If you use or service Chelsea PTOs for the DT12n transmissions, you should be aware of this product update announced by Parker Chelsea. Effective immediately, Chelsea Products Division (CPD) is implementing a change to the indicator switch used on select PTO models designed for the DT12 transmission.Below is a summary of what’s changing and what […]
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This is part two of a three-part series about data center building and maintenance challenges. The Real Work Starts After the Data Center Is Built Once a data center is online, the priority shifts from construction to uptime. Facility owners, operators, managed service providers, and maintenance subcontractors must keep the facility running safely, efficiently, and […]
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Data Center Construction Requires Precision Building a data center is not like building a typical commercial facility. Data centers require reliable power, precise cooling, clean mechanical systems, carefully routed infrastructure, tight project coordination, and strict compliance with safety and environmental requirements. The construction team may include: Each group faces pressure to keep the project on […]
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This is part one of a three-part series discussing the pain points of building and managing data centers. Data Center Hardware Is Evolving Quickly Data centers are changing fast. Higher rack densities, AI workloads, high-performance computing, cloud expansion, and sustainability expectations are forcing hardware manufacturers to rethink how servers, racks, cabinets, cooling systems, and purification […]
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Parker Hannifin’s Parker Quick Coupling Division has announced significant performance enhancements to its FEM Series hydraulic quick couplings, further strengthening one of the industry’s most widely used flat-face coupling platforms for hydraulic systems. The latest updates focus on improved durability, higher pressure capability, and better corrosion resistance while maintaining full ISO 16028 interchangeability. These updates […]
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Parker Hannifin’s Hose Products Division has announced the Phase 1 launch of the new 7391 EPDM-P Suction & Discharge Hose, expanding Parker’s thermal management and coolant hose portfolio for demanding data center and facility cooling applications. The new 7391 Series is designed for DI water and glycol-based coolant solutions and targets applications where high flow […]
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Parker Hannifin’s Fluid System Connectors Division has released an updated notice regarding its ongoing transition from extruded brass fittings to forged brass fittings for select pipe fitting products. This latest update expands on the original conversion initiative covered in our previous article, Parker Brass Fittings Now Forged. According to Parker, rising costs associated with extruded […]
Parker DM Miniature Quick Coupling Series Replaced by Rectus 21 DSO Series Effective immediately, Parker’s Quick Coupling Division has announced the discontinuation of the DM Miniature Quick Coupling series. The DM series will be replaced by the new Rectus 21 DSO series, as part of Parker’s ongoing global initiative to simplify operations and streamline product […]
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Parker Hannifin’s Fluid System Connectors (FSC) Division has announced the discontinuation of its brass 0205 Series inch countersunk hex head plugs, as part of an effort to streamline overlapping product lines and improve cost efficiency. For customers, the key takeaway is straightforward: approved, direct replacements are available and should be used moving forward. What Is […]
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Parker Hannifin’s Fluid System Connectors Division has announced a design update to the 3/8″ composite LIQUIfit™ fittings, transitioning from an EPDM D-seal to an EPDM O-ring. This change is targeted, controlled, and importantly does not impact performance, durability, or compliance—but it is still worth understanding for engineers, buyers, and maintenance teams specifying or using these […]