features include self-compensating rod seal...
Read More »Linear Actuator meets machine builders' performance requirements.
Available in Ã-¾, 1 1/8, and 2 in. bore sizes, Optimax™ Series OSD Pneumatic Thruster Slide offers standard travel lengths from 1–10 in. andÃ- features oversized guide shafts for optimal rigidity with minimum deflection. Urethane shock pads on extend and retract directions provide vibrational damping and minimize impact forces, while tool plate for mounting of tooling or other...
Read More »Series FCA Filler Cylinder
PHD's Plastic Packaging Group announces the new Series FCA Filler Cylinder to its product line. The Series FCA Cylinder is a direct replacement for Krones-® Filler Valves 45 40150, 45 40152, 45 40156, and the 45 40155. The robust piston design of the FCA is a reliable, field-tested solution providing longer life and consistent fill levels over extended periods of service. The FCA cylinders offer...
Read More »Gripper is available with spring assist.
Available in 4 sizes and metric or imperial models, Series GRK Gripper maintains precision jaw movement over entire life using rigid, wear-compensating jaw guidance system. Total grip force ranges from 86-378 lb for longer jaw travels (.472-1.024 in. min) and 159-805 lb for shorter jaw travels (.256-.492) at 87 psi. Available with spring assist open or close as well as 2-position teachable...
Read More »Electric Gripper offers force and high-speed travel adjustment.
Supplied in Plug-and-Grip package, Series EGRK features rigid, wear compensating jaw guidance system, which maintains precision jaw movement over entire life of unit. Pre-programmed controller is optimized to operate gripper at max speed and grip force at any position within jaw travel. Offered in 3 sizes with either long or short jaw travels, gripper is available with 2-position teachable...
Read More »Transfer Arm suits stretch blow mold applications.
Series BST Fixed Head Transfer Arm is designed as direct replacement to fit most SidelÃ-® Series 1 machines requiring fixed head. Head and jaws are made of hardened SS, and head features 30Ã-
Read More »Cylinders are suited for stretch blow mold applications.
Designed as drop-in replacements for nozzle cylinders used in SidelÃ-® Series2 Heat Set machines, Series BCZ2D Cylinders promote service life and minimize maintenance/downtime in stretch blow mold machines. Bodies are made of 100% machined aluminum, and heavy-duty internal urethane shock pads absorb impact energy as well as eliminate metal-to-metal contact. Units come standard with...
Read More »Robotic Arm suits stretch blow mold applications.
Designed as direct replacement to fit SidelÃ-® Series1 machines requiring fixed head, Series BST Fixed Head Transfer Arm incorporates hardened stainless steel head and jaws for extended service life and reduced maintenance/downtime. Low-profile, 30Ã-
Read More »Pin Locating Clamp suits hard-to-reach welding applications.
Series PLM, available in pin sizes 13, 16, 20, and 25 mm, is pneumatically powered actuator that locates, clamps, and supports parts in welding applications. Clamp mounts to robots and is fully enclosed to provide protection against weld slag and other contaminants. Built-in locking mechanism holds panel in place and standard manual unlock allows part retrieval if air pressure is lost or removed....
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