New range of coils broadens use of solenoid valves in hazardous areas (28/07/2009)

Parker Hannifin has introduced ATEX certified 37mm electrical coils for use on its Lucifer range of stainless steel solenoid valves as well as the brass and aluminum X valves. These coils broaden the usability of these valves in hazardous areas....

Cutting noise, emissions and fuel consumption on stop-start vehicles (30/04/2009)

Technology developed and manufactured by Parker Hannifin looks set to help the operators of commercial vehicles cut both fuel consumption and vehicle emissions, as well as reducing the need to run engines at high speeds to power on-board hydraulic...

Three-in-one 50mm wide servo drive to cut machine build costs (03/03/2009)

Parker Hannifin, the world’s largest manufacturer of motion and control technologies, has launched what is believed to be the world’s first servo drive to combine three servo power stages in a single, 50mm wide compact unit. Called the TPD-M, the...

ATEX Approved moisture sensor (23/02/2009)

Parker Hannifin has launched an ATEX approved version of its proven in-line moisture sensor for hydraulic and lubricating systems. The MS300 has been certified as Intrinsically Safe Electrical Apparatus and offers fast, reliable and accurate...

Three-in-one servo drive in 50mm housing cuts machine build costs (23/02/2009)

Parker Hannifin has launched what is believed to be the world’s first servo drive in a 50mm housing to combine three servo power stages in a single, compact unit. Called the TPD-M, the new compact drive has been developed for all applications where...

Parker torque motors replace gearboxes to cut costs and boost efficiency (06/02/2009)

The latest range of torque motors from Parker Hannifin, the world’s largest manufacturer of motion and control technologies, has been designed to help end users of heavy duty industrial machinery replace traditional motor and gearbox mechanisms with...

Combined air filter and dryer system cuts cost of dry air (29/01/2009)

Parker Hannifin's new Moduflex Dry Air System is a complete air preparation system combining air filtration and drying. The system is designed to increase the efficiency and reliability of compressed air systems, with integral pre-filtration to 0.1...

New communications options for servo drives (29/01/2009)

Parker Hannifin has released the latest version of its Compax3 servo drive family, which features a number of performance and functionality enhancements across the entire range. Comprising servo drives for single axis applications in low and...

New communications options enhance connectivity of ac drive (27/01/2009)

Parker Hannifin has launched two new communications option cards for its AC890 modular systems drive and AC890PX high power modular drive. Designed to extend the functionality and performance of the AC890 range still further, the new Ethernet/IP and...

Improving aviation safety with membrane technology (01/01/2009)

The civil aviation industry is to follow the lead of the military sector by using nitrogen as an inerting blanket above fuel in heated centre-wing tanks. David Wright describes the latest nitrogen generation technology for aviation safety Some...

Next generation DC drives platform (16/10/2008)

Parker SSD Drives, part of the Automation Group of Parker Hannifin, has announced the launch of the next generation of its highly successful DC590+ family of dc drives. The DC590+ Integrator Series 2 is the latest in an impressive line of dc drives...

Rotary table units deliver precise control (14/10/2008)

Parker Hannifin has introduced a range of pneumatically operated rotary table units that provide precise rotational control for a variety of automation applications. The P5W Series units incorporate a number of innovative features that make them...

Torque motors replace gearboxes to boost efficiency (29/09/2008)

The latest range of torque motors from Parker Hannifin has been designed to help end users of heavy duty industrial machinery replace traditional motor and gearbox mechanisms with a highly efficient direct drive system. Used in conjunction with...