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


3 Ways to Adopt Advances in Pneumatic Valve Technology
November 15, 2018
Pneumatic valves have come a long way since the development of the compressor more than a century ago and it can be a real challenge to ensure you’re taking full

Learn How to Make Your Predictive Maintenance “Smarter”
November 15, 2018
With the onset of Industry 4.0, factory and production environments are adopting industrial networks to become more connected and intelligent. Adding intelligence to machines gives the opportunity to implement a

Product Focus: Parker Hannifin P31/P32/P33 Global FRL
November 15, 2018
Parker’s Global Series Compact Combo can be configured as a 2 or 3-piece modular mounted particulate filter, regulator and mist style lubricator, built as one configurable part number. The Global

We are now a Full-Line Parker Pneumatic Distributor!
November 15, 2018
We are very proud to announce that Sidener Engineering is now a full-line Parker Hannifin Pneumatic distributor! The new authorization allows us to offer a wide variety of advanced pneumatic

Exotic’s Engineered Systems Department
November 15, 2018
Exotic Automation & Supply’s Engineered Systems Department specializes in designing solutions for hydraulic machinery, pneumatic equipment and electromechanical systems. Whether you are building a new machine and need a custom

Avoid Unwanted Downtime & Expenses
November 15, 2018
Parker Transair® Condition Monitoring helps you keep your system healthy and operating efficiently. It consists of a wide range of sensors that provide consistent and accurate readings for pressure, temperature,

Parker Electromechanical Virtual Engineer
November 15, 2018
Parker Hannifin’s Virtual Engineer is an innovative design tool for linear motion applications in automation. Save engineering time with three easy steps: Enter application details using the intuitive interface Size

The Importance of Reinforcement in Hydraulic Hoses
November 15, 2018
Selecting the proper hose for a hydraulic assembly is critical to ensure that it meets the requirements for that specific application. One of the first steps in selecting the proper

GORE® 100% ePTFE Sealing Cord
November 15, 2018
Versatile and easy-to-install, GORE® 100% ePTFE sealing cord is a cost-effective solution for large steel flanges in general-use applications. Joint Sealant, the first form-in-place gasket, was invented by Gore more

Featured in Lyon Today Magazine
November 12, 2018
Motion Control Parts Supplier Brings Jobs to Lyon Township By Diane Gale Andreassi Construction of a $13 million building in Lyon Township began October 15 and is expected to bring

Sidener Engineering Authorized as Full-Line Parker Hannifin Pneumatic Distributor
November 9, 2018
The new agreement authorizes Sidener to distribute all Pneumatic products, including actuators, valves, cylinders and air-prep products. November 13, 2018 – Noblesville, IN – Sidener Engineering, a division of Exotic

ACE Profile Dampers Protect Motion Systems
October 18, 2018
For motion systems, crashes can be catastrophic – causing anything from inconvenient repairs to costly system downtime. One company, however has successfully found a way to minimize the dangers of
