Parker is proud to present Virtual Engineer, our new online electromechanical and pneumatic actuator sizing tool, making it easier than ever for design engineers to take an application concept to a complete solution. Virtual Engineer presents an intuitive interface where users can easily enter their application specifications (for example: speed, load, external forces) and then … Continue reading Parker Launches Virtual Engineer →

Machine design challenges Pressures to reduce overhead cost and maximize profitability have forced original equipment manufacturers and machine builders to significantly reduce their engineering spend. With a multitude of options and technologies along with complex sizing and selection process, machine design has become a burdensome process. Design engineers must select the optimal automation components amid … Continue reading A New Approach to Machine Design and Actuator Specification →

By Jeff Nazzaro, product manager for gearheads and motors Electromechanical and Drives Division North America Parker Hannifin Corporation Hazardous locations are operating environments in which explosive or ignitable vapors or dust are present, or are likely to become present. It is normal for various processing applications where gas, liquid or dust will be present in … Continue reading Specifying a Motor for a Hazardous Location? What You Need to Know →