New Training Locations! We have extended our training & development schedule to now offer courses at 4 of our locations – Ann Arbor, Farmington, Lansing & Shelby Township! Classes are free so please Register Today! Click here for the full schedule.
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Please join us as we celebrate the opening of our Bent Tube Assembly Facility at our Shelby Township branch! Our customer’s demand for bent tube assemblies has grown over the years and this expansion will allow us to greatly increase our production capabilities. We will have Yate’s Cider & Doughnuts from 8-11am, Bad Brad’s BBQ from 11-2pm and training classes all day long to celebrate the opening! Mark your calendar!
What is a linear motor? At its core, a linear motor is a rotary motor that has been unwound and laid out flat. It allows for coupling of the motor directly to the linear load versus other designs which use a rotary motor and couple through mechanics inducing backlash, efficiency losses and other inaccuracies.
Parker offers a robust product line using linear motor technology. From simple single axis components to custom designed multi-axis systems and everything in between, Exotic can provide a solution for your application. Learn more here.
Barksdale’s BPS3000 Electronic Dual Pressure Switches combine three discrete components (dual pressure switch, pressure transducer, and digital pressure gauge) into one compact package. The BPS300 is available in three configurations: 1) dual pressure switch, 2) dual pressure switch with analog output (4-20 mA or 0-10 V), or 3) single switch with analog output. The BPS3000 is an ideal solution for applications requiring precision pressure control, flexibility and extremely long life. Learn more here.
Parker’s Hydraulic Pump and Power Systems Division unveiled its newest device, the EC02 Digital Electronic Control Module for GOLD CUP® pumps. With unrelenting performance and reliability, the EC02 has the capacity to perform in a wide range of operating temperatures along with EMI/EMC and Environmental Certifications. The device is ideal for offshore environments and demanding industrial applications.
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Grand Rapids ParkerStore Open House!
October 19, 2023
You’re invited to our Grand Rapids Open House! Join us next Thursday, October 26th from 11:00am-1:00pm to see the newly remodeled store and enjoy lunch from B.D.S. BBQ Food Truck. Plus,

Exotic is Now a Distributor for Sauer Compressors
October 19, 2023
Exotic Automation & Supply is proud to announce we are now an authorized distributor for medium to high pressure Sauer Compressors! Sauer Compressors USA has more than 90 years of

80/20 Aluminum Framing for Robotics
September 19, 2023
Robotic applications must withstand the high impact and heavy vibrations of constant use. 80/20 T-slot aluminum profiles stand up to these challenges where other framing options fail. The “2-degree drop

Parker Transair Aluminum Air Pipe
September 19, 2023
Parker Transair Aluminum Piping is available in sizes 1/2″ to 8″. The large 8″ Transair piping is ideal for conveying the large amounts of compressed air generated by centrifugal compressors and

Customer Appreciation Week is September 25th – 29th!
September 19, 2023
ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week is almost here! Join us next week, September 25th – 29th and stop by any of our 17 Retail Stores for complimentary hot dogs and to scratch

Parker H Micro Air Piloted Subbase Valves
August 19, 2023
Parker’s H Micro Series is an air piloted subbase valve. The manifold bases contain circuit boards for collective wiring/fieldbus which make it a great fit for factory automation, packaging machinery

A Solution to Hose Kinks
August 19, 2023
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

Polyurethane Products from Exotic
August 19, 2023
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: •

Thanks for Attending Our Summer Open Houses!
August 19, 2023
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2023 ParkerStore open houses at our Traverse City, Noblesville, Marysville and St. Joseph locations! We had a great time seeing you! Our next

Exotic Automation & Supply Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors
July 25, 2023
Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, is proud to announce that effective July 1, 2023 three new members have joined their Board of Directors. These three individuals

What is a Rotary Union?
July 25, 2023
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

New Enerpac Toolbox Sets for MRO
July 25, 2023
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