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A prime example of MFCP taking on complex, high-horsepower projects is when a customer requires...

We’re thrilled to announce that MFCP has been ranked #37 in Industrial Distribution’s Big 50...

Experience the convenience of our exclusive VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) Program at MFCP, where...

Explore the pivotal role of fluid power applications in the beverage & beer industries, and how it...

Explore the impact of advanced hydraulic parts on driving sustainability in the construction...

In the vast realm of industrial connectivity solutions, M12 connectors stand out as a ubiquitous...

In the world of industrial distribution, competition is fierce, and staying ahead of the curve is...

We are thrilled to announce that Motion and Flow Control Products, Inc.'s Louisville, CO location...

When it comes to selecting food and beverage hoses, it's important to consider factors such as...

Parker’s Electronic Motion and Controls Division announced last week that it is discontinuing its...

MFCP brings hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, and process control parts and systems from...

The supply chain is forcing manufacturers to look for alternative materials to use in production,...

MFCP brings hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, and process control parts and systems from...

Recently, Parker made several product changes and obsoletions .. Parker Crimp Fittings & Hose...

Motion & Flow Control Products has entered the conversation for top global industrial distributors,...

This tubing is specially formulated with Sanitized® to resist degradation from mildew, algae, fungi...

Parker Chomerics has recently introduced two new thermal gap filler materials. PAD60 and PAD30 are...

This week, Parker’s Hose Products Division announced new cut-off saws replacing the old workhorse...

Most people associate the term "thermal management" with heat dissipation in electronic...

Parker Quick Coupling Division eliminated several part configurations and options from its PS...

If you are asking, “what kind of flexible fitting should I use in a Food plant,” or you are looking...

Last week, Parker Parflex Division announced new measures to ensure the availability of the 5CNG...

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The supply chain issues continue to cause delayed product deliveries and the availability of raw...

We receive many requests regarding seal retention, but why is it so important? There are three main...

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Structural adhesives offer many advantages over traditional bonding methods such as riveting,...

Beat the Weather Every Time With Fisher Snowplows We're Fisher fans because they like what we like:...

Autumn leaves may have just started to fall, but snowy days will be here before you know it. At...

Parker's Quick Couplers Division announced last Friday a change to their part numbering system:

Keeping your machinery downtime to a minimum is something we strive for with all our customers....

The Parker Hose Products Division announced yesterday dimensional changes affecting four 77 Series...

Author: Dan Davis, product sales manager, Parker Hannifin. The terms Preventive maintenance and...

SOURCE: Parker Hose Division, August 11, 2021 Parker Hose Division announced that another batch of...

Source: Parker Hannifin Hydraulics Team You know Gold Cup Heavy-Duty Pumps and Motors as a gold...

Parker announced this week to their distributor network, that it will be updating the coating of...

In June 2021, Parker's Industrial Gas Filtration and Generation (IGFG) Division released a new...

When it comes to hydraulic systems and fluid power applications, selecting the right flare fitting...

Parker's Hose Products Division announced the use of an alternate layline. The supply chain...

Parker Parflex Division recently announced rationalization of the thermoplastic hose offering. In...

Press Release For Immediate Release December 7, 2020 MFCP - Motion & Flow Control Products, Inc., a...

We wrote about the advantages of the Parker Tracking System (PTS) back in August of 2013. One of...

Our Bay Area, California stores (in San Leandro and Fremont) are open but only staffed with...

Parker’s QuickFitTM System facilitates a quicker, cleaner and safer oil change process for truck,...

OSHA Requests Input on Proposed Changes to the Silica Standard OSHA sent a Trade Release out on...

Electromechanical (EM) actuating systems have been increasing in popularity for some time. They...

Last year, we wrote about OSHA's new enforcement focus on violations of crystalline silica rule,...

Posted by Vincent Lockwood Corrosive environments and extreme temperatures, high or low, present...

Parker will discontinue 30 of its legacy hoses by next June. Of those 30 hoses 22 will become...

If you are repairing or maintaining hydraulic equipment, you make and re-make connections daily....

We have written several blogs in the past about risks associated with using equipment with worn-out...

Depending on your equipment, an oil change can be a complicated, potentially messy process. It is...

Four years ago, Parker introduced the GlobalCore line of hose products – this globally available...

Let’s face it – rust happens. Whether it’s equipment that has been exposed to the elements over...

When it comes to cleaning up after working with paint, oil, grease, tar and other types of tough...

Parker 7084 Series Twinhammer hose conveys both air to power the jackhammer and water to spray down...

According to Fluid Power Journal article, "Industry and user experience agree 70% of [hydraulic...

Factors like fluctuating or inexperienced personnel, shortage of skilled workers and increasingly...

