ParkerStore™ is your go-to destination for hose, fitting, instrumentation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and filtration products and services. Our mission at MCE is simple: to help you improve productivity and profitability by delivering everything you need — all in one place, so your work never misses a beat.
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Overcoming Challenges with Hoses and Fittings
Engineers and maintenance managers across industries such as robotics, food and beverage, manufacturing, construction, and other industrial sectors face significant challenges when dealing with hydraulic hoses and pneumatic systems.
These components are critical for precision, safety, and efficiency, yet they are prone to issues like wear, leaks, pressure loss, and contamination that can cause costly downtime.
Identifying the problem isn’t always cut and dry. If a piece of machinery goes down due to hydraulic hose failure, reviving production requires a solid working knowledge of the hoses, fittings, and other components.
Ensuring proper hose routing, compatibility of materials with harsh chemicals or extreme temperatures, and adherence to strict safety and hygiene standards, particularly in food and beverage applications, requires expertise.
Our teams regularly take training direct from our manufacturers. Our counter sales team, outside sales, and field technicians are well-versed in system components and able to help you troubleshoot issues on the phone, via email or in person.
We also document previous purchases. That way we can look back, see what items you have purchased before and ensure replacement items are compatible for safe and reliable performance.
Customer Success Stories
We want to be a partner in your success. The one you go to when others can’t help. Here are some examples of real wins with recent customers:
Customer Success Story #1: After-Hours Emergency for Cement Truck
Problem
A concrete company had a cement truck down and urgently needed two 50-foot hydraulic hoses, late in the day past closing time.
Issues
- Equipment down = lost work and missed jobs
- Extremely long, heavy 1" hydraulic hoses not carried by other suppliers
- Needed immediately, not next day
- Customer had never used ParkerStore before
- Risk of arriving after hours and being turned away
Solution
The MCE ParkerStore retail manager stayed after hours to help. After evaluation, he built two 50-foot, 1” diameter, 3,000 PSI hydraulic hose assemblies on-site. ParkerStore’s robust inventory enabled the manager to use in-house crimping equipment and stocked fittings, completing the job in about 20 minutes, despite hose size and stiffness.
Result
After visiting the MCE ParkerStore, the cement company representative got the cement truck quickly back in service, avoiding extended downtime. As a result of trust, speed, and commitment, this first-time ParkerStore customer has become a repeat customer.
Customer Success Story #2: Hard-to-Find Metric Fitting, No Downtime
Problem
A customer came in needing a metric hydraulic fitting and hose assembly for equipment that was already down.
Issues
- The fitting type (metric/BSPP/heavy series) is not a commonly stocked item
- The customer had already been to another supplier that didn’t have the part
- They were expecting a long wait or special order, risking downtime
- They were anxious about production delays and equipment sitting idle
Solution
MCE’s ParkerStore had the metric fitting in inventory, even though it’s not commonly ordered. We built the hose assembly immediately on-site. Our extensive experience and access to hose components enabled us to fix the hose within minutes, not days.
Result
With help from MCE’s ParkerStore, the customer walked out the same day with a complete hose. There was no ordering, no waiting, no need for overnight shipping. Our customer got work moving again with no downtime.
Customer Success Story #3: Leaking Compression Fittings
Problem
A customer came in using tubing with compression fittings on a grease application that kept leaking and required constant re-tightening.
Issues
- Frequent, small leaks
- Ongoing maintenance and rework
- Existing setup was what they’d “always used,” but wasn’t working
- Needed something more durable without redesigning the system
Solution
MCE ParkerStore recognized the application issue and recommended switching to a Parker model 919 stainless braided PTFE hose with crimped fittings designed to screw directly into the existing grease manifold. We chose a hose with a PTFE liner for grease and a stainless-steel cover to resist corrosion and chemicals and selected permanent crimped fitting ends for superior fitting retention.
Result
The customer got a better performing system without a major retrofit. The more durable and longer-lasting solution eliminated recurring leaks and the need for constant re-tightening for reduced maintenance frequency.
Hydraulic Hose and Fittings with Personalized Service and Technical Support
At MCE ParkerStore, customers come first. Whether you stop into one of our retail locations, send an email or give us a call, our knowledgeable sales associates are here to help you get the job done professionally, intelligently, and on time.
We offer a wide range of solutions and services tailored to your needs, including:
- On-Demand Hose and Fitting - Stocking Parker hose, fittings, hydraulic pneumatic, and filtration products, we have the tools and expertise to offer same-day service on many of our solutions.
- HOSE DOCTOR® Mobile Service – In select regions, our 24/7/365 mobile service team of HOSE DOCTOR professionals ensure that you experience the minimum amount of downtime possible.
- Engineered Solutions - Our engineers and technical sales team will help you specify and configure the components that are best for your project. We can design, build, test, and deliver custom fluid power systems such as hydraulic power units, test stands, grease and oil systems, pneumatic, or electrical panels.
- Inventory Solutions - Effectively eliminate your inventory shortages, eliminate delivery delays, and reduce freight expenses by making certain your critical inventory items are always in stock.
- Training - Specialized training for hydraulics, pneumatics, filtration, lubrication, compressed air, and more, on-site at your facility or in one of our training locations, in select regions.
- Hydraulic Repair – We have multiple facilities for evaluation and repair of pumps, valves, Enerpac hydraulic tools, Graco lubrication equipment, cylinders, and motors. We offer 24/7/365 custom hydraulic cylinder rebuilding and manufacturing, retrofitting, welding, fabrication, and CNC machining through the MCE Lone Star Machine Works division.
Our services cover a wide range of needs, including bulk hoses, hose assemblies, tubing, tube fittings, quick couplings, valves, brass fittings, filters, O-rings, pneumatics, 24-hour field services, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and hydraulic repair.
Inventory Management and VMI Programs for Hydraulic and Pneumatic Supply
Need a unique or seasonal part?
With MCE’s robust inventory connected across multiple locations, ParkerStore can quickly source and deliver critical components to keep your operation running strong. If we do not have a particular item in stock at one location, chances are another one of our locations do.
In those cases, we may be able to offer same-day or next-day delivery to minimize costly downtime. And in some emergency cases, repairs can be supported through dedicated services like our mobile Hose Doctor.
Equipped with crimping tools and mobile inventory, the Hose Doctor provides on-site hose assembly replacement and Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) support, ensuring customer equipment stays operational with minimal disruption.
MCE ParkerStore also offers drop-shipping options to serve our customer better. These help customer streamline procurement, reduce downtime, and achieve more reliable operations.
Expert Support and Product Training with ParkerStore
Product knowledge is just as important as having the right parts. Together, MCE and its ParkerStores offer specialized training programs designed to build your team’s technical and application expertise.
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems operate with high pressure, and a lack of training can lead to severe injury, equipment damage, and unplanned downtime. Training your team on proper usage offers many benefits:
- Mitigates serious risk from leaks, burns, or injection injuries
- Reinforces facility safety procedures
- Ensures correct handling and maintenance
- Reduces repair costs
- Extends equipment life
- Reduces energy consumption
MCE’s fluid power team also receives ongoing training from the Parker Learning Institute, ensuring that every interaction is backed by the most up-to-date technical knowledge and best practices.
Call or visit a ParkerStore near you to learn more about how we can help!
Whether it's same-day hydraulic hose replacement, VMI programs, or onsite mobile support, we make sure you have the products and people you need to keep your business moving.