Plastic Packaging Solutions

Injection Stretch Extrusion Blow Molding Filling Packaging

Increase Production Reduce Maintenance Reduce Downtime Reduce Scrap Bottles

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Anywhere in the plant,

we have the solution for your operation

Descramble - PHD Actuators,

Rotaries can be used to correct
orientation of preforms. Cylinders
and slides can be used in several
applications
Recommended Units:
SD/SE Slides
1-8000 Rotary Actuators
RIS Rotary Actuators
Tom Thumb Cylinders

Find our productivity

enhancing solutions
to these processes
on pages 5 through 7.

Soft Drop to Gaylord - PHD Slides can

be used to lower bucket of preforms to
gaylord and PHD Cylinder or Rotary can
be used to rotate bucket to unload
preforms.

Recommended Units:
SD/SE Slides
RL Rotary Actuators

Injection Mold Preforms - PHD Slides

for gantry

Recommended Units:
SFP, SD/SE and SAL/SAH Slides

Shrink Pack - PHD Actuators, Cylinders,

Slides, and Rotaries are used to wrap
carton.

Palletize - Here slides are

used to divert boxes to
build pallet layers and
Grippers are used to square
layers on the pallet.

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Recommended Units:
SD/SE and SxH/SxL Slides, CV and Tom
Thumb Cylinders, 1-8000, RA, and RL

Recommended Units:
SD/SE and SFP Slides
GRR Grippers

maximize
productivity

Stretch Wrap - PHD Rotaries

are used to rotate turn table
Recommended Units:
SD/SE and SxH/SxL Slides, CV
and Tom Thumb Cylinders, 1-8000,
RA, and RI Rotary Actuators, and
ML 304693 (Zecchetti Replacement)

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Descramble - PHD Actuators, rotaries can be

used to correct orientation of bottles. Cylinders
and slides can be used in several applications
Recommended Units:
SD/SE Slides
1-8000 Rotary Actuators
RIS Rotary Actuators
Tom Thumb Cylinders

Stretch Blow Mold - PHD Stretch

Rod Cylinders, Transfer Arms,
Eject Slide, and Nozzle Cylinders

Recommended Units:
BCS, BCZ, BST (See PPC Binder)

Depalletizer - Holds slip sheet while

containers are being removed.
Recommended Units:
GRM Clamps
ML307794
SAL Slides

Eject/Divert - PHD Eject

Slide or replacement valve
and cylinder.
Recommended Units:
CV Cylinder with valve
ML309590 (Eject Slide)

Air-Veyor - Rail adjustment

to adjust air-veyor rails
for different size bottles.
Recommended Units:
CV Cylinders
Tom Thumb Cylinders

Labeling - PHD
rotary actuators
provide a smooth
and backlash-free
positioning for
label applications
Recommended
Unit:
RA Rotaries

Fill - Fill Cylinders, valve opening

cylinders, volumetric pumps,
eject slides,
Recommended Units:
Filler Cylinders
ML309348 (2 Position)
ML302807 (Volumetric Pump)
Filler Cam Engagement Slide
Replacement Cam Follower Wheels

Package - PHD Actuators,

Cylinders, Slides and Rotaries
are used to fill cases.
Recommended Units:
SD/SE and SxH/SxL Slides,
CV and Tom Thumb
Cylinders, 1-8000, RA, and
RI Rotary Actuators.

Specific to Keg Post-Fill Applications

Case Erect - PHD Actuators,
Cylinders, Slides and Rotaries
are used to form cartons.
Recommended Units:
SD/SE and SxH/SxL Slides,
CV and Tom Thumb
Cylinders, 1-8000, RA, and
RI Rotary Actuators

cylinder pivots section

to stand keg upright
reject
conveyor
load cell
to verify
weight
bearing block
stop block supports diverter

Diverting - PHD Rotaries are

used to control diverter arm
mounted to conveyor.
Recommended Units:
RAS150 Rotary Actuators

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accepted
product
flow

Inverting -PHD Cylinders are

used to orient kegs up for
palletizing.
Recommended Units:
CV Cylinder

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We understand

your unique automation requirements.

This dedicated division

is focused totally on
the specific needs of the plastic packaging industry
We speak your language.

Ask us how
we can help
your company
with the green
initiative!

