In the scheme of an entire hydraulic system, the hose and fittings you choose may not seem like a big deal. They’re an afterthought to […]

Hydraulic presses are great tools in the manufacturing and testing industries. Used for everything from crushing cars to preparing laboratory samples for analysis, they provide […]

Using the wrong materials for any application leads to lost profits, whether from revenue that’s not made or from having to deal with customer issues. If […]

People use hydraulic pumps for everything from construction equipment to car brakes, but with such a variety how do you know which hydraulic pump is […]

Have you noticed your hydraulic hoses flexing less and cracking along the length? Or maybe you are starting to see signs of wear on the […]

Custom hydraulics is an essential part of society, impacting everything from the very cars we drive to the food we eat. However, most people don’t […]

In a $6 billion dollar industry, it can be tough to know which of the many hose and fittings options are right for your system. This task […]

Per the basic hydraulics definition, a hydraulic hose handles liquid pressure and flow. When it comes to hydraulic design, hoses are NOT minor parts. You must install […]

When Choosing a Hose Or Tube Parker Has Created the “STAMP” Method. Stamp Stands For: S: SIZE     T: TEMPERATURE     A: APPLICATION     M: MEDIA     P: PRESSURE When […]

Hydraulic Valve Manifolds Manifolds are used extensively in our industry and they provide a very flexible design option to help reduce the number of threaded […]

With the right care, hydraulic hoses can last quite some time. In fact, most of the time, equipment fails because of erosion, not knowing common risks and […]

Hydraulic valves control the pressure, direction and flow of hydraulic fluids, which is one of the two cornerstones of how hydraulics effectively control torque, motion and […]