We are witnessing the increasing take-up of IE (Industrial
Ethernet) as engineers continue leveraging the benefits of network
connectivity over traditional hardwired networks. The trick,
however, has...
Posted On 06/05/2019
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As Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
continue to grow and evolve, they promise numerous benefits for a
leaner enterprise. In the realm of machine tools, the IIoT can
certainly...
Posted On 05/31/2019
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As a concept, right-sizing is inherently linked to smart machine
design, which brings about rewards such as optimised space,
considerable savings on components and installation, inherent
safety by...
Posted On 05/24/2019
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Want to know how we partnered with customers to increase
productivity and profitability through engineering innovation? The
Parker Hannifin stand experienced a busy and successful week at
Hannover...
Posted On 05/16/2019
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Manufacturing businesses have witnessed the rapid ascension of
industrial networks, and in the pneumatics industry, there’s a real
desire to ensure the benefits that connectivity can bring...
Posted On 04/24/2019
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This blog post will describe current best practice or optimising
the installation of a continuous position sensor (CPS) on to a
pneumatic linear actuator. For the purposes of the guidance,
we’ll use...
Posted On 04/11/2019
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In industrial environments, pneumatic lines can pose significant
hazards to workers and associated equipment – both the lines
themselves and the moving components they operate. Systems have
been...
Posted On 03/25/2019
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When companies finally decide to make their manufacturing plants
more energy efficient, the first targets for cost cutting tend to
be their electric motors. Compressed air systems are rarely on
their...
Posted On 03/20/2019
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To ensure optimum machine safety, design engineers need a solid
understanding of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and how to
comply with required safety levels. A safety exhaust valve
when...
Posted On 03/12/2019
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With the ever-increasing complexity of modern pneumatic components,
it becomes crucial to know what to look for and what is best suited
to your system. Choosing and maintaining system components...
Posted On 03/05/2019
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The demand for aluminium has been on a relentless growth track,
driven by the needs of many and diverse industries in established
and rapidly developing regions of the world. The introduction of
point...
Posted On 02/27/2019
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The popularity of air motors is on the rise as a result of their
many advantages. However, not all pneumatic motors are made the
same, so choosing the right one for your application can prove...
Posted On 02/07/2019
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Any engineers who are involved in machine building as part of their
core activities will know all about the EU Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC. Most will have stood in front of a newly built...
Posted On 01/24/2019
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In every manufacturing industry, machine safety is always a top
priority. When operating in Europe, utilizing machinery and
components with CE certification is the best way to ensure the
reliability...
Posted On 01/16/2019
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2018 marked Parker's strongest year of financial performance in the
company's history (view Annual Report in "Related Posts" at the end
of the blog). Our focus on solving some of the world’s...
Posted On 01/15/2019
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Projects related to the construction or building's life cycle are
increasingly complex and fast. The number of trades involved in the
life of an industrial building is always larger and more...
Posted On 12/26/2018
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We are all witnesses to the fourth industrial revolution, or
Industry 4.0 as it has been coined, as most of us will have seen
robots, machines, vehicles or control systems connect to the
Internet at...
Posted On 11/20/2018
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Whether train driving is done manually or automatically, human
being remains responsible for safety. Man is increasingly assisted
by automatic means to control and communicate with his machine.
This...
Posted On 11/14/2018
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Installing a pneumatic cylinder correctly is a vital design
consideration. Failure to address this properly can result in
inaccurate operation, compromised reliability and premature
failure. Depending...
Posted On 10/31/2018
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We are pleased to announce that Parker Low Pressure
Connector Europe Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the
global leader in motion and control technologies, has been awarded
the new...
Posted On 09/27/2018
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