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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.
Shelby Township is the November ParkerStore of the Month! All purchases you make at our Shelby Township ParkerStore in the month of November will enter you to win a $100 Visa gift card. There is no order minimum or limit to the number of entries and the winner will be announced on Thursday, December 1st.
Meet Mike Fabyan, Our Shelby Township ParkerStore Representative:
Mike’s favorite part of his job is coming up with creative solutions to get his customer’s equipment back up and running. When he is not at work, Mike enjoys going to rock and country music concerts, running outside and cheering on the Detroit Lions. Stop by Shelby to see Mike today!
Exotic Automation & Supply completes steps to acquire West Michigan Parker Distributor Bond Fluidaire. The joining of Bond Fluidaire with Exotic Automation & Supply will bring nearly 120 years of combined experience to customers. It will result in 17 total retail store locations, an expanded product offering, inventory expansion, technology innovation, product enhancements, increased 24/7 mobile service capabilities and more to customers.
The working principle of a hydraulic torque wrench is the conversion of hydraulic pressure into torque. The resulting torque is applied to either tighten or loosen a fastener. But how do they work and what happens inside the tool? Learn here.
Developed in 1945 and continually improved, Deublin Rotating Unions are at the cutting edge of technology today. Rotary unions allow the feedthrough of water, air, hydraulic, metalworking fluids, hydraulic oil, steam, vacuum and a variety of other media. They can be installed at the end of or around a rotating shaft.
Parker Tube Fitting Division’s new assembly webpage easily allows you to access torque and turn valve tables and assembly videos for tube fittings and adapters. Check it out here.
Features:
- Condensed, easy-to-read torque and turn tables
- Assembly video links
- Proper tube end preparation video link
Up-to-date data
NOSHOK offers a broad range of pressure gauges that are engineered with state-of-the-art technology to provide excellent accuracy and reliability. NOSHOK’s gauge offering includes dry and liquid filled, high and low pressure, process, and precision test gauges available with a variety of corrosion-resistant case type, lenses, connections and scale options. Click here to learn more.
GORE® Gaskets provide fast, easy installation and tight, reliable sealing for glass-lined steel, plastic and steel flanges in the most demanding industrial applications worldwide. Exceptional temperature resistance (-450° F to 600° F) makes Gore Gaskets suitable for applications ranging from cryogenic to high-temperature processes.
With Parker’s SensoNODE Condition Monitoring Solutions, you can remotely monitor equipment and processes in injection molding, metal forming, power generation, mobile transportation and more.
- Reduce downtime
- Identify issues before they escalate
- Decrease maintenance costs
- Avoid dangerous situations
Make better, more informed decisions
Baldwin Cabin Air Filters
Baldwin’s cabin air filters are designed to remove harmful contaminates and pollutants from the air before they enter the cabin area. Baldwin’s wide product selection ensures a safe & comfortable
Parker Redesigned FEM Quick Couplings
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
Helpful Configurator Resources
Interested in configurating a cylinder part number? Looking to cross a NC9 to a 2AN cylinder? Check out Exotic’s new resources page with quick links to all of Parker’s Configurator
Exotic Automation & Supply Advances to the Top 10 for the “Coolest Things Made in Michigan” Award
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
Lubrication Matter – But Do You Know How Much?
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
Parker’s New V16 Variable Motor
Parker’s new V16 Motor is a new generation of variable displacement, bent-axis motors. The new motors are available in 220 cc and 270 cc and are designed for both open
Don’t Miss Our Podcast with The National Fluid Power Association!
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 &
Vote Exotic for the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan!
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
Our New Hudson Open House has been Postponed until 2022
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
Vote for Exotic in the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan Contest!
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
Custom Filter Carts for Hydraulic Systems
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
Upgraded RC-Series Hydraulic Cylinders
Introducing Enerpac’s RC-Series – the next generation of multi-purpose hydraulic cylinders. The new RC Trio range includes a new “Trio” Bearing System for enhanced durability and a new hybrid spring-return