{
  "icp": {
    "use_cases": [
      "custom automation solutions"
    ],
    "industries": [
      "Automotive",
      "Food & Beverage",
      "Medical",
      "Packaging",
      "Semiconductor",
      "Robotics",
      "Glass",
      "Material Handling"
    ]
  },
  "itha": "0.1",
  "proof": {
    "memberships": [
      {
        "url": "https://www.automate.org/companies/phd-inc",
        "name": "Association for Advancing Automation (A3)"
      }
    ],
    "certifications": [
      {
        "id": "iso_9001",
        "status": "self_declared"
      }
    ]
  },
  "company": {
    "hq": {
      "city": "Fort Wayne",
      "region": "Indiana",
      "country": "US"
    },
    "url": "https://www.phdinc.com/",
    "name": "PHD, Inc.",
    "domain": "phdinc.com",
    "founded": 1957,
    "same_as": [
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/phd-inc."
    ],
    "employees": {
      "max": 500,
      "min": 201
    },
    "description": "Manufacturer of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators, cylinders, grippers, clamps, escapements, and related industrial automation components sold through a worldwide distributor network."
  },
  "offerings": [
    {
      "id": "cylinders",
      "url": "https://www.phdinc.com/products/category/?product=cylinders",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "Cylinders",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "summary": "Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric cylinders including ISO/VDMA-standardized models (Series CV), ball-screw/lead-screw electric cylinders (Series ECV), and tie-rod cylinders (Tom Thumb brand).",
      "channels": [
        "direct",
        "distributors"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "linear_actuator",
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "grippers",
      "url": "https://www.phdinc.com/products/category/?product=grippers",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "Grippers",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "summary": "Pneumatic and electric grippers in parallel and angular jaw configurations, from miniature precision models to heavy-duty units, for internal/external part gripping and end-of-arm tooling.",
      "channels": [
        "direct",
        "distributors"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "end_effector",
          "applications": [
            "pick_place",
            "assembly",
            "packaging",
            "material_handling"
          ],
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "rotary-actuators",
      "url": "https://www.phdinc.com/products/category/?product=rotary-actuators",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "Rotary Actuators",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "summary": "Pneumatic and hydraulic rack-and-pinion rotary actuators, including air/oil tandem configurations, delivering torque up to 31,800 in-lb with rotation ranges up to 450 degrees.",
      "channels": [
        "direct",
        "distributors"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "rotary_actuator",
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "linear-slides",
      "url": "https://www.phdinc.com/products/category/?product=linear-slides",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "Linear Slides",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "summary": "Air- and electric-powered linear slides in thruster, gantry, and rodless styles, handling loads from a few ounces up to 300 pounds.",
      "channels": [
        "direct",
        "distributors"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "linear_slide",
          "payload_kg": {
            "max": 136.1
          },
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "clamps",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "Clamps",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "summary": "Heavy-duty pneumatic clamping products in multiple styles for sheet metal stamping, welding, and assembly work.",
      "channels": [
        "direct",
        "distributors"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "clamp",
          "applications": [
            "welding",
            "assembly"
          ],
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "escapements",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "Escapements",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "summary": "Pneumatic devices that release parts from feeders and hoppers, available in single- and double-rod configurations with integrated switches.",
      "channels": [
        "direct",
        "distributors"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "escapement",
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "blow-molding-equipment",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "Blow Molding Equipment",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "summary": "Replacement cylinders and components for stretch blow molding machines, including stretching, nozzle, and needle cylinders and transfer arms.",
      "channels": [
        "direct",
        "distributors"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "blow_molding_equipment",
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "multi-motion-actuators",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "Multi-Motion Actuators",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "summary": "Actuators providing independent rotary and linear motion from a single output shaft for part orientation operations.",
      "channels": [
        "direct",
        "distributors"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "multi_motion_actuator",
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    }
  ],
  "engagement": {
    "url": "https://www.phdinc.com/contactus/",
    "email": "phdinfo@phdinc.com",
    "phone": "(800) 624-8511",
    "methods": [
      "consultation"
    ]
  },
  "extensions": {
    "robotics": {
      "roles": [
        "component_manufacturer"
      ],
      "service_area": [
        "north_america",
        "europe",
        "apac"
      ],
      "spec_version": "0.1"
    }
  },
  "updated_at": "2026-09-04"
}