Norman Equipment Company

History and ownership

• Founded in 1946 in Chicago and expanded into one of the Midwest's largest fluid power distribution companies.
• Relocated over time into a 60,000-square-foot facility in Bridgeview, Illinois.
• Added a Norman Power Unit Division in New Berlin, Wisconsin, and a Norman Filter Division (now The Norman Filter Company).
• Family owned and operated by the Netznik family; leadership has passed to the next generation while keeping the company's original principles.

What Norman Equipment does

Norman Equipment focuses on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and specialty fluid power products and systems, including:

• Hydraulic pumps and motors
• Pneumatic components and assemblies
• Electrical components related to motion and control
• Custom hydraulic and fluid power systems
• Norman-branded products such as oil cooling systems, power units, filtration/transfer carts and custom engineered high-pressure filters

Norman serves as a single source for both product sales and service.

Facilities and capabilities

• Headquarters and primary warehouse are located in Bridgeview, Illinois.
• New Berlin, Wisconsin facility designs and builds custom power units and hydraulic units.
• Extensive inventory from leading manufacturers, allowing quick response and broad product coverage.
• Access to in-house engineering staff to help design and support fluid power solutions.

Customer support and value-added services

Norman Equipment emphasizes service in addition to product supply:

• Experienced, technical and factory-trained sales and support staff
• World-class customer service for both OEM and end-user customers
• Special handling options such as labeling, packaging and same-day shipping at no additional charge when available
• Assistance with product selection, troubleshooting and custom system design

Norman Equipment positions itself as a long-term partner for customers that need reliable hydraulic, pneumatic and fluid power solutions, from basic components to complex systems.

• Address: 9850 S Industrial Dr, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA

Norman Equipment serves industrial customers from its Bridgeview, Illinois headquarters and associated facilities.

Phone numbers

Published phone numbers for Norman Equipment include:

• Main phone: 708-430-4000
• Toll-free: 1-800-323-2710
• Additional toll-free number noted on the website: 1-800-250-8891

These numbers can be used to reach Norman Equipment for product information, technical assistance and sales support.

Fluid transfer and filtration contact

For questions specifically related to fluid transfer and filtration systems (such as filter carts, filter panels and Mighty Might units), the website lists a direct contact:

• Name: Mike Olsen
• Phone: 414-828-2588
• Email: mikeolsen@normanequipment.com

Customers can reach out directly to this contact for detailed information on fluid transfer products.

Requesting a quote

Customers can request a quote in several ways:

• Use the "Request a Quote" forms available on the Norman Equipment website (including on the home page and many product pages).
• Submit inquiries through the "Contact Us" or "Have a Question" forms on product pages.
• Call the main or toll-free phone numbers for assistance from the sales and technical team.

When requesting a quote, customers typically provide:

• Contact details (name, company, phone, email and address)
• Application or project information
• Part numbers, manufacturer references or descriptions of the required components or systems

Service area

Norman Equipment is described on its website as a leading hydraulic fluid power distributor in the Midwest and serves customers in and around Bridgeview, Illinois, as well as across the broader Midwestern region.

For the most accurate and current contact or quote information, customers should refer to the contact details and forms provided on the Norman Equipment website or call the published phone numbers above.

Lists Deltona, Norman, Greer, Denison, Bridgeview, Chicago Lawn, New Berlin, and Parker as a location. Names Illinois, Wisconsin, Midwest City, Norman, Bridgeview, and Parker as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

Deltrol inline valves available through Norman Equipment include:

• Flow control valves
• Needle and check valves
• Directional valves
• Miniature series valves
• Pneumatic and hydraulic configurations

These valves are offered in materials such as brass, steel and stainless steel, with options for BSP and SAE port threads on selected models.

