Category Archives: Notice of Product Change

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Parker FEM Quick Couplings Design Updates

Parker FEM-1001-16FP coupler

Affected Part Numbers FEM-1001-16FP-NL — Female Coupler, 1″ Body, NPTF Port A female coupler in the FEM/IF family with a 1″ body size and 1-11.5 NPTF female port (“FP”). It retains ISO 16028 design and the FEM flat-face architecture users expect. The obsoleted part has a no-lok feature, and the replacement (FEM-1001-16FP) features a sleeve-lock. […]

Parker Explosion Proof Valve Part Number Updates

Parker Explosion Proof Valves

Parker Valves Previously Ordered as D1VW…YERP Must Now Be Ordered as D1VW…YERPZ Effective immediately, any hydraulic valve formerly specified as part number D1VW…YERP must now be ordered using the revised part number D1VW…YERPZ. This is a naming update only—there is no change to the valve’s form, fit, or function. Operational performance and physical compatibility remain […]

Parker Discontinued Availability of Hundreds of Products in Box Quantities.

Parker’s FCG, FSC, and PTC Divisions Announced that over 650 Parts Will No Longer Be Available in Box Quantities. Parker’s Fluid Connector Group’s FSC and PTC divisions announced that hundreds of fittings will no longer available for box-quantity orders. The fittings are still available, but box-quantity specific part numbers can no longer be used to […]

Parker Announces Upgrade for Garden Hose Washer

Parker Garden Hose Washer Upgrade

The Parker 901GH‑12 rubber hose washer will be obsolete and replaced by the new 30GH‑12 seal. Garden Hose Washer Change Overview Benefits of the Softer 30GH-12 Garden Hose Washer Implementation Plan & Timeline What You Should Know Final Notes Parker and Western Integrated Technologies are committed to continuous quality improvements. The transition from 901GH‑12 to […]

Parker Announced Expansion of the 7395 EZ Form Hose Line with -6 Size

Parker Hannifin’s Hose Products Division is excited to introduce the latest addition to its industry-leading 7395 EZ Form™ Hose family. This highly flexible, high-performance hose is now available in a new -6 size (3/8” ID), featuring a distinctive red layline for quick identification and ease of use in demanding fluid transfer applications. What is EZ […]