Parker Hannifin’s Electronic Motion and Controls Division has recently announced the official discontinuation of its Mobile IoT service offerings, with a complete service shutdown scheduled for April 30, 2026. The decision reflects Parker’s ongoing strategic alignment with evolving market needs and its continued focus on core motion and control technologies that deliver high-value outcomes for […]
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Jun
Jun
Super-Flexible in Low Temperature Applications Parker Parflex Introduces DuraMax™ Low Temperature Hose Family Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division recently announced the launch of the DuraMax™ Low Temperature Hose Series, a next-generation product family engineered to perform in extreme cold weather environments. As part of its strategic product enhancement, Parker will rebrand the legacy 55LT and 563LT […]
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May
May
Industry Transformation The hydraulics industry is undergoing a profound transformation as equipment manufacturers transition from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE)-driven hydraulics to electro-hydraulic systems. This shift is being fueled by a combination of environmental regulations, performance demands, and technological advancements. While the benefits are substantial—ranging from energy efficiency to digital integration—the transition brings unique challenges, […]
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May
May
Parker announced that, effective May 19, 2025, Parker’s Fluid System Connectors (FSC) Division will begin the rationalization of the BG Series Blow Guns product line. As part of this action, all BG Series Blow Guns—except for the BG442-SBL model—will be discontinued. Parker will fulfill existing open orders for the discontinued items; however, we are no […]
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May
May
If you’re using Parker brass compression fittings, you may soon notice a small visual difference in two popular part numbers: 177C-4-2 and 177CA-4-2. But don’t worry—these changes are only cosmetic and won’t affect performance. In this post, we’ll walk you through what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and a quick overview of each fitting’s specs […]