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 […]
Category Archives: Notice of Product Change
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May
May
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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May
May
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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Apr
Apr
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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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
Parker Hannifin has announced a valve cap changeover impacting several popular Chelsea PTO series, including the 281, 281L, 871, 871L, 890, and 892. While the change is relatively minor, it is important for customers, distributors, and service teams to understand what is changing—and what is not. This update reflects Parker’s ongoing efforts to standardize components, […]
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Apr
Apr
Parker Hannifin continues to refine its product designs to improve manufacturability and consistency across its Fluid Systems Connector portfolio. The latest updates involve minor modifications to several brass fittings, specifically related to forging changes and slight dimensional adjustments. While these updates are subtle, they are important for engineers, buyers, and maintenance teams who rely on […]
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Apr
Apr
Parker Hannifin’s Fluid Systems Connector Division has announced a significant manufacturing transition affecting a wide range of brass fittings. As part of Phase 2 of an ongoing initiative, Parker is moving production from extruded bar stock to forged components for many pipe fittings, including tees and elbows. This change reflects broader industry pressures and Parker’s […]
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Apr
Apr
Parker continues to refine and improve its product offerings to better serve customers, and the latest update to Parker Polyurethane Tubing is a great example. The recent nomenclature change for the 95U Series Polyurethane Tubing is designed to simplify product identification, improve consistency, and make ordering easier across the board. If you currently specify, stock, […]