Case Studies
Real-world case studies showing how Parker and Garlock products solve industrial challenges.
Chemical Plant Pump Sealing Upgrade
How upgrading to Garlock compression packing reduced pump leakage by 95%.
Steel Mill Hydraulic Cylinder Seal Optimization
Eliminating premature seal failure in steel mill hydraulic presses.
Oil Refinery Expansion Joint Replacement
Replacing aging expansion joints with modern GUARDIAN PTFE joints.
Pharmaceutical Plant Bearing Protection
Implementing Klozure bearing isolators in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Paper Mill Felt Roll Seal Upgrade
Upgrading to split Klozure seals for improved paper machine reliability.
Power Plant Valve Packing Standardization
Standardizing on Garlock valve packing across a power generation fleet.
Food Processing Sanitary Seal Implementation
Meeting FDA requirements with Garlock sanitary sealing solutions.
Mining Equipment Hydraulic Seal Performance
Extending hydraulic cylinder seal life in mining equipment.
Automotive Assembly Line Pneumatic Optimization
Optimizing pneumatic cylinder performance in automotive assembly.
Water Treatment Plant Butterfly Valve Upgrade
Replacing standard butterfly valves with GAR-SEAL for corrosive water treatment chemicals.
Cement Plant Filtration System Upgrade
Implementing Parker filtration to reduce hydraulic system contamination.
Textile Mill Air Preparation Improvement
Upgrading air preparation systems for improved textile machine reliability.
Defense Application Rotary Seal Solution
Custom rotary shaft sealing for defense equipment.
Petrochemical Plant Gasket Standardization
Standardizing on FLEXSEAL spiral wound gaskets across a petrochemical facility.