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Thursday, May 14th from 11:00am-1:00pm
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Thursday, June 4th from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Catered lunch from Famous Dave’s
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Thursday, June 18th from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Catered lunch from Qdoba
DESTACO’s Robohand eRDH Series of electric grippers are designed with state-of-the-art gripper technology. eRDH grippers integrate 4 teachable sensors, speed control, force control, and internal or external grip settings. This gripper eliminates the complexity of configuration adjustment and sensor settings with it’s highly intuitive keypad interface. An eRDH can be fully configured including sensor settings in under a minute.
perma FLEX is a single-point lubrication system that is used in a variety of applications and industries. Ingress protection to IP 68 level guarantees reliable lubrication in extremely dusty and moist environments. It can be used for inside or outside applications in temperatures ranging from -4 °F to 140 °F and the discharge period can be adjusted even after activation.
Many of the products that we use each day rely on automation for production. The machines behind these products are technologically advanced and require multiple electromechanical components to maintain accuracy, quality and high-volume output.
One of the key components found within these machines is the electric servo motors designed to deliver superior speed, position and torque control in a powerful, compact package. In this blog, Parker covers the basics of servo motor technology and covers the motor products that help machine builders achieve their required levels of performance.
80/20 T-Slot Aluminum Framing is a construction system you can use to build virtually anything. The aluminum profiles, or bars, can be mixed and matched to create any customized solution or innovation. It weighs and costs less than steel and requires no welding!
Join us as we celebrate you, our valued customer! Don’t miss ParkerStore Appreciation Week, April 13th – 17th at all locations. During this week, stop by for complementary lunch, free giveaways & every purchase you make enters you to win a Solo Stove Fire Pit! We appreciate your business and can’t wait to see you! Find a location here.
In industrial environments, holding a component in place is rarely as simple as stopping movement. Machines vibrate, loads shift, and operators interact with equipment in ways that introduce constant, variable forces. In these conditions, a rigid locking system can actually work against long-term performance by transferring shock directly into surrounding structures. Elastic locking offers a more practical solution by holding position while still managing the energy created by real-world operation. Learn more here.
The PCH Network Portal offers decentralized Inputs/Outputs and IO-Link master ports opening the door to optimized machine architecture and new levels of configurability, all while connecting to the 5 sizes of H Series ISO valves.
Parker’s I-Force family of linear motors is ideal when you need smooth, precise motion with zero cogging. These motors have a lightweight, ironless design, which means there’s no magnetic pull or drag—making them perfect for cleanrooms, robotics, or applications that require very fine movement.
Key Benefits:
• Smooth, quiet, and accurate motion
• Compact and lightweight design
• Excellent for precision positioning
Is your lubrication strategy up to industry standards? Find out in minutes with the free SKF Quick Lubrication Review (QLR) – a short, web-based self-assessment for technical and maintenance leaders. Benchmark your practices, get instant insights, and receive a personalized report straight to your inbox.

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