Ft. Worth, TX – Dec.13, 2007 – Parker-TexLoc Fluoropolymer FEP and PFA tubing can be formed and welded into heat exchanger transport lines that offer a non-stick, bacteria free transport of deionized water and other corrosive media. Unlike steel, which is susceptible to corrosion and bacteria build up, fluoropolymer tubing, with its >0.01% moisture absorption, withstands almost any harsh chemicals, except those with fluorine and alkali metals. Based on these properties, corrosion and contaminants will not damage Fluoropolymer tubing and the result is a leak free, low maintenance alternative to metallic tubing.

In addition to corrosion resistance, fluoropolymer tubing operates in temperatures up to 500°F/260°C and has the lowest coefficient of friction of any tube available, thus reducing downtime for cleaning and routine maintenance. This reduced downtime can be
a considerable savings and coupled with the increased life, offers refineries a cost effective alternative to traditional steel tubing.

Parker-TexLoc can provide additional services for our products, including tube coiling and forming to meet your specifications. Additionally, we can perform etching on the either inside diameter, outside diameter, or both and the etching process is available on most product lines. Our product sizes range from 1/8” up to 4” I.D.

With annual sales exceeding $10 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs more than 57,000 people in 43 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 51 consecutive years, among the top five longest-running dividend increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company’s website at http://www.parker.com, or its investor information site at http://www.phstock.com.