Cross Hose and Fittings Newsletter – December 2022

Top Three Reasons to Switch to Non-Spill Couplings

Quick connections for high-pressure, hydraulic applications have evolved significantly in response to new processes and operational needs. As industries advance their capabilities, the demand grows for coupler capabilities. Today, couplers must ensure fluid handling applications meet both safety and regulatory standards while delivering optimized containment of a wide range of fluids that can have different operational conditions. Operators have continually depended on reliable connections for a “non-spill” experience under the most extreme conditions, such as extreme temperature or high pressure. Click below to learn the top three reasons to switch to non-spill couplings.

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Parker Colorflow & Ball Valves

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Our North Carolina ParkerStore locations offer the exclusive Colorflow line of valves. These valves feature a reference point that allows the valve to be accurately and quickly reset to a previous setting. In addition, Parker Colorflow valves are fully guided poppets for a smoother, longer and better operation of your valve with no distortion.

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