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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 today to learn more!
- 4MA NFPA Pneumatic Cylinders
- P1F ISO Pneumatic Cylinders
- SR Series Round Body Pneumatic Cylinders
- 2A NFPA Steel Body Pneumatic Cylinders
2H and 3H NFPA Heavy Duty Hydraulic Cylinder
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 gift card. There is no order minimum or limit to the number of entries.
Meet Ann Arbor’s Store Representative – Nick Wozniak:
Nick has over 7 years of industry experience and looks forward to helping customers select the right products for their application everyday. His favorite thing about working at Exotic is the team dynamic, and the level of experience brought to customers. Nick is an avid sports fan, rooting for the Red Wings & U of M and has a 5 year old bull dog named Duke.
ParkerStore of the Month Schedule:
January: Lansing, MI
February: Jackson, MI
March: Ann Arbor, MI
April: Flint, MI
May: Freeland, MI
June: Indianapolis, IN
July: Livonia, MI
August: New Hudson, MI
September: Taylor, MI
October: Noblesville, IN
November: Shelby Township, MI
December: Rochester, MI
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.
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 on mist, smoke and fume removal and keep processes running at peak performance. Unlike bag or box filters, SmogHog strips both large and microscopic contaminates from the air stream and collects them on grounded collection plates.
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. There is no order minimum or limit to the number of entries.
Meet Jackson’s Store Rep, Matt Haist –
Matt has been with Exotic Automation & Supply as a ParkerStore Representative for 6 years. Before starting his career with Exotic, he served 4 years in the United States Air Force. He has completed 23 open water dives with sharks, with a record depth of 150 feet! Matt loves working closely with his customers and using his expertise to help them with their various applications.
ParkerStore of the Month Schedule:
January: Lansing, MI – Winner Raymond S.
February: Jackson, MI
March: Ann Arbor, MI
April: Flint, MI
May: Freeland, MI
June: Indianapolis, IN
July: Livonia, MI
August: New Hudson, MI
September: Taylor, MI
October: Noblesville, IN
November: Shelby Township, MI
December: Rochester, MI
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 from anywhere! Register Today!
Agenda:
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022:
9:00am: Kick-Off
9:10am: Smart, Simple, Safe – The Benefits Of The Techman Collaborative Robot
10:00am: How to Get Clean, Dry, Oil Free Compressed Air From Any Compressor
11:00am: Basics of Rotary Unions
12:00pm: Developments in Engineering
1:00pm: Mechanics Technology – The Elements Of An Electromechanical Actuator
2:00pm: Virtual Engineer – What is it & How it Works
3:00pm: New Hydraulic Actuator for Single Axis Designs
3:50pm: Closing*
Thursday, March 24th, 2022:
9:00am: Kick-Off
9:10am: Hydraulics 101
10:00am: Hoses for the Food & Beverage Industry
11:00am: Remote Condition Monitoring
12:00pm: System Solutions for Lubrication Requirements
1:00pm: Popular Methods for Dust, Mist and Fume Collection
2:00pm: Gas Spring or Hydraulic Damper?
3:00pm: Is Stainless Steel Transair Right for Your Application?
3:50pm: Closing*
*We’re giving away 4 YETI Tundra 35 Coolers to attendees and the winners will be announced on 3/23 & 3/24 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.
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 cut precisely to you requirements.
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 cut precisely to you requirements.
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 about, there is a surprising amount of research that goes into purchasing the correct hydraulic couplings. Click here to learn the steps to selecting the right hydraulic coupling for your application.
Baldwin Filtration for Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment
No matter how hard the job or how tough the conditions, Baldwin will make sure you can get the job done on time. With an in depth understanding of the
SKF & Lincoln Lubrication Solutions
SKF is well known for providing the most complete portfolio of lubrication management systems on the market. Exotic Automation & Supply offers SKF & Lincoln lubrication systems for oil &
Register for our Upcoming Webinars!
Tuesday, July 21st @ 10:00am Basics of Hydraulic FiltrationFluids should always be filtered before being put to use. Proper filtration during use is critical to avoid costly contamination problems and will
New Lightweight Air Hydraulic Torque Wrench Pump
The Enerpac LAT Lightweight Air Hydraulic Torque Wrench Pump is a compact, durable pump for hydraulic high torque wrench applications in tight spaces that are harder to access with larger
Industrial Gas Springs for Futuristic Concept SUV
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
Parker SensoNODE Condition Monitoring
Traditional, line-of-sight gauges are a thing of the past! Parker SensoNODE combines remote sensor monitoring and bluetooth smart technology to provide you with instant data readings in the palm of
New Functionality Added to Parker’s PTS App
The PTS Mobile App released a new function which allows users to create serialized asset records on-the-go. The new create capability works with previously printed labels or asset tags with
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Tuesday, June 23rd @ 10:00amCollaborative Robots for Workplace AutomationCollaborative robots, or cobots, are becoming more and more prevalent in the automation landscape. Learn how they can help you increase productivity
What We’re Doing to Help in the Fight Against COVID-19
Our doors stayed open during the stay-at-home orders to support Michigan, Indiana & Ohio’s essential critical infrastructure & help in the fight against COVID-19. We’re providing solutions to help large
Our 12 ParkerStores Are Open!
Our 12 ParkerStores are open with temporary store hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm. Our network of ParkerStores are strategically placed throughout Michigan to support essential critical infrastructure with custom made
Product Spotlight: Techman Collaborative Robots
Techman Robot specializes in safe and easy-to-operate robotics that are designed to work alongside humans. Robots can lift up to 30 pounds and are known as the smartest & easiest to
Enerpac Self-Locking Cube Jack
Enerpac’s new Self-Locking Cube Jack offers a new compact and portable hydraulic solution for incremental lifting and lowering of heavy loads. The SCJ-50 Cube Jack uses a base lifting frame and self-aligning,