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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.
Learn How to Install & Operate Swivel Fittings
Swivel fittings are designed to eliminate hose twist and torque that may contribute to premature hose failure. In this video, Parker Hannifin showcases how to choose the correct swivel for your
Download the Parker Fitting Finder App
The Parker FittingFinder app helps you easily locate the part number for the fitting you need at your fingertips! Now including competitive interchange, simply enter any part number, and let
Traverse City Open House
Thank you to all who attended our Traverse City Open House. It was a great event with over 200 attendees! If you were not able to attend, we hope to
Meet Brian Benson, Warehouse Manager
Meet our Warehouse Manager, Brian Benson! Brian focuses daily on ensuring our shipping & logistics operations are best-in-class. He has implemented many processes and procedures to increase efficiency during his
ACE Control Miniature Shock Absorbers
Miniature shock absorbers from ACE are tried-and-tested quality products used in millions of industrial designs throughout the world. They reduce the load and increase the efficiency for handling devices, rotary and
80/20 Aluminum Extrusions for Machine Framing
80/20 T-Slot Aluminum Framing offers durability and strength comparable to steel but without the corrosive properties and heavy assembly and maintenance costs. With T-slot profiles and parts you integrate cables,
Five Advantages of Quick Connect Fittings
One of a machine’s most crucial, but sometimes overlooked, parts are quick connect couplings, also known as quick connect fittings or quick disconnect fittings. Quick connect fittings are used to
Thank You for Visiting Us at The 2023 AISTech
At this year’s AISTech Iron & Steel Conference, we showcased our Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves, Deublin Rotary Unions and Wenglor Sensors for the steel industry. If you were not
Upcoming Summer Open Houses!
We hope you can join us for our ParkerStore open houses this year! Join us for catered BBQ, giveaways, product demonstrations & your chance to win a YETI cooler! June 8th:
Meet Kara Misenhimer, Exotic’s Customer Service Director
Meet our Customer Service Director, Kara Misenhimer! Kara overseas our Michigan & Indiana customer service teams and works daily to improve efficiencies and ensure best-in-class service levels are met. Kara lived
Visit Us at The AISTech Iron & Steel Conference!
Exotic Automation & Supply will be exhibiting at the AISTech Iron & Steel Technology Conference in Detroit, MI, May 8-11. We will be showcasing our safety product offering, including Control
Dixon Fire Hose Solutions
Dixon’s fire protection products include solutions for the architectural, general industrial, and municipal fire sectors. Dixon manufactures a diverse line of products covering interior sprinkler and standpipe components, valves, adapters, nozzles,