Large Capacity Piston Accumulators Help Subsea Engineers Meet Extreme Demands
When you are challenged by the demands of 12,000 ft ocean depths for subsea blow out preventers (BOPs), piston accumulator technology is the right choice. Understanding accumulators for blow out...
View ArticleThe Hydraulic Solution for the Evolution of Electric Drives
The variable-speed hydraulic pump, with its potential for energy savings, power density and temporary noise reduction, is currently the dominant pressure supply system in the media. It provides a...
View ArticleLoad Sensing Valve Improves Heavy Duty Machine Productivity and Fuel Savings
OEM engineers are always looking for new technology to improve heavy duty machine productivity. This is weighed against the known factor: that current hydraulic systems powering heavy duty machines are...
View ArticleInnovative Heavy-Duty Vehicle Technology on Display at IFPE
From optimizing peak performance to minimizing unplanned downtime, the products and systems Parker will showcase at IFPE 2017 are designed specifically to help its customers increase their productivity...
View Article3 Easy Steps to Configure a Wetline Kit for Your Work Truck
When you think of dump trucks, moving floors, oil transfers, lowboys, live floors and roll-offs, your first thought might not be Wetline Kits. Instead, you probably think about the function of each of...
View ArticleEnergy-Saving Hydraulic Systems Using Drive Controlled Pump (DCP)
Modern industrial machinery is creating ever-increasing demands on hydraulics to provide more efficient and quieter solutions with a smaller footprint, while maintaining the benefits traditionally...
View ArticleRead This if Your Wind Turbines are Overheating
Rising temperatures - which lead to water evaporation and loss of coolants in critical wind turbine cooling systems – may cause 1.5 MW wind turbines to overheat. Fortunately, there's a solution to help...
View ArticleHow Variable Speed Drives Become Simpler and More Efficient
You are already interested in variable speed pump drives, which save up to 70 percent energy compared to conventional drive solutions. But you are still hesitant due to their greater complexity. For...
View ArticleHow Does a Smart User Interface Improve Machine Efficiency?
The manufacturing industry is currently facing increasing pressure to reform and innovate in order to remain viable. On the consumer side, the Internet of Things(IoT) has made smart devices available...
View ArticleExtend the Lifetime of Your Cooling Solution in a Marine Environment
Are you trying to grow your business through operational excellence and by providing your customers with extended warranty? Cooling failure in hydraulic systems means automatic system shut down and...
View ArticleImprove Steel Coiling Process Efficiency With DCP
A common method of coiling and uncoiling processed steel web is center winding. Steel coilers are powered by electric variable speed drives and motors. Large motors are usually selected for coiling /...
View ArticleNew Coating Extends Cylinder Life Up to Eight Times Longer
Hydroelectric turbine systems operate in extremely harsh conditions. The corrosive conditions in challenging industrial and outdoor environments, especially in hydro market applications, greatly...
View ArticleVariable Flow Open Center Delivers Constant Efficiency
As hydraulic systems on construction equipment continue to evolve, the goal of increasing simplicity, reliability and productivity remains the same. Parker Variable Flow Open-Center (VFO) takes a big...
View ArticleSplit Pump IFC on a Wheel Loader: Simply Smarter
For increased simplicity, reliability and energy savings from your wheel loader, consider the proven results of split pump Intelligent Flow Control (IFC) architecture. Typical Wheel Loader...
View ArticleHydraulic Fan Drives: Efficiency Driven
Looking to improve the efficiency of your construction equipment? Consider a hydraulic fan drive. Compared to mechanically driven fans, hydraulic fan drives provide several advantages. This is proven...
View ArticleMeeting Your Work Truck's Demand for More Hydraulics Space
Dump pumps have long been the standard in the dump truck and trailer segment. The cost-effectiveness of a combination pump and valve with a built-in relief has been a winning combination in the North...
View Article5 Technology Trends Behind the Top Hydraulics Blogs of 2017
2017 brought about innovative new technologies that laid the foundation for the latest hydraulic systems and applications designed for construction, agriculture, mining, power generation and related...
View ArticleLifters Designed with Rotary Actuators Dump Waste More Effectively
Looking for ways to reduce worker compensation claims and improve route times, among other benefits, some municipalities and waste companies look to design changes from the refuse truck OEMs to assist....
View ArticleHow to Specify the Proper Sized Heat Exchanger for Your Hydraulic System
Given the many risks of excess heat in a hydraulic system – such as fluid decomposition, increased wear on system components, damage to seals and bearings, etc. – the need for an effective heat...
View ArticleTen Dos and Don'ts of Applying Variable Speed Drives
Inefficient energy allocation, heat generation and noise are typical concerns among facility engineers in manufacturing environments. Parker’s new variable speed drive solution, called Drive Controlled...
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