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PHD Inc. offers linear slides that are IP54 and even IP67 rated (for washdown)

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

PHD Inc. offers electric Series ESU linear slides that are IP54 rated with magnetic band sealing for rugged protection. These are electric-motor and belt-driven linear actuators with a robust enclosed design and high-capacity rail bearing system to deliver exceptional moment and load capability. Available in three sizes with travel lengths to 5,500 mm (with  other […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain driven, Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Linear actuators (all), Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: phdinc

How to measure synchronous (toothed) belt tension

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Updated June 2019 || One of the benefits of synchronous belts is their ability to operate with lower tension than their V-belt counterparts. And once the proper tension is determined and applied, synchronous belts rarely need re-tensioning. But improper tension in a synchronous belt drive system — either too low or too high — can […]

Filed Under: Applications, Belt + chain drives for linear, FAQs + basics, Featured Tagged With: phdinc

Enclosed PHD Plus Series ESU electric-belt-driven base slides

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

PHD Inc. now sells PHD Plus Series ESU electric-belt-driven base slides. The Series ESU Electric Belt-Driven Base Slides feature a robust, enclosed design with a high capacity rail bearing system delivering exceptional moment and load capability. Available in three sizes, with travels lengths up to 5,500 mm and speeds to 5,000 mm/s, these electric base […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain driven, Featured, Linear actuators (all), Stages + gantries Tagged With: phdinc

Industrial-actuator manufacturer PHD Inc. celebrates 60 years in business

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

PHD Inc. was founded this month in 1957. Over 60 years of innovation, PHD has made automation work better and more efficiently for manufacturers around the world. The first product developed (and still popular today) was the Tom Thumb pneumatic cylinder. Today PHD manufactures a broad offering of products used for industrial automation. These actuators provide […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Featured, Industry news, Linear actuators (all), Pneumatic cylinders Tagged With: phdinc

New electric cylinder for the food industry

★ By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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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 pressure/high temperature washdown and clean-in-place (CIP) environments. These performance electric cylinders are available in either ball screw or lead screw (polymer nut) versions, providing a wide range […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws Tagged With: phdinc

PHD releases two new linear slides

★ By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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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 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 […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: phdinc

PHD’s new modular electric slide provides flexibility for system design

★ By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

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PHD, Inc., a manufacturer of industrial automation solutions, is pleased to release the PHD Plus™ Series ESFX Electric Linear Actuator Slide. Series ESFX Electric Linear Slides are designed to provide superior speed and load/moment performance in a saddle type actuator. Along with other PHD electric and pneumatic solutions, these linear slides can combine to create […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: phd, phdinc

PHD Introduces Low Cost Lead Screw Electric Linear Solutions

★ By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

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PHD, Inc., a manufacturer of industrial automation solutions, is pleased to offer a new, lower cost lead screw version of its series of PHD Plus™ line of electric cylinders and linear slides. In addition to the existing ball screw design, the Series ECV Electric Cylinders, the Series ESK/ESL Electric Thruster Slides, and the Series ESG […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws Tagged With: phdinc

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