Stretch Blow Molding & Container Filling Equipment

Stretch Blow Molding & Container Filling Equipment - PHD offers standard component stretching, nozzle and needle cylinders, fillers, transfer arms, and a variety of unique solutions for your container filling and stretch blow molding needs. PHD has the actuators of choice to keep your blow molding lines running while increasing productivity and reducing downtime and scrap.

2-Position Filler Cylinder - ML313378 & ML312828

2-Position Filler Cylinder - ML313378 & ML312828

  • Consistent performance, reducing under and over fills
  • Replaces failure prone diaphragm with simple piston design for superior operation
  • Round design for improved hygiene and easy washdown


Air Dryer Cylinder - ML310216

Air Dryer Cylinder - ML310216

  • Higher temperature capability with thermal break to reduce transmission of heat
  • Longer life than OEM unit
  • Field repairable


Cam Follower Wheels - ML309943

Cam Follower Wheels - ML309943

  • Provides longer life than OEM products
  • Competitive price point
  • Can be produced in several materials and in any size to fit the machine
  • Drop-in replacement for 'S' Style, 'K' Style, Federal, Linker, and Meyer.


Checkmat Cylinder - ML309880 & ML310656

Checkmat Cylinder - ML309880 & ML310656

  • Provides rapid repeatable ejection function
  • High kinetic energy capacity
  • High speed part rejection
  • Direct replacement for 'K' Style


Fill Line Eject Slide - ML309590

Fill Line Eject Slide - ML309590

  • Repeatable ejection
  • High kinetic energy capacity
  • Uses PHD thruster slide technology


Hypodermic Style Needle Cylinder - ML304949

Hypodermic Style Needle Cylinder - ML304949

  • 1-1/8" bore with a 1" stroke
  • Graham Wheel replacement


Knock Out Cylinder - ML302056

Knock Out Cylinder - ML302056

  • Drop-in replacement for competitor OEM
  • Longer life than OEM unit
  • Rebuildable


Needle Cylinder - Various MLs

Needle Cylinder - Various MLs

  • Direct replacement for in-mold needle cylinders
  • Long life


Pneumatic Nozzle Cylinder - Various MLs

Pneumatic Nozzle Cylinder - Various MLs

  • Direct replacement for 'S' Style Series1 Machines and Heat and Cold Set Machines SB02-SB06
  • Mounts into the same space and bolt patterns
  • Long life, less downtime
  • Provides energy savings with enhanced sealing technology


Preform/Bottle Eject Slide - ML304450

Preform/Bottle Eject Slide - ML304450

  • Replacement for 'S' Style Series2
  • Direct valve manifold provides quicker response with higher kinetic energy capacity


Preform/Bottle Eject Slide - ML308222

Preform/Bottle Eject Slide - ML308222

  • Replacement for 'S' Style Series1
  • Enables blow mold machine to run faster
  • Consistent preform/bottle ejection


Rotary Actuator

Rotary Actuator

  • Zechetti replacement for Rotomation model
  • Increased rotational stability and controlled velocity to reduce dropped bottles
  • Mounts into same space and bolt pattern


Series 1000-8000 Heavy Duty Pneumatic & Hydraulic Rotary Actuator

Series 1000-8000 Heavy Duty Pneumatic & Hydraulic Rotary Actuator

  • Used to correct orientation of bottles
  • Heavy duty with a versatile design
  • High torque
  • Simple construction for easy field repairability


Series 160 Double Rod Pneumatic Escapement

Series 160 Double Rod Pneumatic Escapement

  • Ideal for isolating and feeding individual parts from vibrating feeders, magazines, hoppers, or conveyors
  • Internally ported design requires only one 4-way valve for operation offered in standard and heavy duty
  • Large rod bearing area ensures high side load capacity


Series A, AV, HV Tie Rod Hydraulic & Pneumatic NFPA Cylinder - Tom Thumb®

Series A, AV, HV Tie Rod Hydraulic & Pneumatic NFPA Cylinder - Tom Thumb®

  • Used as a knock out cylinder to form cartons, fill cases, wrap cartons, and palletize
  • Long life
  • Wide range of options and sizes


Series BCK Stretching Cylinder

Series BCK Stretching Cylinder

  • Direct replacement for 'K' Style Stretching Cylinders
  • Longer life and reduced maintenance and downtime
  • Mounting options provide ease of design into application
  • Field repairable


Series BCN Needle Cylinder - ML305825

Series BCN Needle Cylinder - ML305825

  • Direct replacement for Graham Wheel® continuous extrusion blow molding needle actuators
  • Provides significantly longer life (tested over 20 million cycles) and reduces maintenance and downtime
  • Internal needle orientation stud provides anti-rotational movement and allows the needle to be infinitely adjustable without increasing package length


Series BCS1 Stretching Cylinder

Series BCS1 Stretching Cylinder

  • Replacement for 'S' Style Series1 Stretching Cylinders
  • Mounts into same space and bolt pattern
  • Long life
  • Superior delivery


Series BCS2 Stretching Cylinder

Series BCS2 Stretching Cylinder

  • Direct replacement for 'S' Style Series2 Stretching Cylinders
  • Mounts into same space and bolt pattern
  • Longer life and reduced maintenance


Series BCSU Universal Stretching Cylinder

Series BCSU Universal Stretching Cylinder

  • Long life
  • Reduces maintenance and downtime
  • Direct replacement for 'S' Style Stretching Cylinders


