Miniature shock absorbers from ACE are tried-and-tested quality products used in millions of industrial designs throughout the world. They reduce the load and increase the efficiency for handling devices, rotary and pivoting actuators, linear cylinders and many other industrial applications. Learn more here.

80/20 T-Slot Aluminum Framing offers durability and strength comparable to steel but without the corrosive properties and heavy assembly and maintenance costs. With T-slot profiles and parts you integrate cables, automation components, computer monitors and safety devices anywhere along the T-slot frame.

One of a machine’s most crucial, but sometimes overlooked, parts are quick connect couplings, also known as quick connect fittings or quick disconnect fittings. Quick connect fittings are used to mate fluid or air lines with equipment, and their design is straightforward: a male end is inserted into a female socket to make a secure, leak-tight seal.

Read the latest Parker QCD Blog Post on the advantages of quick connect fittings in agriculture, construction, forestry, mining, electronics and data center markets.

At this year’s AISTech Iron & Steel Conference, we showcased our Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves, Deublin Rotary Unions and Wenglor Sensors for the steel industry. If you were not able to attend and are interested in learning more, please contact us!

We hope you can join us for our ParkerStore open houses this year! Join us for catered BBQ, giveaways, product demonstrations & your chance to win a YETI cooler!

• June 8th: Traverse City, MI – RSVP here
• July 20th: Noblesville, IN – RSVP here
• August 10th: St. Joseph, MI – RSVP here

Can’t make it to an open house? Customer Appreciation Week is July 24-28, 2023. Stop by any of our 17 ParkerStores for double punches on your rewards cards, treats, and your chance to win one of many prizes!

Meet our Customer Service Director, Kara Misenhimer! Kara overseas our Michigan & Indiana customer service teams and works daily to improve efficiencies and ensure best-in-class service levels are met. Kara lived in Texas her entire life and relocated to Michigan when she joined Exotic Automation & Supply. In her spare time, she enjoys camping and spending time outdoors.