Relief valves

Relief valves from Deltrol Fluid Products are designed to provide both over-pressure protection and anti-cavitation functionality:

• Direct-acting shock relief valves combined with check valves
• Rapid response to pressure surges
• Anti-cavitation function via the integrated check valve
• Hardened precision poppets and seats for long service life
• Fast opening and closing with low hysteresis
• Compact designs for space-constrained applications

Cartridge valves

Norman supplies Deltrol cartridge valves that can be integrated into custom manifolds:

• Screw-in and slip-in cartridge valves
• Solenoid-operated, check, flow control and pressure control variants
• Designed for lightweight, compact systems with flexible hydraulic designs
• Intended to improve system efficiency, ease service and reduce total cost of ownership compared with many conventional valve approaches

5,000 PSI pressure control valves

Deltrol 5,000 PSI pressure control valves provide high flow capacity in compact packages. Pilot-operated relief and pressure control series include examples such as:

• Adjustable pilot-operated spool valves for limiting or regulating pressure in hydraulic circuits
• Valves designed to divert flow back to tank once a set pressure is reached
• Valves that direct oil to a circuit when predetermined pressures are achieved

Typical applications and industries

Deltrol Fluid Products valves distributed by Norman Equipment are used in many mobile and industrial hydraulic applications, including equipment such as:

• Aerial work platforms
• Agricultural tractors and harvesters
• Bucket trucks
• Car and truck lifts
• Earth-moving equipment
• Forklifts
• Mining and forestry equipment
• Scissor lifts
• Hydraulic power units

Common end markets include:

• Material handling
• Construction and agricultural equipment
• Power and energy
• Forestry
• Automotive manufacturing
• Medical and patient-handling equipment
• Fluid power component manufacturing

For specific valve selection, availability and detailed technical data, customers should contact Norman Equipment or request a quote through the website.

Norman's fluid transfer and filtration line includes several main models:

Mighty Might portable filtration system

• Compact, hand-held transfer and filtration unit designed for hard-to-reach locations.
• Dual filter elements provide two-stage filtration for flexible filtration options.
• Suitable for most hydraulic and lube oil applications.
• Typical features include:
• Lightweight, compact construction
• Approximate 4 GPM flow capacity (standard version)
• Filtration down to fine micron ratings (as low as 3 micron absolute in referenced literature)
• Industrial-quality vane pump
• Heavy-duty stainless-steel frame
• Pump safety relief valve and inlet strainer
• Easy-to-read pressure gauges

Filter carts

• Off-line filtration units used to filter hydraulic and lube oils during oil transfer or as a kidney-loop system.
• Designed to remove particulate and water contaminants that are commonly present even in new oil shipments.
• Typical features include:
• Flow capacities such as 5 and 11 GPM (depending on model)
• Water-absorbing filter elements
• Industrial-quality gear pump
• Heavy-duty cart with drip pan
• Inlet strainers and hose assemblies for convenient connection

Filter panels

• Panel-mounted kidney-loop filtration systems for hydraulic, lube and gear oils.
• Intended for continuous or periodic off-line filtration at a steady rate to achieve optimal cleanliness.
• Features such as:
• Filtration capabilities down to fine micron levels (as low as 1 micron absolute on referenced models)
• Heavy-duty panel construction with drip pan
• Independent kidney-loop operation so filters can be changed without shutting down production

Diesel fuel carts

• Designed specifically for diesel fuel, as well as hydraulic and lube oils, during transfer or kidney-loop filtration.
• Intended to remove particulate and water contaminants commonly found in fuel storage and transfer.
• Features include:
• Flow capacities (for example, around 11 GPM on referenced models)
• Filtration down to fine micron levels (as low as 1 micron absolute on referenced models)
• Inlet strainers, easy filter change-out and clear pressure indication

High-viscosity filtration systems

Norman also offers high-viscosity versions of its filtration equipment for thick fluids:

• High Viscosity Mighty Might (hand-held unit)
• Designed for fluids with high viscosity ratings, with flow capacities noted at approximately 1 GPM for very high-viscosity oils.
• Uses dual filters for extended filter life and fine filtration.

