PHD, an innovator in industrial automation solutions, announces the release of its latest catalog, featuring the complete line of PHD Pneumatic Thruster & Rodless Linear Slides. This comprehensive catalog offers a wide variety of guided linear slide styles, sizes, travels, and options designed to meet the diverse needs of the automation industry. Key Features of…
PHD releases the new series GRM Teachable Sensor
PHD’s Teachable Sensor option provides fast setup: insert the panel and press the button until the lights flash. That’s it. Setup complete. The video explains in greater detail: GRM Teachable Sensor Setup Video. This teachable sensor is a suitable choice for backup or redundant signaling detection. The internal target position relates directly to the jaw…
New easy gripper tooling featured in PHD’s updated catalog
PHD announces the release of the updated Tri-Axis Modular Tooling Components catalog – TATOOL03. This catalog includes the most recent additions, the Receiver Adapters and Modular Shovels Systems. The Receiver Adapters plug into the rail receiver (docking device) and when securely latched, create air and electrical connection for the PHD transfer finger assembly to the…
New FLEXION Gripper from PHD inspired by human hand
PHD announces the release of FLEXION, a new technology inspired by the ultimate gripper: the human hand. Suitable for both collaborative and industrial applications, FLEXION’s configurable design allows for an unparalleled range of application ability and offers the potential to solve challenges that previously had no answer. When actuated, FLEXION’s internal tendon system engages multiple joints…
PHD adds Series GRM0 to line up of sheet metal handling clamps
PHD announces the global availability of the Series GRM Size 0 as an addition to the industry standard GRM family of sheet metal handling clamps. PHD series GRM Clamps have the proven reputation of delivering “best in class” performance. These clamps are compact and lightweight while providing the industry’s highest clamp force for its size. At…
New electric cylinder for the food industry
PHD is has released the PHD Plus Series ECP Electric IP69K Cylinder. Series ECP Electric IP69K Cylinders are designed for food processing and packaging equipment used in high…
Drop-In cylinder available for compact applications
In a continuing effort to expand the Optimax product line, PHD is pleased to release a new drop-in compact cylinder. Series OCQ Pneumatic Compact Cylinders feature a compact…
PHD releases two new linear slides
Built on the foundation of long-life products for industrial automation, PHD Optimax actuators are designed to meet machine builders’ performance requirements. These economical, efficient, and reliable actuators provide…
PHD releases 2 OEM-targeted drop-in replacement actuators
PHD, Inc. revolutionized pneumatic actuators with the innovative Tom Thumb® Cylinder over 55 years ago. Today, PHD is setting the standard in industrial automation actuators with Optimax®, a…
Fort Wayne Manufacturing Company to Expand Huntington Facility
PHD, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of industrial automation components, announced plans to expand operations in their Huntington, Ind. facility, creating up to 22 new jobs by 2017….
PHD Releases New Parallel Pneumatic Gripper
PHD, Inc., a manufacturer of actuators for industrial automation, introduces a new series of parallel pneumatic grippers. Series GRH Parallel Pneumatic Grippers are available in four sizes that…
Series BST2 Transfer Arm from PHD, Inc.
PHD, Inc. introduces the new Series BST2 Transfer Arm. Specifically designed to fit most Sidel Series2 machines, the BST2 Transfer Arm provides significantly longer service life and increased precision over OEM arms, while reducing maintenance and downtime in stretch blow mold applications. BST2 Transfer Arm Benefits: • Vertical height adjustment eliminates shim packs to increase…
PHD Releases Compact Precision Angular Pneumatic Gripper
PHD, Inc. introduces the new Series GRV Compact Precision Angular Pneumatic Gripper. Modeled after the highly successful Series GRA Parallel Gripper, the Series GRV is a compact, rugged…
PHD Offers Clamp Options for High Temperature Applications
PHD, Inc. introduces high temperature options for PHD’s Series GRM Clamps for use in hot-forming applications. GRM Clamps with G11 option ship in 24 hours and include: Replacement of urethane based components with all metal components High temp seals and lube rated to 392° F (200° C) Ceramic coated tips that minimize thermal transfer from…
PHD Impact Sensor Helps Companies Avoid Downtime
PHD, Inc. introduces a sensor that provides monitoring of equipment performance. The PHD Series KG Impact Sensor easily attaches to and monitors any piece of equipment that has…
Easily Monitor Equipment Performance
Manufacturers need to keep the lines running to keep costs down so scheduling maintenance when it is not required is an issue. Timely detection of problems allows maintenance…
PHD Inc’s Series 190/191 Parallel Pneumatic Gripper
PHD Inc. created a compact gripper with two jaw styles for handling small objects in confined spaces, the Series 190 and 191 Parallel Pneumatic Grippers. The Series 190 and 191 Parallel Pneumatic Grippers are suitable for various applications across many industries such as bearing manufacturing, batteries, medical, vehicle lighting equipment, light bulb manufacturing and assembly […]
The ins and outs of single axis actuation
By Cale Reese, Electromechanical Products Manager, PHD, Inc. Single axis actuation devices have proven to be the MVP in many successful machine designs, using the fundamentals of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric components. Performance of a fluid power actuator’s physical dimensions and properties of its driving medium (pressure, flow and compressibility) have a similar correlation. Pneumatic…
PHD Series GRM1 Miniature Clamp delivers 225 lb of clamp force
PHD (www.phdinc.com) offers a light-weight, compact clamp that boasts a total clamp force of up to 225 lb — the Series GRM1 Miniature Clamp. Weighing less than 1 pound, this cost-competitive clamp features a proven cam-design technology that locks the jaws in the closed position to ensure part retention in case air pressure is lost […]
PHD Pneumatic Rotary Actuators cater to various applications
PHD, Inc. (www.phdinc.com) offers a number of pneumatic rotary actuators that cater to the needs of various applications. Among them are the RF, RL and RA Series of Pneumatic Rotary Actuators. Available in 14 mm, 20 mm and 25 mm bore sizes, the Series RF Pneumatic Rotary Actuators offer a standard rotation of 180° while […]