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Parker 650 Series Renewable Diesel Fuel Hose

Parker 650-series Renewable Diesel Fuel Hose

One Hose Replacing Four Legacy Products As fuel systems evolve and equipment demands increase, simplifying component selection has become a top priority for OEMs and maintenance teams. The Parker 650 Series Renewable Diesel Fuel Hose is designed to do exactly that—providing a single, versatile solution that replaces four legacy Parker hoses (5139, 5155, 5166, and […]

Parker Introduces the 807XT Push-Lok EPDM-P Hose for Thermal Management Applications

Parker 804XT Push-Lok Hose for Thermal Management Applications

Parker Hannifin continues to advance hose technology with the introduction of the 807XT Push-Lok EPDM-P Hose, a next-generation solution engineered for demanding thermal management and fluid transfer applications. Building on the proven performance of the 807 series, this new design delivers improved flexibility, enhanced sealing, and optimized performance for modern equipment—particularly in electronics cooling and […]

Parker Announces Phase-Out of LS60 Tilt Sensors and Switches

Parker Hannifin’s Electronic Controls & Motion Division has announced the phase-out of its LS60 tilt sensor and switch product line. This announcement follows the discontinuation of the Parker IoT technologies earlier this year. This decision comes as a result of aging component technology, increasing supply challenges, and declining global demand for these legacy devices. Effective […]

Visit Our Booth at the Pacific Marine Expo

Western Integrated Technologies Booth At Pacific Marine Expo 2025

November 20-22, 2025 | Lumen Field Event Center | Seattle, WA Visit us at Booth #1004 November 20 through 22, 2025Lumen Field Event Center | Seattle, WA800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134 DIRECTIONS Special Show Pricing We’ll See You at The Show! Special Show Pricing on Selected Products

Parker Veriflo Product Line Rationalization and Part Number Migration

Parker Veriflow Forged Body Dimensional Changes

Parker Veriflo has announced a product line rationalization and part number migration initiative designed to streamline its high-purity and ultra-high-purity (UHP) product portfolio. This effort supports Parker’s ongoing commitment to operational efficiency, improved supply chain responsiveness, and consistent product quality across its Veriflo offering. Over the course of an estimated twelve-month phased transition, Parker Veriflo […]

Parker Launches Cartridge Valve Configuration in eSYBER

Parker Cartridge Valves

Parker’s Hydraulic Valve Division (HVS) is excited to announce the launch of cartridge valve selection and configuration capabilities within the eSYBER platform. The same trusted, web-based configurator tool widely used for mobile valve assemblies is now enhanced to include cartridge valves, enabling faster, easier, and more reliable product specification. Whether you’re developing a new manifold, […]

Parker Enhances it’s Brass Push-to-Connect (PTC) Fittings

Composite versus Brass PTC Fittings

Parker’s Fluid System Connectors (FSC) Division has announced an important update to its brass Push-to-Connect (PTC) straight fittings. The new design features a brass sleeve engineered to reduce tubing insertion and release forces, making installation faster, easier, and more consistent across applications. Improved Design for Better Performance The updated PTC fittings from Parker include a […]

Update for 168C-4-2 & 168CA-4-2 brass fittings

Parker 168C-4-2 & 168CA-4-2 dimensional change

There is an upcoming change to the forged body used in Parker’s brass compression fittings, specifically for part numbers 168C-4-2 and 168CA-4-2. The change will take effect on November 1, 2025. Please contact us for drawings and print comparisons. The change will become effective on November 1, 2025. After this date, units of 168C-4-2 and […]

Update for Gold Cup Mechanical Shaft Seals: Special Spring Retainer Needed for the P/M 6/7/8 Frame Sizes with #4 & #5 Shaft Options

Parker Gold Cup PM 687 Spring Retainers

In February, Parker announced the change to part numbers for the Gold Cup mechanical shaft seals. As part of that change, the old seal 623-00016-0 was replaced with a new seal 623-00018-0. However, during implementation, Parker discovered an important compatibility issue: the spring retainer supplied with the new seal did not properly fit Gold Cup […]

Parker QCD Obsoletes Spectrum Thermoplastic Couplings — Parker Alternatives from Parker’s Catalog

Parker Spectrum Series QC

Parker’s Quick Coupling Division (QCD) has announced that the Spectrum series of thermoplastic quick couplings is being obsoleted effective immediately. While existing purchase orders will be honored and fulfilled, new orders for Spectrum products will not be accepted. This notice is consistent with the broader global resourcing strategy and supply chain optimization initiatives at Parker. […]