Parker Lucifer

"Magnéto Lucifer" was founded in 1920. At that time, the company manufactured dynamos for bicycle lights – from which the name Lucifer comes from: in latin "lux ferre" means "bring light ahead". This activity would last over 40 years. In 1957 already, one could feel a need for diversification, since the bicycle market was on the decline. On the other hand, the machines in Lucifer's production line required more and more often the replacement of solenoid valves. So different models of solenoid valves were developed from necessity and with a gifted skill. The direction for the diversification was thus found. In 1958, a first series of solenoid valves was introduced at the Basel Fair, with such a success that even the prototypes had to be sold.
Quite rapidly, the Swiss company Bachofen S.A. which was entrusted with the sales representation for the Lucifer products, conquers the Swiss and the international markets. In most European countries distributors are being established. In 1971, the multinational Sperry Rand Corporation acquires Lucifer SA, and for 12 years the company is part of the Vickers division with its hydraulic components. This allows to extend the distribution network, particularly in the Far East countries: Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.

Then in 1983, it's Honeywell Inc. that take over the Lucifer company, with the aim to consolidate their world-wide presence in the field of solenoid valves. In fact, a few years before in the United States, the Skinner Valve company has been acquired by Honeywell. Thus, the synergy of Skinner and Lucifer allows to fully satisfy the requirements of the American and European markets, and the resources of both companies could be better exploited.

At the end of 1997, Parker Corporation acquires the company and Parker Lucifer SA starts a new era with the Climate & Industrial Controls Group of Parker.

2-way solenoid valves for fluid transfer
Multi-purpose applications with a dry or lubricated air, gases and neutral liquids. Specific ranges for use with water, hot water/steam, oils (fuel oil for domestic burners) and corrosive fluids.

Specifications: G 1/8 up to G 3 connection, pressure range up to 100 bar, body from brass, stainless steel, synthetic material

3-and 4-way solenoid valves for pneumatic applications
Used mainly for their reliability in controlling single or double-acting cylinders.

Specifications: G 1/8 up to G ½ connection, pressure range up to, 40 bar, body from brass, stainless steel, synthetic material range up to, 40 bar, body from brass, stainless steel, synthetic material

3-or 4-way solenoid valves for controlling pneumatic actuators
Especially designed for direct mounting to pipes or NAMUR interfaces.

Specifications: G 1/8 up to G 3/8connection or NAMUR interface, orifice size 4 or 8mm, body from aluminium, brass or stainless steel.

The electrical components meet the European CENELEC or the UL/CSA standards
Therefore they cover all the safety regulations that have to be met for use in dangerous environments.

Specifications: meet European CENELEC standards as EEx e, EExm, EEx me and EEx ia IIC T6 intrinsically safe protection class as well as U.S. NEMA and UL standards .

Electro-pneumatic pressure regulators
with integrated electronic control for applications on welding, painting, and other such robots whenever instant air-pressure regulation is required.
The range includes an EP-Transducer, a standard series and a High Flow series

Specifications: G 1/8, G¼ or G1/2 connection, analog control signal (0 –10 V or 4 – 20 mA or digital), fast response (150 ms) and long life expectancy.