In industrial environments, holding a component in place is rarely as simple as stopping movement. Machines vibrate, loads shift, and operators interact with equipment in ways that introduce constant, variable forces. In these conditions, a rigid locking system can actually work against long-term performance by transferring shock directly into surrounding structures. Elastic locking offers a more practical solution by holding position while still managing the energy created by real-world operation. Learn more here.
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The PCH Network Portal offers decentralized Inputs/Outputs and IO-Link master ports opening the door to optimized machine architecture and new levels of configurability, all while connecting to the 5 sizes of H Series ISO valves.
Parker’s I-Force family of linear motors is ideal when you need smooth, precise motion with zero cogging. These motors have a lightweight, ironless design, which means there’s no magnetic pull or drag—making them perfect for cleanrooms, robotics, or applications that require very fine movement.
Key Benefits:
• Smooth, quiet, and accurate motion
• Compact and lightweight design
• Excellent for precision positioning
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. Benchmark your practices, get instant insights, and receive a personalized report straight to your inbox.
Exotic Air Systems provides full service air solutions ranging from free on-site assessments to identify key savings opportunities, to machine maintenance & repair to ensure maximum uptime. Our 24/7 Technicians ensure your facilities are fully functional 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!
Exotic Air Systems is an authorized distributor for Kaishan, the 3rd largest compressor manufacturer in the world! Kaishan manufactures over 70,000 compressors yearly and offers a variety of compressor options including Rotary Screw Air Compressors, Industrial Vacuum Pumps, Centrifugal Air Compressors, and ORC Power Generators.
Hertz HVD Rotary Screw Air Compressor
February 20, 2023
Hertz HVD Series Variable Speed Rotary Screw Air Compressors 5.5-300 kW Hertz HVD series variable-speed compressors drive the motor with the frequency converter to adjust the compressor operation speed and save
COXREELS EZ Coil Reels
February 20, 2023
COXREELS® Safety Series reels featuring the patented EZ-Coil Safety Rewind System, engineered and developed exclusively by COXREELS, are the only choice for safe spring driven hose, cord, and cable reel operation in the
How To: Hose Assembly Cleaning
February 20, 2023
A clean hose, free of metal particles, rubber dust and residual contaminants, can help you operate at maximum efficiency, reduce downtime, and maintain industry standards for hydraulic fluid cleanliness. In this
Download Parker’s FittingFinder App
February 20, 2023
Find Your Fitting Solution. Fast. The Parker FittingFinder app helps you easily locate the part number for the fitting you need! It’s fast, effective & always up to date. Use
Meet Our Fluid Connector Product Manager, Mike Chapman
February 20, 2023
Mike Chapman is Exotic Automation & Supply’s Fluid Connector Business Unit Manager. Mike works as a liaison between Exotic’s Account Managers and Parker Hannifin’s Fluid Connector Divisions to provide customers
Registration is Now Open for the 2023 Motion & Control Summit
February 13, 2023
Registration is now open for the 2023 Motion & Control Summit, held March 22-23, 2023. The summit is free of charge and includes 2-days full of the newest innovations in Fluid Power. For
Parker Virtual Engineer Design Tool
January 23, 2023
Parker’s Virtual Engineer is an innovative design tool for linear motion applications in automation. Save engineering time with three simple steps: 1) Enter application details using the intuitive interface 2)
Parker Transair Aluminum Air Pipe
January 23, 2023
Fast, flexible, and easily modified, Parker Transair is the ideal aluminum pipe system for compressed air, vacuum, and inert gas applications. Durable and corrosion-resistant, Transair’s lightweight construction outperforms traditional piping
New Parker VDA Style Adapters
January 23, 2023
VDA Style Adapters for Battery Electric Vehicles Parker’s new VDA style adapters are durable leak-free push-to-connect coolant system connections for Battery Electric Vehicles. They were developed to address the common concerns
Exotic is Now an Authorized Hertz Compressor Distributor
January 23, 2023
German Engineered Hertz Compressors are widely known for their superior reliability, high quality components and robust product offering. Hertz Compressors provide efficient results increasing the amount of high quality, purified
Exotic is Now an Authorized 80/20 Distributor!
January 23, 2023
80/20 is a T-Slot Aluminum 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
A Look Back at 2022
December 13, 2022
We Celebrated 60 Years! It was great seeing you at our 60th Anniversary Trade Show & Open House in September! The event featured a 20+ trade show floorplan, free training