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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 heavy-duty construction industry and a relentless focus on innovative filtration technologies, Baldwin has a full range of filters to keep all major equipment brands running at peak performance. Learn more here or contact us today! 

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 & grease,with solutions ranging from centralized manual systems to fully automatic systems designed to your application and needs. 

Tuesday, July 21st @ 10:00am 
Basics of Hydraulic Filtration
Fluids should always be filtered before being put to use. Proper filtration during use is critical to avoid costly contamination problems and will maximize your machine’s up-time.  This informative class will filter out any confusion about how to keep your hydraulic systems clean and functioning properly.

  • Contamination basics (types, sources, etc.)
  • Fluid cleanliness standards / Filter media ratings
  • Filter types & their applications
  • Fluid Analysis – a critical tool for any preventive maintenance program

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Tuesday, July 28th @ 10:00am 
Industrial Lubrication Practices
Moving parts on your machinery & equipment require proper lubrication to maximize uptime and ensure long life. We’ll discuss several lubrication concepts and the available equipment needed to provide just the right amount of lubrication.


      • How much lubrication is the right amount?
      • Series progressive divider valve concepts
      • Injector-based metering
      • Pump systems for injector-based & series progressive applications

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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 air powered pumps. For maintenance shutdowns and turnarounds, construction projects and jobs with high bolting volume, the ATEX certified LAT Lightweight Air Hydraulic Torque Wrench Pump is the ideal solution. 

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 gas springs as a lift assist on each door. At the time, the “concept” was still changing so the weight, COG and pivot points of the doors were not final. The vehicle had to ship in 3 weeks, so an immediate solution was necessary. Learn how Exotic helped solve this problem here

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 your hand. Monitor your equipment for performance issues and identify problems before failures occur. Learn more here. 

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 an unused PTS ID. If no pre-printed tags are available, the app will create a new PTS ID for you which can be printed or marked onto the product later. 

Download the App: Apple ISO / Google Play

Tuesday, June 23rd @ 10:00am
Collaborative Robots for Workplace Automation
Collaborative robots, or cobots, are becoming more and more prevalent in the automation landscape. Learn how they can help you increase productivity and safety for your company.
 
This brief webinar will explain:

  • How cobots work
  • Common applications for cobots
  • Ease of programming the Techman robot
  • The benefits of built-in vision
  • Versatility of cobots over traditional automation

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Thursday, June 25th @ 10:00am
Combine Fluid Power Safety & Connectivity for Increased Productivity
Until recently, safety and networking were viewed as expensive mandates that added more cost than value.  Today, enlightened Controls Engineers leverage their knowledge of safety and networking technologies to design fluid power circuits that mitigate downtime and deliver a faster ROI.

  • Common fluid power hazards
  • SRP/CS and safety-rated products
  • Control-reliable, pressure zoning, LOTO “Alternative Methods”
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic devices (SRP/CS & Safety Rated) available for safety circuits
  • Leveraging Parker’s ISO H Series for prognostics and diagnostics

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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 OEMs develop ventilators & respiratory systems for healthcare systems including tubing, gauges, fittings & adapters, seals, gaskets, compression molded silicone rubber, sneeze guards & more. Visit our website to learn more about our COVID-19 response.

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 hose assemblies, industrial hose, hydraulic & pneumatic components & more. Click here for branch information & directions.

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 use in the world thanks to their advanced features including built-in-vision.

Virtually any industry can be easily automated with a collaborative robot from Techman. From product testing, assembly and packaging to machine loading and unloading, Techman Robots can simplify the production process and optimize production efficiency.

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, lightweight steel cribbing blocks to provide high-capacity and stabilized lifting. Provides a safer, controlled and more efficient alternative to climbing jacks with wooden cribbing.

EZ Form Hose

A Solution to Hose Kinks

Problem: A customer was having problems with multiple hose kinks on an on-board coolant vehicle application. They were having to stretch and form connections due to the space restraints in

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Polyurethane

Polyurethane Products from Exotic

Since 1963, Exotic Automation & Supply has been designing & manufacturing custom polyurethane products using compression, open and closed casting molding technologies for best-in-class durability and performance. Solutions Include: •

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Deublin

What is a Rotary Union?

Rotary Unions, also called rotary joints, transfer fluid from a stationary supply into rotating machinery, such as a spinning drum heated by oil or chilled by water. Rotary unions allow the

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Enerpac Toolbox

New Enerpac Toolbox Sets for MRO

Enerpac recently introduced four new toolbox sets designed for technicians working on industrial maintenance, repair and operations projects. Each set includes premium and reliable Enerpac tools carefully selected to suit

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8020 Resources

80/20 Helpful Resources

With 80/20 you have a lot of options when it comes to planning, designing and building your project. 80/20 University provides resources, videos and tutorials online to answer questions and assist

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James

Meet Our Retail Manager, James Allison

Meet our Retail Manager, James Allison! James has been with Exotic for over 9 years and in his most recent role he oversees our 17 ParkerStore locations to ensure they are delivering outstanding customer

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SKF Single-Line Lubrication Systems

SKF Single-Line Lubrication Systems

Regardless of the application, the principle of single-line lubrication remains the same: a central pump station automatically delivers lubricant through a single supply line to the lubrication metering device. Each

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