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December 2008
Greetings!

It's been another action-packed month at PHD. Looking forward into 2009, we have some exciting developments in the works. Stay tuned for a huge product announcement in January!

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Application Highlight
Two Rotary Motions from One Rotary
 
A few times a year, we see a request for a rotary mounted to another rotary, providing rotation of a part on two axes. While we do offer hubs and transition plates to assist in this mounting style, we often accomplish the same motion with just a single rotary actuator. By eliminating one actuator, we can achieve significant cost savings for our customers. 
 
Two motions from one RotaryA single rotary actuator mounted at a 45 degree offset as shown here could be the answer for you. Click the image to see a full-motion simulation. 
 
Mounting a stationary 180 degree rotary at 45 degrees from true horizontal or vertical allows similtaneous rotation on both axes. If you want help with an application similar to this, contact Application Engineering for a solution that meets your specific needs.
 
Got a tough challenge? Give PHD a try. Let us make a believer out of you too.
GRF - Same mounting, better performance
Not happy with your current Gripper?

The GRF is designed with the same mounting pattern as the RP family of grippers from De-Sta-Co/Robohand. PHD's Series GRF Grippers achieve better performance with high grip force and a low profile design to fit limited space applications.
 
GRF units feature a fully enclosed, self-lubricating cam driver and jaw covers to prevent contamination and GRF Grippermaintain optimum lubrication. The GRF Series is available in four sizes (19, 25, 28, & 32 mm) with a choice of one or two jaw travels per size. These Grippers provide superb adaptability to meet a wide variety of applications.
 
Designed for use in both internal and external gripping applications, the GRF has hardened jaws and hardcoated bearing surfaces to ensure long service life.
 
Series GRF Grippers can be shipped in 1 to 2 working days. Consult PHD or your local distributor for unit compatibility.
 
Giving you what you want when you want it. That's PHD.

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