Swivel fittings are designed to eliminate hose twist and torque that may contribute to premature hose failure. In this video, Parker Hannifin showcases how to choose the correct swivel for your application and how to install and operate properly.
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Thank you to all who attended our Traverse City Open House. It was a great event with over 200 attendees! If you were not able to attend, we hope to see you at one of our upcoming open houses! We will have catered BBQ, product demonstrations, giveaways & YETI cooler giveaways. Register Today!
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!
Exotic Automation & Supply will be exhibiting at the AISTech Iron & Steel Technology Conference in Detroit, MI, May 8-11. We will be showcasing our safety product offering, including Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves!
Since 2006, Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves (formally Sidener 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. Click here to view our entire safety product offering.
Dixon’s fire protection products include solutions for the architectural, general industrial, and municipal fire sectors. Dixon manufactures a diverse line of products covering interior sprinkler and standpipe components, valves, adapters, nozzles, fire hose, racks and reels, fire department connections, and Storz fittings.
Parker’s Virtual Engineer is an innovative design tool for linear motion applications in automation. Easily size and select the correct type of pneumatic and electric linear actuator, ball screw rodless actuator, belt driven actuators and other electromechanical products to suit your application.
This year’s 3rd Annual Motion & Control Summit was an informative event with 16 conference sessions, in-person enhanced classes and great giveaways! Missed the conference or want to watch a class playback? All conference sessions are available on our website for download here. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s summit!

NOSHOK Pressure Gauges
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perma FLEX Automatic Lubrication System
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perma FLEX is a single-point lubrication system that is used in a variety of applications and industries. Ingress protection to IP 68 level guarantees reliable lubrication in extremely dusty and

A Guide to Servo Motors & Drives
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Parker Critical Protection Hose Cover
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Used in the harshest of applications, Parker’s new Critical Protection (CP) cover offers increased impact damage and abrasion resistance allowing for longer hose life, increase in productivity, and more up

Build Your Idea with 80/20 Framing
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80/20 T-Slot Aluminum Framing is a construction system you can use to build virtually anything. The aluminum profiles, or bars, can be mixed and matched to create any customized solution or innovation.

ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week
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Join us as we celebrate you, our valued customer! Don’t miss ParkerStore Appreciation Week, April 13th – 17th at all locations. During this week, stop by for complementary lunch, free
