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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.
Product Focus: Parker Hannifin P31/P32/P33 Global FRL
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We are now a Full-Line Parker Pneumatic Distributor!
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Exotic’s Engineered Systems Department
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Parker Electromechanical Virtual Engineer
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GORE® 100% ePTFE Sealing Cord
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Featured in Lyon Today Magazine
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Sidener Engineering Authorized as Full-Line Parker Hannifin Pneumatic Distributor
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ACE Profile Dampers Protect Motion Systems
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Parker Hose Products Division Training Videos
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