We have standard component stretch rods, nozzle and needle

cylinders, fillers, transfer arms and a variety of unique solutions.
PHD PPC Components are the actuators of choice to keep your
blow molding lines running while increasing productivity and
reducing downtime and scrap. PHD also offers a complete line of
pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, escapements, grippers, slides,
rotary actuators, clamps, multi-motion actuators, and proximity
switches which can be combined or used individually to provide
the motion your downstream application requires. With millions
of component variations, we can help pick, place, twist, turn, lift,
grip, reach, rotate, eject, and clamp what you need to increase
your productivity. If an application requires a modified component,
our Plastic Packaging Components team is ready to help. We
welcome special requests for unique products, regardless of
quantity or frequency of order. PHD and our local MDN partner
will work closely with you to find a solution to your needs.

CONTINUOUS

STRETCH

We
speak your
language.

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are either registered trademarks or trademarks of PHD,
Inc. Any other marks or names referenced herein are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
owners. No association with or endorsement of any company,
organization, or product is intended or should be inferred.

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We offer many direct replacements

for your existing components!
stretch rods

BCS Stretch Rod Cylinders

Direct replacement for Sidel Series1
and Series2 machines
Mounts into the same space and bolt
pattern

Superior delivery

Longer life and reduced maintenance

Replacement
for Krones
Stretch Rod Cylinders

Replacement Stretch Rod

Cylinders for Sidel Universal
Machines

Reduces maintenance and downtime

Reduces maintenance and downtime

Longer life

Direct replacement

Longer life

Direct replacement

nozzles

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Series1 Pneumatic Nozzle
Cylinder (SB02-SB06)

Mounts into the same space and bolt

patterns
Longer life, less downtime

Simplified design and maintenance

Provides energy savings with enhanced

sealing technology

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Series1 Nozzle
Cylinder Upgrade
for Mechanical Nozzle

Pneumatic can save energy, improves

production/quality and enables your
machine to run lighter preforms

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BCZ Nozzle Cylinders

Dual Cavity
Nozzle Cylinders

Valve manifold assembled

to cylinder available as standard

Valve manifold assembled

to cylinder available as standard

Direct replacement for Sidel

Model Series2 CSD
& Heat Set machines

Longer life

Direct replacement for Sidel

Model Series2 CSD
& Heat Set machines

Longer life

transfer arms

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BST Transfer Arms

Direct replacement for Sidel Series1

SB02 through SB040 Machines

BST Transfer
Arm with
Preferential Head

Significantly more rigid design than

other transfer arms

Designed to operate over 20 million

cycles

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FCA Filler
Cylinder

Replacement
Filler Cylinder

Krones Replacement
Filler Cylinder

Significantly longer life

Significantly longer life

Significantly longer life

Direct replacement of competitor

diaphram unit
Reduces maintenance and downtime

Directly interface on
Krones filling machinery

typical filler
application

Directly interface on
Krones filling machinery

High precision

High precision

eject & filler cam slides

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Fill Line
Eject Slide

Fill LIne Eject Cylinder/

MRO Direct Replacement

Filler Cam Engagement Slide

Repeatable ejection

High kinetic energy capacity

Uses proven PHD thruster slide

technology

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Preform/Bottle Eject Slide
Direct replacement for Series2

Direct valve manifold provides quicker

response with higher kinetic energy
capacity

Provides rapid repeatable ejection

function due to MAC valve design and
PHD cylinder technology
High kinetic energy capacity

Stainless steel shafts and tool plate

make this unit corrosion resistant

Counterbored tool plate mounting holes

recess bolt ends, reducing overall unit
length

Preferential
Preform/Bottle
Eject Slide

Replacement
Preform/Bottle Eject Slide

Direct valve manifold provides quicker

response with higher kinetic energy
capacity

Consistent preform/bottle ejection

Direct replacement for Sidel Series1

Direct replacement for Series2

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Blow mold machine can run faster

Minimizes stress on transfer arm jaws

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Needle Cylinders
Direct replacement

Mounts into the same space and bolt

patterns
Provides significantly longer life and
reduces maintenance and downtime
Reduces suckback
Improves exhaust

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Cut Sheet
Thermoforming
Cylinder

