PHD, Inc., a leading manufacturer of industrial automation solutions, introduces the new Series BCK Stretch Rod Cylinder. Specifically designed to fit most Krones® bottle blowing machines, the Series BCK Stretch Rod Cylinder provides significantly longer service life than the OEM unit, while reducing maintenance and downtime in stretch blow mold applications.

Series BCK Benefits:
• Built-in shock pads absorb impact energy and eliminate metal-to-metal contact
• Rugged and lightweight aluminum alloy head
• Increased capacity cushion controls reduce field adjustment errors and maximize life
• Food grade lubricant throughout
• Retract cylinder speed is set at factory with fixed port orifice, no adjustment required
• Single pressure operation
• Field repairable

PHD’s dedicated division, the Plastic Packaging Components (PPC) Group, focuses on blow molding of bottles and other plastic containers. These products are drop-in replacement solutions for Sidel® and Krones® and other brand machines. Other specialized solutions include blow molding nozzle actuators, needle cylinders, eject slides, transfer arms, and more.