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No matter how hard the job or how tough the conditions, Baldwin will make sure you can get the job done on time. With an in depth understanding of the heavy-duty construction industry and a relentless focus on innovative filtration technologies, Baldwin has a full range of filters to keep all major equipment brands running at peak performance. Learn more here or contact us today! 

SKF is well known for providing the most complete portfolio of lubrication management systems on the market. Exotic Automation & Supply offers SKF & Lincoln lubrication systems for oil & grease,with solutions ranging from centralized manual systems to fully automatic systems designed to your application and needs. 

Tuesday, July 21st @ 10:00am 
Basics of Hydraulic Filtration
Fluids should always be filtered before being put to use. Proper filtration during use is critical to avoid costly contamination problems and will maximize your machine’s up-time.  This informative class will filter out any confusion about how to keep your hydraulic systems clean and functioning properly.

  • Contamination basics (types, sources, etc.)
  • Fluid cleanliness standards / Filter media ratings
  • Filter types & their applications
  • Fluid Analysis – a critical tool for any preventive maintenance program

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Tuesday, July 28th @ 10:00am 
Industrial Lubrication Practices
Moving parts on your machinery & equipment require proper lubrication to maximize uptime and ensure long life. We’ll discuss several lubrication concepts and the available equipment needed to provide just the right amount of lubrication.


      • How much lubrication is the right amount?
      • Series progressive divider valve concepts
      • Injector-based metering
      • Pump systems for injector-based & series progressive applications

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The Enerpac LAT Lightweight Air Hydraulic Torque Wrench Pump is a compact, durable pump for hydraulic high torque wrench applications in tight spaces that are harder to access with larger air powered pumps. For maintenance shutdowns and turnarounds, construction projects and jobs with high bolting volume, the ATEX certified LAT Lightweight Air Hydraulic Torque Wrench Pump is the ideal solution. 

An automotive engineering firm was tasked to redesign an SUV into a futuristic concept for the annual automotive show. Gull wing doors were part of the concept which required 2 gas springs as a lift assist on each door. At the time, the “concept” was still changing so the weight, COG and pivot points of the doors were not final. The vehicle had to ship in 3 weeks, so an immediate solution was necessary. Learn how Exotic helped solve this problem here

Traditional, line-of-sight gauges are a thing of the past! Parker SensoNODE combines remote sensor monitoring and bluetooth smart technology to provide you with instant data readings in the palm of your hand. Monitor your equipment for performance issues and identify problems before failures occur. Learn more here. 

The PTS Mobile App released a new function which allows users to create serialized asset records on-the-go. The new create capability works with previously printed labels or asset tags with an unused PTS ID. If no pre-printed tags are available, the app will create a new PTS ID for you which can be printed or marked onto the product later. 

Download the App: Apple ISO / Google Play

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.

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COXREELS EZ Coil Reels

COXREELS® Safety Series reels featuring the patented EZ-Coil Safety Rewind System, engineered and developed exclusively by COXREELS, are the only choice for safe spring driven hose, cord, and cable reel operation in the

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How To - Hose Assembly Cleaning

How To: Hose Assembly Cleaning

A clean hose, free of metal particles, rubber dust and residual contaminants, can help you operate at maximum efficiency, reduce downtime, and maintain industry standards for hydraulic fluid cleanliness. In this

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Parker Virtual Engineer Design Tool

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)

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Parker Transair Aluminum Air Pipe

Fast, flexible, and easily modified, Parker Transair is the ideal aluminum pipe system for compressed air, vacuum, and inert gas applications. Durable and corrosion-resistant, Transair’s lightweight construction outperforms traditional piping

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New Parker VDA Style Adapters

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

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A Look Back at 2022

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

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SKF Progressive

SKF Progressive Lubrication Systems

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.

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