Series BCZ Nozzle Cylinder

Series BCZ Nozzle Cylinder

  • Direct replacement for 'S' Style Model Series2 CSD and Heat Set Blow Nozzles
  • Valve manifold assembled to cylinder
  • Long life


Series BST1 Transfer Arm

Series BST1 Transfer Arm

  • Direct replacement for 'S' Style Series1 Transfer Arms
  • Robust and precise
  • Designed to operate over 20 million cycles


Series BST2 Transfer Arm

Series BST2 Transfer Arm

  • Direct replacement for 'S' Style Series2 Transfer Arms
  • Vertical heigh adjustment eliminates need for shims
  • Designed to operate over 20 million cycles


Series CRS Pneumatic Compact Cylinder

Series CRS Pneumatic Compact Cylinder

  • Compact design for applications where space is limited
  • Up to six switch slots for flush switch mounting
  • Self-lubricating nitrile piston seal for long cylinder life


Series CTS Guided Pneumatic Compact Cylinder

Series CTS Guided Pneumatic Compact Cylinder

  • Compact design for applications where space is limited
  • Hard chrome plated guide shafts for anti-rotation and increased side load capacity
  • Oil-impregnated bronze bushings for long cylinder life


Series CV Knockout Cylinder

Series CV Knockout Cylinder

  • Quieter than the OEM cylinder
  • Higher velocity and higher kinetic energy absorption
  • Multi-purpose impact seals and urethane seals
  • Longer nose bushings


Series GRA Parallel Pneumatic Micro Gripper

Series GRA Parallel Pneumatic Micro Gripper

  • Compact flexible design provides large moment capacities and long tooling lengths
  • Factory set jaw guide system minimizes jaw "free-play", reduces jaw deflection when gripping or moving loads, and is ideal for centering parts of various sizes


Series GRD Parallel Pneumatic Miniature Gripper

Series GRD Parallel Pneumatic Miniature Gripper

  • High grip force to weight ratio for efficient use of space and power
  • Fully field-repairable
  • True parallel jaw travel for easy tooling design


Series GRM Pneumatic Workholding Clamp

Series GRM Pneumatic Workholding Clamp

  • Simple design, long life, and high clamp force
  • Fully field repairable in a matter of minutes using only metric hex wrenches
  • Compact envelope size


Series GRR High Capacity Pneumatic Parallel Gripper - Guardian®

Series GRR High Capacity Pneumatic Parallel Gripper - Guardian®

  • Used to square layers on the pallet
  • Robust design provides high grip force and large moment capacities
  • Double acting for internal and external gripping


Series GRT Parallel Pneumatic 3-Jaw Gripper

Series GRT Parallel Pneumatic 3-Jaw Gripper

  • Three jaw design provides self-centering and maximum contact between part and jaw tooling
  • Low profile to grip force and jaw travel ratios
  • Jaw motion is true parallel and synchronous for easy design of jaw tooling


Series GRV Angular Pneumatic Micro Gripper

Series GRV Angular Pneumatic Micro Gripper

  • Robust construction to ensure long operating life
  • Precision dowel pin holes ensure accurate alignment of tooling and gripper mounting
  • Standard internal speed control with no external flow control required


Series LC Single Rod Pneumatic Escapement

Series LC Single Rod Pneumatic Escapement

  • Ideal for shot pin applications
  • Shock pad options reduce noise and minimize end of stroke shock
  • Simple construction for easy field maintenance


Series RA High Load Pneumatic Rotary Actuator

Series RA High Load Pneumatic Rotary Actuator

  • Used to control diverter arm mounted to conveyor
  • Smooth, backlash-free positioning
  • High axial and radial bearing loads
  • Wide variety of options and accessories


Series RI High Force Pneumatic Rotary Actuator

Series RI High Force Pneumatic Rotary Actuator

  • Used to form cartons, fill cases, wrap cartons, and palletize
  • High torque
  • High axial and radial bearing load
  • Thru hole shaft for built-in air communication ports


Series RL Compact Pneumatic Rotary Actuator

Series RL Compact Pneumatic Rotary Actuator

  • Used to form cartons, fill cases, wrap cartons, and palletize
  • Low cost OEM style rotary
  • High axial and radial bearing load
  • High torque/package size


Series SD/SE Versatile Thruster Pneumatic Slide

Series SD/SE Versatile Thruster Pneumatic Slide

  • Divert boxes and build pallet layers
  • Short or long body in 5 bore sizes
  • Standard or oversize shafts
  • Over 45 standard options and several switch options


Series SFP Rodless Gantry Rail Pneumatic Slide

Series SFP Rodless Gantry Rail Pneumatic Slide

  • Used to divert boxes and build pallet layers
  • Long travel lengths (27 mm bore up to 1800 mm, 40 mm bore up to 3400 mm)
  • Space-saving design
  • High load capacity, very low deflection


Series SxL/SxH Compact Thruster Pneumatic Slide

Series SxL/SxH Compact Thruster Pneumatic Slide

  • 9 bore sizes
  • Corrosion-resistant options
  • Twin switch slots for flush switch mounting


Slip Sheet Gripper - ML307794

Slip Sheet Gripper - ML307794

  • Factory rebuild available
  • Urethane dipped jaws option available


Transfer Arm Head - ML311628

Transfer Arm Head - ML311628

  • Simplistic design
  • Extremely accurate shaft to body
  • Unit comes with or without lube fittings