Product News01/04/2022

Manufacturer Bios: An Insight into Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin Logo
Parker Hannifin Logo

This article offers an insightful introduction to one of our major suppliers, Parker Hannifin.


A global leader in motion and control technologies, Parker Hannifin operates in 50 countries worldwide, manufacturing precision-engineered solutions to solve the challenges faced by the industrial, mobile and aerospace sectors.

Parker’s hydraulics division offers a full range of hydraulic system functions, providing solutions across power generation, control and indication, and fluid storage, conditioning and distribution.

Their catalogue of high-efficiency power generation products is designed to perform in hundreds of applications, from commercial and military aerospace markets to marine and defence, and everything in between.

Parker’s design and manufacturing processes are performed under stringent quality management standards, complying with the internationally valid standard ISO 9001, supported by their ISO 9001:2015 accreditation.

Hydraulic motors

Parker hydraulic motors are global leading products, due to their excellent performance delivery and high-efficiency ratings.

Their comprehensive line of motors comprises low and high-speed motors, ranging from 1/2 rpm to 13,000 rpm with power ratings reaching up to 15,000 torque. Products include gear, vane and piston motors with numerous sizes and configurations available to meet the demands of various applications.

Hydraulic Motors
Hydraulic Motors

Hydraulic accumulators

As is synonymous with their power generation products, consistent high performance is at the forefront of Parker’s hydraulic accumulators. Designed to deliver precise regulation to any hydraulic system, Parker’s accumulators are ideally suited to any industrial application where quality and service life is an utmost priority.

All products are highly customisable with a range of configurations, such as their bladder accumulator which is available in low pressure or high pressure variations to meet the requirements of the application at hand.

Hydraulic accumulators
Hydraulic accumulators

Hydraulic filtration

Parker offers one of the industry’s widest selection of hydraulic filtration products, including air, compressed air, cartridge, engine, hydraulic, pleated, oil, and steam filter solutions for numerous industrial and commercial applications.

Innovative and robust by design, Parker’s hydraulic filters effectively and efficiently remove contaminants from all parts of a hydraulic system. Available in a variety of configurations and media, their filter options can perform in both low pressure environments, and under the harshest conditions.

Parker Hydraulic Filters
Parker Hydraulic Filters

As an official Parker distributor for the UK market, we are capable of sourcing and supplying a full catalogue of their hydraulic components and accessories, alongside bespoke builds of complete Parker solutions.

Flowtech can offer an extensive range of Parker Hannifin hydraulic components and accessories, backed by a highly skilled team of engineers and technicians who can advise on the most suitable product for your specific needs.

Whether you’re looking for a complete hydraulic system build or a replacement component, please get in touch with us.