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DESTACO’s Robohand eRDH Series of electric grippers are designed with state-of-the-art gripper technology. eRDH grippers integrate 4 teachable sensors, speed control, force control, and internal or external grip settings. This gripper eliminates the complexity of configuration adjustment and sensor settings with it’s highly intuitive keypad interface. An eRDH can be fully configured including sensor settings in under a minute.
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 moist environments. It can be used for inside or outside applications in temperatures ranging from -4 °F to 140 °F and the discharge period can be adjusted even after activation.
Many of the products that we use each day rely on automation for production. The machines behind these products are technologically advanced and require multiple electromechanical components to maintain accuracy, quality and high-volume output.
One of the key components found within these machines is the electric servo motors designed to deliver superior speed, position and torque control in a powerful, compact package. In this blog, Parker covers the basics of servo motor technology and covers the motor products that help machine builders achieve their required levels of performance.
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. It weighs and costs less than steel and requires no welding!
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 giveaways & every purchase you make enters you to win a Solo Stove Fire Pit! We appreciate your business and can’t wait to see you! Find a location here.
In industrial environments, holding a component in place is rarely as simple as stopping movement. Machines vibrate, loads shift, and operators interact with equipment in ways that introduce constant, variable forces. In these conditions, a rigid locking system can actually work against long-term performance by transferring shock directly into surrounding structures. Elastic locking offers a more practical solution by holding position while still managing the energy created by real-world operation. Learn more here.
The PCH Network Portal offers decentralized Inputs/Outputs and IO-Link master ports opening the door to optimized machine architecture and new levels of configurability, all while connecting to the 5 sizes of H Series ISO valves.
Parker’s I-Force family of linear motors is ideal when you need smooth, precise motion with zero cogging. These motors have a lightweight, ironless design, which means there’s no magnetic pull or drag—making them perfect for cleanrooms, robotics, or applications that require very fine movement.
Key Benefits:
• Smooth, quiet, and accurate motion
• Compact and lightweight design
• Excellent for precision positioning
Is your lubrication strategy up to industry standards? Find out in minutes with the free SKF Quick Lubrication Review (QLR) – a short, web-based self-assessment for technical and maintenance leaders. Benchmark your practices, get instant insights, and receive a personalized report straight to your inbox.

Perma Case Study: Pump Applications
Challenges of Pump Lubrication: Pumps are often operated under extreme conditions, subjecting individual components to special wear. Many lubrication points can only be accessed using extreme protection measures (safety gloves and protective masks).

Enerpac Cylinder Selection Guide
What features and factors are important when selecting the right hydraulic cylinder? In this guide, Enerpac reviews cylinder basics, types of cylinders, cylinder components, cylinder features, application considerations & more. Check it

80/20 Product Selector Tool
80/20 offers a wide range of product options so you can get the exact profile or part you need to complete your project to your specific requirements. Their Product Selector

Parker Stainless Steel FastSeal Now Available!
Parker’s FastSeal is now available in Stainless Steel! FastSeal is new technology that allows you to make fast, easy ORFS connections without the need to flange or braze your hydraulic tubing. Save

Highlights of 2024
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 Tuesday, December 24th, Wednesday, December

Motion & Control Insider Monthly – Answers
Monthly Brain Teaser Answers: August Answer: Top Right July Answer: 21 June Answer: May Answer: 40 squares April Answer: C March Answer: 30. Take the first number in a

Accessories for 80/20 Aluminum Framing
80/20 offers several accessory options to customize your aluminum framing including colored t-slot covers, lighting, storage bins, tool hangers, wire management & more! Learn more here.

SKF Progressive Lubrication Systems
SKF Progressive Lubrication Systems provide continuous lubrication as long as the pump is in operation. Once the pump stops, the pistons of the progressive metering device will stop in their

New Parker Gold Cup Sizing Tool & References
Parker Hydraulics has launched a new website with a sizing tool to help you identify the best fit pump and motor for your application. The site also features tutorial videos, success stories,

Parker Pneumatic Flow Control Valves
Parker’s line of Pneumatic Flow Controls offer precise adjustments, accuracy, and compactness to meet any application. Pneumatic flow controls are available in composite, brass, nickel plated brass, and stainless steel and

A Weldless, Threadless Way to Join Pipe & Tube
The PYPLOK® connecting system is a weld-less, thread-less way to join pipe. Using a portable, hand-held installation tool, couplings are cold worked and permanently compressed onto the piping, forming a permanent leak-tight

Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Exotic Automation & Supply! This season and always, we are thankful for you and wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! In observance