A line of blowout preventer hydraulic hoses was unveiled by Parker Hannifin at OTC last month. Designed for use topside, offshore and inland for oil and gas, these BOP hoses meet the API16D flame test and Lloyd’s Register 1499 test, said Michael Clark, business development manager for Parker Hannifin’s Fluid Connectors Group. They are available […]
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Parker presents hose and classification system for easier selection
Parker Hannifin has introduced a new system of three hose classifications: Good – Better – Best. The classification aims to simplify the selection of appropriate hose for different applications. The classification “Good” includes the newly developed medium pressure BCH1 und BCH2 hoses, combined with the series 16 fittings. This new fitting series has been developed […]
Parker’s TOUGHJacket hoses offer more abrasion resistance
Parker Hannifin has expanded the Parflex hydraulic hose line with the introduction of a family of TOUGHJacket hydraulic hoses, designed to withstand the strains of large-scale, heavy-duty applications. The new hoses, featuring special Parker-formulated polyurethane jackets to meet industry requirements for mega/super tough abrasion resistance, exceed the abrasion resistance and durability of super enhanced rubbers […]
Parker to showcase expanded line of ToughJacket hydraulic hoses at IFPE
Among many other product developments, Parker Hannifin, will be highlighting an expanded line of Parflex hydraulic hose at IFPE with the introduction of a family of ToughJacket hydraulic hoses. Designed to withstand the strains of large-scale, heavy-duty applications, the new hoses feature Parker-formulated polyurethane jackets to meet industry requirements for mega/super tough abrasion resistance, exceed […]
Parker Hannifin introduces GlobalCore at Bauma 2016
At the Bauma show, Parker Hannifin introduced GlobalCore—five hydraulic hoses and two fittings series that significantly reduce engineering and service complexity by providing the first comprehensive product family across the most commonly used constant working pressure classes. Designed to meet the most common working pressures in industry, GlobalCore is built and tested to the ISO […]
New plating keeps fittings rust-free for up to 1,000 hours
Parker Hannifin has now enhanced their tube fittings and adapters with ToughShield (TS1000) plating, which keeps fitting rust free up to 1,000 hours, according to ASTM B117 neutral salt spray tests. The superior coating is the result of years of investment in metallurgical and surface analysis capabilities. “Our latest advance in high corrosion resistance plating […]
Seal tube fitting for extreme temperatures
The Tube Fittings Division (TFD) of Parker Hannifin recently introduced Seal-Lok Xtreme. This O-ring face seal tube fitting is equipped with a metal sealing ring that makes it suitable for applications where typical elastomeric sealing is not a possibility due to extreme temperature. Seal-Lok Xtreme has been extensively tested for thermal cycle and shock, and […]
Parker develops service for custom hose asssemblies and fittings
Parker Hannifin, Cleveland, introduced its Rapid Service Unit as a part of the existing Custom Manufacturing Operation. Created to serve the immediate needs of customers, the Rapid Service Unit can turn certain orders for critical fittings, hose-tube combinations and other custom pieces in the same day they are received. The Unit is based in Parker’s Manitowoc, […]
Parker Hannifin opens new hose and tubing polymer research center
Parker Hannifin Corp. celebrated the grand opening today of its newly named Donald E. Washkewicz Polymer Innovation Center in Ravenna, Ohio, a new research lab on the grounds of its Parflex hose and tubing division’s headquarters. The Parflex Division designs and manufactures thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose, tubing and accessories for transportation, medical/life sciences, oil and […]
GlobalCore reduces engineering and service complexity
Parker Hannifin introduced GlobalCore – five hydraulic hoses and two fittings series that significantly reduce engineering and service complexity by providing the first comprehensive product family across the most commonly used constant working pressure classes. Designed to meet the most common working pressures in industry, GlobalCore is built and tested to the ISO 18752 specification. […]
