Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) are useful for thermal
management in electronic components, as they enhance heat transfer
from a heat-generating component to a heat dissipater, or heat
sink. One...
On October 16, 2018
For automotive engineers looking to reduce vehicle weight,
metal-to-plastic conversion is a win-win. At the highest level,
injection plastic molds are capable of producing multiples of
millions of...
On October 1, 2018
Sealing can often be a frustrating challenge when dealing with flow
batteries. Determining what materials are compatible with certain
chemistries or developing a profile that provides optimal...
On September 19, 2018
Every fall just outside of Detroit, MI, thousands of electric and
hybrid vehicle industry insiders descend onto the Electric &
Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo in Novi, MI. Delivering the...
On September 17, 2018
Can electrically conductive plastics really replace traditional
metal electronics enclosures? The answer is a resounding yes! There
are very effective electrically conductive plastics available...
On August 23, 2018
Standard AS568 O-ring sizes are well known in the seal industry.
Generally adding the compound with a standard O-ring size creates a
smart part number for identification and purchasing purposes....
On August 15, 2018
EMI (electromagnetic interference) is the disruption of the
operation of an electronic device when it is near an
electromagnetic field in the radio frequency spectrum that is
caused by another...
On July 31, 2018
We’re thrilled to announce the Chomerics Division of Parker
Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control
technologies, has received the prestigious Q1 certification from
Ford Motor...
On July 26, 2018
The competitive landscape, combined with government regulations,
are driving technology in today's automotive market for improved
efficiency and fuel economy. Any incremental improvement in...
On July 3, 2018
Elastomer seals from Parker Prädifa meet the most exacting demands
in a wide range of applications. Aside from the appropriate seal
designs, the material properties of the seal compounds are...
On June 28, 2018
When it comes to the topic of utilizing elastomeric seals, it’s
stereotypical to consider environmental sealing as one of the
simpler categories of applications. Near-ambient pressure and
temperature...
On June 27, 2018
As consumers demand faster processing speeds, high-resolution
pictures, and a longer battery life, mobile electronic devices such
as smartphones and tablets require highly-populated printed...
On June 22, 2018
In the world of semiconductor manufacturing, performance
requirements are driving circuit sizes smaller and smaller, causing
increased sensitivity to wafer defects. In parallel, the number...
On June 14, 2018
Increased emission restrictions are requiring engine manufacturers
to conform to Euro 6 and Tier IV regulations to reduce exhaust
leakage 80% or more. In order to achieve these new standards,
engines...
On May 30, 2018
When approaching the problem of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
the electronic design engineer quite often considers it to be a
secondary issue that can be dealt with once the device is...
On May 22, 2018
Two things are equally important for the reliable performance of an
O-ring seal: the right size and the right material. Parker’s new
O-Ring Selector is an engineering design tool that enables users...
On May 17, 2018
Customers often call with various sealing challenges. But sometimes
their dilemmas can be solved with more robust solutions instead of
direct replacements. For example, when a customer is having...
On May 10, 2018
Our applications engineering team takes more than a few calls each
month where the O-ring is leaking, either immediately or after just
a short time in service. Once we drill down to the details,...
On April 25, 2018
Two things are equally important for reliable performance of an
O-ring seal: the right size and the right material. Parker’s new
O-Ring Selector is an engineering design tool that enables users...
On April 25, 2018
Precision timepieces operate much like the inner workings for
automotive machines. Underneath the back cover lies a series of
gears and springs designed to measure the passage of time. We are
told how...
On April 10, 2018
