November 2014 

    


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 product line that broadens PHD's range of product offerings and provides machine builders and end users with more choices. Learn about the two new actuators we just released!

This month, we're featuring our KG Impact Sensor, which has gained popularity with its simple integration and ability to prevent catastrophic machine failure. Watch the video to learn how this impact sensor can save you time and money.


Lastly, we're sharing PHD's new user account, myPHD. We released this new version last summer, replacing the existing CAD account with more features. Read below for more info.
  

To your continued automation success,

 

The PHD Team

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PHD Releases Two New Optimax Products


In a continuing effort to expand the Optimax product line, PHD is proud to release a drop-in replacement cylinder and linear slide targeted to the OEM market. 

Optimax Series OCG Round Body Pneumatic Cylinders and Series OSX Light Duty Pneumatic Thruster Slides are designed to be extremely versatile and economical for use in the machine builders' market. 

  • Competitively priced
  • Field repairable
  • 6 bore sizes with 10 stroke lengths
  • Drop-in imperial mounting to match global standard
  • Standard cushions to reduce end of travel impact
  • Magnets standard for switch sensing capability 

PHD Optimax Series OSX Slides

  • Competitively priced
  • 5 bore sizes with up to 7 travel lengths
  • Drop-in metric mounting to match global standard 
  • Standard shock pads reduce end of travel impact 
  • Travel adjustment on retract
  • Magnets standard for switch sensing capability 

To learn more, click here. 


 
KG Impact Sensor Video

 

PHD's KG Impact Sensor can help prevent costly and catastrophic machine failure by providing predictive maintenance and monitoring of equipment performance. 

 

The KG sensor easily attaches to any moving part of a machine or device and monitors impact.
 

Watch this video to learn how this sensor can help increase your productivity!   

 


 

myPHD User Account

You've shortened your design time and made things simple by using PHD's Sizing Software and CAD Configurator, and we've made it even easier with the new myPHD.    


With a myPHD account, you can:

  • Save Sizing projects and return to them later
  • View your Sizing and CAD history

  • Set your own preferences

  • Easily request a quote

  • Sign in just one time for both CAD and Sizing applications

Get started today by logging in! Users with existing CAD accounts can log in using the same credentials. 

 

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