PHD, Inc.

09/07/2026

Thank you for the hard work, collaboration, innovation, and relationships that make everything we accomplish possible. We’re proud to work alongside you to simplify, improve, and advance the way the world works.

Wishing our PHD community a safe and happy Labor Day!

08/25/2026

Explore the latest updates to the PHD Series PFD Powered Frame Clamp. Designed for demanding frame-welding applications, the PFD delivers high, consistent clamping force across a wide powered window to help maintain part position and reduce weld distortion. The updated design also supports modular jaw changes, flexible mounting, open-and-close proximity sensing, accessible lubrication points, and standard weld covers for harsh welding environments. Watch the video to see how the PFD combines strength, flexibility, and serviceability for large welded assemblies.

Discover the PHD Series PFD Powered Frame Clamp — a high-force work...

08/17/2026

Series ECV80 has officially been added to PHD’s online sizing software!

PHD’s online sizing software makes it easy to accurately size PHD products based on your application requirements. Simply enter your application data, and the software helps identify a properly sized unit—saving you valuable time and eliminating the guesswork from sizing calculations.

Online Sizing Software Benefits:
✔️ Save projects for future reference
✔️ Access saved sizing projects through your myPHD account
✔️ Seamlessly link to CAD for faster CAD model selection
✔️ Generate a personalized Summary Sheet with your application inputs and properly sized unit

Give PHD’s online sizing software a try!

08/14/2026

Keep your blow molding operation moving with a replacement designed for demanding production environments.

PHD Series BCS2 Stretching Cylinders are spare components for “S” style Model SBO Series2 blow molding machines. Designed to mount in the same space and use the same bolt patterns, these cylinders provide a practical replacement option that can help extend service life, reduce maintenance demands, and support consistent machine performance.

Each BCS2 Stretching Cylinder is designed and lab tested to perform over 20 million cycles, giving engineering and maintenance teams a durable solution for high-cycle applications. When uptime, repeatability, and long-term value matter, choose components engineered to help keep production moving. https://hubs.ly/Q04t43sD0

07/30/2026

There’s still time to visit PHD at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo today to meet our team and explore new automation solutions.

07/29/2026

07/29/2026

We’re live today and tomorrow at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo. Stop by and meet the PHD team to talk through your automation goals, current challenges, and upcoming projects.

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07/24/2026

The PHD Product Selector (https://hubs.ly/Q04qFqt90) is a powerful online tool designed to simplify how engineers find, configure, and size industrial linear actuators and multi-axis Cartesian systems. It streamlines the automation design process by letting users input specific application parameters.

Key Features:
- Parameter Input: Define your power source (electric or pneumatic), number of axes (single, dual, multi, or 7th axis RTU), required thrust, max load, and travel distance.
- Configured Part Numbers: Instantly generate precise base part numbers and mounting hardware options for X-Y-Z setups.
- Streamlined Quotes: Quickly transition from selection to same-day quoting and documentation review through your local PHD Inc. (https://hubs.ly/Q04qFm6D0) channel.

07/16/2026

Explore PHD’s wide range of gripper products built for reliable part handling across demanding automation applications. From angular and parallel grippers to miniature precision options and heavy-duty models, our solutions are designed to support high-speed operation, long cycle life, and secure gripping performance. With customizable configurations, digital tools like the CAD App and Sizing App, and support from our Application Assistance Team, PHD helps engineers find the right gripper for the job.

07/13/2026

Introducing the new PHD Series PFD Frame Clamp — engineered to secure large welded assemblies with consistency and reliability in demanding environments.

Key features include:
- High clamping force for stable, repeatable positioning of frames and weldments
- Robust construction designed for harsh industrial conditions and long service life
- Compact profile and flexible mounting to simplify integration into existing fixtures
- Pneumatic actuation for fast, consistent clamping and unclamping cycles
- Field-repairable design to help reduce downtime and maintenance costs

The PFD Frame Clamp is designed to support automotive and general industrial welding and assembly operations where accuracy, uptime, and durability are critical. Contact your local distributor to review your application, or visit https://hubs.ly/Q04pmk0Z0 to learn more about integrating the PFD into your next fixture design.