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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 Machines” you know why I believe the global market for food and beverage packaging machinery is growing, as well as...
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Standard Testing for Hydraulic Hose and Fittings
The process for testing and evaluating hydraulic hose is defined by SAE and ISO Standards, which contains various test procedures including change in corrosion resistance, hose construction integrity,...
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Convoluted Tubing: Flexible Tubing for Tight Spaces
PTFE convoluted tubing is used when customers need a very flexible tube that can withstand constant flexing, for high-temperature fluid handling applications and for applications where other wires and...
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Factors to Consider When Selecting Hydraulic Fittings and Tube
Creating reliable and leak-free connections should always be a primary goal for any hydraulic system. There are many different types and styles of fittings from which to choose. Regardless of what...
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Choosing the Right Connector, Tubing and Accessories for Your Application -...
Before the advent of thermoplastic fittings, the water conditioning industry was basically limited to brass, bronze, galvanized and copper tubing for connecting Point-of-Entry (POE) filters, softeners...
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A Closer Look at O-ring Face Seal, 37° Flare, and 24° Flareless Fittings
When a customer asks me which fitting to use, I start by asking for more details about the application. Some of the things I tell them to consider are ease of installation, temperature, reusability,...
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Continuous Remote Monitoring vs. Route-Based Condition Monitoring Solutions
Without question, the Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the way we look at condition monitoring and diagnostics. Many now consider checking analog gauges and jotting down measurements on a clipboard...
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OSHA Rule Limits Silica Dust Exposure
In an effort to improve worker safety, the United States Occupational Health and Safety Association (OSHA) has issued a Final Rule to limit occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica...
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MegaBots Development Is Faster and More Efficient with ParkerStore Onsite...
MegaBots’ Eagle Prime is a 16-foot-tall, internally piloted humanoid fighting robot that battles on an epic-scale. MegaBots’ giant fighting robots are the brainchild of engineers Gui Cavalcanti and...
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How to Extend the Service Life of Your Hydraulic Hose
Does your hydraulic hose application cause excessive hose abrasion, pressure spikes, kinking or deep cuts? We understand how these issues happen and how to prevent them. And if there's a way your hose...
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Hydraulic Hose User Safety
One of the most dangerous situations for hydraulic equipment is a hose burst. Whether it is a pinhole leak or a full blow burst, the danger is eminent. Hydraulic hose bursts create dangerous situations...
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Three Key Words in Hydraulic Hose Sizing: I.D., Dash Size and Nomogram
Sizing is the most basic and essential factor in hydraulic hose selection. Sizing specifications for hydraulic hose include inner diameter, outer diameter, and length.Outer diameter (O.D.) measures the...
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How to Easily Connect Users to the Digital Plant
The Internet of Things (IoT) has given way to breakthroughs in everything from safety and efficiency to better decision-making and increased revenue generation. In power generation, the rise of the...
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Choosing the Right Connector, Tubing and Accessories for Your Application -...
Before the advent of thermoplastic fittings, the water conditioning industry was basically limited to brass, bronze, galvanized and copper tubing for connecting Point-of-Entry (POE) filters, softeners...
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How to select a low-pressure push-on/push lok hose
Selecting a low-pressure hose often means the choice between rubber or thermoplastic. Both offer distinct advantages however, choosing a hybrid hose can maximize all the benefits in one unit.Low...
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Dental Office Potable Water Case Study - Choosing the Right Connectors
Potable water systems, whether in water filtration, beverage dispensing, life science, bottling or semiconductor are much more than the sum of their individual parts. A thorough analysis of the...
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Tapping Into Water Quality at a Public Facility
Having potable water at our fingertips is something many of us take for granted. For those in facility management, this can be a significant challenge. Water pressure, temperature, environmental...
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Installing a Hydraulic Hose? Follow These Rules to Save Time and Money
There’s more to installing a hydraulic hose than tightening metal connections. To maximize the life of the hose and its fittings, you’ll need to take into consideration a variety of factors about the...
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To Replace a Hydraulic Hose, Remember: S.T.A.M.P.
So, you have a hydraulic hose that needs to be replaced. This is the perfect time to follow the acronym S.T.A.M.P. (for Size, Temperature, Application, Media and Pressure) to be sure you install a new...
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Innovation Takes Center Stage in 2017 Best Mousetrap Competition
Each summer, Parker engineering and business development experts from around the world gather at the company’s headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio to showcase their group’s portfolio of innovative new...
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