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New forestry machines from American manufacturers will likely meet the new European Stage V regulations so they can be sold in the EU market. Parker is helping the industry make tree harvesting more sustainable and safer.

Forestry: A Challenge When There's No Cell Service

A few operators running two or three automated forestry machines can do the job once performed by an 80-person crew. This equipment is designed with an array of technologies, some of which requires external communications to send and receive data. This can be a challenge when working deep in a mountainous forest where the nearest cell tower is 30 miles away. New forestry machines from American OEMs will likely meet the new European Stage V regulations so they can be sold in the EU market.

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Air Oil Cooler with DC Motor - ULDC Series

Parker air oil coolers offer a compact, durable design that provides efficient performance and long life. Engineered for forestry equipment, with up to 37hp of cooling, the ULDC series provides higher and longer-lasting capacity, excellent reliability, and lower maintenance costs.

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Featured Products

Mobile Directional Control Valve - Series K220LS

This load sensing directional control valve for forestry equipment and other mobile applications offers energy efficiency, precise control, and flexibility in a robust design. It includes a wide range of selectable functions and can be equipped with hydraulic or electrohydraulic spool actuators.

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Constant High Pressure No-Skive Multispiral Hose

Designed for consistency and reliability, Parker No-Skive High Constant Pressure hose is designed for high pressure hydraulic applications in extremely cold environments. The no-skive fitting technology provides safer, quicker, and simpler hose assembly with constant working pressure of 35,0 MPa.

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P1M Series Mobile Medium Pressure Pump

This axial piston pump delivers higher speeds that increase machine productivity, reduces costs, and extends pump life in a robust, compact envelope. With best-in-class power density, modular control options that enable complete circuit customization, and dual shaft seals for wet PTO mounting.

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Powering Precision Forestry

A revolution is happening in harvesting trees. A method called “precision forestry” leverages digital technology, mechanization and granular decision making. The result: Forestry that’s safer and less physically demanding, more automated and productive.

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Parker's Resilon Hydraulic Sealing Systems

Parker's proprietary Resilon 4350 Polyurethane is the industry benchmark in high performance seal materials for hydraulic systems in forestry equipment. It provides excellent flex resistance, superior dynamic properties, and good cut and tear resistance at the temperature limits for polyurethanes.

Parker’s proprietary Resilon® Polyurethane is the industry benchmark in high performance seal materials for hydraulic systems. We control every step of the process from R&D through manufacturing to polymerize superior thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU’s) customized for specific sealing challenges such as the hydraulic systems in forestry equipment and refuse trucks. Specific advantages of Parker-developed Resilon formulations over conventional polyurethanes include excellent flex resistance, superior dynamic properties, and good cut and tear resistance at the temperature limits for polyurethane materials. Most recently, Parker launched Resilon 4350 -- surpassing the high temperature performance of the current standard bearer, Resilon 4300. Using the proprietary technology in Parker’s Resilon 4300 as a starting point, our material scientists incorporated reinforcing high temperature nanotechnology to extend sealing performance at elevated temperatures. Resilon 4350 increases the normal operating window from 230°F to 250°F for continuous use in many applications while other critical performance attributes such as wear resistance, extrusion resistance, glass transition temperature, and rebound remain best in class. All of this adds up to a new solution for seal designers as they push the envelope in temperature extremes. Watch the video for comparative test results of our newest polyurethane, Resilon 4350, vs. the leading competitor and see for yourself its sealing performance at elevated temperatures and ability to maintain significantly higher sealing force in extreme environments.