PHD, Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Metal Sheet Positioner suits limited space applications.
Series PDK Crowder absorbs high impact forces and is suited for pushing sheet metal panels into location for precise positioning. Available in 50, 80, 100, 125, 160, and 200 mm stroke lengths, unit is powered by an ISO/VDMA cylinder with adjustable cushions and magnetic piston. Built-in rod compliance eliminates side loads on piston rod. Tool plate, guide bar, and bearings deflect .06 in. under...
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Light-Duty Lifter lifts light metal panels out of dies.
Series PLL Lite Lifter, designed to absorb high-impact forces, is available in 50, 80, 100, 125, 160, and 200 mm stroke lengths and is powered by ISO/VDMA cylinder with adjustable cushions and magnetic piston. Cylinder's built-in rod compliance eliminates side loads to piston rod. Product also offers self-lubricating, energy-absorbing bearings that support guide bar and are tolerant of dirt....
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Gage stops and positions sheet metal panels and parts.
Series PDG Disappearing Gage fits inside progressive die where it will retract from work area as panels move to next stage of processing. Stroke lengths include 50, 80, 100, 125, 160, and 200 mm. Gage is powered by ISO/VDMA cylinder with standard adjustable cushions and magnetic piston for proximity switches to provide end of stroke sensing. Guide bar includes hardened impact surface to protect...
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Clamp handles large, heavy parts.
Series PFC Frame Clamp features wide jaw throat that accommodates large parts with simple tooling. Total clamping force of 11,250 lb is available 3.940 in. above tooling surface. Force is constant as jaws close through last 1Ã-
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Compact Slides have internal shock pads.
Series SxL and SxH Slides are available in 2 bearing types and sizes of 8, 10, 14, 20, and 32 mm with travel lengths up to 3 in. Units incorporate twin switch slots for flush installation of company's Series 6790 Switches. They are available in imperial and metric versions with internal shock pads to reduce noise and end-of-travel impact, low breakaway piston and rod seals, and tapped or...
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Grippers feature rotating jaws.
Series GRB Grippers come in 12, 16, 20, 32, 40, and 50 mm sizes, and provide up to 180Ã-
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Grippers offer optional spring assist.
Series GRS Grippers feature angled cam drive mechanism, precision ground and hardened jaws, hardcoated bearing surfaces, and internal jaw seals. Spring assist provides part retention upon loss of air pressure. Units are double acting for both internal and external gripping applications. Five sizes are available with 2 jaw travels per size. Jaw position interfacing with electronic system controls...
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Clamps suit workholding applications in welding environments.
Series PB Clamps employ hardened helical spline with 3 hardnened drive balls. Two sizes with left and right rotations are available. Adjustable rear plug allows arm position to be adjusted up to 90Ã-
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Slide units provide precision linear motion.
Series SIP Rail Bearing slide units are available in three bore sizes (12, 16, and 20 mm) with choice of three travel lengths. Internal shock pads reduce noise and end-of-travel impact forces. Mounting holes provide maximum application flexibility and recessed switch slots allow mounting of PHD's reed and solid state switches. Optional 5 mm of travel adjustment is available on extend and/or...
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Slide is offered in 5 bore sizes.
Offered in 8, 12, 16, 25, and 32 mm bore sizes, Series SM Slide provides choice of 3 travel lengths and smooth linear motion at twice the thrust of one bore cylinder. Optional porting through guide shafts allows saddle to move without flexing incoming air. Series has modular mounting patterns and is 8 mm proximity-switch ready, using external mounting kit to prevent flexing of electrical...
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