PHI
Tube machinery
Company Overview and History
PHI, an enduring American manufacturer with roots tracing back to 1941, has established itself as a specialist in precision machinery and tooling. The company's legacy includes significant contributions under previous identities such as Leonard Precision until 1969 and Conrac's Machine Tool Division until 1985. PHI recently agreed to an acquisition by Unison Ltd, a manufacturer of world-class tube and pipe bending technologies, marking a new chapter for its extensive product portfolio. PHI's expertise is built on decades of experience, particularly in tube-fabricating equipment and press manufacturing.
Advanced Manufacturing Solutions
PHI offers a comprehensive suite of machinery designed for critical industrial applications. Its line of tube and pipe bending machines provides solutions for precision bending and small centerline radii, available in manual, semi-automatic, and programmable multi-axis configurations. Notable models include the 410 manual bender, capable of bending tubes from 1/8' to 3/4' OD up to 180 degrees with 3,745 lbs of force, and the 411 manual bender, handling tubes from 1/8' to 1' OD. The company also specializes in tube end-finishing machines, developed from over 40 years of experience, with models like the 3CPV End Finisher, which originated in the 1940s and performs single flaring at 37 and 45 degrees.
Specialized Presses and Fabrication Systems
Beyond tube and pipe machinery, PHI is renowned for its hydraulic presses, having designed and manufactured hundreds of variations over half a century. While best known for its Laboratory Presses and Four Post Heated Platen Presses, PHI also produces manual and hydraulic compression presses, serving applications from laboratory use to pressing and laminating cards. Furthermore, PHI's Structural Beam Fabrication System, specifically its Welding Line, is engineered to produce custom steel beams—straight or tapered—with unique web and flange dimensions. These beams are crucial for pre-engineered steel buildings, bridges, shipyards, and various trailer applications.
Industry Focus and Reliability
PHI's machinery is trusted across demanding sectors, including the advanced rockets and spacecraft industry, where precision and reliability are paramount from launch to landing. Major players in the aviation industry also rely on PHI machines for manufacturing and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic lines. The company's commitment to delivering mission-critical machinery underscores its reputation for providing robust and accurate solutions for complex tasks and problems in diverse industrial environments.