In many automated manufacturing applications, assessing potential safety risks posed by unexpected...

The Parker Hose Products Division announced yesterday that it will discontinue production of its...

Parker Fluid Connector Group has announced a running change to the rubber cover compound of the...

If your hydraulic equipment is exposed to spikes of high temperatures, industry standard...

In a previous blog, we wrote about the GlobalCore series of hose from Parker, which can streamline...

Last year, Parker introduced the Gen II style hydraulic cylinders, which replace the legacy 2H and...

Anyone running a pneumatic system knows that producing compressed air requires a lot of energy. In...

Reblogged from Fluid Gas Handling Team

Using Parker Parflex hoses? Read this! Changes are scheduled for January 2017. In March 2014,...

Parker announced an expansion to their SensoNODE Blue line of sensors at the Sensors Midwest...

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Brewery Hose With the recent explosion in demand for craft beer has come an equal explosion in...

While hose failure occurrences can be minimized with the best practice of regular maintenance,...

When choosing between a hose assembly and tube assembly for a hydraulic application, there are a...

Hammer Union Connections Ideal for the oil and gas industry One piece, segmented design Strong...

New Thermoplastic Elastomer Cover for 53DM/538DM DuraMax™ Hose – Now Rated to -70F Blue Nylon Tough...

You may recall an earlier blog about the electrical conductivity of rubber hose back in April of...

The truth is that if you are using equipment in the elements, corrosion is inevitable. The question...

Most maintenance managers and other professionals responsible for keeping machinery running are not...

Back in May, you may have read our blog about remote hydraulic system condition monitoring. In that...

In a previous blog from January 2014, Don’t Kill Your Pneumatic System With Bad Air, we wrote about...

Hose and coupling connection is critical to the safe performance of any hose assembly, but the...

When people talk about oil spills, the first image to come to mind is often the large-scale...

It’s one of any company’s worst nightmares. A key component of your equipment has failed and...

Parker’s 5CNG Compressed Natural Gas Hose will be on display at ACTEXPO 2015 in Dallas, Texas, May...

Parker’s Fluid System Connectors Division (FSC) is implementing a conversion of FC701 and FC702...

In July 2010, we published an article about the importance of what's on the layline of a hydraulic...

If you are using Parker 55 series, 58 series or 58H series fittings, read this! Parker Parflex’s...

In our earlier blog, Early Warnings of Hydraulic System Troubles, we introduced the Parker...

Dwelling in the compressed air, which runs your machines, are three ingredients that will guarantee...

Parker Partek Defense is a new hose sleeve which can help prevent injuries from a blown-out hose by...

To address the common challenges of choosing a replacement coolant or return line hose, ask these...

Hydraulic systems are essential for powering industrial operations with precision and reliability....

When it comes to what kind of pipe to use for air compressor lines, one of the most important...

The Technology The new Parker Tracking System (PTS) makes it fast and easy to replace hose...

Does this sound familiar? Your hose is exposed to temperatures below -50°F or above +300°F. Your...

Does this sound familiar? Your hose is exposed to temperatures below -50°F or above +300°F. Your...

What You Don't Know About Hoses Can Kill You... Because electrical conductivity or non-conductivity...

LEED Certified; Environmentally Friendly The new Transair piping system is proudly available from...

Operate a Plant? You Can Benefit from LEED Certification How You Benefit Builders benefit from...

Did you know that over 100 million gallons of hydraulic fluid are lost each year due to preventable...

Parker Fluid Systems Connector Division announced yesterday (February 19, 2013) that it will be...

Effective immediately, the P1Q compact air cylinder series will be produced using a new extrusion...

December 7, 2012

Snap-tite: Parker's Newest Acquisition Parker Hannifin has announced the acquisition of Snap-tite...

The dimensions of Parker HY Series fittings, produced after September 2012, have been changed....

Everybody does it, but you may want to reconsider... Unlike hydraulic hose and fittings, industrial...

Is Parker FET Series for you? Does your equipment... Include high-pressure quick disconnects?...

Parker’s newly designed 722TC series hydraulic hose enables maintenance shops to save money by...

Parker’s push-to-connect fittings line has seen some changes over the years including part...

Many mechanics are not trained on how to correctly measure and specify hose length. As a result, a...

Parker Tube Fittings Division (TFD) started providing a global NBR (Nitrile) O-Ring compound for...

Two previous blogs on our website address the dangers of fluid injection injuries. We recently...

Nylon 12 has become extremely hard to come by due to a large shortage of the raw material. As a...

Parker's Three-Year Genuine Parts Warranty - a program for hydraulic component manufacturers. Under...

PLII OBSOLETE PLM PLS PLP Brass PLP Composite Liquifit TrueSeal Prestolok II Replaced by Prestolok...

