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 at your fingertips. The tool brings together all of Parker’s cross-referencing and interchange tools in one intuitive interface. This post explains how to use the tool step by step.
Why the cross-reference?
We collected feedback from various customers, OEMs, technical specialists, MROs, and distributors, all of whom were willing to use the tool to cross-reference and interchange with competitors as they wished:
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Reduced lead times compared to those of current suppliers.
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Lower costs than those of current providers.
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Staying with Parker despite the component used being obsolete.
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Alternative options in case the company producing the component ceases to exist.
Benefits for customers
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Ability to cross-reference and exchange with competitive components.
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Ability to find a replacement for an obsolete component and alternative components.
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Ability to find the replacement quickly, 24/7, from anywhere, without the need for phone contact.
Spare parts are available for the following product categories, with new ones being added day by day:
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Electromagnetic shielding
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Filters, separators and purifiers
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Fittings and quick couplings
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Flexible pipes, piping, rigid pipes and structural aluminum
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Motors, drives and controllers
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Pumps
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Valves
Faster and easier results
Using Parker’s cross-reference tool is dead simple. Simply enter the Parker part number or competition code (or even part of the code) to see results for suggested Parker replacement parts that are functionally equivalent.
Getting Started
To get started, visit the cross-reference and exchange web portal with competitors. After accepting the disclaimer, the following page will be displayed.
Note that the only selectable option is the bar of [Ricerca], located at the top. Drop-down menus on the left appear grayed out or disabled. They are activated only after entering the item code.
In the [Ricerca] only one code can be entered at a time, or up to 5 as long as they are separated by commas. Even if you do not have the full item code, just type in the first two characters for the results to be displayed.
Automatic selection of exact search results or contained in the search
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If you type 2 characters, the exact search results are automatically displayed.
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If 3 or more characters are typed, the results contained in the search are displayed; in each case, the first to be shown are the exact matches , that is, all components that contain the character string entered in the search box.
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A maximum of 100 results are displayed. At the bottom of the list of results appears the bar [Mostra altri]. Clicking on it displays any other results.
Example 1. You are looking for a replacement part from the manufacturer Weatherhead (Eaton) and only have part number (1001).
Step 1- Type 1001 in the bar at [Ricerca].
Step 2- Use the move menu [Filtra per] in the left column to narrow the search results.
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[Incrocio da] refers to the name of the manufacturer.
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[Tipo di prodotto] refers to each of the product categories that result after typing the number in the bar at [Ricerca].
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[Divisione] refers to Parker’s division related to the component.
From the
[Results]
menu:
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[Tipo] Is the category of the Parker component.
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[Incrocio da] Is the producer.
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[Codice articolo] Is the full article code.
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[Incrocio con Parker] Is the exchange component or equivalent of Parker.
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[Compatibile] – If a green check mark appears, “Compatible” refers to the ability of the component or feature to connect, pair, or join another component or feature in a group.
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[Commenti] Are brief descriptions. If a comment is in yellow, hovering over it with the mouse cursor displays a description.
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[Dove acquistare] – Clicking on it will direct you to the Product Locator.
Step 3- After identifying the category [Tipo], use the shift menu on the left to further filter the results. In the drop-down menu [Incrocio da] enter the first few characters of the manufacturer’s name to find the manufacturer [Weatherhead Eaton].
Step 4- Since only two results are displayed, there is no need to narrow the search further. Anyway, if you click on the drop-down menu [Tipo di prodotto], a type appears, namely the category [Flexible pipes, piping, rigid pipes and structural aluminum].
Clicking on the drop-down menu
[Divisione]
, the [Hose Products Division] as an available option.
Step 5- The [Codice articolo] H10012 exchange. In the column [Incrocio con Parker] the component presents a hyperlink to the product page Multipurpose Push-Lok High Pressure Hoses.
There are several options available on this page. It is possible:
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View the series page to learn their technical specifications.
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Share/Send by e-mail and print.
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Request a quotation.
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Find a distributor through the “Where to Buy” button.
Example 2. A replacement for an Alco filter is sought. You are not in possession of the full article code, but you know that it contains the digits [123].
Step 1- Type [123] in the bar at [Ricerca] to view the results.
Step 2- Knowing the manufacturer, you can choose the name from the drop-down menu [Incrocio da], located on the left side of the shift menu.
Step 3- Among the results, it can be seen that under [Incrocio con Parker] one component [BF7663] is available at parker.com. Clicking on the hyperlink will take you to the Spin-on Hastings Fuel Filters product page. The other components displayed above are available by clicking on [Dove acquistare], through which the nearest distributor can be located. Just enter your zip code.
We hope you found this post useful and would like to use our competitive cross-reference and exchange tool whenever you need parts. Be sure to save this post and the application as a favorite for future use.
