Real-time production data as a powerful tool for improving quality
In modern manufacturing environments that take advantage of digital technology, data acquisition can improve product quality management more than ever before. The ability to collect and evaluate data in real time as well as to react to it is essential for excellent monitoring of production processes by highlighting problems and deviations. In this way, anomalies […]
Advanced machine safety to leave nothing to chance
In the manufacturing industry, any area where humans and machines intersect becomes an area of potential danger. Even in the modern production line, humans often prove vital in production or packaging processes; however, conveyor belts, robotic arms, cutting blades and other moving machines can cause serious injury and even death. The European Machinery Directive has […]
How to make motors safer and easier to operate in explosive atmospheres
Motors and sensors walk hand in hand. To the EX range of motors, already equipped with a number of sensors capable of providing feedback on various parameters, Parker has now added a HIPERFACE DSL® EX range of motors encoder with explosion-proof housing. Thus, controlling and monitoring EX servomotors through a Parker servo controller is even […]
Comply with new sulfur limits in marine fuel oil
The ability to conduct a spot check for sulfur in fuel oil on board ship will help ship owners and operators ensure compliance with the latest IMO (MARPOL) regulations. As of January 2020, the maximum sulfur content allowed in fuels for marine applications has been changed: for all areas outside the current sulfur emission control […]
New maritime hydraulic system reduces energy consumption by up to 90 percent
Maritime companies today face stricter legislation on near-shore emissions and often aspire to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Therefore, several shipping companies are engaged in researching more sustainable technologies, such as hybridization and electrification. Reducing energy consumption is often a priority. This was the case for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1, which aspired to develop cleaner, […]
Key factors for reducing emissions in the truck and bus market.
Transportation is critical to support mobility, economies and services around the world. It can also help create greener, healthier and more prosperous cities. Nearly one-third of greenhouse gas emissions from C40 cities come from transportation, of which traffic is considered the largest contributor to air pollution. Emission reduction is, therefore, a key challenge for many […]
Reduce exhaust leakage in heavy-duty engines by 80 percent with a gasket for the …
Additional emission restrictions require engine manufacturers to comply with Euro 6 and Tier IV regulations to reduce exhaust leakage by 80 percent or more. To achieve these new standards, motors at extreme temperatures, coupled with a high amount of vibrational motion, must have highly engineered sealing solutions. It is not always possible to change applications […]
Parker is helping to ensure safe refueling at the new gas station for …
Parker was recently contacted by ENERAZ LLC, an engineering subcontractor of Azpetrol Ldt. LLC, Azerbaijan’s largest gas station operator, to provide critical CNG underground piping for the brand new CNG bus service station in Baku. With its 14 CNG dispensers, 6 CNG compressors, 3 gas dryers and 3 chillers, the CNG refueling station, located in […]
New measurement device supports predictive maintenance in the construction industry
Predictive maintenance is essential to maintain the value and reliable, long-term operation of expensive systems and machinery. This is easier said than done. Systems, equipment and machinery in industry and mobile hydraulics often have a complex structure due to increasing requirements, and error analysis could be extremely expensive and time-consuming. Parker SensoControl has the solution […]
Return on IoT investment for OEMs
The OEM scenario is constantly changing. In the service sector, once focused on the tactical part of the product function, the new orientation now emphasizes how to strategically generate revenue and differentiate from competitors through the use of modern technology systems, includingIoT. This kind of tension fosters a competitive environment in which OEMs feel a […]