By employing Parker's calibration service, users of crimping equipment for hydraulic hose are assured of full compliance to ISO9000, and Health and Safety assurance.As a direct result of the continuing popularity of Parker Hannifin's Hose crimping equipment (Karrykrimp, Parkrimp, and Variable crimpers), the company has now launched a new calibration service. By employing Parker's fully trained and qualified technicians, end users of Parker crimping equipment are assured of full compliance to ISO9000, and peace of mind regarding Health and Safety issues. The service, which is recommended on an annual basis, is carried out by an experienced technician who will also verify pressure, and check for leaks using a pressure sensing device, check all fixings, fittings as well as wear and tear on the machine and dies, and, if required, will provide training on the safe use of crimping machines and hose fittings.

At the same time customers are able to discuss repairs and benefit from advice regarding new equipment.

Parker crimping machines encompass the latest technology, with PLC devices.

The machines are simple to operate, enabling leak-free, factory-quality hose assemblies to be produced quickly and cost effectively, either in high volumes in the factory or on-site assembly for repairing mobile equipment.

For example, the rugged Parkrimp produces hose assemblies that meet or exceed EN requirements, has no gauges to set and features colour coded die trains for easy identification.

The machine automatically aligns the fitting during crimping and adjusts the crimping diameter making it fast and easy to use.

In addition, the die crimp gives 360 deg degree gripping power for greater impulse life, and when used with the unique Parkalign, positions the fittings perfectly, even with bent hose fittings.

More importantly, this system ensures that fittings bite through the hose cover and grip the wire reinforcement for maximum integrity.

For a cost effective, portable, field alternative, the Karrykrimp range, series 1 and 2, offers crimping of Parker No-Skive hose and fittings, for example from 1 and 2 SN hose up to DN32, 1 and 2 braid compact up to DN25, through to 1 SN hoses to size -16, 2 SN hoses to size -20.

1 and 2 layers compact to size -20, plus many others.

The Parker range of crimping machines offers fast, easy, and safe crimping of hydraulic fittings and hoses; now, with the introduction of the new service, end users have the added assurance of an annual calibration facility that meets all health and safety requirements now, and in the future.