Why replace the compressed air filter element?

Compressed air is used in more than 90 percent of the world’s manufacturing plants, so much so that it has earned the appellation of fourth industrial utility after electricity, gas and water. Along with the latter, it is a crucial element in production processes, and its proper implementation and maintenance have a profound impact on […]

Promoting the professional success of women in Parker

Over the past decades, research has shown that diversification and integration are competitive differentiators that are beneficial to companies in the long run. A study on heterogeneity conducted in 2018 by McKinsey & Company highlights that: “Companies placed in the top quartile of gender diversity were 15 percent more likely to have financial returns above […]

Why Industry 4.0 requires smarter solutions in the food & beverage industry

The food & beverage industry has long used highly automated machinery equipped with some of the most advanced technologies available on the market. However, automated manufacturing technologies and processes are currently undergoing a period of transformation due to the availability of new technologies such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), cloud computing and cyber-physical […]

New coating increases cylinder life 8 times

Hydroelectric turbine systems operate under extremely harsh conditions. Corrosive conditions in complex industrial and outdoor environments, particularly in water market applications, greatly reduce the life of operating parts such as cylinders and actuators. Advanced cylinder coating resists corrosion Parker Hannifin Corporation has developed an advanced coating for cylinders and rods called Global ShieldTM with up […]

A leap into the future: forging tomorrow’s leaders

The business environment is increasingly competitive, so every company faces the pressing need to attract and retain tomorrow’s leaders in-house. As always at the forefront, Parker invests in a specific career program to support younger talent… By 2025, Millennials will make up 75 percent of the global workforce. This generation is highly motivated and independent […]

VFD eliminates choke points in canning plants

How do you eliminate choke points in food and beverage canning plants? Applying good engineering design and using a variable frequency drive solution. Canning or bottling beverages has always been a complex process, requiring close control over a number of operational parameters. Accuracy of line speed, liquid flow rate, pressure, temperature and timing are key […]

Dust is more harmful than you think

Equipment in the field, such as mining and construction, is subject to a variety of conditions, from rain to damaging winds; however, dust is another factor that can prove to be much more damaging than people think. Limiting airflow In the case of dust accumulation, surprisingly, airflow is one of the main problems. As filters […]

What are the challenges of pneumatic systems in the food industry

Starting from agriculture and food processing to packaging operations, automation is everywhere in modern food plants and plays a key role in meeting the requirements of control movement quality, production speed, labor savings and overall profitability. Especially for food processing and washing areas, where there are numerous national and international standards to consider and frequent […]

Corrosion: types, causes, and strategies to prevent it

Corrosion management and prevention are key factors in many industrial settings. If left untreated, corrosion can put infrastructure, security, and business performance at risk, with potentially devastating consequences. It also has a negative impact on revenue: an international study by NACE estimates the annual cost of corrosion to be $2.5 trillion. In contrast, designers have […]

How to quickly find spare parts through cross-referencing and interchange with …

Are you looking for obsolete or newer components manufactured by Parker or competitors? Using our new web-based cross-referencing and interchange application, we will be able to provide them to you. This tool, developed from feedback received directly from customers and distributors, makes it quick and easy to have components and cross-reference information related to competitors […]