Understanding brake line thread identification is crucial for ensuring the safety and performance...

Understanding how to identify and choose the right brake line fittings is crucial for maintaining...

Wire Braid Reinforcement vs. Wire Spiral Reinforcement What’s the difference? Why should you care?...

Parker has announced a running change to the crimp diameter and crimp length of HY series fittings....

Industry Trend Toward ISO Specs The industry preference is moving from using SAE specs toward using...

There is an important error in Parker Catalog 4400...

7 Most Common Crimping Mistakes

Food production facilities present maintenance challenges for pneumatic systems resulting from high...

Parker Crimp die selection Selecting the correct Parker crimp die to use with your Parker Crimper...

All hydraulic hoses will fail; it’s only a matter of time. It might seem logical to replace hoses...

The Parkrimp system is the easiest way to crimp hose assemblies. The crimp dies are color-coded and...

A damaged power steering hose can be frustrating, but buying a whole new hose might not always be...

Parker Karrykrimp and Karrykrimp 2 modular crimpers Great improvement in the versatility of the...

Save money on your pneumatic system.

Ernie Lunski of Parker Hannifin Corporation wrote a great article on why pneumatic cylinders fail...

We all know that preventive maintenance can extend the life of the machinery that we own or...

In most transportation applications there are clear advantages to using D.O.T. approved...

With Parker hose crimpers, anyone can make factory-quality hose assemblies quickly, easily and cost...

Parker Pneumatic Division has just released the P1Q Global Cylinder, the newest addition to their...

There are two major costs associated with using any pneumatic system. One is the cost of...

All air preparation products play an important role in keeping costs associated with running your...

Parker Hannifin’s Hose Product Division recently published the White Paper titled Aviation Ground...

Parker Hannifin's Industrial Cylinder Division released the Series RDH Roundline Cylinder line. The...

Not every hydraulic hose is suitable for biodiesel applications. Most mechanics pay attention to...

Parker’s Pneumatic division has informed us today about the introduction of a new pressure sensor –...

Parker’s Dual Seal Flange Adapter product line is designed for high-vibration, high-shock...

We will be moving our Fremont ParkerStore in December. The new location will have more parking and...

Ensuring the safety and legality of your vehicle's air brake system requires using hoses that...

We get a few requests per month for a standard fitting. In the world of fittings, there isn’t any...

If you worked around hydraulic systems for any length of time, you have seen a hydraulic hose...

Choosing the correct Pneumatic Fitting Type for a particular application depends on several...

The purpose of this information is to help you determine what type of fluid lines are best for your...

July 8, 2010 - ThyssenKrupp AG (Reno, Nev.) added the Parker Tracking System (PTS) to its annual...

Have you noticed all the writing on your hoses that are manufactured by Parker Hannifin? To most...

Diagnosing problems before they cause equipment breakdown is a crucial part of ensuring maximum...

The innovative design and superior performance materials of the Series SW569 ArmadaTM hose enable...

It is surprising to see how many people still prefer analog meters over digital ones. It is true...

Hydraulic and pneumatic material transport systems use pressurized fluids, often under high...

Never mix different manufacturers hose and fittings or other accessories.

If you have an application that calls for both light weight and corrosion resistance, Parker's new...

Fast fix for busted power steering lines - or any tube-hose assemblies

Increase your hose assembly service life by avoiding routing mistakes Here are six quick tips on...

Many buyers and maintenance managers equate the cost of a hydraulic hose assembly to its purchase...

We hear this question all the time. How long do hydraulic hose assemblies last? The bad news is...

We are still surprised when people who make a living maintaining hydraulic systems are totally...

It takes just 100 p.s.i. to puncture or rip your skin. High-pressure pumps, such as hydraulic...

Did you know that a pinhole leak in your hydraulic hose can release hydraulic fluid with enough...

Last week, our San Leandro ParkerStore became the final one of our stores to receive inventory of...

Protect the performance and value of critical components with Parker screen fitting elements...

Identifying the thread of a fitting is an important step to identify a Parker (or any other...

Parker's Hose Product Division is moving ahead with switching another selected group of HY series...

Superior plating results in better corrosion resistance, which in turn prolongs the useful life of...

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Here is a new solution for keeping your 2HD and 3HD Parker cylinders working longer in environments...

Just a quick update - we have added a new technical page on how to correctly assemble Parker...

Partek Wrap is a nylon hose sleeve designed for bundling hose assemblies or cables after...

Using O-ring face seal fittings (ORFS or flat face fittings) such as Parker Seal-Lok is one of the...

Today is a great day for our customers at Motion & Flow Control Products, Inc. We are really...

Mechanics might think it is easier to throw down some kitty litter than to really look at a...