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Blow Molding Automation Products

PHD has a dedicated division, the Plastic Packaging Components (PPC) Group, focused on blow molding of bottles and other plastic containers. These products are drop-in replacement solutions for Sidel® and Krones® and other brand machines. Standard Series BCS Stretch Rod Cylinders are designed as direct replacements for Sidel® Model SBO ISMB Series1 and Series2 machines to provide long service life and reduce maintenance and downtime. Other specialized solutions include blow molding nozzle actuators, needle cylinders, eject slides, transfer arms, and much more.

Clamps

Clamps from PHD offer low cost of ownership, exceptional flexibility, and are unsurpassed in ruggedness. PHD Clamps are for use in automated sheet metal stamping in transfer presses, welding, metal forming, and assembly applications. PHD offers many styles, sizes and options of heavy duty pneumatic clamping products including 2-jaw clamps, arm over, swing arm and pin clamps, as well as die lifters for sheet metal handling equipment. PHD clamps are ideal for all air actuated work holding and part transfer solutions.

Cylinders

Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric PHD cylinders are offered in a wide range of styles, sizes, and options for automated manufacturing, packaging, assembly applications and more. These cylinders range from Tom Thumb® NFPA Cylinders, known for durability and versatility, to robust compact cylinders when space requirements are a concern. PHD also offers the industry-standard ISO/VDMA Series CV Cylinders designed for long travel lengths and long life, as well as the Series ECV Cylinders with electric ball screws to meet various industry requirements.

Escapements

PHD offers automated pneumatic escapements ideal for the release of parts from vibratory feeders, hoppers, or part magazines as part feeders. Escapements are available in single rod and double rod configurations and are designed to withstand high side loads, which are typical in such applications. Models are available with switches for easy interface with various electronic controls.

Grippers

A wide variety of PHD grippers are used for internal and external gripping. PHD grippers are available with various jaw styles to adapt to any application, and range from high-precision miniature sizes to heavy-duty models capable of more than 1600 pounds of grip force. PHD grippers are available in many configurations including angular and parallel, 2-jaw and 3-jaw, and pneumatic or electric, with a wide assortment of options and accessories. The wide variety of grippers provides flexibility to utilize the best gripper for applications requiring end effectors for pick and place, industrial assembly, and end of arm tooling for robotic automation systems.

Multi-Motion Actuators

PHD multi-motion actuators provide both rotary and linear motion from one output shaft. The reach-and-turn motions are independent from one another, making it easy to sequence the two motions. Multi-motion actuators are ideal for part turnaround and orientation operations in automated manufacturing.

Rotary Actuators

A complete line of PHD rotary actuators is offered with a wide range of options. Pneumatic and hydraulic rack-and-pinion rotary actuators are available in a variety of styles and sizes, from compact series to larger series for applications requiring up to 31,000 in/lb of torque. Many of the styles include single and double rack versions to provide additional control and force, and can also be ordered with many accessories to meet automated industrial manufacturing requirements.

Slides

PHD powered slides include cantilever and saddle styles, and operate using air, air/oil, or electric power sources. PHD offers more than 12 different styles of linear guided slides designed to handle loads ranging from a few ounces up to 300 pounds. These automation devices utilize different bearing types that can provide high precision, force, and loads carrying capabilities to fit your industrial manufacturing requirements. PHD offers slides ranging from compact to gantry styles with long travels to fulfill the reach and transfer automation system applications.

Switches - Sensors

PHD offers a wide variety of proximity switches and sensors to create an easy interface between the different controllers, logic systems, and PHD actuators utilized in automation and industrial manufacturing. There are many choices of reed, hall-effect, and other solid state switches that provide feedback for the many styles of pneumatic and electric cylinders, grippers, rotary actuators, and slides. PHD also offers an impact sensor that can show changes in stopping force on any moving device.