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
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
Like many industrial markets, the heavy truck market utilizes brass
fittings for a variety of applications. With composite fittings
gaining traction in the arena, why do many truck OEMs continue...
On March 15, 2018
Here is information on Psychrometrics that should help remind the
HVACR technician what this subject is all about... with perhaps a
few tidbits the tech may not have known! Psychrometrics: the...
On March 13, 2018
Linear actuators are typically grouped into two principal types:
fluid power actuators that operate on differential pressure, and
electromechanical actuators driven by an electric motor.
Increasingly,...
On February 15, 2018
2017 saw economic growth accelerate and the indicators suggest that
trend will continue. This puts productivity initiatives high on the
list of manufacturers, keen on taking full advantage of...
On January 4, 2018
Identifying potential issues before they escalate into fully
developed problems offers obvious benefits in all industries, from
manufacturing to sea-based commercial shipping. Preventive
measures,...
On January 4, 2018
There’s more to installing a hydraulic hose than tightening metal
connections. To maximize the life of the hose and its fittings,
you’ll need to take into consideration a variety of factors about
the...
On December 20, 2017
Picture the scene: Unprecedented rainfall and poor flood defences
causes flooding to a biopharmaceutical facility, damaging
equipment, making large areas of a site unsafe and inaccessible,
and...
On December 19, 2017
Looking at a complete system within the vehicle along with all its
interfaces from a completely clean sheet will give us the
opportunity to question, review and potentially improve that system
(in...
On November 30, 2017
Whatever the engine, proper filtration is paramount to reliable and
efficient system operation. To stay competitive, automotive and
truck original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and design...
On November 3, 2017
Without question, the Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the way
we look at condition monitoring and diagnostics. Many now consider
checking analog gauges and jotting down measurements on a...
On October 20, 2017
Having a steady supply of clean and dry air is a requirement for
protecting pneumatic components and ensuring their proper
operation. For applications such as clamping, positioning, pushing
and...
On October 10, 2017
It has been over 50 years since Parker Hannifin Corporation entered
the Latin American market. What began in 1963 with a sole
distributor in Peru dispensing hose and fittings would grow to
nearly 500...
On September 28, 2017
The most popular style of pneumatic actuator consists of a piston
and rod moving inside a closed cylinder, designed to move in a
straight line to deliver linear motion. This style of linear
actuator...
On September 26, 2017
Today’s sophisticated aerospace and defense electronic systems are
driving significant increases in power densities, resulting in
complex thermal management challenges. Advances in...
On August 29, 2017
Introduction to Linear Actuators Pneumatic linear actuators are
designed to move in a straight line and are one of the
simplest, most cost effective and straightforward ways to
accomplish linear...
On August 29, 2017
Hydraulic hose construction and performance is covered by various
national and international standards including ISO, BSI, SAE, DIN,
API and CETOP. Most proprietary hoses conform to one standard...
On July 13, 2017
When specifying hydraulic hose, you need to fully analyze the
application first and foremost. The application determines how your
hose assembly is going to be used, which has a direct impact on
hose...
On July 6, 2017
Effective filtration is vital for the reliable and smooth operation
of any engine. Complex logistics planning for transportation
activities relies on equipment availability and trouble-free
operation....
On June 23, 2017