Finding the Right Press in Place (PIP) Seal
We receive many requests regarding seal retention, but why is it so important? There are three main reasons: ease of component assembly, serviceability, and transit issues.
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How do You Choose a Structural Adhesive?
Structural adhesives offer many advantages over traditional bonding methods such as riveting, welding, or taping.
Parker is Redesigning FEM Series Couplings
The Differences Between AN and JIC 37° Flare Fittings
Author: Burleigh Bailey, senior project engineer, Parker Tube Fittings Division
Over the years, we have received quite a few inquiries regarding "AN" fittings. AN (Air Force - Navy Aeronautical Standard) and AND (Air Force - Navy Aeronautical Design Standard) are standards used by the U.S. Military in aviation applications. AN fittings are manufactured to meet the above standards. These fittings include the 37° flare, flareless, hose connections, "banjo" type fittings, specialized flange fittings, pipe fittings, and other types of connections. There are many frequently asked questions about AN 37° flare fittings and how they relate to their industrial 37° flare counterpart, the SAE/ISO 37° flare fittings, so I thought I would share the background and differences between these fittings.
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Quicker, Cleaner, Safer Oil Change for Heavy Equipment, Truck & Bus Fleets
Parker’s
QuickFitTM System facilitates a quicker, cleaner and safer oil change process for truck, bus, construction equipment, logging equipment and other heavy equipment engines.
Watch a 2-minute QuickFitTM video to see it work.
Do you wonder what parts you need to install QuickFitTM on your equipment?
High Pressure Stainless Steel Fittings for Extreme Temperatures
Posted by Vincent Lockwood
Corrosive environments and extreme temperatures, high or low, present challenges for everyday fittings, especially in high-pressure applications. JIC fittings in larger sizes do not provide an adequate pressure rating, and O-rings in ORFS connections are susceptible to erosion. Extreme environments require extreme solutions.
Making and re-making flange connections? Use FlangeLock™ to stop the oily mess
If you are repairing or maintaining hydraulic equipment, you make and re-make connections daily. You know to use plugs and caps to plug open ports and cap disconnected hoses, in order to keep the the dirt out and oil in. This method works for most connections, but when it comes to flanges most mechanics' oil containment method is to shove a rag into the open port, and another in the end of the disconnected hose (or tube assembly).
Now, there's another option – using FlangeLock™. The FlangeLock™ allows for quick, simple sealing of open SAE Code 61, Code 62 & CAT-style hydraulic flange connections without tools. It is the ultimate spill and contamination control during disconnecting and re-connecting flange fittings.
Oil Change In Under 30 Minutes with the Parker QuickFit System
Depending on your equipment, an oil change can be a complicated, potentially messy process. It is often necessary to remove pans full of oil that can spill onto the floor, slosh onto workers, or contaminate the environment. The steps for the process can also change from vehicle to vehicle, requiring special training and instructions for each one. For companies with a wide variety of equipment, this can be cost prohibitive and time consuming.
A standardized process like Parker’s QuickFit System simplifies the steps and prevents spills and injuries.
New: Parker's EO-3® Flareless Fitting Visually Confirms Completed Tube Assembly
Factors like fluctuating or inexperienced personnel, shortage of skilled workers and increasingly difficult installation conditions can lead to tube assemblies being incorrectly installed. The results are leaks, costly downtime and inefficiency, as well as increased safety risks. Driven by the customer desire for simplified fitting technology, Parker developed the innovativeEO-3® flareless fitting system. Utilizing a special tapered thread and visual status recognition, it speeds tube assembly and improves assembly accuracy.
Parker P1D Cylinders Improve Pneumatic System Safety [During Power Outage]
In many automated manufacturing applications, assessing potential safety risks posed by unexpected power failure is an essential part of overall system design. You need to take appropriate measures in order to reduce the risk of injury to machinery operators and other personnel, and prevent damage to the products being assembled. In the case of any kind of unexpected interruption in operation, the equipment must meet safety standards that prevent unsafe situations from occurring.
Converting Parker Legacy 2H/3H Hydraulic Cylinders to Gen II Cylinders
Last year, Parker introduced the Gen II style hydraulic cylinders, which replace the legacy 2H and 3H series. This change brought many improvements to the cylinders' delivery times and longevity. So how do you convert your old part numbers to the Gen II cylinder part numbers? The short answer is that Parker already did the work for you - for the most part.
