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Tuesday, June 23rd @ 10:00am
Collaborative Robots for Workplace Automation
Collaborative robots, or cobots, are becoming more and more prevalent in the automation landscape. Learn how they can help you increase productivity and safety for your company.
 
This brief webinar will explain:

  • How cobots work
  • Common applications for cobots
  • Ease of programming the Techman robot
  • The benefits of built-in vision
  • Versatility of cobots over traditional automation

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Thursday, June 25th @ 10:00am
Combine Fluid Power Safety & Connectivity for Increased Productivity
Until recently, safety and networking were viewed as expensive mandates that added more cost than value.  Today, enlightened Controls Engineers leverage their knowledge of safety and networking technologies to design fluid power circuits that mitigate downtime and deliver a faster ROI.

  • Common fluid power hazards
  • SRP/CS and safety-rated products
  • Control-reliable, pressure zoning, LOTO “Alternative Methods”
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic devices (SRP/CS & Safety Rated) available for safety circuits
  • Leveraging Parker’s ISO H Series for prognostics and diagnostics

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Our doors stayed open during the stay-at-home orders to support Michigan, Indiana & Ohio’s essential critical infrastructure & help in the fight against COVID-19.

We’re providing solutions to help large OEMs develop ventilators & respiratory systems for healthcare systems including tubing, gauges, fittings & adapters, seals, gaskets, compression molded silicone rubber, sneeze guards & more. Visit our website to learn more about our COVID-19 response.

Our 12 ParkerStores are open with temporary store hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm. Our network of ParkerStores are strategically placed throughout Michigan to support essential critical infrastructure with custom made hose assemblies, industrial hose, hydraulic & pneumatic components & more. Click here for branch information & directions.

Techman Robot specializes in safe and easy-to-operate robotics that are designed to work alongside humans. Robots can lift up to 30 pounds and are known as the smartest & easiest to use in the world thanks to their advanced features including built-in-vision.

Virtually any industry can be easily automated with a collaborative robot from Techman. From product testing, assembly and packaging to machine loading and unloading, Techman Robots can simplify the production process and optimize production efficiency.

Enerpac’s new Self-Locking Cube Jack offers a new compact and portable hydraulic solution for incremental lifting and lowering of heavy loads. The SCJ-50 Cube Jack uses a base lifting frame and self-aligning, lightweight steel cribbing blocks to provide high-capacity and stabilized lifting. Provides a safer, controlled and more efficient alternative to climbing jacks with wooden cribbing.

Did you miss a webinar you were interested in attending? All past webinars have been posted on our website and are available for you to download! Click here to view recent trainings & start learning today!

April 28th, 2020 – New Hudson, MI: Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced they are supplying several custom fabricated solutions to help large OEMs develop ventilators and respiratory systems to healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company is manufacturing pneumatic capacitors, CPAP Venturi assemblies, FDA & medical grade flexible tubing, fluid connector fittings & adapters, compression molded silicone rubber, seals, gaskets, compressed air & oxygen gauges and valves to support Ford Motor Company’s U.S. ventilator projects.

“Exotic Automation & Supply was founded by my father Chuck Marino in 1963 and has adapted to new industries and applications ever since.” Tom Marino, President said. “During the COVID-19 outbreak, we looked deeply into our business to find ways we could positively respond to this challenging pandemic.”

In addition to ventilator & respiratory system components, the company offers acrylic or polycarbonate sneeze guards to protect workers from airborne contaminates. Sneeze guards can be fabricated by Exotic or supplied in sheets.

“In this unprecedented time, we’ve worked around the clock to create custom solutions that will make a difference in a lot of people’s lives.” Steve Orlando, Vice President of Sales & Marketing said. “I am so proud of our team who has really come together to develop, one-of-a-kind innovative solutions.”

Customers can visit the company’s 12 retail ParkerStore locations, which are open to support essential critical infrastructure with custom hydraulic hose assemblies, industrial hose, hydraulic & pneumatic components and more. More information can be found on the company’s website at: www.exoticautomation.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, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township as well as at the main New Hudson complex.

