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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)
Congratulations to The Winners of Our YETI Hopper Cooler Giveaway!
Thank you to all who attended this year’s Virtual Motion & Control Summit and congrats to the winners of our YETI Hopper Cooler giveaway!
Enerpac SFM-Series Split-Flow Manifolds
Enerpac’s new Split-Flow Manifold improves safety, precision and control in lifting and lowering operations. The SFM-Series offer an economical solution for basic multi-point simultaneous lifting applications and enables a single operator
Upgrade Your Filter Performance with OIL-X
Built on Parker’s worldwide expertise in filtration, the OIL-X range has been developed to ensure consistent outstanding air quality, guaranteed for 12 months, and third-party validated to meet ISO 8573-1.
Transair Pipe is Now Available in 8 Inch Diameter!
Parker Transair Aluminum piping is now available in 1/2 to 8 inch diameters! The new 8 inch pipe is ideal for moving the large volumes of compressed air generated by centrifugal
Learn How to Read a GlobalCore Hose Layline
Parker GlobalCore is a unified family of six robust hydraulic hoses designed to endure tough conditions. Learn how to read the important information on GlobalCore hose layline in this video taught by
Register Now for Next Week’s Motion & Control Summit!
Register today next week’s virtual Motion & Control Summit! The 2-day event is free to attend and full of motion & control, industrial hydraulics, fluid power safety & pneumatic content
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Exotic Automation & Supply Announces First Annual Virtual Motion & Control Summit Schedule
NEW HUDSON, MICH. (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2021 Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor announced today they have released the agenda for the first annual 2021 Motion & Control Summit.
Product Focus: Parker’s PCH Network Portal
Parker’s PCH Network Portal is a new approach to ethernet communication modules that redefines and revolutionizes machine I/O architecture (inputs and outputs). As an ethernet node with IO-Link master capability that supports
Enerpac HMT-Series Modular Hydraulic Torque Wrench
Enerpac’s New HMT Series is a range of fast, durable, modular and interchangeable hydraulic torque wrenches, enabling you to tackle almost any bolting application. Interchange cassettes with ease, switching the
Looking for Crimper Information?
All the crimper information you’re looking for in one place! Our new Crimper resource page is your place to find crimper manuals, specifications, instructional videos and more. Check it out here.
Custom Polyurethane Products from Exotic
Since 1963, Exotic Automation & Supply has been manufacturing custom polyurethane products for best-in-class durability and performance. Our Solid Cast Polyurethane (PU) manufacturing process is widely preferred as the material