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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 at your fingertips. The tool brings together all of Parker’s cross-referencing and interchange tools in one intuitive interface. This post explains how to use the tool step by step.
Why the cross-reference?
We collected feedback from various customers, OEMs, technical specialists, MROs, and distributors, all of whom were willing to use the tool to cross-reference and interchange with competitors as they wished:
Reduced lead times compared to those of current suppliers.
Lower costs than those of current providers.
Staying with Parker despite the component used being obsolete.
Alternative options in case the company producing the component ceases to exist.
Benefits for customers
Ability to cross-reference and exchange with competitive components.
Ability to find a replacement for an obsolete component and alternative components.
Ability to find the replacement quickly, 24/7, from anywhere, without the need for phone contact.
Spare parts are available for the following product categories, with new ones being added day by day:
Electromagnetic shielding
Filters, separators and purifiers
Fittings and quick couplings
Flexible pipes, piping, rigid pipes and structural aluminum
Motors, drives and controllers
Pumps
Valves
Faster and easier results
Using Parker’s cross-reference tool is dead simple. Simply enter the Parker part number or competition code (or even part of the code) to see results for suggested Parker replacement parts that are functionally equivalent.
Getting Started
To get started, visit the cross-reference and exchange web portal with competitors. After accepting the disclaimer, the following page will be displayed.
Note that the only selectable option is the bar at [Ricerca], located at the top. Drop-down menus on the left appear grayed out or disabled. They are activated only after entering the item code.
Only one code can be entered in the [Ricerca] box at a time, or up to 5 as long as they are separated by commas. Even if you do not have the full item code, just type in the first two characters for the results to be displayed.
Automatic selection of exact search results or contained in the search
If you type 2 characters, the exact search results are automatically displayed.
If 3 or more characters are typed, the results contained in the search are displayed; in each case, the first to be shown are the exact matches , that is, all components that contain the character string entered in the search box.
A maximum of 100 results are displayed. At the bottom of the list of results appears the bar [Mostra altri]. Clicking on it displays any other results.
Example 1. You are looking for a replacement part from the manufacturer Weatherhead (Eaton) and only have part number (1001).
Step 1- Type 1001 in the bar at [Ricerca].
Step 2- Use the [Filtra per] shift menu in the left column to narrow the search results.
[Incrocio da] refers to the name of the manufacturer.
[Tipo di prodotto] refers to each of the product categories that result after typing the number in the bar at [Ricerca].
[Divisione] refers to Parker’s division related to the component.
From the [Results] menu:
[Tipo] Is the category of the Parker component.
[Incrocio da] Is the producer.
[Codice articolo] Is the full article code.
[Incrocio con Parker] Is the exchange component or equivalent of Parker.
[Compatibile] – If a green check mark appears, “Compatible” refers to the ability of the component or feature to connect, pair, or join another component or feature in a group.
[Commenti] Are brief descriptions. If a comment is in yellow, hovering over it with the mouse cursor displays a description.
[Dove acquistare] – Clicking on it will direct you to the Product Locator.
Step 3- After locating the category [Tipo], use the shift menu on the left to further filter the results. In the drop-down menu [Incrocio da] enter the first few characters of the manufacturer’s name to find the manufacturer [Weatherhead Eaton].
Step 4- Since only two results are displayed, there is no need to narrow the search further. In any case, if you click on the drop-down menu [Tipo di prodotto], a type appears, namely the category [Flexible pipes, piping, rigid pipes, and structural aluminum].
Clicking on the drop-down menu [Divisione], displays [Hose Products Division] as an available option.
Step 5- [Codice articolo] exchange H10012 was found. In the column [Incrocio con Parker] the component has a hyperlink to the product page Multipurpose Push-Lok High Pressure Hoses.
There are several options available on this page. It is possible:
View the series page to learn their technical specifications.
Share/Send by e-mail and print.
Request a quotation.
Find a distributor through the “Where to Buy” button.
Example 2. A replacement for an Alco filter is sought. You are not in possession of the full article code, but you know that it contains the digits [123].
Step 1- Type [123] in the bar at [Ricerca] to view the results.
Step 2- Knowing the manufacturer, you can choose the name from the drop-down menu [Incrocio da], located on the left side of the shift menu.
Step 3- Among the results, you can see that under [Incrocio con Parker] a component [BF7663] is available on parker.com. Clicking on the hyperlink will take you to the Spin-on Hastings Fuel Filters product page. The other components displayed above are available by clicking on [Dove acquistare], through which the nearest distributor can be located. Just enter your zip code.
We hope you found this post useful and would like to use our competitive cross-reference and exchange tool whenever you need parts. Be sure to save this post and the application as a favorite for future use.
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