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Coupling prevents dangerous misconnections
In medical settings, accidental tubing connection to the wrong line or device, such as an air hose to an intravenous line, can be extremely dangerous to patients.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 May 2008
Air compressor avoids wasted energy
The EARS system provides a closed loop between the air compressor and the air tool by capturing the exhausted air and returning it to the EARS manifold fitted to the compressor.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 March 2008
Leaflet and website stress compressed air safety
Compressed air has the potential to cause serious or even fatal operator injury
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 December 2006
Catalogue includes over 4000 new product lines
The new Tom Parker Catalogue for 2006-07 covers a vast range of pneumatic and hydraulic components and includes over 4000 new product lines.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 February 2006
New era in coupling development
NS6 series quick disconnect couplings feature nonspill valves in a compact size at a great price.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 June 2004
No spills for quick disconnect couplings
NS4 series quick disconnect couplings feature nonspill valves in a compact size at a great price.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 September 2003
Rotary unions come to the UK
Rotoflux has appointed Tom Parker of Preston as its sole agent for the UK and Ireland, responsible for sales of its range of rotary unions.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 March 2003
Quick-disconnect couplings are ultraclean
A high-flow nonspill quick-disconnect coupling has been launched in the UK by Tom Parker.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 February 2002
Wider range of air compressors announced
Tom Parker of Preston has launched a new improved range of Panther air compressors, with new models offering outputs of 75 and 100 litres per minute respectively, a 24 litre tank and pressure ratings
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 November 2001
First all plastic couplings in ultra-pure PVDF
The Chemquik CQV06 all plastic coupling for high flow ultra-pure semiconductor and chemical fluid applications, are the first all plastic couplings made of ultra-pure PVDF
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 October 2001
Plastic, medical-grade couplings with hose barbs
Tom Parker has launched a new range of plastic, medical-grade couplings with 3/4in hose barbs for smooth, rapid media transfer.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 March 2001
PM Plastic couplings have automatic shut-off valve
A new range of durable plastic couplings with automatic shut-off valves, for leak-free disconnections, have been launched by Tom Parker of Preston.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 December 2000
Connect plastic tubing without hose-barb fittings
Two new stainless-steel tees allow users to connect plastic tubing without using hose-barb fittings or tubing extensions, resulting in easier sampling, mixing and fluid transfer.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 November 2000
More options for coupling up to six fluid lines
CPC's innovative Sixtube coupling, for connecting up to six separate fluid lines, is now available with an extended range of connection options.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 October 2000
Simple connection for sanitary fittings
A new range of sanitary couplings, available from Tom Parker, are said to simplify sanitary connections by providing simple, secure, push-together fittings.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 September 2000
Hydraulic hose now much easier to connect
Hydraulic hose is much easier to connect and disconnect thanks to an ingenious new hydraulic coupling launched in the UK by Tom Parker of Preston.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 August 2000
New 300-page pneumatics and hydraulics catalogue
A new catalogue with over 300 pages of pneumatic and hydraulic components is now available from Tom Parker of Preston.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 June 2000
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F11-iP motor maintains 40m/s optimum cutting speed
Parker Hannifin, the provider of motion and control technologies, has developed a hydraulic saw motor that automatically maintains an optimum cutting speed of 40m/s for 35 per cent faster cutting.
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Schaeffler launches enhanced ball roller range
The Schaeffler Group has launched a complete family of ball roller bearings, which offers reduced friction and allows bearing mass and width to be decreased by 20 per cent.
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