Parflex Hose Outperforms Rubber in Farm Equipment

Ravenna, OH Jul 20, 2012 - Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division manufactures hoses specifically for harsh environments where agriculture farm equipment is used. These hoses are designed to withstand extreme temperatures without cracking or swelling. Light weight, high-impulse and low volumetric expansion are built into Parflex thermoplastic hoses. In addition, the core tube is extremely clean and provides excellent fluid/chemical compatibility as well as high tensile strength.

Typically, rubber hose layers cannot withstand the rigors of many harsh applications. The hose will delaminate, leading to jacket failure and wire fatigue. With a Parflex thermoplastic hose, the layers are thermally attached during the manufacturing process, creating a hose and jacket that are seamless. In addition, hoses can be bonded together, saving you money by replacing a single-line rubber hose with a pre-made assembly. Not only is the installation costs reduced, but the life of the hose is extended by reducing jacket wear on single hoses.

Specific Parflex hoses for agricultural equipment include HFS, HFS2, D6, R6, 590, 593, 53DM/538DM, 55LT, HLB, 83FR and 520. Sizes range from 1/8” I.D. up to 2” I.D. depending on style. Visit www.parker.com/parflex for technical details.

With annual sales exceeding $12 billion in fiscal year 2011, 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 mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 58,000 people in 47 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 55 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.parker.com, or its investor information website at www.phstock.com.