Author Fluid Gas Handling Team
Often called the fourth utility, compressed air is widely used in
most, if not all, industrial facilities. Unlike electricity,
natural gas and water that is produced offsite and transported to
the...
Posted On 03/10/2021
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Author Fluid Gas Handling Team
Most manufacturing facilities use compressed air to power their
production lines, but improper management of this unseen utility
during routine maintenance and emergency situations can have
serious...
Posted On 02/17/2021
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Author Fluid Gas Handling Team
In any compressed air system, properly treating the generated air
prior to use is essential, but oftentimes picking the right air
treatment equipment can be overwhelming. To select the right...
Posted On 11/11/2020
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Author Fluid Gas Handling Team
For proper connection and extra security, Parker Transair uses
clamshell fittings for 3" (76mm), 4" (101mm), and 6" (168mm)
aluminum pipes. These fittings are ideal for bigger diameters
because they...
Posted On 10/06/2020
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Author TechConnect Team
We frequently get calls from our customers who find themselves in
the late stages of development and have an unexpected complication
with their design which requires our help. They are...
Posted On 04/09/2020
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Author Fluid Gas Handling Team
Snap rings fittings are unique to Parker's Transair® Aluminum
Pipe System. Found on the 2" (50mm) and 2-1/2" (63mm), a snap
ring fitting requires two holes at the end of the pipe to
secure the snap...
Posted On 04/08/2020
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Author Fluid Gas Handling Team
Push to connect fittings have grown in popularity due to their
ability to efficiently couple fittings to thermoplastic tubing
while maintaining performance. Invented in 1969, push-to-connect
fittings...
Posted On 01/29/2020
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Author Fluid Gas Handling Team
Piping systems are required to be painted for two reasons, to
comply with the ASME 13.1 standard and to provide extra protection
against environmental factors. Explanation of the
standard The ASME...
Posted On 02/28/2019
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Author Fluid Gas Handling Team
Compressed air is one of the most critical and expensive utilities
in any manufacturing facility. That said, maintenance and
monitoring of this crucial system are largely ignored. When it is
given...
Posted On 08/09/2018
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Author Fluid Gas Handling Team
In many applications across a multitude of industries like mining,
hazmat and pharmaceuticals, employers must supply breathing air
systems when necessary to keep employees safe. A variety of
hazardous...
Posted On 06/20/2018
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