• High Viscosity Filter Panels and Carts
• Panel and cart systems sized for fluids with higher viscosity (referenced capability up to several thousand SSU in product literature).
• Maintain efficient filtration by processing the oil at a controlled, steady rate.

Applications and benefits

Typical uses for Norman's filtration and fluid transfer systems include:

• On- and off-road diesel transfer applications
• Fluid transfer filtering for hydraulic and lube oils
• Water removal and fluid conditioning
• Fuel polishing and maintenance of stored fuel
• Preventive maintenance for hydraulic and lubrication systems

By removing particulate and water contamination, these systems help protect pumps, valves and other hydraulic components, reducing downtime and extending equipment life.

For detailed specifications, selection help or pricing, customers should request a quote through the website or contact Norman Equipment directly.

Examples of Parker divisions and product families available through Norman Equipment include:

Parker Denison pumps and motors

• Hydraulic pumps and motors suitable for demanding industrial and mobile applications.
• Emphasis on high pressure, high volume and high performance.

Parker Denison vane pumps

• Vane pump product line designed for exceptional functionality and durability.
• Intended for use in demanding industrial and mobile hydraulic systems.

Parker Quick Coupling Division

• Quick couplings and related products designed to minimize system downtime.
• Broad range of designs to meet various connection requirements.

Parker Fluid Control Division

• Solenoid valve products, including:
• Parker Skinner valves
• Gold Ring
• Sinclair Collins
• Angle body valves
• G7 solenoid valve platform
• Suitable for a wide variety of fluid control applications.

Parker Atlas Cylinders

• Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and related products.
• Focus on reliable, high-quality cylinder solutions for evolving industrial needs.

Parker Telepneumatics

• Pneumatic and automation components within Parker's motion and control portfolio.
• Products aimed at motion control and automation across a range of markets.

Additional Parker brands

Parker brands mentioned in Norman's offering include, but are not limited to:

• Atlas Cylinders
• Calzoni
• Denison
• Greer
• Legris
• Mercury Pneumatic
• Nycoil
• Paraflex
• SensoNODE
• Sinclair Collins
• Skinner / Gold Ring
• Snap-Tite
• Watts Fluid Air

Industries and applications

Parker products supplied by Norman Equipment are used across many industries, for example:

• Aerospace and related systems
• Electromechanical and automation equipment
• Fluid and gas handling
• Hydraulics and mobile equipment
• Oil and gas
• Pneumatics and compressed air systems
• Process control

Customers looking for specific Parker components, cross-references or system solutions should contact Norman Equipment or request a quote through the website.

Product types

Norman's air preparation offering includes:

• Filters
• Pressure regulators
• Lubricators
• Dryers
• Combination FRL units (filter/regulator, filter-regulator-lubricator)
• Associated accessories and safety components

These products are available as individually mounted components or as combination assemblies.

Purpose and benefits

Proper air preparation is essential for maintaining clean, dry, correctly pressurized air in pneumatic systems. Benefits of the equipment supplied by Norman include:

• Accurate pressure control
• Consistently high flow with low maintenance
• Extended life and improved reliability of pneumatic tools, equipment and machinery

Options and configurations

Many air preparation products supplied by Norman Equipment can be configured with:

• Different filtration media
• Various drain types
• A range of outlet pressure settings
• Multiple bowl types and sizes

Units are available in a wide range of standard sizes to match system requirements.

Materials and special environments

• Many units are available in stainless steel for demanding environments.
• Options exist for use in marine, petro-chemical, food processing, medical and dental applications.
• Selected units and accessories can be supplied with ATEX certification for use in hazardous locations, where appropriate.

Typical applications

Norman's air preparation products are used to support pneumatic systems in many industries, where clean, controlled air is required to operate production equipment, tools, automation and process systems.

Customers can request more information or a quote through the website or by contacting Norman Equipment directly.

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