Properly sizing your gas spring depends on the right data – from ambient temperature to mounting orientation. Identifying these parameters upfront will ensure you get the most out of your gas spring in terms of safety, reliability and operating life. The ACE blog takes a closer look at some of the sizing parameters to size your gas spring, including hand force, extension force, center of gravity, stroke length, mounting and materials.
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Parker’s new HAS 500’s hybrid design combines the controllability of traditional electomechanical actuators with the power density, longer life and failsafe conditions commonly found on traditional hydraulic systems. The result is an improved actuation solution for 1-2 axis of motion control. Bore sizes ranging from 2″ through 8″ bore with no limit on stroke, mount or rod modifications.
• All-in-One, Plug-n-Play Actuator
• Easy to Apply, Install & Control
• Space Savings
• Energy Savings
• Reduced Leak Points
• Reduced Oil Reservoir Volumes
Potential Cost Savings of $300K+ per Year!
Exotic Automation & Supply’s In-System Damage Protection (ISD), is a proprietary, plastic coating that can protect your vehicle, power tools, installation tooling and facilities. The result is a significant decrease in material damage, increased safety and increased productivity. Click here to learn more.
Click here to listen to the playback! Fluids should always be filtered before being put to use. Proper filtration is critical to avoid costly contamination problems and will maximize your machine’s up-time. In this webinar, we filter out any confusion about how to keep your hydraulic systems clean and functioning properly.
You will also learn:
• Contamination basics (types, sources, etc.)
• Fluid cleanliness standards / Filter media ratings
• Filter types and their applications
• Fluid analysis – a critical tool for any preventive maintenance program
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Exotic Automation & Supply!
November 11, 2025
This season and always, we are thankful for you and wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! In observance of Thanksgiving, Exotic will be closed on Thursday, November 27th & Friday,
Have You Heard?
November 11, 2025
West Michigan Rubber is now part of the Exotic Automation & Supply family! Our mission has always been to provide you with with top-tier support, quality product solutions and outstanding service levels.
Clean Air Choices Made Easy
November 11, 2025
Select the correct air pollution control system! Almost every industrial process generates airborne particulate in the form of dry particles, fumes, vapors or mists. These contaminates can lead to an unsafe
Parker Electromechanical Solutions
November 11, 2025
Parker Hannifin offers a wide range of Electromechanical solutions designed to fit your applications. Whether your project demands miniature precision for groundbreaking technologies or large-scale functionality such as overhead gantries for
Optimizing Air Compressor Efficiency with Variable Speed Drives
November 11, 2025
Join us Thursday, November 13th from 2:00 – 3:00pm for a webinar hosted by Kaishan! This webinar explores how VFDs can enhance energy savings in compressed air systems. It also address
Industrial POWERISE® & ACE Gas Springs
November 11, 2025
What happens when reliable industrial motion control is combined with the simple operation and reconfigurability of a linear actuator? A unit that gives your application a new type of quality with
West Michigan Rubber is Now Part of Exotic Automation & Supply!
October 21, 2025
We are happy to announce West Michigan Rubber is now part of the Exotic Automation & Supply family! Our mission has always been to provide you with with top-tier support,
Destaco Product Sizing Tools
October 15, 2025
DESTACO has developed a set of Product Sizing Tools to help you determine the right product for your application. By answering a series of questions, the Product Sizing Tool will
10 Contaminants Hiding in Your Compressed Air
October 15, 2025
To provide clean, dry, oil-free compressed air there are ten primary contaminants that must be treated. Access Parker Hannifin’s Food and Beverage Interactive to watch the compressed air contamination and its sources
Kaishan Rotary Screw Air Compressors
October 15, 2025
Exotic Air Systems works with virtually all industries to service and install new rotary screw air compressors. Kaishan offers a variety of air compressors for industrial and commercial use. Their Rotary Screw
Make Factory-Quality Hose Assemblies at Your Facility
October 15, 2025
Exotic offers the complete range of Parker Parkrimp crimping machines, allowing users to efficiently create factory-quality hose assemblies at their facility. The system includes Parkalign for precise fitting alignment, a
Orders Received by 4:00pm Ship Same Day!
October 15, 2025
Did you know? In-stock orders received by 4:00pm EST ship same day! Our warehouse is stocked with over $25M in inventory to support you! This is just one of our commitments