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.
Search Results: Month: June 2019
RECENT POSTS
RECENT COMMENTS
Archives
Categories
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

Parker Pneumatic E-Tools
August 12, 2025
Parker Pneumatics division developed several resources to make selecting the correct pneumatic products a breeze. From cross reference tools to CAD Files and videos, check out Parker’s e-tools portal to

FasTest Connectors for Leak Tests & Fluid Transfer
August 12, 2025
Better leak tests start with the best connection tools! FasTest is a dedicated manufacturer of advanced engineered connectors for product testing, fluid transfer, and other processing applications. Fastest connectors are

Design & Build with 80/20’s IdeaBuilder
August 12, 2025
With the ability to design in minutes, 80/20’s IdeaBuilder can be used by designers of any experience level. It’s as simple as selecting a profile, clicking and dragging. Web-based – no additional software

Join Us at Our Upcoming Events!
August 12, 2025
Join us at our upcoming ParkerStore Open Houses from 11:00am-1:00pm for catered BBQ, product demonstrations, training classes & your chance to win a Solo Stove Bonfire! Thursday, August 21st –

Join Us for Our Lansing Open House!
July 24, 2025
You’re Invited! Join us at our Lansing Open House for product demos, giveaways and lunch catered from Smokey Bones BBQ! Plus enter to win a Solo Stove! Thursday, August 7th,

The Fast, Flexible, Easy to Modify Piping System – Parker Transair
July 22, 2025
Save money and increase safety with the most advanced air, inert gas and vacuum aluminum piping system on the market! Parker Transair Aluminum Compressed Air Piping installs fast with minimal tooling

Have You Visited Our Online Store Yet?
July 10, 2025
Exotic’s online store makes placing new Parker Hannifin product orders & retrieving past order details a breeze! Access more than 20,000+ Parker Hannifin products with more items & product lines

SKF Lubrication Schedule Planner Tool
July 10, 2025
SKF Lubrication Planner bridges the gap between a software platform and a simple spreadsheet to you avoid unplanned machine downtime. The SKF Lubrication Planner enables the development, administration and follow up

Considering Nitrogen Generation?
July 10, 2025
A nitrogen generator is a device used to produce nitrogen gas from atmospheric air. It typically separates nitrogen from other components in the air, such as oxygen and trace gases,

10 Things Not to Do When Your Hydraulic Fitting Leaks
July 10, 2025
From small operations to global corporations hydraulic fitting leaks happen. In this podcast, the team from Parker Tube Fittings provides practical advice on fixing and/or mitigating the problem. Check it

Join Us at Our Upcoming Open Houses!
July 10, 2025
Join us at our upcoming ParkerStore Open Houses from 11:00am-1:00pm for catered BBQ, product demonstrations, training classes & your chance to win a Solo Stove Bonfire! Thursday, August 7th –

Standard Hydraulic Power Unit Quick-Ship Program!
July 10, 2025
Introducing Exotic’s new Standard Hydraulic Power Unit Quick-Ship Program, created to provide you with a hydraulic power unit built to your exact specifications –delivered in 2-4 weeks! All HPU’s include: