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Partnering with Bluestar Industries in Memphis
“We’re excited about the future of Bluestar Industries, our new ParkerStore, and our continued partnership with Parker,” says Roth Chance, Business Unit Manager at Bluestar. When you walk into the...
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CNG Fuel Systems for Heavy Duty Vehicles
When we think about emissions, we usually think about our vehicles and the new wave of personal electric vehicles. The reality is that heavy duty vehicles used for transportation of goods and...
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Fast-Fill Compressed Natural Gas Dispenser
To reduce their environmental footprint and decrease fuel costs, many fleet operators are turning to natural gas (NG) as an alternative to gasoline or diesel. Natural gas provides comparable amounts of...
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Triad Technologies, LLC Opens 14th ParkerStore
Triad Technologies, LLC opened an additional ParkerStore on the I-75 corridor this May. The Findlay, OH location will be Triad’s 14th ParkerStore including the acquisition of five Mega Fluidline...
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Smart Work Truck: The Role of IoT in Building Smarter Work Solutions
Internet of Things is more than a buzzword. It’s something that is being felt in various parts of the Industry today. It’s also something that when its building blocks are combined together lead to...
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The Importance of Effective Dust Suppression in Quarries. Part 2
In the second part of this post, Brigitte Pennington, Product Leader at Parker Conflow looks at methods of reducing the effects of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) and how to implement a successful...
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New IIoT Sensors Debut at Sensors Expo 2016
As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) continues to help drive technological innovation, Parker is rolling out new Cloud-based and high-strain sensors to the condition monitoring sensors market....
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Best Practices: Tube Line Clamping for Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Lubrication...
Although you might not think of it right away, assuring adequate tube line support is critical to keeping hydraulic, pneumatic or lubrication systems efficient, leak-free and easy to maintain. Once a...
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IIoT: Uptime and Efficiency Drive Predictive Maintenance Trends
And getting started is easier than you think. From smart thermostats and garage door openers, to fitness devices that wirelessly connect to your smartphone, the Internet of Things (IoT) is all around,...
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How to Overcome Challenges Linked to New EU Rail Standard EN45545 | Case Study
In 2013, a new European Rail Standard (EN45545) was introduced, requiring the use of certified hoses for rolling-stock vehicles, but also for rail track machines. As a leading rail track machine...
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The Quiet Revolution in Food and Beverage Packaging Machines
Two major drivers of change in how food and beverages are packaged today are 1) the need to differentiate products in the supermarket aisle and 2) the need to stay compliant with food safety...
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Five Design Strategies for Food Packaging OEMs
If you read my recent blog post, “The Quiet Revolution in Food and Beverage Packaging Machine” you know why I believe the global market for food and beverage packaging machinery is growing, as well as...
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Go Wireless to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy and Reduce Downtime
Traditionally, running diagnostics on heavy equipment vehicles in the field requires wired condition monitoring systems that are effective, but cumbersome. Excessive wiring can get wrapped or pinched...
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Reduce Diagnostic Risks with Heavy Machinery
When your job requires you to run diagnostics on a bulldozer that’s moving along a railroad track, safety is a chief concern. However, when you’re using wired monitoring devices, trying to do the job...
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Expanded SensoNODE™ Line Launched at Sensors Midwest Conference
As the Internet of Things (IoT) leaps forward, Parker continues to introduce new products rooted in condition monitoring and diagnostics that improve predictive maintenance across numerous...
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Oil and Gas: Monitor Chemical Mixing Wirelessly
The oil and gas industry works with numerous chemicals during drilling processes, some of which can be under high pressure. A recent customer needed a solution that allowed workers to measure the...
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Going to Extremes: A Closer Look at Hydraulic Hoses
For many industrial and mobile applications, hydraulic hoses need to withstand extreme conditions, including aggressive liquids, scorching to freezing temperatures and ultra-high pressure. Do you have...
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Injection Molding: Monitoring Multiple Points of Pressure
Keeping product quality high and minimizing scrap is key to maintaining a profitable injection molding process, especially in automotive. While this is a simple notion, the solution isn’t always so...
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Top 8 Reasons Hydraulic Hoses Fail
There are thousands of reasons a hydraulic hose can fail, but often, the most common failures could have been avoided with proper precautions. At Parker Hose Products Division, we work closely with...
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8 Simple Tips for Maintaining and Replacing Your Mast Hose
Does your mast hose look like this? Employees often overlook hoses during routine maintenance checks for material handling equipment, which inevitably leads to machine down time and lost productivity....
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