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You want to know, we tell you. Here, we share what’s going on in the world of hydraulics, pneumatics, and more. We share what your favorite brands, like Parker Hannifin, are up to. And we help you save money, work smarter, and get better products. Learn it all here at MFCP.
Cowl Silencers: Your Solution to Quieter Machine Operations
Heavy machinery seems to be everywhere today. Trains, construction equipment and planes will all create some form of noise as they move about their routes. Machines within factories can also exude a lot of noise through exhaust alone. Controlling this noise is the job of the cowl silencer. Learn more about this innovative tool that …
Gassing Up: Fuel-Transfer Pumps for Every Application
Running a fuel-driven machine means that filling it up will be a constant task. Driving a car up to a gas station is the easiest task in the world, but any other machine requires a different tactic. Motion & Flow Control Products understands that fuel transfer is a critical part of your daily productivity. It …
Pneumatic Design: The Single-Acting Cylinder VS. Double-Acting Cylinder
When an industrial system is in its design phase, most configurations require linear motion. That’s when hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders come into play. They use liquid or air to create motion in a particular direction. If you’re familiar with any hydraulics, you know that there are many cylinders to choose from. Examine the benefits and …
New Year, Same Great Parker Distributor
You closed out your 2018 sales, and you’re ready to tackle 2019’s challenges. Welcome to the new year when your business is at its most optimistic point. At Motion & Flow Control Products, we understand there’s a lot of pressure to start off the year with a bang. Drive those sales with products that you …
What You Need to Know About Parker Hannifin’s O-Rings
Right now, probably millions of o-rings are currently in use. These parts are in countless devices and machines. It doesn’t matter where you live or work. O-rings allow seals to remain viable against leaks for years at a time. At Motion & Flow Control Products, we partner with one of the top manufacturers of o-rings …
Top 5 Blogs of 2018: Which Blogs Made the Cut
December always seems to sneak up on us, and with Christmas just one week away, we’re all taking stock of the last 11.5 months. We’ve written and shared a lot of content this year about our favorite products, brands and customer-favorite services. You’ll find unique content from the basics of Parker Hannifin fittings to the …
Parker Hannifin: Fittings 101
Parker Hannifin plated brass and steel fittings have been recognized as the best in the industry for more than 50 years because of their durability and corrosion fighting qualities – but the dizzying array of choices available can bewilder those unfamiliar with terms like Ferulok, O-ring face seal and Jic tube. Parker addresses this problem …
Can You Start a Vehicle With a Bad Fuel Pump?
The electric fuel pumps fitted to modern cars, pickup trucks and SUVs are designed and engineered to provide tens of thousands of miles of trouble-free motoring, but they are mechanical devices that wear out over time and they can and do fail. When a fuel pump stops working, the engine will turn over but it …
How Pneumatics Are Used in the Railway Sector
Hydraulics are messy and electricity is costly. What can an industry use as a widespread energy-conversion solution? The answer is in pneumatics. These devices use compressed air so that items can move, slide or remain in position for long periods of time. Pneumatics can be found in nearly every industry, including the commercial transport sector. …
Parker Hannifin Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation
Much has changed since Arthur L. Parker founded the Parker Appliance Company in March 1917, but the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation, quality and engineering excellence has remained constant. Today, Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 company and a leader in motion and control systems and technology, and all of us at MFCP are proud …
No More Back-Breaking Work: Introducing the STIHL Cutquik Cart
There’s a whole day of concrete cutting ahead of you. Pulling out your trusty, STIHL concrete saw is the first step. By midday, however, you’re already exhausted. Hauling around a 20-pound-plus tool is a chore itself. If you’re in Alaska, think about adding a cart to your arsenal of handy tools. It will serve you …
The Pacific Marine Expo is Back! Here’s What You Need to Know.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the annual Pacific Marine Expo! First, to get prepped for this year’s show, get a refresher on what you missed last year. Plus, check out this year’s full list of exhibitors.You can find Motion & Flow Control Products at Booth #806. The three-day show has a jam-packed agenda. …