Linear Actuators meet machine builders' performance requirements.

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Available with 6 bore sizes and incremental travel lengths, Optimax® Series OSW Dual Bore Pneumatic Slide Tables deliver high power in compact spaces and feature roller bearing guide and dual piston bores. Optimax Series OSP Compact Pneumatic Thruster Slides, available with 8 bore sizes and incremental travel lengths to 100 mm, features magnets for switch sensing capability and shock pads that reduce end of travel impact. Both series offer drop-in metric mounting matching global standard.



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PHD Releases Two New Economical Linear Slides



FORT WAYNE, Indiana - Built on the foundation of long-life products for industrial automation, PHD Optimax® actuators are designed to meet machine builders’ performance requirements at a competitive price. These economical, efficient, and reliable actuators provide an alternative choice to PHD’s standard “built-to-order” product line, delivering even more cost-effective solutions to meet industrial application needs.



In a continuing effort to expand the Optimax product line, PHD is pleased to release two new drop-in replacement linear slides designed for the OEM market. These actuators are versatile and economical for use in the machine builders’ market.



Optimax Series OSW Dual Bore Pneumatic Slide Tables are robust linear actuators designed for high power in compact spaces.



Benefits include:

• Drop-in metric mounting matches global standard

• Roller bearing guide provides precise motion and high load capacity

• 6 bore sizes available in incremental travel lengths

• Dual piston bores provide high power



Optimax Series OSP Compact Pneumatic Thruster Slides are robust linear actuators designed for high performance applications where slide length is a concern.



Benefits include:

• Drop-in metric mounting matches global standard

• 8 bore sizes available in incremental travel lengths up to 100 mm

• Magnets standard for switch sensing capability

• Standard shock pads reduce end of travel impact



To learn more and download/order catalogs, visit www.phdinc.com/optimax. For assistance, call (800) 624-8511.



About PHD

PHD, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and electric actuators for assembly, packaging, robotics, and industrial automation. PHD’s product line includes cylinders, escapements, grippers, linear slides, rotary actuators, clamps, blow molding equipment and more. Known for performance, flexibility, and extremely long life, PHD actuators welcome the challenge of many different types of operating environments. PHD’s fast delivery reduces inventory costs and keeps production schedules on track. Finding a solution for specific automation needs has never been easier or faster than it is with PHD.

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