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Parker’s Quick Coupling Division has redesigned its popular and dependable non-spill product, the 3/8″ and 1/2″ FEM Series Couplings. Updates include increased psi to 5,000, enhanced Corrosion Resistance for Longer Lasting Performance and a standardized Sleeve-Lok Design.
Exotic Automation & Supply, a Premier Parker Hannifin Distributor, announced today their World’s Largest Hydraulic Power Unit has advanced to the Top 10 finalist in the Coolest Things Made in Michigan contest, hosted by the Michigan Manufacturer’s Association (MMA). The award recognizes exceptional products made across the State of Michigan and celebrates the contributions manufacturers make to Michigan’s economy and local communities.
The World’s Largest Power Unit was manufactured by Exotic Automation & Supply is capable of 4,800 horsepower with a maximum flow of 2,700 gallons per minute and a capacity of 11,000 gallons of hydraulic oil. The system is the only one in the world of its size.
“We are honored to be acknowledged by the Michigan Manufacturing Association as one of the Top 10 Coolest Things Made in Michigan”. Steve Orlando, Vice President of Sales & Marketing said. “This historical power unit, built for an Automotive OEM in Southeast Michigan, is truly one-of-a-kind. To put it into perspective, the unit required a 6.6M BTU roof mounted heat exchanger to cool the oil. The crane to install it was so big we needed a smaller crane to assemble the big crane to reach the roof.”
The system took Exotic about 42 months from start to completion and consisted of over 1.9 miles of hydraulic tubing.
“Our record-breaking power unit was possible due to exceptional teamwork, engineering expertise and partner collaboration.” Steve Misiakowski, Engineering Director said. “Being recognized by the Michigan Manufacturers Association is a wonderful acknowledgement of all our hard work. Please vote for us so we can take the top spot & earn the title of 2021’s Coolest Thing Made in Michigan.”
You can vote for Exotic Automation & Supply daily at coolestthing.mimfg.org through Friday, September 24th, 2021. The winner will be announced live during the 2021 MFG Excellence Awards on November 4 in Lansing.
About Exotic Automation & Supply: Exotic Automation & Supply was founded in 1963 and has grown to become one of Parker Hannifin’s largest distributors in the United States. Exotic’s headquarters is located in New Hudson, Michigan. The company maintains full-service centers throughout Michigan & Indiana with locations in Ann Arbor, Freeland (Saginaw), Lansing, Taylor, Flint, Indianapolis, Jackson, Livonia, Noblesville, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township as well as at the main New Hudson complex.
Did you know over 40% of maintenance costs are related to poor lubrication? For every industry, lubrication is vital to the performance of rotating equipment and SKF lubrication product line can help boost your equipment’s performance. Click here to learn how customers have improved their operations with lubrication management.
Exotic Automation & Supply’s Safety Product Manager, Doug Webster, was featured in the latest Fluid Power Forum Podcast to discuss how hydraulic safety valves are making machine operations safer & more efficient. Listen to the podcast here.
We are happy to announce Exotic made it into the Top 10 of the Coolest Things Made in Michigan! Our World’s Largest Hydraulic Power Unit (pending certification) is capable of 4,800 horsepower with a maximum flow of 2700 gallons per minute and a capacity of 11,000 gallons of hydraulic oil. The only hydraulic system in the world of its size! You can vote for us daily here. Thank you for your support!
The safety of our employees, customers & partners is our number one priority. Due to the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, we have decided to postpone our New Hudson Open House until 2022. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to celebrating with you when the pandemic is behind us. More details and a rescheduled date to follow.
We are very excited to be in the running for the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan Award! Our World’s Largest Hydraulic Power Unit (pending certification) is capable of 4,800 horsepower with a maximum flow of 2700 gallons per minute and a capacity of 11,000 gallons of hydraulic oil. The only hydraulic system in the world of its size! Please vote for Exotic for the Coolest thing Made in Michigan Award!
Exotic Automation & Supply’s Filter Carts provide a convenient, portable mode of off-line filtration, flushing & fluid transfer. The cart’s narrow design makes it the ideal choice to easily navigate through tight aisles and passageways.
Features:
• Two-Stage (two-pass) outlet filtration plumbed in series for finer filtering
• Visual indicators, 3-band, both filters
• Pump bypass set at 65psi to prevent motor stalling
• Vane pump, steel wand and solid rubber wheels for durability
• 2 inch drip tray to help prevent spills and increase facility cleanliness
• Rear mounted motor for better balance (fluid will not drip on motor)
Mark Your Calendars! MCS 2022
The 2nd Annual Motion & Control Summit will be held March 23-24, 2022! The summit is free of charge and will be held virtually, so you can attend from anywhere!
Lansing is January’s ParkerStore of the Month!
This Month Only – Shop our Lansing ParkerStore for Your Chance to Win! All purchases you make at our Lansing ParkerStore in the month of January will enter you to
Happy Holidays
Wishing you peace & joy this holiday season and throughout the new year! Happy Holidays from all of us at Exotic Automation & Supply!
Enerpac New MLS-Series Wheeled Load Skates
With a low profile for minimized installation height, Enerpac’s MLS-Series Load Skates are the ideal companion to Enerpac heavy lifting equipment for heavy machinery moves where smooth and precise movement
New Parker Fast & Tite Ball Valves
Parker’s new Fast & Tite Ball Valves are a compression style polyporpylene ball valve used in applications such as water filtration, beverage dispensing and vacuum lines. These valves meet FDA
Mobile Electrification – Where Next? Presented by Parker
Join Parker Hannifin on Thursday, November 18th at 3:00pm as they discuss how mobile electrification is evolving and predict where the market will head next. The discussion will cover: Potential
Take a Tour of our Hose Doctor Van!
In this video, Exotic’s Retail Supervisor, James Allison, takes you on a quick tour of one of our Hose Doctor vans. Exotic’s 24/7 Mobile Hose Doctor Service comes to your site
How Would You Like to Attend?
The 2nd Annual Motion & Control Summit is coming Spring 2022! Please let us know how you would like to attend this year’s MCSummit: Vote Now: In-Person or Virtual Next year’s
Exotic Automation & Supply Wins 2021 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Michigan’ Honors
Exotic Automation & Supply, a Premier Parker Hannifin Distributor, announced today their World’s Largest Hydraulic Power Unit won the Michigan Manufacturer’s Association’s 2021 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Michigan’ award. The Hydraulic Power
We Won! Coolest Thing Made in Michigan 2021
We are very excited to announce, thanks to your votes, our World’s Largest Hydraulic Power Unit won the “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” Award! This award was the Michigan Manufacturer’s
Haskel H-Drive Hydrogen Driven Gas Boosters
Haskel’s H-Drive Hydraulically Driven Gas Boosters are designed to safely handle a wide range of critical, high-pressure gas compression and transfer needs, at high rates and pressures for the most
Parker’s Support Community
Did you know that Parker has a community page for members of the public and Parker Hannifin experts to share knowledge and provide support? Everything from blogs to forums to
