PHD Inc.
Solutions For industrial Automation
PHD is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic industrial automation actuators, designed to help companies across all industries optimize their manufacturing processes. Our products consist of a full line of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, escapements, grippers, linear slides, rotary actuators, clamps, multi-motion actuators, switches and sensors.
These hydraulic and pneumatic actuators provide the fundamental motion to push, pull, lift, rotate, turn, grip, reach, clamp, hold, position, escape, insert, load, unload, pick, place, and orient parts or materials in your manufacturing processes. Applications include loading/unloading, assembly, packaging, workholding, positioning, material handling, orienting and feeding.
9009 Clubridge Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Phone: 260-747-6151
Fax: 260-747-6754
Sales Contact
PHD Customer Service
Email: phdinfo@phdinc.com
Sales: 260-747-6151
Toll-free: 800-624-8511
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PHD adds four sizes to GRK series parallel pneumatic heavy-duty grippers
PHD Inc. has added four larger sizes to its GRK series of parallel pneumatic heavy-duty grippers. The grippers deliver high grip forces in a low-profile package. The design features a wear-compensating jaw guidance system enabling precision jaw movement throughout the life of the unit, according to...
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Pneumatic clamps perform identification stamping, staking, crimping
PHD has introduced the series PNC pneumatic identification stamping clamp, also known as the Number Cruncher® clamp, featuring a high clamp force to stamp characters in draw-quality steel. Available in three sizes, the largest produces up to 48,330 lbs. of clamp force with 87 PSI to stamp dates,...
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Gripper accessory provides increased sensing capability
PHD Inc. has released the JC1STP teachable two-position switch mounting kit for its series 8400 and series 190/191 grippers. Mounting kits provide the switch plate with slots for either one or two switches to mount to the bottom surface of the grippers. Using two switches allows sensing of up to...
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PHD to expand Indiana facility
PHD Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind., a manufacturer and supplier of industrial automation components, has announced plans to expand operations in its Huntington, Ind., facility, creating up to 22 new jobs by 2017. The $4.18 million investment will equip the 76,000-sq.-ft. production facility with...
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PHD adds Industries section to website
PHD Inc., a manufacturer of actuators for industrial automation, has introduced a new section on its website at www.phdinc.com. The site now offers visitors the ability to learn how the company's automation products are typically used in specific manufacturing and industrial industries. The new...
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Parallel pneumatic grippers accommodate variety of part sizes
PHD Inc. has introduced the series GRH parallel pneumatic grippers, available in four sizes that provide long jaw travel while accommodating long tooling lengths. The design incorporates an extended support guide system with wide slot jaws to help minimize tooling deflection, support large...
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Impact sensor monitors equipment performance
PHD Inc. has introduced the PHD series KG impact sensor for monitoring equipment performance. It attaches to any piece of equipment that has motion. Featuring single-axis/bidirectional sensitivity, the sensor attaches to the moving part of a machine or device and monitors impact. A PLC can...
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Parallel grippers handle long tooling, heavy parts
PHD offers series GRK low-profile parallel grippers. They feature the highest grip force in their class, according to the manufacturer, and provide a high moment load capacity to handle long tooling and heavy parts. The ultrarigid, wear-compensating jaw guide system is designed to eliminate...
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Compact parallel grippers can support large moment capacities and long tooling lengths
PHD has announced the release of the series GRA gripper. The compact, precision gripper, available in four sizes, can support large moment capacities and long tooling lengths. Its slim design allows ample space for stacking grippers in confined areas.The factory-set jaw guide system helps minimize...
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What to look for in end-of-arm tooling
Many factors affect the real cost of clamps used in end-of-arm tooling. Their original price is important, but other factors have a major effect on production. Four of the most important are delivery, flexibility, durability, and useful life.