Composite Hose from Parker Offers Lasting Value for Petrochemical Applications

Parker composite petrochemical hose is economical, flexible, light weight, durable, and resistant to abrasion, kinking, and vibration. Parker composite hose assembly systems – using a new generation of hose constructions, innovative dry seal coupling technology and Parker crimping equipment – save time and expense due to quick fabrication, easy installation and superior long-lasting performance.

Designed for Petrochem Applications

Petrochemicals are everywhere, produced in diverse formulations and incorporated in a multitude of consumer and industrial products. Originating at refineries or processing plants, the chemicals are transported by a combination of pipeline systems, railcars, river barges, over-the-road trucks, and ocean vessels. Since industrial hose is a vital part of manufacturing, transfer and transport processes, it is important to select the most effective and efficient hose available.

Rubber petrochemical hose is relatively heavy and inflexible. Metal hose is stiff and frequently requires the time and expense of welded-on ends. Parker composite hose is a unique alternative to traditional rubber and metal hose. It provides lighter weight, superior flexibility, minimal force to bend, and unparalleled kink and vibration resistance, making it suitable for a wide array of petrochemical fluids in loading/unloading, processing, transfer and transport applications.

Composite hose incorporates a strong, yet flexible, construction. The inner helical wire supports the hose carcass while multiple layers of tightly wound fabric, film and seamless tubes are sandwiched between the inner and outer wires. The reinforcing layers of fabric and film provide axial strength, tensile strength and working pressure capability, while the seamless tubes provide additional resistance to leaks, permeation and attack by media flowing through the hose. The outer helical wire balances the hose construction and increases abrasion resistance, flexibility, and overall hoop strength (resistance to collapse). The helical wires also provide a suitable path for conducting an electrical charge to ground. Together, these components provide a flexible, light weight hose for a variety of applications and a long service life.

Complete specifications for Parker Composite Hose can be found in the Composite section of this site.

Parker Hannifin Industrial Hose Division Introduces Series 7132XTC X-Treme UL21 CGA Type I Low Temp LP Gas Hose

Parker Hannifin Industrial Hose Division introduces Series 7132XTC X-Treme UL21 CGA Type I Low Temp LP Gas Hose as a replacement for Series 7132XT which will be obsoleted when current inventories are depleted.

Series 7132XTC has an improved permeation resistance and meets UL21 and CGA Type I requirements and carries the UL recognized component mark for the US and Canada.

Product specifications can be found in the Petroleum LP Gas section of this site.

Parker Industrial Hose Division Curb Pump Hoses Meet Increased Allowable Percentage for Ethanol

On Wednesday, October 13, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a long-awaited decision allowing an increase in the percentage of ethanol present in gasoline in new automobiles. The decision increases the percentage from 10 to 15% and is hailed as the first step toward expanding ethanol use.

Parker Industrial Hose Division is pleased to announce that its current Curb Pump Hoses meet this increased percentage.

Series 7280 Flex-Ever™ 2000 Gasoline Pump Hose is a hardwall construction with dual helical wires that eliminate meter creep and help prevent kinking.

Series 7114 Soft-Flex® 2000 Gasoline Pump Hose is a softwall construction. The multiple spiral reinforcement provides increased strength over one or two-braid hose without sacrificing flexibility or ease of handling.

Series 7124 Super-Flex® 2000 Gasoline Pump Hose is a high-quality wire braid hose for use anywhere a hardwall hose is required. The single wire braid construction provides static conductivity, increased hose strength, resistance to crushing, and a long service life.

All three hoses are produced with a Hypalon cover which is highly resistant to cuts, abrasion, sun, weather, and will not scratch or mark vehicle finish.

Additional specifications about each of these hoses can be found in the Petroleum Dispenser section of this site.

Parker Hannifin Industrial Hose Division Announces the Launch of the New Gold Label® Series of Aircraft Fueling Hose

Parker Gold Label® Aircraft Fueling Hose is designed for use with many common aviation fuels, including Aviation Gasoline, and Jet Propellant. All of these hoses have been designed with specially compounded tubes and covers for the high aromatic content of these fuel types, as well as handling the rugged conditions of the applications and environments the hose is exposed to. This hose is only available from Parker in pre-fabricated/tested/certified assemblies, except to a select few Fabricators (which can purchase in bulk for tested/certified assembly fabrication)

Part # 7775 - API1529:2005, Type C, Grade 1, 150 psi Fuel Discharge Hose (replaces Part # SS124)

Part # 7776 - API1529:2005, Type C, Grade 2, 300 psi Fuel Discharge Hose (replaces Part # SS244)

Part # 7776CT -API1529:2005, Type C-CT, Grade 2, 300 psi Cold Temp Fuel Discharge Hose (replaces part # SS244CT)

Part # 7777 - API1529 :2005, Type E, Grade 2, 300 psi, Fuel Suction & Discharge Jac-Riser Hose (replaces SW344)

Complete product specifications can be found in the Special Applications section of this site.

Parker Acquires Nexgen Hose Inc.

Parker Strengthens North American Fluid Handling Business with Acquisition of Nexgen Hose Inc.

CLEVELAND, November 4, 2008 – Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it has acquired Nexgen Hose Inc., headquartered in Fergus, Ontario, Canada. Nexgen is a leading manufacturer of industrial PVC hose and tubing for niche and industry standard applications. These products are typically used in medical, agriculture, mining, diving, potable water / beverage and fire suppression industries. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

In 2007, Nexgen recorded revenues of $7.2 million and employed approximately 40 employees. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Parker’s earnings in the first full year following the closing of the transaction. Nexgen sales will be recorded within the Industrial North America segment of Parker’s Fluid Connectors Group.

“Nexgen strengthens Parker’s position in the North American industrial hose market, broadening our total product offering with the addition of PVC hose and tubing,” said Bob Bond, President of Parker’s Fluid Connectors Group. “Nexgen’s strong brand recognition and innovative products complement our ability to provide customers with the industry’s broadest range of fluid handling hose and tubing. We are very excited to have Nexgen join Parker.”

David Tomlinson, General Manager of Nexgen, noted that, “This is an excellent strategic partnership due to Nexgen’s unique manufacturing capabilities and Parker’s extensive infrastructure and channels.” Tomlinson added that, “I believe Parker will be a strong and effective new owner of Nexgen and will continue to develop the business through a long term commitment to Nexgen, its employees and its customers.”

With annual sales exceeding $12 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 62,000 people in 48 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 52 consecutive years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company's web site at http://www.parker.com, or its investor information site at http://www.phstock.com.