Hydroelectric turbine systems operate in extremely harsh
conditions. The corrosive conditions in challenging industrial and
outdoor environments, especially in hydro market applications,
greatly...
On August 9, 2017
Actuation systems must be efficient, precise, and durable enough to
withstand harsh power-generation environments. Parker Hannifin
Corporation has developed a hybrid actuation system (HAS) that...
On August 9, 2017
A common method of coiling and uncoiling processed steel web is
center winding. Steel coilers are powered by electric variable
speed drives and motors. Large motors are usually selected for
coiling /...
On August 9, 2017
Are you trying to grow your business through operational excellence
and by providing your customers with extended warranty? Cooling
failure in hydraulic systems means automatic system shut down...
On July 14, 2017
The manufacturing industry is currently facing increasing pressure
to reform and innovate in order to remain viable. On the consumer
side, the Internet of Things (IoT) has made smart devices...
On June 22, 2017
You are already interested in variable speed pump drives, which
save up to 70 percent energy compared to conventional drive
solutions. But you are still hesitant due to their greater
complexity. For...
On June 6, 2017
Rising temperatures - which lead to water evaporation and loss of
coolants in critical wind turbine cooling systems – may cause 1.5
MW wind turbines to overheat. Fortunately, there's a solution...
On May 1, 2017
Modern industrial machinery is creating
ever-increasing demands on hydraulics to provide more
efficient and quieter solutions with a smaller footprint,
while maintaining the benefits traditionally ...
On March 22, 2017
When you think of dump trucks, moving floors, oil transfers,
lowboys, live floors and roll-offs, your first thought might not be
Wetline Kits. Instead, you probably think about the function of
each of...
On March 6, 2017
From optimizing peak performance to minimizing unplanned downtime,
the products and systems Parker will showcase at IFPE 2017 are
designed specifically to help its customers increase...
On January 20, 2017
Power generation environments are tough on hydraulic and other
types of cylinders (including pneumatic and electro-mechanical).
Vibration, dust, gravel, corrosives, chemicals, axial load, and
side...
On November 7, 2016
OEM engineers are always looking for new technology to improve
heavy duty machine productivity. This is weighed against the known
factor: that current hydraulic systems powering heavy duty...
On September 26, 2016
The variable-speed hydraulic pump, with its potential for energy
savings, power density and temporary noise reduction, is
currently the dominant pressure supply system in the media. It
provides a...
On May 3, 2016
Across the nation, municipalities are exploring options to reduce
the emissions of their sanitation fleets. Some communities make a
big dent in reducing emissions with the employ of heavy duty
natural...
On March 22, 2016
When you are challenged by the demands of 12,000 ft ocean depths
for subsea blow out preventers (BOPs), piston accumulator
technology is the right choice. Understanding accumulators
for blow out...
On February 29, 2016
The selection of a motor for a hydraulic application can be
complicated. The following technical article breaks down the
process discussing fundamental selection factors. Motor selection
The ideal in...
On November 3, 2015
During the last decades, the market share of products made of
reinforced plastics increased rapidly. The low density, corrosion
resistance and high fatigue performance of such materials provide a
wide...
On November 3, 2015
The industrial demand on hydraulic products with outstanding
mechanical properties increases continuously. High pressure
hydraulic products require high strength structural components.
While for...
On September 2, 2015
Hydroelectric plants, Parker and their distributors / integrators
make powerful teams in the area of power generation support and
technical expertise. Carter Lake Hydroelectric, adjacent to...
On May 21, 2015
High-production shredding applications produce tremendous shock in
hydraulic systems. Hydraulic transmission design, shaft speed and
operating torque are just the beginning of the...
On May 11, 2015
