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Parker Hannifin’s QuickFit Oil Change System ensures simple oil changing in engine and machine applications. This new system allows for an oil change in 30 minutes or less while eliminating 100% of oil spills, leaks and drips and improving safety conditions by 75%.
Exotic Automation & Supply is coming to Livonia! Opening Fall 2019, our 12th ParkerStore is located conveniently off of I-96 between Stark and Wayne Road and will offer custom made hose assemblies, couplings, fittings and more for your applications. Additional information regarding the official opening date and opening celebrations will be sent out in the coming weeks! Click here for directions.
Full-service retail store to offer hoses, couplings, and fittings for hydraulic, pneumatic, industrial and mobile applications – Leading the way in Indianapolis.
July 08, 2019 – Indianapolis, IN – Exotic Automation & Supply, a manufacturer and distributor of automation systems, material handling solutions and components, announced the opening of their newest ParkerStore in Indianapolis, Indiana. The opening marks the company’s 2nd ParkerStore in Indiana and 11th ParkerStore in the Midwest.
Located off I-465 near Emerson Road, the new 5,000 sq.ft. store will offer custom made hose assemblies, couplings, fittings and more for hydraulic, pneumatic, industrial and mobile applications. Tailored inventory will be in-stock to support Indy’s manufacturing needs and a state-of-the-art training facility will offer customers free training and development courses on topics ranging from hose crimping to hydraulic safety. A dedicated sales team will be based out of the Indianapolis store to assist customers with on-site application support.
“Our reputation as a leading supplier to the major industrial and automotive manufacturers in Indiana has grown over the past 3 years.” Vince Staffilino, Regional Sales Manager said. “Requests from our customers along with the growth of our ParkerStore in Noblesville encouraged us to choose South Indianapolis for our newest branch. We are very excited for this expansion and the enhanced service levels it will bring to customers.”
The expansion to Indianapolis will also bring several of the company’s specialized product offerings to customers including hydraulic safety products, certified CNG and LPG vehicle conversion solutions, tube bending, and a 24-hour mobile hose installation and emergency repair service, the ParkerStore HOSEDOCTOR.
“Exotic’s 55 plus years of experience has made us one of the most prestigious and largest Parker Hannifin distributors in the United States.” Tommy Marino, Retail Service Manager said. “The solutions we offer our customers are far superior in the industry.”
Exotic also has strategically placed support representatives located in Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Lafayette and Bloomington for on-site customer support. The company plans to open two additional ParkerStores in the coming years.
“The opening of our Indianapolis location supports our commitment to customers in Indiana.” Steve Orlando, Vice President of Sales and Marketing said. “We’ve developed a network of ParkerStores and support representatives to always be right where our customers need us.”
The Indianapolis ParkerStore is located at 5230 Park Emerson Drive, Suite J, Indianapolis, IN 46203. For a full list of all of Exotic’s Parker Stores, click here.
About Exotic Automation & Supply: Exotic Automation & Supply is a leading Parker Hannifin distributor headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The company operates 11 locations in Freeland, Lansing, Taylor, Flint, Jackson, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Ann Arbor, Farmington Hills, Noblesville, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
Properly sizing your gas spring depends on the right data – from ambient temperature to mounting orientation. Identifying these parameters upfront will ensure you get the most out of your gas spring in terms of safety, reliability and operating life. The ACE blog takes a closer look at some of the sizing parameters to size your gas spring, including hand force, extension force, center of gravity, stroke length, mounting and materials.
Parker’s new HAS 500’s hybrid design combines the controllability of traditional electomechanical actuators with the power density, longer life and failsafe conditions commonly found on traditional hydraulic systems. The result is an improved actuation solution for 1-2 axis of motion control. Bore sizes ranging from 2″ through 8″ bore with no limit on stroke, mount or rod modifications.
• All-in-One, Plug-n-Play Actuator
• Easy to Apply, Install & Control
• Space Savings
• Energy Savings
• Reduced Leak Points
• Reduced Oil Reservoir Volumes
Potential Cost Savings of $300K+ per Year!
Exotic Automation & Supply’s In-System Damage Protection (ISD), is a proprietary, plastic coating that can protect your vehicle, power tools, installation tooling and facilities. The result is a significant decrease in material damage, increased safety and increased productivity. Click here to learn more.
Click here to listen to the playback! Fluids should always be filtered before being put to use. Proper filtration is critical to avoid costly contamination problems and will maximize your machine’s up-time. In this webinar, we filter out any confusion about how to keep your hydraulic systems clean and functioning properly.
