Mike Chapman is Exotic Automation & Supply’s Fluid Connector Business Unit Manager. Mike works as a liaison between Exotic’s Account Managers and Parker Hannifin’s Fluid Connector Divisions to provide customers with the best application solutions.

Mike’s specialties include:

• Transair Aluminum Air Pipe
• SensoNODE Remote Monitoring
• Industrial Hose Products
• Parker Fluid Connector Group
• Alternative Fuel Conversion

He has been with Exotic for over 35 years, is extremely knowledgeable in the fluid connector world and is ready to assist with your application needs!

Registration is now open for the 2023 Motion & Control Summit, held March 22-23, 2023. The summit is free of charge and includes 2-days full of the newest innovations in Fluid Power. For the first time – Attend virtually, at our New Hudson facility or both! Stay / Listen the to the entire conference or just classes relevant to you. On-site attendees can enjoy lunch and attend special enhanced trainings for select classes! Learn more, view the full conference agenda & Register Today! 

Day 1
Wednesday, March 22nd Agenda:
8:00am: Kick-Off
8:10am: Hose Injection Safety Practices ♦
9:00am: Intro to Servo Driven Hydraulic Systems
10:00am: Hose Basics
11:00am: 80/20 – Build Your Idea
12:00pm: Cobots, What Can They Do For You? All Your Questions Answered ♦
1:00pm: Compressors 101
2:00pm: Quick Couplings for EV Testing
3:00pm: Transair vs. Traditional Piping Applications & Installations
3:50pm: Closing*

Day 2
Thursday, March 23rd Agenda: 
8:00am: Kick-Off
8:10am: Introduction to Hydraulics
9:00am: Statics and Dynamics in Linear Applications
10:00am: Optimizing Design and Hardware Costs for Multi-Axis Systems
11:00am: Revolutionizing Machine I/O with the PCH Network Portal ♦
12:00pm: High Pressure Industrial Hydraulic Tools
1:00pm: Modular End Effectors  – What to Consider?
2:00pm: Affordable Compact Progressive Lubrication Systems and Components ♦
3:00pm: Basics of Hydraulic Filtration
3:50pm: Closing*

♦ = Enhanced / Extended class for in-person attendees. View the full conference agenda to learn more.

Attending Virtually? Simply login to the summit and click on each class title to start the sessions.

Attending In-Person? The conference will be held at our New Hudson headquarters located at 53500 Grand River Ave, New Hudson, MI 48165. Speakers will be on-site, extended class sessions are offered and lunch will be provided during the 12:00pm class each day.

*We’re giving away (2) Ooni Pizza Ovens & (4) $100 AMEX gift cards to attendees and the lucky winners will be announced on 3/22 & 3/23 during the show closings. Attendees will receive an entry to win for each session they attend throughout the show. The more sessions attended, the more entries received!

Plus, all attendees will also receive a mystery grab bag mailed to them after the event!

Parker’s Virtual Engineer is an innovative design tool for linear motion applications in automation. Save engineering time with three simple steps:

1) Enter application details using the intuitive interface
2) Size and select products that meet demands of your application
3) Share your project and download files easily

Learn more about the design tool here.

VDA Style Adapters for Battery Electric Vehicles

Parker’s new VDA style adapters are durable leak-free push-to-connect coolant system connections for Battery Electric Vehicles. They were developed to address the common concerns for thermal management systems including weight savings, corrosion resistance, durability, simplified assembly and more. Learn more here.

German Engineered Hertz Compressors are widely known for their superior reliability, high quality components and robust product offering. Hertz Compressors provide efficient results increasing the amount of high quality, purified air. Reduce your compressed air energy costs up to 33%!

Product Solutions:
• Rotary Screw Air Compressors
• Reciprocating Air Compressors
• Downstream Equipment

Standard Equipment:
High quality components are standard in all products.

Serviceability:
Service-friendly design implemented using a layout that provides instant access to all necessary components.

80/20 is a T-Slot Aluminum 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.

Product Solutions:
• Custom Aluminum Framing
Systems
• T-Slotted, Ready Tube & Quick
Framing
• Fasteners, Hardware & Connectors
• Panels & Doors

Why T-Slot Aluminum?
• Weighs Less than Steel
• Cost Less than Steel
• No Welding Required
• Corrosion Resistant
• Integrate Components
• Strength Similar to Steel
• Machining Not Required
• Modular Design

Exotic Product Management Support:

Dave Tunney is Exotic’s 80/20 Product Manager and is here to assist with you with your application. Contact Dave at (248) 308-9248 or dtunney@erpc.com.

We Celebrated 60 Years!

It was great seeing you at our 60th Anniversary Trade Show & Open House in September! The event featured a 20+ trade show floorplan, free training sessions, cateered food & many great giveaways! Be on the lookout for information regarding ParkerStore open houses next year. We look forward to seeing you!

Welcomed Bond Fluidaire

We welcomed Bond Fluidaire to the Exotic Automation & Supply family! The joining of Bond Fluidaire with Exotic Automation & Supply resulted in a network of 17 retail store locations throughout Michigan & Indiana, enhanced service levels, an expanded product offering and more to maximize our support to you!

New ParkerStore Opened in Port Huron

Exotic Automation & Supply opened in Marysville to support the Greater Port Huron area. Our ParkerStore Representatives at the new store are ready to help you find the hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication and filtration products you need. Click here for directions.

2nd Annual Motion & Control Summit

Exotic hosted the 2nd annual Motion & Control Summit in 2022! The event featured 2-days of pneumatic, hydraulic & motion control related sessions. Be on the lookout for information on next year’s conference coming Spring 2023!

Progressive Lubrication Systems, such as SKF ProFlex & Lincoln Quicklub, can be used on small to medium sized machines with dispersed lubrication points that require varying lubrication quantities.

The Parker GLF Low Pressure Return Line Filter is engineered to deliver efficient contamination control and performance in today’s demanding hydraulic circuits. The optional two port design provides the user installation flexibility and reduces installed cost. The inside-to-outside flow path confines contaminant during element service and minimizes contaminant exposure to the reservoir.

Exotic Automation & Supply’s 150,000 square foot facility with dedicated Tool Room specializes in machined products to meet the custom specifications of your application. Our full range of capabilities include AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Mastercam, CNC machining and CMM inspection technology to ensure precision machined products exceed industry standards – from prototype to production! Learn more here.

Receive the right products at the right time! With Exotic Automation & Supply’s Inventory Management Solutions, you can eliminate stockouts, better control your inventory and free up your resources! Learn more about the program here.