Parker’s Fluid Systems Connector Division has announced the immediate discontinuance of part number 01802 and its associated body part number 501805. These parts are ¾ x ¾ field-attachable fittings for nylon hose, and Parker has obsoleted them due to low sales and manufacturing constraints that no longer allow Parker to produce them. For customers, distributors, […]
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Jul
Jul
Western Integrated Technologies helps customers stay informed about hydraulic product updates that improve performance, reliability, and service life. In July 2026, Parker announced important enhancements to its 5/8″ FEM Couplings, completing its FEM Series pressure rating and plating improvement program. Parker will begin shipping the newly designed 5/8″ FEM Couplings in July 2026 as a […]
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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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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]