Parker Hannifin has developed a Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) that is said to improve mobility when operating vehicles in severe off-road or soft-soil conditions. Suited for the agriculture, construction and military markets, this automatic tire pressure adjustment system lets the driver optimize tire inflation pressure from the cab while operating on varying terrains with […]
Parker advances mobile industry developments
At this year’s Conexpo/IFPE, a number of major manufacturers canceled their presence due to the risks associated with COVID-19. Parker Hannifin was among that group. An IFPE without Parker or any of the other large fluid power companies means attendees were not provided the chance to learn what these innovators were planning to showcase at […]
Parker adds Smart IO-Link connectivity to its valve portfolio
Parker Hannifin, as part of its global focus on factory automation, has added smart connectivity of its pneumatic valve islands to machine controllers by introducing new IO-Link modules that can be quickly integrated with existing Parker valve ranges. Ethernet based protocol independent and vendor neutral, this new module offers plug-and-play valve compatibility for customers currently […]
Challenging college students to love hydraulics
This week, I had the good fortune to attend the Chainless Challenge, one of the most creative design competitions you’re likely to find. A decade ago, some Parker Hannifin engineers came up with the idea of challenging college engineering students to design a hydraulic bicycle. Basically, students have to strip the chain drive off a […]
A deeper look at Parker’s Chainless Challenge competitors
With $25,000 in prizes and several categories of awards, there was not one team that did not take home some sort of honor during Parker Hannifin’s Chainless Challenge earlier this month at the Great Park (the old El Toro Marine base) in California. The year-long event challenges engineering students across the country to design and […]
Engineering students break the chain with hydraulics
I always get energized when I see students and future engineers working on a hands-on project that uses fluid power. So I was even more energized this afternoon (and a little sunburned, too), as I watched nine teams compete in Parker Hannifin’s Chainless Challenge event at the Great Park (the old El Toro Marine base) […]
Systems solutions is the theme at IFPE 2014
When I attended my first IFPE back in 2011, I really had no idea what to expect. But three years makes a big difference and I came in excited and ready to go. And after several successful meetings and booth tours, I think it’s safe to say that the theme from many of the manufacturers […]
Innovative cylinder technologies from Parker Hannifin at IFPE
Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, will be displaying a variety of their products at their booth (#80440) in South Hall 3 at IFPE 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev., March 4-8. Composite cylinders and piston accumulators Lightraulics hydraulic cylinders, made from carbon fiber composites and high […]
Parker’s Hybrid EHP System Enables Engine Size Reduction, Lower Emissions and Fuel Savings
The Hybrid Electric Business Unit of Parker Hannifin Corporation launched its new EHP (electro-hydraulic pump) System at the opening of MINExpo International in Las Vegas. The EHP System, which combines a high-efficiency permanent magnet AC (PMAC) motor/generator and high-performance mobile inverter with a Parker hydraulic motor, offers significant design and performance benefits for mining machinery […]
Parker Hannifin announces leadership changes
Parker Hannifin Corp. has announced that Bob Barker, EVP and Operating Officer and Group President, Aerospace, will retire after 39 years of service to the company.
