A: Use the Where to Buy tab on parker.com to locate a Parker distributor. You will need to input your address, or even just your zip code, then select product or division and narrow down your product choice from there to find the distributor that carries what you need.
A: ASME – Certification of Authorization and ISO – 9001:2015 Certification
A: Please refer to Parker Cooler Sizing Software
A: Please refer to Accumulator Selection Tool
A: Please refer to the Pre-charge Pressure Table:
Application |
Piston |
Bladder |
Diaphram |
Supplement Pump Flow |
< 1,000 psi = 90% > 1,000 psi = MSP-100 psi |
90% |
90% |
Auxiliary Power |
< 1,000 psi = 90% > 1,000 psi = MSP-100 psi |
90% |
90% |
Shock Suppression |
65% |
65% |
65% |
Pump Pulsation |
65% |
65% |
65% |
*Note all percentages are that of the minimum system pressure (MSP)
A: Up to 1 year from the date of shipment at normal storage, and up to 3 years at extended storage, where the bladder is charged with 1-4 psig of nitrogen to its full size. Please refer to the Engineering Standard Document
A: 1 year under normal storage conditions. The shelf life can be extended to 2 years if using the procedures, described in the Engineering Standard Document
A: Weights of standard accumulators are listed in Parker Hydraulic Accumulator Product and Accessories Catalog
A: Accumulator must be first discharged, gas valves removed and components taken apart. Then accumulator must be made inoperable by drilling through its cylindrical shell. Recycle steel and rubber parts separately according to the provisions applicable to your country/state.
A: Use inert gas such as nitrogen. DO NOT use oxygen or shop air.
A: Use inert gas such as nitrogen. DO NOT use oxygen or shop air.
A: We can help! Email us your question at cad.accumulator@support.parker.com