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NOSHOK offers a broad range of pressure gauges that are engineered with state-of the art technology to provide excellent accuracy and reliability and accommodate nearly every application. NOSHOK’s industry-proven dial indicating gauges include dry and liquid filled, high and low pressure, process, and precision test gauges available with a variety of corrosion-resistant case type, lenses, connections and scale options.
The Chelsea 442 Series Power Take-Off (PTO) is an economical workhorse that features a cast iron housing and tapered cone bearings on the output shaft, giving it a robust torque rating and long service life. It is perfect for light-to-medium duty applications where dependability is important.
Parker’s Hydraulic Valve Systems Division has released a significantly enhanced configuration experience for the Parker D1VW directional control valve series on Parker.com. The updated D1VW Configurator now provides:
- Complete and up-to-date D1VW coverage with expanded options and variants
- Improved logic and guidance to help select the right valve for each application
- Accurate, orderable part numbers with validated option combinations
What does the future hold for compressed air technology? The compressed air industry is expected to grow at a 4.47% combined annual growth rate through 2032 as a result of rising investments in energy-efficient production lines, rapid energy infrastructure build-outs and stricter contamination standards. In this article, Kaishan covers several key air compressor trends that expected to rise in 2026 and beyond.
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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.

Register Today for the Motion & Control Summit!
Join us for the 2026 Motion & Control Summit & Expo! The summit will be held October 7th & 8th and will feature a 25+ booth expo hall at our

New Parker PHorce 367 Hydraulic Hose
Parker PHorce 367 delivers reliable constant-pressure performance in a compact hydraulic hose designed for demanding installation environments. Its lower force-to-bend construction helps technicians route, assemble, and replace hose more easily,

Keep Vehicles Moving Through the Wash
Car wash equipment operates in one of the most demanding pneumatic environments: high-cycle motion, constant water and chemical exposure, temperature variation, and the need for reliable performance across long operating

Perma Gateway Bluetooth for Lubrication
Perma has launched the Gateway BLUETOOTH, a cutting-edge add-on for perma Bluetooth lubrication systems. This compact device eliminates the range limitations of traditional Bluetooth connections enabling remote access to Bluetooth-enabled

Exotic Automation & Supply Rebrands as Exotic Automation
NEW HUDSON, Mich., Sept. 1, 2026 — Exotic Automation, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced today that it has completed its rebrand from Exotic Automation & Supply to Exotic Automation. For more

Bond Fluidaire and West Michigan Rubber Change Name to Exotic Automation
Bond Fluidaire & West Michigan Rubber have been a part of the Exotic Automation family since 2022 & 2025, respectively. NEW HUDSON, Mich., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Exotic Automation, a premier Parker

Register Today for the Motion & Control Summit!
Join us for the 2026 Motion & Control Summit & Expo! The summit will be held October 7th & 8th and will feature a 25+ booth expo hall at our

Make Factory-Quality Hose Assemblies at Your Facility
Parker Parkrimp crimping machines allow you to create factory-quality hose on-site! The system includes Parkalign for precise fitting alignment, a bottom-loading design for easy hose handling, color-coded dies for quick

Review and Benchmark Your Plant Lubrication Practices
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.

ACE Controls VibroChecker App
The ACE Controls VibroChecker PRO allows you to quickly and easily measure vibrations up to 8,000 Hz just by using your iPhone or iPad. Check it out here.

GORE® Joint Sealant for Steel Flanges
GORE® Joint Sealant, the first ePTFE form-in-place gasket material, forms a thin yet strong seal when compressed to seal steel flanges with large diameters, rectangular or irregular shapes, and rough or

Exotic has Merged with Value Added Distributors!
Since our founding in 1963, our goal has always been to provide you with quality product solutions, unparallel support and outstanding service levels. Over the past 60 years, we have