We are happy to offer the upcoming webinars as part of our commitment to your continued education & training. Register today!
Tuesday, April 21st @ 10:00am
Hydraulic Hose, Fittings & S.T.A.M.P Basics
This 30 minute webinar will give an introduction to hydraulic hose, hose fittings and how to select the proper hose and fitting for your application. We will cover…

  • What is Hose?
  • Why Use Hose?
  • The 3 Components of Hose
  • Hose Nomenclature
  • Hose Specifications

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Thursday, April 23rd @ 10:00am
Hose & Injection Safety Practices

The best way to prevent a hydraulic injury on-site is awareness. Hydraulic injuries can result in severe burns, amputation and in some cases death. This 30 minute presentation will give an introduction to the importance of selecting the right hose,  hydraulic hose safety, routing best practices, and hydraulic injection injuries.

  • Hose Safety
  • STAMP
  • Injection Injuries

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Tuesday, April 28th @10:00am
Tube Fittings Basics & Helpful Resources

This 30 minute module, you will learn all of the online tools and resources available to assist you with tube fitting information. Learn how to use the Parker Tube Fittings Division Catalog, troubleshoot your connection method, and select the best sealing method. Whether you’re designing a system or repairing a piece of equipment, we’ll teach you the resources available to help you make your next connection.

  • What is a Tube Fitting?
  • Common Terms & Definitions
  • Apps & Tools
  • Choosing the Proper Fitting

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As a key supplier to essential critical infrastructure and military, we are operating with limited staff during the Michigan, Ohio & Indiana mandated stay-at-home orders.

Our ParkerStores located in Jackson, Freeland, Shelby Township, New Hudson, Indianapolis, IN and Noblesville, IN are open to support you from 8:30am – 4:30pm. Click here for branch contact information & directions.

Our customer service department is available to assist at (248) 477-2122 or customersupport@erpc.com.

Thank you for your business & support!

Transair® has improved its marking using laser technology, to provide the most robust and comprehensive marking on the market. Discover with this video all advantages to use Transair® system.

Want to save time and money during unplanned downtime? Parker Hannifin’s QuickFit Oil Change System helps you perform an oil change in as little as 20 minutes. Traditional methods can take upwards of 4 hours to perform. Join us this Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 at 2:00pm to learn the basics of Parker’s QuickFit Oil Change System, a look at the system components and the installation process.

Click here to register.

Learn the basics of Transair Aluminum Pipe for compressed air, vacuum and inert gas applications in this week’s webinar held Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 10:00am. Transair’s lightweight components and quick-connect interlocking design allow for easy and immediate layout modifications and require no need to thread, solder or glue pipe. In this course, we will cover…

  • How to properly size your system
  • The differences between aluminum and black pipe
  • Potential cost savings
Don’t miss it! Click here to register.

Happy Holidays!

From all of us at Exotic, we wish you joy, peace and happiness during this Holiday season and throughout the new year! Please note, Exotic will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, Thursday,

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Have You Heard?

West Michigan Rubber is now part of the Exotic Automation & Supply family! Our mission has always been to provide you with with top-tier support, quality product solutions and outstanding service levels.

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Clean Air Choices Made Easy

Select the correct air pollution control system! Almost every industrial process generates airborne particulate in the form of dry particles, fumes, vapors or mists. These contaminates can lead to an unsafe

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Parker Electromechanical Solutions

Parker Hannifin offers a wide range of Electromechanical solutions designed to fit your applications. Whether your project demands miniature precision for groundbreaking technologies or large-scale functionality such as overhead gantries for

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Destaco Product Sizing Tools

DESTACO has developed a set of Product Sizing Tools to help you determine the right product for your application. By answering a series of questions, the Product Sizing Tool will

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Kaishan Rotary Screw Air Compressors

Exotic Air Systems works with virtually all industries to service and install new rotary screw air compressors. Kaishan offers a variety of air compressors for industrial and commercial use. Their Rotary Screw

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