Meet NACE requirements for materials used in the production of fittings

NACE Since the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) MR0175 standard was upgraded to ISO status in December 2003, there has been some confusion about products and their compliance with NACE. Some manufacturers have played dumb by trying to ignore the standard; others have simply decided that they would not pursue activities related to NACE […]

Six points to consider when applying ISO8573-1 in a …

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world’s largest body for developing and publishing international standards. There are three ISO standards inherent in compressed air testing and quality: the ISO8573 series, the ISO12500 series, and the ISO7183 series. The most widely used is the ISO8573 series and, in particular, ISO8573-1:2010. ISO8573 is the group of […]

Best practices in process chiller system installation

Refrigerant or water-cooling systems are used for temperature control in a variety of applications, including those in industrial, food and beverage, and commercial manufacturing in hospitals and clinics.In many cases, the integrity of the end product and the process itself is closely linked to accurate heat management to ensure quality while ensuring safe, efficient, and […]

Why accurate temperature control is important in brewing beers and …

Precision cooling is an integral part of the production and distillation process. The quality and integrity of finished products depend on careful temperature control and reduction during key stages of brewing operations. Key aspects of production include: Must cooling and chilling requirements During the initial stages of preparation, the wheat grains are ground to form […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]