Cylinder Identification | Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinders
A cylinder attached to your equipment has broken down and needs to be repaired or replaced. Before you can get it fixed, however, you will need to identify the type of cylinder that you have. If you’re lucky, you will be able to find a part number and other OEM information located somewhere on the cylinder body. From there, a Google search will most likely lead you to a distributor who can sell you a replacement, or at least parts to fix the broken cylinder.
Choosing Between Hose and Tube Assembly for Hydraulic Systems
When choosing between a hose assembly and tube assembly for a hydraulic application, there are a few basic questions that must first be answered:
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Fabricating Electrically Conductive Industrial Hose Assemblies
You may recall an earlier blog about the electrical conductivity of rubber hose back in April of 2013. In this blog, we discussed that unless a hose is specifically designated as either conductive or non-conductive, you must assume that the electrical properties of the hose are not controlled during the manufacturing process, and that conductivity of the hose can change with each production run without notice. In this blog, let’s look at what can be done to make your industrial hose assembly electrically conductive for the purpose of dissipating static electricity buildup.
Remote System Monitoring | Parker SensoNODE
Back in May, you may have read our blog about remote hydraulic system condition monitoring. In that post, we presented Parker’s SensoNODE™ line of sensors, which monitor temperature, humidity and pressure changes in a hydraulic system and can be accessed remotely via Bluetooth® app. However, the connected technology of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is growing and changing rapidly – just five months after the original post, there is already more to share with you on the topic. First, we will quickly review the three major methods of monitoring the condition of your hydraulic equipment.
Choosing the Right Filters for Your Compressed Air System
In a previous blog from January 2014, Don’t Kill Your Pneumatic System With Bad Air, we wrote about how water, dirt and oil contamination can damage your machine and cause it to run inefficiently. Rust, dust and other impurities can clog air systems and contribute to premature wear and tear on seals and other components. To provide the purest air quality possible, a combination of filters should be connected to the air-flow to capture these impurities before they contaminate the system. However, each compressed air system has unique needs – what may be right for one system may not be the correct choice for another application, when considering environmental factors or fitting a system into a tight space.
Industrial Hose Assembly Fabrication - The Danger of Mixing Manufacturers
Hose and coupling connection is critical to the safe performance of any hose assembly, but the practice of using hose and couplings from different manufacturers to fabricate industrial hose assemblies poses some underappreciated risks.
Replacement Options for Parker FC701 & FC702 Flow Controls
Parker’s Fluid System Connectors Division (FSC) is implementing a conversion of FC701 and FC702 flow controls in fractional sizes. Replacement options for FC701 are Parker/Legris FCM 731, FCC731, and FC705. The replacement option for FC702 is FC708.
Hydraulic Hose Layline - Know What it Means and Use It!
In July 2010, we published an article about the importance of what's on the layline of a hydraulic hose - and how to interpret it. Here it is again, this time with a video from Parker Hannifin:
Three Early Warnings of Hydraulic System Troubles
Early Warnings of Hydraulic System Troubles:
- Slow Operation
- Increased Noise
- Elevated Temperature
What Type of Pipe Should I Use for My Air Compressor?
A frequent question regarding air compressors is, “What type of pipe should I use for my air compressor?” Below are the most common options:
FLEXIBLE METAL HOSES | Resilient & Flexible
Does this sound familiar?
- Your hose is exposed to temperatures below -50°F or above +300°F.
- Your hose’s cover is cracking.
- Your hose is exposed to harsh chemicals.
- You keep replacing the same hose over and over.
- You wish you could use a metal (rigid) tube, but you need the flexibility of a hose.
If this is you, stop replacing the same hose over and over – go for a flexible metal hose!
Parker 5-Year Warranty
Electrical Properties of Rubber Hose
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.© CBS News |
Hose Assembly Length - Get It Right
Many mechanics are not trained on how to correctly measure and specify hose length. As a result, a replacement hose may end up being either little shorter or little longer than the original part. When inches matter, the confusion about properly measuring hose length can result in delays and extra expense.
Tue, Nov 16, 2021 @ 11:45 AM / by Samantha J. Sexton posted in maintenance, technical
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