February 2015 

     


For February, we are highlighting our Tom Thumb Cylinder®. From the beginning, PHD has always been about function. The Tom Thumb Cylinder is a living testimony to this fact, and is still a popular product choice among many manufacturers. 
 

New this month is a video highlighting a linear slide from our newest line of actuators, Optimax®. Learn how Optimax provides machine builders and end users with more choices. 
 
Lastly, we invite you to join us at Automate 2015. The show, billed as "North America's Broadest Automation Event," has everything you need to find solutions for your automation challenges. 

To your continued automation success,

 

The PHD Team

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February Product Spotlight



He's a long-time favorite for a good reason. For over 55 years, PHD's Classic Tom Thumb® Cylinder continues to deliver excellence.



 

PHD was founded in 1957 with the collective vision to manufacture a small bore cylinder that provided customers durability, reliability, strength, and rebuildability for extended value. From this vision, PHD and the Tom Thumb Cylinder were created. 
 

The Tom Thumb Cylinder continues to be a popular choice among manufacturers around the world. Long life construction, low maintenance, various mounting styles, and a wide range of options make this tierod unit ideal for a variety of applications.


These cylinders are popular among many industries including packaging, assembly machines, machine loading/unloading, general industrial automation, and more.

  • 4 bore sizes from 3/4 to 1-3/8 inch 

  • Standard stroke lengths up to 24 inches and beyond 

  • Designed to provide long life in many rugged applications
  • Can be specified with built-in flow controls, cushions, shock pads, stroke adjustment, magnetic piston for hall effect or reed switches, and many other time-saving options
  • Tierod construction of Tom Thumb Cylinders makes them easy to repair in the field for extended life

Want to see more? Click here to see all of PHD's cylinders.


 

New Optimax Video

 

PHD has a new video for Optimax Series OSX Pneumatic Slide. 
 
Series OSX is designed to be extremely versatile and economical for use in any industry. The Series OSX Thruster Slide is available in 5 bore sizes with 7 travel lengths to fit a variety of applications. 
  

Watch below to learn more!

 


Automate 2015

 

Join us at Automate 2015 in Booth #582 to meet one-on-one with PHD's automation experts, see our newest product offering, and learn how PHD can be your partner in automation solutions! Click below for your complimentary pass.


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