You will also learn:
• Contamination basics (types, sources, etc.)
• Fluid cleanliness standards / Filter media ratings
• Filter types and their applications
• Fluid analysis – a critical tool for any preventive maintenance program
DESTACO’s new 8700 Series Pneumatic Lever Clamp is a lightweight, space-saving alternative to traditional toggle and swing clamps, giving fixture builders a reliable option for tight spaces. While it delivers up to 25 percent more clamping force than comparable sized swing clamps, the 8700 series lever clamp does not lock like a toggle clamp. This means it can accommodate materials with different thicknesses.
Click here to learn more.
STAUFF’s LasPaC II detects the ISO cleanness levels of hydraulic media. Fluid analysis is a crucial component of any oil management program and early detection of potential problems can prevent repairs and downtime. The LasPaC II is available in three different versions which each feature a twin laser system and eight channels for different particle sizes to guarantee high accuracy and repeatability.
Click here to learn more.
Fluids should always be filtered before being put to use. Proper filtration is critical to avoid costly contamination problems and will maximize your machine’s up-time. We will be hosting a Basics of Hydraulic Filtration webinar on Thursday, June 6th at 11:00am EST that will filter out any confusion about how to keep your hydraulic systems clean and functioning properly.
In this webinar we will also cover:
- Contamination basics (types, sources, etc.)
- Fluid cleanliness standards / Filter media ratings
- Filter types and their applications
- Fluid analysis – a critical tool for any preventive maintenance program
Just how easy is it to build a table from Parker T-slot Aluminum Framing? In this video, Mario Mitchell, IPS product manager for Parker, facilitates a head-to-head assembly contest between Design’ World’s Senior Editor, Miles Budimir and Associate Editor, Mike Santora. Check it our here.
Enerpac Cordless Bar Cutter
Enerpac’s new highly portable EBC-Series Cordless Bar Cutters quickly and easily slice through up to number 6 rebar or similar metal bar up to 0.79″ (20mm) in diameter. A powerful
Deublin Product Spotlight: Wireless Leak Sensor Boxes
Deublin’s patented SpindleShield ® technology protects spindles by reliably warning users of internal leakage of coolant unions. Deublin 1103-WLSB Wireless Leak Sensor Box, allows integration of leak sensor system with SpindleShield ®
Exotic is an Authorized Deublin Distributor!
Deublin was founded in 1945 as the company that would revolutionize the way rotating equipment operates and performs. By engineering a mechanical seal into a rotating union, they propelled to
In-Person Trainings are Coming Back!
Mark your calendars! We will be hosting a variety of in-person trainings at our New Hudson facility on Thursday, July 15th starting at 1pm. Attend one or all! Trainings are
We’ve Expanded our In-Stock Inventory!
We’ve increased our inventory to have what you need in-stock when you need it! Our New Hudson warehouse is stocked with over $10M in hoses & fittings as well as
The Most Durable High-Pressure Hydraulic Jacks
Enerpac provides the largest selection of jacks, cylinders and rams for virtually any application from lifting, pushing, pulling, bending or holding. Enerpac offers hundreds of configurations or mechanical and hydraulic
OMLER De-Coring Machine DCB18
OMLER’s innovative decoring machine allows the contemporary treatment of several aluminium, cast iron and steel foundry castings. It is equipped with housings where from 2 up to 4 castings can be placed.
Parker’s New 777 Series Hose
Parker’s Hose Products Division recently announced the launch of their new hose, 777 series, for petroleum based hydraulic fluids and lubricating oils. This 4,000 psi Constant Working Pressure hose is
Parker’s Colorflow Control Valves
Parker Colorflow Valves are equipped with PTS tags. Simply scan to identify, order and gather information about the valve you need. PTS creates a digital twin of your colorflow valve that delivers access
Sidener Hydraulic Safety Valves
Sidener Hydraulic Safety Valves take advantage of recently revised safety standards and smart technology to produce increased uptime and safer machinery. Sidener’s unique product offerings range from basic lock out
Exotic is now an Authorized Unist Lubrication Distributor!
Exotic is now an Unist distributor! Unist’s Infinity line sets a new standard for performance in dual-channel through-spindle Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) systems. Specifically designed for high-production through-spindle operations, it
Euchner Multifunctional Gate Boxes
Euchner’s Multifunctional Gate Box is a unique interlocking or guard locking system for the protection of safety doors on machines and systems. The system has numerous functions which make it
