Posted on Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @ 01:20 PM
Parker - Five Years of Performance - GUARANTEED!
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Posted on Thu, Apr 04, 2013 @ 12:26 PM
What You Don't Know About Hoses Can Kill You...
Because electrical conductivity or non-conductivity is not a consideration for many applications, hose manufacturers do not commonly publicize hose electrical resistance ratings. That being the case, most people do not think about conductivity when selecting a hose; some just assume that all rubber hoses are electrically non-conductive. After all, rubber is non-conductive material, right? Wrong.
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Posted on Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @ 05:00 PM
LEED Certified; Environmentally Friendly
The new Transair piping system is proudly available from Hose & Fittings, Etc. There are many advantages and benefits that are derived from this advanced product line.
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Posted on Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @ 10:21 AM
Operate a Plant? You Can Benefit from LEED Certification
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How You Benefit
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Posted on Tue, Mar 26, 2013 @ 01:23 PM
Did you know that over 100 million gallons of hydraulic fluid are lost each year due to preventable leaks?
Hydraulic leaks cost many companies a lot of money in man-hours to find and fix the repairs, replacement hydraulic oil, and machine down-time. Hydraulic fluid leaks can also lead to possible EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) monetary fines or, worse yet, plant closures. Most hydraulic leaks occur at threaded connections. The following are causes of, and tips to prevent, leaks:
The first step in preventing a hydraulic fluid leak is in design:
- Design a system with as few joint or thread connections as possible.
- Properly support the tubes, pipes and hoses conveying the hydraulic fluid. Vibration could result in joint or connection failure.
Poor repair and maintenance practices can also contribute to leaks in the system:
O-ring failure could be the cause of leakage.
- Make sure the O-ring material is compatible with the media being conveyed
- Make sure the O-ring material is rated for the expected temperature range
- Make sure the O-ring did not get pinched during installation
Improper connection assembly is another common source of hydraulic leaks:
- Over-tightening a JIC connection
- Using a 45° flare tube nut instead of a 37° flare in JIC tube end connections
- Missing sleeve on JIC or SAE flare tube connections
- Missing, or incorrectly applied, thread sealant on pipe threads
- Bite not preset correctly in a bite-type connection
Become an Expert on Port End Assembly
Knowing the proper assembly techniques for each thread type is essential to maintaining a leak-free hydraulic system. There are too many connection types to cover in one blog, so download The Port Assembly Guide and keep it handy in your tool box.
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Posted on Wed, Feb 20, 2013 @ 04:06 PM
Parker Fluid Systems Connector Division announced yesterday (February 19, 2013) that it will be replacing its line of PrestoWeld fittings (PW) with their recently released Prestolok All Metal (PLM) push-to-connect fittings by May 31, 2013.Parker Prestolok PLM line is a high-temperature, silicone-free, all metal, push-to-connect fitting series. Parker Prestolok PLM offers more configurations than PrestoWeld, and performs well in welding applications. A complete Prestolok PLM metric range is available, which is commonly seen on robotic welding equipment.
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Posted on Mon, Feb 18, 2013 @ 02:54 PM
- Studies show Americans lose an average of 1-2 hours per day searching for missing items in messy files, closets and disorganized stacks.
- Americans waste 9 million hours per day searching for lost or misplaced items.
- Buying duplicate or last minute supplies because of disorganization can cost a business up to 20% of it's annual budget.
If people in your shop spend an hour per day looking for parts, how much time and money does your organization lose each year? Assuming 48 work weeks per year, and one hour per day spent looking for parts, the productive time lost is 240 hours per worker per year. So for a shop with just 10 mechanics, this amounts to 2,400 hours of lost productivity every year.
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Posted on Mon, Jan 28, 2013 @ 07:26 PM
Parker Dryer Part Number Change | PDRD to PRD
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Effective January 15, 2013, a change to the refrigeration air dryer part numbers took place. The “PDRD” prefix became “PRD”. All remaining digits of the part number remain the same. For example: PDRD10-115160 will become PRD10-115160. Please see catalog PND 1000-2US for more information. |
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Posted on Mon, Dec 17, 2012 @ 03:46 PM
Effective immediately, the P1Q compact air cylinder series will be produced using a new extrusion design.
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The new P1Q design incorporates flush mount sensor grooves on multiple sides of the cylinder body. The new flush mount design will maximize sensor protection, while allowing access to multiple sides of the cylinder. In addition, a few dimensional changes have been incorporated on bore sizes 12 mm through 20 mm. Please download the updated Parker Catalog 0960-E for more information. |
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Posted on Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @ 10:37 AM
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