PHD Series PA Pneumatic Swing Clamp Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The PHD Series PA is a pneumatic swing clamp for automated workholding. It has a simple, compact, low-weight design with high clamp force and long service life.
Five sizes are available with left or right rotation options.
Quick Verdict
A practical swing clamp for robot-loaded fixtures, swinging clear for loading and then clamping down.
PHD Series PA Pneumatic Swing Clamp at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Pneumatic swing clamp |
Sizes | Five |
Rotation | Left or right |
Clamp force | High |
Design | Simple, compact, low weight |
Life | Long service life |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
A swing clamp rotates its arm out of the way, letting a robot place a part without interference, then swings back and pulls down to clamp.
Left or right rotation allows the arm to clear in the most convenient direction.
Compact size suits dense fixtures.
Integration and Selection
Choose size by clamp force and rotation direction by fixture layout. Interlock clamp state with the robot.
Design clamp arms for the part surface.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Machining | Robot-loaded fixtures |
Assembly | Part holding |
Welding | Fixturing |
Inspection | Holding parts for measurement |
Functional Uses
Automated workholding
Clear-for-load fixturing
Part clamping
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Five sizes
Left or right rotation
Compact
High force
Limitations
Force values not on A3
Fixture use rather than EOAT
Pneumatic supply needed
Who Should Consider the PHD Series PA Pneumatic Swing Clamp?
The PA suits automated fixtures with robot loading.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. PHD prices the Series PA by size, options and quantity. Budget for tooling, mounting, air supply, sensors and commissioning as part of the complete installation.
Further Reading
PHD Series PA Pneumatic Swing Clamp FAQ
What is the Series PA?
A pneumatic swing clamp.
How many sizes?
Five.
Which rotation directions?
Left and right.
Is it compact?
Yes, small and low weight.
What is it used for?
Automated workholding.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from PHD.
