Wind turbines are designed to maximize power production based on
the predicted wind speeds found at the plant site. However,
excessive wind speeds are experienced at times, so it is crucial to
limit...
Posted On 11/24/2020
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Maintaining a normal oil temperature in all hydraulic systems is
important for successful system operation. Normal operating
temperatures for hydraulic systems is 110 to 130° F (unless
specified by...
Posted On 07/02/2020
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A team of students came together earlier this year for Girls' Day
2019 at Parker's Cylinder and Accumulator Division Europe
production facility in Cologne, Germany, to get hands-on experience
with...
Posted On 01/02/2020
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Hoover Dam -- one of the most impressive engineering feats of the
20th century – generates hydroelectricity for millions of homes and
businesses across the Southwest, and it’s a constant challenge...
Posted On 01/07/2019
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Most people enjoy theme parks as a place to get away from work, but
for those in the hydraulics industry, they are a place to
demonstrate their expertise. Behind many of the rides that make
your...
Posted On 08/08/2018
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Given the many risks of excess heat in a hydraulic system – such as
fluid decomposition, increased wear on system components, damage to
seals and bearings, etc. – the need for an effective heat...
Posted On 05/15/2018
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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...
Posted On 04/24/2018
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Modern industry needs far more from its suppliers than
straightforward product sales. Today’s industrial component and
system providers must support their customers with accessible and
professional...
Posted On 03/20/2018
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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...
Posted On 07/14/2017
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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...
Posted On 02/29/2016
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