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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07
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 […]
02
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, […]
20
Oct
Oct
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 […]
27
Jun
Jun
Parker Hannifin’s Fluid System Connectors Division has announced updates to select compression union fittings and 90° female elbows.
13
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 […]