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  "status": "unclaimed",
  "updated_at": "2026-09-04",
  "revision": 1,
  "provenance_url": "https://itha.ai/c/phdinc.com/provenance.json",
  "card": {
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      "use_cases": [
        "custom automation solutions"
      ],
      "industries": [
        "Automotive",
        "Food & Beverage",
        "Medical",
        "Packaging",
        "Semiconductor",
        "Robotics",
        "Glass",
        "Material Handling"
      ]
    },
    "itha": "0.1",
    "proof": {
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        {
          "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."
    },
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      {
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        "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"
  }
}