Slip Sheet Puller

Withstands high temps

Modular design for quick installation

and easy maintenance

Standard PHD GRM Clamp and

SAL Slide technology
Robust design with long life

Direct replacement

Fully field-repairable

Significantly longer life and reduces

downtime

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Zecchetti Replacement

Increased rotational stabiliity and

controlled velocity to reduce dropped
bottles

PHD Rotary mounts into same space

and bolt pattern
Direct replacement for Rotomation
Model
A42-100-TC-D11-3C1, 3-3a-1/4-2

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RL Rotary Actuators

1-8000 Rotary Actuators

RA Rotary Actuators

RI Rotary Actuators

OEM style rotary

Wide variety of options and accessories

High axial and radial bearing loads

High axial and radial bearing load

Low cost

High axial and radial bearing load

High torque/package size

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CV Cylinders

ISO/VDMA interchange for easy

mounting (metric unit)
Imperial unit provides simplified
integration in imperial facilities

PTFE wear ring and built-in shock pads

Rodlok option for easy and dependable

locking of piston rod

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SFP Slides

Long travel lengths (27 mm up to 1800

mm, and 40 mm up to 3400 mm)
Space-saving design

Smooth, precise movement

High load capacity, very low deflection

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Heavy duty

Versatile design
High torque

Full featured rotary

Zero backlash at ends of rotation

Wide variety of options and accessories

8 10 15

16 17 19
Tom Thumb Cylinders

Long life design for low maintenance

NFPA repairable for extended life
providing long term savings

Wide range fo options for easy

application and reduced design time

SxH/SxL

9 bore sizes

No metal to metal contact

Corrosion-resistant options provide

protection in harsh environments

GRR Guardian Grippers

Narrow width and a wide range of

available jaw travels

Compact design provides high grip

force and large moment capacities with
low overall weight
Rugged build withstands high impact
and shock loads

Twin switch slots for flush switch

mounting

3 5

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17 18 19
SD/SE Slides

Short or long body in 5 bore sizes

Standard or oversize shafts
Several switch options

Over 45 standard options

Easy mounting

For more
information,
request the
PPC Binder
and CD.

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Replacement Cam
Follower Wheels

Significantly longer life than

competitor wheels

Thru hole shaft for built-in air

communication ports

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2 15 16 17 19

High torque

Can be made in a variety of materials

and sizes

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solutions from PHD
For information on other PHD products,
ask for the PHD Main Catalog.

STP

Compact design utilizes rail bearing

technology for smooth precision
movement
5 sizes with a variety of options

Mounts directly to Series SFP to create

rugged, compact, precise pick-andplace devices

GRS

Low profile, high force

Rugged jaw support, hardened jaws

and hardcoated bearing surfaces
5 sizes

2 jaw travels each size

GRT

SG

3 jaw design provides self-centering

Long travel
and maximum contact between part and Highest load capacity saddle type slide
jaw tooling
Lowest cost per travel length and load
Ideal for high moment applications
Available in 6 bore sizes
8 sizes
Rodlok option available

electric
GRW

Jaws have large tooling surfaces and

precision dowel holes for accurate
tooling attachment
Large diameter jaw guides allow long
tooling lengths and high moment
capabilities and reduce deflection
Dependable design
5 sizes

GRK

EGRK

Ideal for assembly and robotics

Ideal for assembly and robotics

SFM

Multiple adjustable midstops

Space saving rodless slide design

Long or short jaw travels with high force
Lowest deflection and highest moment
or high speed for maximum flexibility
capacity combination in the industry
Precision jaw movement wear
Available in 2 bore sizes
compensating over life of the unit
Precision rail bearing
High moment capacity allows for long

Highest average grip force to weight

ratio
Precision jaw movement wear
compensating over life of the unit

High moment capacity allows for long

tooling and high part weights

tooling and high part weights

4 sizes

3 sizes

For more
information,
request the
PPC Binder
and CD.
PHD, Inc.
9009 Clubridge Drive
P.O. Box 9070, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46899 U.S.A.
Phone (260) 747-6151 Fax (260) 747-6754
www.phdinc.com phdinfo@phdinc.com

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PHDinEurope GmbH
Arnold-Sommerfeld-Ring 2
52499 Baesweiler, Germany
Tel. +49 (0)2401 805 230 Fax +49 (0)2401 805 232
www.phdinc.com info@PHDinEurope.de

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