At the heart of the Viperbite Grapple is a Parker Hannifin Compact Electro-Hydraulic Actuator (EHA), a self-contained, bi-directional, DC motor-driven cylinder.

In 2017, as a part of celebrating 25 years of business in Saskatchewan, we set out to give back to the province and industry that has been the key to our success. That is when we began a conversation with Dr. Travis Wiens with the University of Saskatchewan, College of Engineering Fluid Power Lab.

Frequently when designing simple hydraulic circuits that utilize low cost solutions, system designers will often use fixed displacement pumps. One challenge associated with the use of fixed displacement pumps can be…

Work in the turf industry can be tough, dirty and unforgiving. The last thing you need is for the machine to fail in the midst of a job. Machine failure leads to unscheduled maintenance and an increased amount of time in the field. To prevent this costly downtime….

For a long time, the use of hydraulic power in industrial processes has been associated with its traditional benefits: high power density, precise control, and long-term performance. Yet these advantages typically come hand-in-hand with…

Do you ever wonder how Parker is engaging with students? Are students using our products? Are the students receiving the proper support? The answers to these questions is a resounding yes. This article discusses a unique lab experience for mechanical engineering students at the University….

2018 marked Parker’s strongest year of financial performance in the company’s history (view Annual Report in “Related Posts” at the end of the blog). Our focus on solving some of the world’s greatest engineering challenges sparks our passion for innovation and secures our future growth….

Hoover Dam — one of the most impressive engineering feats of the 20th century – generates hydroelectricity for millions of homes and businesses across the Southwest, and it’s a constant challenge to keep the vital power source running smoothly. Recently, a team of innovative engineering experts…

The ever-changing industrial Internet of Things has revolutionized the traditional landscape and business model of the construction machinery industry. Domestic and foreign parts and service providers have increased their investment and continuously launched innovative products and technical solutions based on the industrial Internet of Things….

A massive engineering and design collaboration have brought the vision of world-renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava Valls to life in Lakeland, Florida. The new Innovation, Science and Technology (IST) Building at