Metal formers and fabricators face consistent challenges to meeting production schedules and quality requirements, among them increased customer demands, supply-chain difficulties, competitive intelligence, increased costs and staff shortages. In this article, Marc Williams from Parker Hannifin discusses the potential benefits of implementing a condition monitoring system in your workplace.
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Did you know? Exotic manufacturers Custom Polyurethane Products for best-in-class durability and performance. Our Solid Cast Polyurethane (PU) manufacturing process is widely preferred as the material of choice in applications where a high degree of load bearing, abrasion resistance and tear strength are important!
Since 2006, Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves have incorporated the latest technologies and leveraged the latest safety standards to help machines run safer with increased productivity. The valves offer redundant, control reliable solenoid valves which permit the use of “Alternative Methods” according to the lockout/tagout standard. Cat. 3 PLd configurations are redundant so if there is a failure to one channel, the second channel will reliably perform the safety function.
OMLER Pneumatic Sand Decoring Hammers combine high quality with performance to remove sand or ceramic from aluminum and grey iron castings. Several hammer models are available to fit your application. Exotic is Omler’s exclusive US distributor and offers in-stock inventory as well as repair services and application assistance.
We’re celebrating 60 years! Join us September 22nd & 23rd for our 60th Anniversary Celebration at our New Hudson Headquarters. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Featuring…
- Lunch from LazyBones Smokehouse BBQ & Rollin Stones Pizza Food Trucks
- Enter to win our Grand Prize Giveaway – a Trip for 2 to the Beautiful Crystal Mountain Lodge in Northern Michigan
- Meet with Product Representatives at our 20+ Booth Expo Hall Featuring Parker Hannifin, SKF, Enerpac, Dixon, Haskel, Deublin, NoShok, ACE, Destaco & more!
- Free Training & Development Classes
- Military Vehicle & Truck Show
RSVP today for your chance to win one of 10 door prizes!
Livonia is July’s ParkerStore of the Month! All purchases you make at our Livonia ParkerStore in the month of July will enter you to win a $100 Visa gift card. There is no order minimum or limit to the number of entries and the winner will be announced on Monday, August 1st.
Meet Tom Eller, Our Livonia Store Representative:
Tom’s favorite part of his job is helping customers find a solution when they have an urgent need, such as a leaky hose or a down machine. In his spare time he enjoys soccer, hiking & spending time with his daughter. Stop by to visit Tom today!
ParkerStore of the Month Schedule:
January: Lansing, MI
February: Jackson, MI
March: Ann Arbor, MI
April: Flint, MI
May: Freeland, MI
June: Indianapolis, IN
July: Livonia, MI
August: New Hudson, MI
September: Taylor, MI
October: Noblesville, IN
November: Shelby Township, MI
December: Rochester, MI
Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced today the opening of their newest retail store location in Marysville, MI. The location will support greater Port Huron’s industrial and manufacturing base with hose, fitting, hydraulic, pneumatic & filtration products from a variety of manufacturers including Parker Hannifin, SKF, Enerpac, Destaco, ACE Controls & more. The store is located at 1182 Gratiot Blvd. Marysville, MI 48040.
The location marks Exotic’s 13th retail store location throughout Michigan and Indiana. Exotic has grown rapidly over the past few years, opening several new locations to support needs from their customer base.
“We are so happy to finally be in Port Huron and better support our customers in the area”. Bill Falardeau, Sales Manager said. “We’ll have a wide variety of products in-stock to support the unique needs of Port Huron manufacturing”.
The store will have several dedicated demo stations aimed to help customers find solutions to their applications. The demos range from Aluminum Air Pipe to Engineered Power Unit Solutions.
“We hope the new Port Huron store becomes a hub customers can go to for in-depth information and training on all things fluid power.” Steve Orlando, Vice President of Sales and Marketing said. “Beginning this fall, we will offer complementary training and development classes monthly at this branch which will cover an extensive range of topics.”
To celebrate the new store opening, the company will host a Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, July 28th, 2022 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The event will feature catered food from Alexander’s, product demonstrations, giveaways and free training classes, including Industrial Lubrication Practices at 11:00am and Introduction to Electromechanical Control at 1:00pm. Customers are encouraged to RSVP on the company’s website at: https://wordpress-227745-4539170.cloudwaysapps.com/event/marysville-grand-opening/.
For more information, please visit: https://wordpress-227745-4539170.cloudwaysapps.com.
About Exotic Automation & Supply: Exotic Automation & Supply was founded in 1963 and has grown to become one of Parker Hannifin’s largest distributors in the United States. Exotic’s headquarters is located in New Hudson, Michigan. The company maintains full-service centers throughout Michigan & Indiana with locations in Ann Arbor, Freeland (Saginaw), Lansing, Taylor, Flint, Indianapolis, Jackson, Livonia, Noblesville, Port Huron, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township as well as at the main New Hudson complex.
Flexitallic Thermiculite® High Temperature Gaskets
October 13, 2020
A breakthrough in both heat and chemical resistance, Thermiculite® High Temperature gasket materials are rated for temperatures up to 1832°F and have passed the API 607 fire test. Thermiculite® sealing
Parker FEM Series – New Look and Enhanced Features
October 13, 2020
The FEM Series is undergoing a redesign to enhance its appearance and add to its capabilities. The new FEM couplings have an increased pressure rating up to 5,000 psi and
Reorder PTS Tagged Assemblies Online!
October 13, 2020
Parker hydraulic hose assemblies with PTS ID numbers can now be ordered online from parker.com and delivered to you. Click here to get started today!
Register Now for Our Upcoming Webinars
October 13, 2020
Tuesday, October 20th @ 10:00AM Requirements and Solutions for Machine Safety – Register Here This training will provide a general overview of machine safety requirements pertaining to lockout and alternative methods of
Troubleshooting Leaks: Fixing a Leak Coming From a Tube or Swivel Nut
October 6, 2020
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 by TechConnect Team In our first post of this series, Troubleshooting Fluid System Connection Leaks, we gave an overview of how to troubleshoot a system that’s leaking and the
Follow us on Social Media for Your Chance to Win $50!
September 16, 2020
Congratulations to this month’s winner, Alan Janak! Want to win a $50 American Express gift card? We’re giving away one each month for the rest of the year! Just follow us
OMLER De-Coring Hammers
September 16, 2020
OMLER Pneumatic Sand Decoring Hammers combine high quality with performance to remove sand or ceramic from aluminum and grey iron castings. Several hammer models are available to fit your application.
Techman Collaborative Robots
September 16, 2020
Techman Collaborative Robots are designed to work alongside humans and are known as the safest and easiest to use because of their advanced features. From product testing, assembly, and packaging, to
What Information is on the Hose Layline & How to Use it?
September 16, 2020
The layline, or printing along the length of the hose, contains a wealth of useful information about that hose. Learn more about the information contained on each layline, what it
Parker’s New eConfigurator for Hydraulic Pumps
September 16, 2020
Need a hydraulic pump solution? Now you can dream it, design, and configure with product precision and a quicker specification process using Parker’s Pump and Motor eConfigurator. The new Gold Cup eConfigurator
Protect Surfaces from Dents, Chips & Scratches
September 16, 2020
Want to significantly reduce wasted & damaged material? Exotic Automation & Supply’s In-System Damage Protection, ISD, uses a high grade neoprene foam rubber, coated with a high performance grade polyurea
Register Now for Our Upcoming Webinars!
September 16, 2020
Tuesday, September 29th @ 10:00AM Applying Rubber & Plastic Solutions for Industry – Register Here With all the trade names and abbreviations it’s hard to tell the difference between Plastics
