Parker Introduces Valves Featuring Integrated O-LOK®

If users have specific requirements for torque mounting or clearance-free installation, O-LOK® connection components offer tailored solutions. These components provide advantages such as a leak-free design with a soft seal, unlimited reusability, and resistance to vibrations. The connection components feature a flat design with a closed O-ring groove (CORG) and an elastomer seal. When paired with a flanged pipe or hose end, this design ensures a reliable and leak-free connection.

          The zero-clearance capability of O-LOK® connecting components simplifies the installation process, allowing for quick assembly without the need to separate adjacent components. This streamlined approach reduces rework costs and maintenance time, ultimately lowering the overall cost of ownership. These components are fully integrated into the valves, eliminating the requirement for thread tape or sealant, reducing potential leakage paths, and enhancing operational reliability. Parker's O-LOK® connection technology proves highly beneficial for mass production in the automotive industry and various hydrogen applications. Delivering pipe joints to the production line, along with automatic tightening, removes uncertainties about connection tightness. Connecting components with surface seals simplifies maintenance in confined spaces, allowing for multiple assemblies and disassemblies without damage. Valves can be easily replaced as needed.