Hydraulic fluid particle detection is essential in maintaining the
performance of the systems and equipment requiring the movement of
materials and parts. Standard operating procedures call for...
A cramped, crowded, urban construction zone hardly seems the place
for a 100-ton excavator or dozer. That’s why, in the 1980s, compact
versions of these and other standard construction machines...
As industry supply chains become more global and more complex, it
behooves stakeholders to seek out ways to work with greater
efficiency, reduce errors, increase equipment lifetime, and simply
do more...
Hose products need to handle high temperatures and environmental
stress to prevent premature hose failure and safety risks.
Thermoplastic hose offers a wide variety of added value over their
rubber...
Forklift manufacturers need to be focused on building equipment
that is reliable, durable and designed for safety. The forklift’s
mast, or upright, is the portion of the forklift that lifts,...
Construction equipment endures harsh environments. Parker
understands the construction market’s constant battle with
corrosion in these harsh environments – and the costly
downtime that comes with it....
Service technicians know all too well that oil changes fluctuate
from machine to machine and vehicle to vehicle, requiring a unique
set of skills, instructions, and equipment. Whether that’s a
fleet...
No matter how impressive the food or beverage packaging process you
build, it’s only as strong as its weakest link. Which, in the case
of packaging system design, should never be the fluid...
Connectors might not always receive the attention they deserve.
Often times the specification of fittings and tubing is secondary
to the attention paid to larger components. Design engineers may
not...
While this may look like any car ferry carrying people
and vehicles in an estuary on the Norwegian coast, this 80-meter
ship, called MV Ampere, was one of the world's first fully
battery-powered...
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...
From the time a fledgling IT maven first installed multiple servers
close to one another, it became clear that thermal management, and
the choice between air and liquid cooling, would be the...
Fluids are integral to the functionality of industrial and mobile
equipment, and as conduits for these fluids, hose assemblies are
critical to system performance. It's well known that formed hose
and...
Pulse width modulation (PWM) is a method of reducing the average
power delivered by an electrical signal, by breaking it up into
predefined pulses. When utilized to operate direct acting...
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...
When will my hose assembly fail? This may be the most common
question when talking about hose assembly replacement. Sometimes
hose assembly failures can cause serious damage and lead to...
Hit and hold circuits enable solenoid valves to be energized to
full power and held for a short duration of time before voltage and
current are reduced significantly to lower levels, while...
Parker's unrivaled industrial distribution network extends to
approximately 13,000 locations globally. Through this extensive
network of local, independent businesses, Parker brings its
products and...
Tractors, combines, wheel loaders, bulldozers, and excavators—you
know, the big stuff— are called upon daily to perform the heavy
lifting on the front lines of the agricultural and...
Direct acting solenoid valves require a significant amount of
electrical power to change from a normally closed state to an open
or actuated state. Once the valve is fully actuated, the amount...
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