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.
Register for 1st Quarter Training Classes!
January 16, 2019
We are excited to announce a full line-up of training and development courses for the 1st quarter! Training is free and offered from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Don’t miss our new Transair Aluminum
Have Your Tried Parker’s Virtual Engineer?
January 16, 2019
Parker’s Virtual Engineer is an innovative design tool for linear motion applications in automation. Save engineering time in three simple steps: Enter application details using the intuitive interface Size and
Parker QuickFit™ Oil Change System
January 16, 2019
You expect the best from your machinery, and maintaining engine oil is key to maximizing the productive life of equipment. Changing oil sounds simple, but we know the process can
Enerpac LG-Series Lock-Grip Pullers
January 16, 2019
Enerpac’s new lock-grip pullers provide a simple, safe and cost-effective way to remove shaft-mounted parts. Both mechanical and hydraulic pullers are offered to suit your application requirements. Key Features: Convenient
Happy Holidays
December 19, 2018
There is no better time than the holidays to express our appreciation for your business! We wish you and your family a happy and joyous holiday season and extend our
Power Clamping & Locating
December 19, 2018
DESTACO’s Pneumatic Power Clamps range from heavy-duty sealed clamps for welding environments to compact light-duty clamps for a variety of clamping, gripping applications. Pin clamps and pivot units are used in
End Effectors & Vacuum Products
December 19, 2018
DESTACO end effectors are designed to help you move parts faster in today’s production line by using high strength, lightweight aluminum modular components, durable vacuum cups and the fastest venturis on
Manual & Pneumatic Clamps
December 19, 2018
DESTACO manual and pneumatic light-duty clamps are built to last for years of service and designed to keep your work pieces in place. Manual and light-duty clamps are offered in a
Robohand Gripping Solutions
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Since 1980 with the release of its patented series of parallel grippers, the Robohand name has come to represent the best in innovation, quality and reliability. Gripping Solutions Include: Standard
Sidener Engineering is now an Authorized DESTACO Distributor!
December 19, 2018
We are proud to announce we are now an authorized DESTACO distributor! You can now count on Sidener Engineering for high performance DESTACO Robohand grippers, rotaries, slides, manual & pneumatic
3 Ways to Adopt Advances in Pneumatic Valve Technology
November 15, 2018
Pneumatic valves have come a long way since the development of the compressor more than a century ago and it can be a real challenge to ensure you’re taking full
Learn How to Make Your Predictive Maintenance “Smarter”
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With the onset of Industry 4.0, factory and production environments are adopting industrial networks to become more connected and intelligent. Adding intelligence to machines gives the opportunity to implement a
