New Training Locations! We have extended our training & development schedule to now offer courses at 4 of our locations – Ann Arbor, Farmington, Lansing & Shelby Township! Classes are free so please Register Today! Click here for the full schedule.
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Please join us as we celebrate the opening of our Bent Tube Assembly Facility at our Shelby Township branch! Our customer’s demand for bent tube assemblies has grown over the years and this expansion will allow us to greatly increase our production capabilities. We will have Yate’s Cider & Doughnuts from 8-11am, Bad Brad’s BBQ from 11-2pm and training classes all day long to celebrate the opening! Mark your calendar!
What is a linear motor? At its core, a linear motor is a rotary motor that has been unwound and laid out flat. It allows for coupling of the motor directly to the linear load versus other designs which use a rotary motor and couple through mechanics inducing backlash, efficiency losses and other inaccuracies.
Parker offers a robust product line using linear motor technology. From simple single axis components to custom designed multi-axis systems and everything in between, Exotic can provide a solution for your application. Learn more here.
Barksdale’s BPS3000 Electronic Dual Pressure Switches combine three discrete components (dual pressure switch, pressure transducer, and digital pressure gauge) into one compact package. The BPS300 is available in three configurations: 1) dual pressure switch, 2) dual pressure switch with analog output (4-20 mA or 0-10 V), or 3) single switch with analog output. The BPS3000 is an ideal solution for applications requiring precision pressure control, flexibility and extremely long life. Learn more here.
Parker’s Hydraulic Pump and Power Systems Division unveiled its newest device, the EC02 Digital Electronic Control Module for GOLD CUP® pumps. With unrelenting performance and reliability, the EC02 has the capacity to perform in a wide range of operating temperatures along with EMI/EMC and Environmental Certifications. The device is ideal for offshore environments and demanding industrial applications.
Click here to learn more.

80/20 Helpful Resources
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New Parker Medium Duty Bent-Axis Pump & Motors
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Parker’s Hydraulic Pump and Power System (HPS) recently introduced the new F10 Medium Duty Bent-Axis Pump and Motor Series. The F10 has the same spherical piston design as the well-known

SKF Single-Line Lubrication Systems
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Regardless of the application, the principle of single-line lubrication remains the same: a central pump station automatically delivers lubricant through a single supply line to the lubrication metering device. Each

Learn How to Install & Operate Swivel Fittings
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Swivel fittings are designed to eliminate hose twist and torque that may contribute to premature hose failure. In this video, Parker Hannifin showcases how to choose the correct swivel for your

Download the Parker Fitting Finder App
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The Parker FittingFinder app helps you easily locate the part number for the fitting you need at your fingertips! Now including competitive interchange, simply enter any part number, and let

Traverse City Open House
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Thank you to all who attended our Traverse City Open House. It was a great event with over 200 attendees! If you were not able to attend, we hope to

ACE Control Miniature Shock Absorbers
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Miniature shock absorbers from ACE are tried-and-tested quality products used in millions of industrial designs throughout the world. They reduce the load and increase the efficiency for handling devices, rotary and

80/20 Aluminum Extrusions for Machine Framing
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80/20 T-Slot Aluminum Framing offers durability and strength comparable to steel but without the corrosive properties and heavy assembly and maintenance costs. With T-slot profiles and parts you integrate cables,

Five Advantages of Quick Connect Fittings
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One of a machine’s most crucial, but sometimes overlooked, parts are quick connect couplings, also known as quick connect fittings or quick disconnect fittings. Quick connect fittings are used to

Thank You for Visiting Us at The 2023 AISTech
May 18, 2023
At this year’s AISTech Iron & Steel Conference, we showcased our Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves, Deublin Rotary Unions and Wenglor Sensors for the steel industry. If you were not

Upcoming Summer Open Houses!
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We hope you can join us for our ParkerStore open houses this year! Join us for catered BBQ, giveaways, product demonstrations & your chance to win a YETI cooler! June 8th:

Visit Us at The AISTech Iron & Steel Conference!
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Exotic Automation & Supply will be exhibiting at the AISTech Iron & Steel Technology Conference in Detroit, MI, May 8-11. We will be showcasing our safety product offering, including Control