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
You’re Invited to Our Grand Rapids Open House!
October 8, 2024
Join us Thursday, October 24th from 11:00am – 1:00pm at our newly remodeled Grand Rapids – Scribner location for our Open House featuring product demos, giveaways and lunch catered from
Exotic Automation & Supply Launches New Ecommerce Portal
October 1, 2024
NEW HUDSON, Mich., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin Distributor, announced today they have launched a new ecommerce platform aimed to provide customers with a helpful,
Pressure Gauges from NOSHOK
September 19, 2024
NOSHOK offers a broad range of pressure gauges that are engineered with state-of-the-art technology to provide excellent accuracy & reliability to accommodate nearly every application. NOSHOK offers dry and liquid
Parker PCH Network Portal
September 19, 2024
The Parker PCH Network Portal offers decentralized Inputs/Outputs and IO-Link master ports opening the door to optimized machine architecture and new levels of configurability all while connecting to the 5
Upgrades to Parker P33 Safety Exhaust Valves
September 19, 2024
Parker has implemented two changes to their P33 Safety Exhaust Valve products to enhance performance, particularly in low-pressure applications. Solenoid Coil Upgrade: The valves will now be equipped with a 2.0W solenoid
Exotic Air Systems Equipment, Parts & Accessories
September 19, 2024
Whether you’re in need of a part or an entire system, Exotic Air Systems is here to support! Exotic Air Systems stocks the leading makes and models to ensure a solution for
Custom Oil Collection Pump Back Units
September 19, 2024
One of Exotic Engineered Systems Team’s recent projects required them to design & manufacture twenty 50-liter pneumatically driven hydraulic power units, also known as oil collection pump back units. In need
Our Online Store is Now Live!
September 17, 2024
Welcome to Our New Online Store! Exotic’s new online store makes placing new Parker Hannifin product orders & retrieving past order details a breeze! Simply create an account to access
Benefits of HyperCyl Air Over Oil Cylinders
August 13, 2024
HyperCyl utilizes Hydra-Pneumatic technology, which offers the convenience of air with the force of hydraulics. Their air over oil cylinders are more energy efficient, using only 25% – 30% of
Enerpac New PPH-Series Hydraulic Pin Removal Kit
August 13, 2024
The new Enerpac PPH-Series Hydraulic Pin Pulling Kit sets a new standard for efficient pin removal when carrying out maintenance on heavy machinery, mining & construction equipment. The tool incorporates
8 Questions to Ask When Selecting an Air Gripper
August 13, 2024
Choosing the proper gripper will optimized performance, uptime and safety. In this article, Destaco highlights the eight questions to ask before choosing your gripper: What Are the Operating Requirements? Is the Environment
Parker’s Virtual Engineer Sizing Tool
August 13, 2024
Parker’s Virtual Engineer is an innovative design tool for linear motion applications in automation. Easily size and select the correct type of pneumatic and electric linear actuator, ball screw rodless actuators,