Pneumatics have always played an important role in achieving
maximised productivity for manufacturing automation applications
and the technology is constantly evolving to solve engineering
challenges. ...
On April 19, 2018
The automotive vehicle industry has experienced introductions of
several new technologies and upgrades. One significant example is
the rising amount of electrical content per vehicle. Testing...
On April 19, 2018
Monitoring the acid level in a refrigeration or air conditioning
system is of the utmost importance. Contaminants such as water and
air are important factors in the formation of acids in the...
On April 10, 2018
Precision timepieces operate much like the inner workings for
automotive machines. Underneath the back cover lies a series of
gears and springs designed to measure the passage of time. We are
told how...
On April 10, 2018
Looking for ways to reduce worker compensation claims and improve
route times, among other benefits, some municipalities and waste
companies look to design changes from the refuse truck OEMs...
On April 10, 2018
From providing a safe and engaging work environment where all team
members can thrive, to strengthening all of the communities which
the company calls home and supporting organizations that make...
On April 9, 2018
As brewing becomes increasingly competitive, with consumers
demanding higher quality beers, and retailers looking for products
with greater assurance of shelf-lives, this sector of the food...
On April 9, 2018
In the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry, time is money.
Managers for companies that operate fleets of drilling vessels
conducting offshore, deep-water oil extraction in countries around
the...
On April 9, 2018
The Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair (NEOSEF) is an
annual regional science and engineering competition intended to
engage interested students with hands-on learning projects. The
event...
On April 6, 2018
Amidst the growing concern of the environmental impact of
plastic waste, the World Health Organization has launched
plans to investigate the potential hazards to health posed by
ingestion of...
On April 6, 2018
A question that is frequently asked when considering the
installation of a nitrogen gas generator is "will the system create
an oxygen rich or oxygen deficient atmosphere that could be
potentially...
On April 5, 2018
You may have seen or heard of a “ParkerStore HOSE DOCTOR” but do
you know what one is? Let us explain! Say your backhoe, tractor,
dump, plow or any other hydraulic equipment stops working. It may
have...
On March 29, 2018
Facility operators in the oil and gas industry have raised concerns
on how to solve their top failure modes: extremely short or
non-existent dry run pump time limits and unacceptable levels...
On March 29, 2018
As the United States military embarked to build the second ever
fifth-generation fighter aircraft, Parker Aerospace’s Fluid Systems
Division (FSD) was selected in the mid-1990s to provide the...
On March 28, 2018
While more traditional materials like aluminum, copper, and other
metals are recycled without difficulty at your local scrap-metal
dealer, there isn’t an equivalent hydraulic hose collection...
On March 28, 2018
In automotive manufacturing, in-plant operations managers,
maintenance, and service team members know that issues often arise
due to undocumented components and parts not being regularly
inspected or...
On March 27, 2018
Parker has released its 2017 Sustainability Report, “A Viewpoint on
Social Responsibility.” The report highlights team member-driven
initiatives which are helping to strengthen communities,...
On March 26, 2018
Parker Aerospace’s Fluid Systems Division (FSD) has been a major
supplier of aircraft fuel tank inerting systems and components
since the 1960s. Fuel tank inerting systems create a
non-combustible...
On March 23, 2018
We receive many requests from customers asking for recommendations
on how to retain seals in an application. One of the most popular
"quick fixes" is to apply liberal amounts of adhesive to a...
On March 22, 2018
There are numerous issues associated with modern welded pipes, not
least those concerning accuracy, reliability and cost. As a result,
moving to a weld-free piping solution presents many...
On March 21, 2018
