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The first annual 2021 Virtual Motion & Control Summit will be held February 17-18th, 2021. The 2-day event is free to attend and full of motion & control, industrial hydraulics, fluid power safety & pneumatic content. Don’t miss special guest speaker, NHRA driver John Force! Register Here!
Day 1
Wednesday, February 17th Agenda:
8:00 – 8:10am: Conference Kick-Off
8:10 – 9:00am: Fluid Power Safety & Productivity
9:00 – 10:00am: Hose & Injection Safety Practices
10:00 – 11:00am: Maintaining Hydraulic System Fluid for Extended Component Life
11:00 – 12:00pm: Important Basics of Finite Filtration
12:00 – 1:00pm: The Challenges of Building the Largest Hydraulic Power Unit
1:00 – 2:00pm: Special Keynote Speaker: NHRA Driver, John Force
2:00 – 3:00pm: How To Apply Lubrication Systems to Achieve Cost Savings
3:00 – 3:50pm: How to Choose Rubber or Polyurethane for Specific Applications
3:50 – 4:00pm: Conference Closing*
Day 2
Thursday, February 18th Agenda:
8:00 – 810am: Conference Kick-Off
8:10 – 9:00am: Should you Automate?
9:00 – 10:00am: How Do You Ensure Machine Uptime?
10:00 – 11:00am: Savings with Parker Transair vs. Traditional Piping systems
11:00 – 12:00pm: Spin-On Mobile Baldwin Filters
12:00 – 1:00pm: Equipment for Heavy Duty Applications
1:00 – 2:00pm: Shock Absorbers – Why Use Them?
2:00 – 3:00pm: When to Choose a Hose Over a Tube Assembly
3:00 – 3:50pm: Intro to Nitrogen Generators
3:50 – 4:00pm: Conference Closing*
*We’re giving away 6 YETI Hopper Coolers to attendees and the lucky winners will be announced on 2/17 & 2/18 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. You do not need to be present to win. A representative from Exotic Automation & Supply will reach out to the winners after the conference.
In January 2020, we relocated our Headquarters to a brand new facility in New Hudson, MI. The location off I-96 provides quick access for customers and direct routes to our other 9 Michigan ParkerStores. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the new building during our summer 2021 Open House! Watch a video tour of the new building here.
Watch our corporate video tour here.
One of our proudest accomplishments this year is our COVID-19 response and helping large OEMs develop ventilators & respiratory systems for healthcare providers. We supplied tubing, gauges, fittings, adapters, seals, gaskets, compression molded silicone rubber, sneeze guards and more. Learn more here.
In 2020 we became an authorized Techman Collaborative Robot distributor! Techman Robots are safe and easy-to-operate robots that are designed to work alongside humans. Robots are designed to lift up to 30 pounds are known as the smartest and easiest to use in the world thanks to their advanced features including built-in-vision.
The first annual 2021 Virtual Motion & Control Summit will be held February 17-18th, 2021. The 2-day event will be full of motion & control, industrial hydraulics, fluid power safety & pneumatic content. Don’t miss special guest speaker, NHRA driver John Force! Pre-RSVP here. Full agenda will be announced January 2021.
In warm appreciation of our association during the past year we extend our very best wishes for a happy holiday season!
Congratulations to this month’s winner, Heather Veldman!
Want to win a $50 American Express gift card? We’re giving away one each month for the rest of the year! Just follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn and you will automatically be entered to win. Follow us on multiple networks to increase your chances to win!
Staying on time and under budget is critical for both residential and commercial concrete work. Reducing the time spent per tendon is key to achieving both goals. Specifically designed for monostrand post tensioning applications, Enerpac’s new Hydraulic Post Tensioning Pump is a 6 piston, 3 stage pump provides the high flow rates to stress tendons 30% faster than traditional hydraulic pumps.
Cleaner and safer oil changes in just 30 minutes! Parker Hannifin’s QuickFit Oil Change System revolutionizes the process with a faster, cleaner and safer way to change engine oil. In three easy steps, purge, extract and refill your system with new oil without ever spilling a drop. QuickFit helps you simplify your routine maintenance, increase productivity and virtually eliminate the risk of spills and contamination.
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 here how Exotic worked with the customer to find a solution.
*New* Sizing Electromechanical Cylinders for Retrofit Applications Webinar
Join us for an all new webinar, Sizing Electromechanical Cylinders for Retrofit Applications, on Thursday, November 12th at 10:00am. In this webinar, we will cover the benefits and drawbacks of electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic & hybrid cylinder, what is best for your application and how to properly size electromechanical cylinders. Register Now.
All 12 of our ParkerStores are open to assist you Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. We’re here to help provide you with custom made hose assemblies, in-stock hydraulic & pneumatic components & more. Find a store here.
Check out Exotic’s Transair Aluminum Piping and Filtration solutions displayed in the new Chevy commercial!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm5YTAfXrVk
Congratulations to this month’s winner, Stephanie Schummer!
Want to win a $50 American Express gift card? We’re giving away one each month for the rest of the year! Just follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn and you will automatically be entered to win. Follow us on multiple networks to increase your chances to win!
Experiencing Extended Deliveries on Cylinders?
Experiencing extended deliveries on hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders? If so, we can help. Our delivery for the standard cylinders listed below ranges from stock to 15 working days. Contact us
Ann Arbor is March’s ParkerStore of the Month!
Ann Arbor is March’s ParkerStore of the Month! All purchases you make at our Ann Arbor ParkerStore in the month of March will enter you to win a $100 Visa
Flexitallic’s Thermiculite Extreme Temperature Gaskets
A breakthrough in both heat and chemical resistance, Flexitallic’s Thermiculite® High Temperature Gasket Materials are rated for temperatures up to 1832°F and have passed the API 607 fire test.
Enerpac Tool Rental On-Demand
Enerpac’s extensive product line means renting is an option for more projects than ever! Unlike other rental options, renting from Enerpac gives you access to more of the latest technology
Baldwin Filters Updated Filter Finder Tool
Baldwin’s Filter Finder Tool has been updated to make finding the filter you need easier than ever! Cross reference an existing filter or find a new one for your vehicle
SmogHog – The Best Way to Get Clean Air
Parker’s SmogHog brand is the most recognized and trusted name in the world for effective removal of mist and smoke from air. SmogHog ESP Systems are more than 95% efficient
Jackson is the ParkerStore of the Month!
Jackson is February’s ParkerStore of the Month! All purchases you make at our Jackson ParkerStore in the month of February will enter you to win a $100 Visa gift card.
Register Now for the Motion & Control Summit!
Registration is now open for the 2022 Motion & Control Summit, held March 23-24, 2022! The summit is free of charge and will be held virtually, so you can attend
OMLER Sand Decoring Hammers
Looking for vibration-isolation pads? ACE Controls offers three different types all with the purpose of providing the best customized isolation technology. All are available as standard pads or custom shapes
ACE Controls Vibration-Isolation Pads
Looking for vibration-isolation pads? ACE Controls offers three different types all with the purpose of providing the best customized isolation technology. All are available as standard pads or custom shapes
How to Select the Correct Coupling for Your Application
Hydraulic quick couplings can be some of the most overlooked components in many applications. While selecting the proper couplings may seem like a task you wouldn’t need to think twice
Parker’s New Service Junior with Data Logger
Parker’s popular SensoControl Service Junior allows users to measure, display and store pressures. Now with an added Data Logger, the device integrates memory and a real time clock to record both current