Parker Pneumatics division developed several resources to make selecting the correct pneumatic products a breeze. From cross reference tools to CAD Files and videos, check out Parker’s e-tools portal to find everything you need in one place.
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Better leak tests start with the best connection tools!
FasTest is a dedicated manufacturer of advanced engineered connectors for product testing, fluid transfer, and other processing applications. Fastest connectors are offered in standard and custom configurations and relied upon to improve testing safety & maximize testing efficiency!
With the ability to design in minutes, 80/20’s IdeaBuilder can be used by designers of any experience level. It’s as simple as selecting a profile, clicking and dragging.
- Web-based – no additional software needed
- Windows/Mac compatible
- Instantly updates with new features and parts, nothing to download
- Easy to use with little or no experience
- Very fast design capability using click, drag, & snap technology
Join us at our upcoming ParkerStore Open Houses from 11:00am-1:00pm for catered BBQ, product demonstrations, training classes & your chance to win a Solo Stove Bonfire!
- Thursday, August 21st – Flint ParkerStore
Lunch catered from Famous Dave’s
4186 Pier North Blvd., Suite A, Flint, MI 48504 - Thursday, September 18th – Grand Rapids NW ParkerStore
Lunch catered from City Barbeque
600 Scribner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
You’re Invited! Join us at our Lansing Open House for product demos, giveaways and lunch catered from Smokey Bones BBQ! Plus enter to win a Solo Stove!

Thursday, August 7th, 2025 from 11:00am – 1:00pm | 4103 Grand Oak Blvd, Suite B103 Lansing, MI 48911
Save money and increase safety with the most advanced air, inert gas and vacuum aluminum piping system on the market!
Parker Transair Aluminum Compressed Air Piping installs fast with minimal tooling and no specialized labor for compressed air, vacuum, industrial / inert gas, process water, and chemical transfer applications. Exotic’s factory authorized, certified installers ensure a 10-year leak-free warranty and are available 24/7.
Why Parker Transair Aluminum Air Pipe?
- Significant Cost Savings Over Traditional Piping Systems
- 10-Year Leak Free Warranty
- 80% Labor Savings Over Black Pipe
- 100% Silicone Free
- Lube & Torque Free Installation – Install without the need to thread, solder or glue!
- Corrosion Resistant
- Reduced Energy Costs
With over 20 years of innovation, Transair piping is built to provide years of dependable service! Learn more here.
Exotic’s online store makes placing new Parker Hannifin product orders & retrieving past order details a breeze! Access more than 20,000+ Parker Hannifin products with more items & product lines coming soon! Visit the store today!
SKF Lubrication Planner bridges the gap between a software platform and a simple spreadsheet to you avoid unplanned machine downtime. The SKF Lubrication Planner enables the development, administration and follow up of a proper lubrication plan, that can ultimately help to avoid unplanned machine downtime.
A nitrogen generator is a device used to produce nitrogen gas from atmospheric air. It typically separates nitrogen from other components in the air, such as oxygen and trace gases, to provide a continuous supply of high-purity nitrogen.
Parker Hannifin has developed an interactive guide designed to take the guess work out of selecting a Nitrogen Generator. Check it out here.
Join us at our upcoming ParkerStore Open Houses from 11:00am-1:00pm for catered BBQ, product demonstrations, training classes & your chance to win a Solo Stove Bonfire!
- Thursday, August 7th – Lansing ParkerStore
Lunch catered from Smokey Bones BBQ
4103 Grand Oak Dr., Suite B103, Lansing, MI 48911 - Thursday, August 21st – Flint ParkerStore
Lunch catered from Famous Dave’s
4186 Pier North Blvd., Suite A, Flint, MI 48504 - Thursday, September 18th – Grand Rapids NW ParkerStore
Lunch catered from City Barbeque
600 Scribner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Introducing Exotic’s new Standard Hydraulic Power Unit Quick-Ship Program, created to provide you with a hydraulic power unit built to your exact specifications –delivered in 2-4 weeks!
All HPU’s include:
- Parker PD Series Variable Displacement Piston Pump
- Parker Valves
- WEG Motors
- Optional IFM Process Monitoring Equipment


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

80/20 Helpful Resources
July 25, 2023
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

New Parker Medium Duty Bent-Axis Pump & Motors
July 25, 2023
Parker’s Hydraulic Pump and Power System (HPS) recently introduced the new F10 Medium Duty Bent-Axis Pump and Motor Series. The F10 has the same spherical piston design as the well-known

SKF Single-Line Lubrication Systems
June 21, 2023
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

Learn How to Install & Operate Swivel Fittings
June 21, 2023
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
June 21, 2023
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
June 21, 2023
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
