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Parker Hannifin Corp.
SSD Drives Division
9225 Forsyth Park Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28273

Phone: (704)588-3246


Parker Acquires SSD Korea Ltd. Strengthening Sales and Support Channel in Asia

CLEVELAND, July 14, 2010 - Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it has acquired SSD Korea Co, Ltd. of Seoul, Korea. SSD Korea is focused on sales, distribution, system integration and application support for electromechanical drives and motors that are used in a broad range of industrial and entertainment market applications. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

SSD Korea reported sales of approximately $16 million for the company's year ended 2010. The acquired company will become a business unit of the Parker Korea Sales Company within the Asia Pacific Group and results will be reported within Parker's Industrial International reporting segment.
" Parker sees significant opportunities for growth in the Asia Pacific region and the acquisition of SSD Korea will help extend our channel and technical capabilities in local markets here," said Michael Chung, President of Parker's Asia Pacific Group. "SSD Korea brings us local market expertise and systems design, fabrication and service competencies that will allow our Automation Group to grow its presence in Korea. We see opportunities to leverage these capabilities by adding to the product offering, expanding into other countries in the region and supporting regional growth strategies for hybrid electric applications."


New Industrial AC/DC Drive Catalog

Featuring Parker's full range of AC and DC adjustable speed drives from SSD Drives Division, a completely updated 2011 product catalog is now available. The 136 page full color catalog includes the latest products and accessories, as well as services offered by Parker SSD Drives. In addition to AC adjustable frequency and DC variable speed drives, a selection of Parker PMAC motors compatible with the AC890/AC890PX and AC650S is included. Interspersed throughout the catalog are examples of applications for the various product lines. To obtain a PDF, please visit the link below for a free download. Hard copies are also available, and may be requested from your local territory manager or Parker SSD authorized distributor. This new catalog HA472742 replaces HA471479. . Click here to download PDF (5.1MB)


AC890 Product News

Parker Hannifin SSD Drives Division has announced several new options for the powerful AC890/AC890PX series industrial drive and grid tie inverter. These include communications cards for ProfiNet, EtherCAT, and a Peer-to-Peer option, a high resolution analog input card, and one for reference encoder input. These options enhance the flexibility of the series and add functionality for a number of challenging applications.

Also, the AC890 and AC890PX now offer Safe Torque Off as a standard feature. With the highest levels of protection in the industry, the series offers enhanced safety without the need for expensive and bulky contactors.

CLICK HERE to visit AC890 product page


Parker SSD Drives Offers Solutions for Ski Lifts and Snow Making

Charlotte, NC, January 19,2011 - The SSD Drives Division of Parker Hannifin offers a comprehensive line of AC and DC drive systems and motor products for both new installations and modernization upgrades. Systems designed specifically for lifts are available through 2000 HP, at operating voltages of 460V, 575V, and 690V. In AC systems, the AC890PX variable frequency drive (VFD) features modular construction that allows quick on-site power component replacement for maximum up-time. DC (SCR) systems feature the updated DC590+ Series 2 drive with precise control and multiple communication platforms available. Operator interface is clear and intuitive, through the Parker TS8000 series HMI, now available through 15" screen size. For snowmaking pump, blower, and compressor applications, save energy and make automation easy with the Parker SSD AC890. Product features like conformal coating, high overload, modular construction, and line reactors ensure maximum uptime, high product quality, and excellent power quality.

For more information, request the latest capabilities brochure HA470961 "SSD Drives - Solutions for Ski Lifts and Snow Making" from your Parker distributor or territory manager, or download a copy here: SKI INDUSTRY PAGE


Parker Announces First Large Scale, International Installation of Its Power Conversion Technology for Energy Storage System in Chile

Charlotte, NC, January 12,2010 - Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced its first large scale, international installation of a PCS (Power Conditioning System) designed to control the flow of electric current between the power grid and banks of storage batteries in an energy storage system. The company, through its SSD Drives Division, participated in a project to install a 12 megawatt energy storage system at a sub-station in the Atacama Desert, Chile, which is being managed by a subsidiary of AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 global power generation and distribution company.

“This power conversion technology is just one of a range of technologies we are bringing to bear in addressing some of the most pressing global challenges of our time,” said Don Washkewicz, Chairman, President and CEO of Parker Hannifin. “Through application of our technology leadership in motion and control, such as the technology being applied in this ‘Smart Grid’ example, Parker is establishing itself as a premier global partner in the world energy market for both traditional and renewable energy applications.“

The installation combines Parker AC890PX inverters and a lithium-ion battery system from A123 Systems. The technology helps the local system operator manage fluctuations in demand for electricity and regulate frequency in a less expensive and yet more responsive and efficient manner than traditional approaches which might require an investment in increased power generation capacity. The system operates as a contingency reserve, meaning that it stores energy, maintaining a charge on the battery banks. When a dip in grid frequency is detected, the system immediately responds, injecting the stored energy back to the grid to compensate, therefore better using and regulating existing energy capacity. Battery storage systems such as the one used at this facility are becoming an important solution in balancing growing global demand for energy with a desire to deliver that energy in more carbon neutral, efficient and reliable manner.

“Our ability to provide technologies for utility scale energy storage gives us an important position in what is anticipated to be a rapidly expanding market,” said Roger Sherrard, Group President, Automation for Parker Hannifin. “Energy markets more generally provide many relevant opportunities for us to apply our capabilities and have become an important aspect of our growth strategy within the Automation group and across groups within Parker. We are truly unique in our ability to bring a range of technologies to these applications.”

Chris Shelton, President of AES Energy Storage, said, "Parker's modular, scalable inverter design was a great fit for this project, as it enabled us to size the system to our requirements without the hassle and long lead times of made-to-order components."

Parker AC890PX inverters have been used in several smaller installations in the United States and the modular design of this platform holds great promise not only in contributing to greater efficiency in traditional methods of power generation but also for use in converting the power generated by renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and wave to a form that may be supplied to the grid.


Parker SSD Drives Strengthens Commitment to Quality.

SSD Drives Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation is pleased to announce that its Charlotte, NC facility has received ISO9001:2008 certification. The ISO 9001:2008 standard, published by the International Organization for Standardization, represents an international consensus on good quality management practices, and provides a set of standards and guidelines for a quality management system.
“Achieving our goal of ISO9001:2008 certification not only benefits our business, but shows our commitment to our customers in the quality of products and service we provide”, said Mario Sainz, Quality Assurance Manager at SSD Drives.



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