As the world’s leading manufacturer of hydraulic piston type accumulators, Parker has the ability to combine high volume production and extensive manufacturing capabilities. This allows us to manufacture the standard line of piston accumulators as well as create highly unique and custom piston accumulators for a wide variety of markets and applications at competitive prices. 

Parker’s A Series piston accumulators provide the means of regulating and optimizing the performance of any hydraulic system. The piston accumulator’s function is to store hydraulic energy under pressure, absorb fluid shocks, and dampen pump pulsation and flow fluctuations. The simple cylindrical design of piston accumulators ensures dependable performance, maximum efficiency, and long service life. 

Markets:
• Aerial Lift Equipment
• Agriculture Machinery
• Construction Equipment
• Forestry Implements and Vehicles
• Mining Applications
• Hybrid Vehicle Systems
• Drilling Platforms
• Power Gen / Renewable Energy
• Material Handling Equipment
• Transportation
• Turf Equipment
• Vocational Equipment and Special Use Work Vehicles
• Hydraulic Power Units (HPU)
• Lubrication Systems
• Hydraulic Presses
• Wind Power
• Hydro Power
• Motion Control Simulators
• Plastics Machinery
• Die Casting Machinery
• Injection Molding Equipment
• Rubber Molding Equipment
• Rail Equipment
• Oil and Gas

Features and Benefits:
• Heavy Duty Service Accumulators with High Operating Pressures up to 20,000 PSI
• Up to 25" Bores with more than 50 Standard Capacities
• “Fatigue Tested” Designs, 3" thru 7" Bores
• V-O-ring Piston Seals Standard
• Serviceable Threaded End Construction
• Certifications Available: ASME, DNV, ABS, AS1210, SELO, CRN, NR-13, PED(CE), DOSH
• Five Standard Seal Options to Handle a Variety of Fluids and Temperatures (Others available)
• Temperature Ranges -50° to 320°F
• Wide Range of Customizable Sizes
• Lower Gas Permeation Rate
• Extremely High-flow Rates
• Unlimited Compression Ratio
• Can Be Used with Remote Gas Bottles
• Can Be Mounted in Any Position
• Failure Mode Is Gradual, Predictable as Opposed to Catastrophic
• Sensors Can Be Fitted for Performance Monitoring
• Less Maintenance than Other Accumulator Styles

Applications:
• Shock Absorption
• Auxiliary Power
• Supplemental Flow
• Noise Attenuation
• Transfer Barrier
• Energy Conservation
• Thermal Expansion
• Emergency Power
• Leakage Compensation