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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.
APSCO Brand Spotlight: Moving the Pneumatic Industry Forward
From inventory control to the latest O-rings, every component plays a key role in the success of a company. With these facts in mind, we’re proud to bring you a brand spotlight on APSCO. This company is an instrumental force in the pneumatic industry. You may not realize it now, but their components make it …
Everything You Need to Know About Parker Clipper Oil Seals
Your industry is unique. From punching out steel parts to cultivating a food craze, each production line requires reliable machines every day of the week. At Motion & Flow Control Products, we partner with your business to attain those production goals. We’re proud to supply you with some of the best seals in the business. …
VMMC 2019 Is Just Three Weeks Away!
The Vehicle Maintenance Management Conference is one of our favorite conferences of the entire year. This will be the 70th Annual VMMC, and it promises to be it’s best yet. If you’re not familiar with the VMMC, it’s three days where industry leaders gather to talk and share information about what impacts us in the …
How to Store a Snow Plow in Less Than 60 Minutes
Your snow plow is a lifesaving device during the winter months, but it can become a hindrance once spring sun prevails. Whether you use the plow for personal or professional use, it’s always a good idea to know how to store it the right way. Follow these steps that allow you to store a plow …
Join Us at the Oregon Logging Conference This Weekend!
Today marks the beginning of the 81st Annual Oregon Logging Conference! As big logging fans ourselves (by providing products for countless customers in the industry) this is a must-see event on our calendar every year. This weekend you can find us over at Booth #421. At this year’s conference, we’ll hear from 20 different speakers over …
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 …