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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.

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

4 Common Misconceptions About Cobots
4 Common Misconceptions About Cobots

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