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


Parker Hose Whip Restraint Safety System
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Parker’s Hose Whip Restraint System is designed to prevent whipping of a pressurized hose in the event of the hose separating from its fitting. This system provides an additional level of

Order Online Through our Ecommerce Store!
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Exotic’s online store makes placing new Parker Hannifin product orders & retrieving past order details a breeze! Count on our ecommerce site for: Access to your company’s exclusive pricing – the same

Meet our Store Representatives
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Our Retail Store Reps are here to assist you at all of our 19 locations! From custom made hose assemblies to lubrication to pneumatics, our Store Representatives are trained to help

Meet Kory Johnson, ACE Controls Product Manager
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Meet Kory Johnson, Exotic’s Product Manager for ACE Controls! Kory has been with Exotic for over 5 years, starting in our Rochester ParkerStore as a Counter Sales Rep before joining

Exotic Air Systems Design & Installation Services
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Building a new site or updating your existing compressed air system? Count on Exotic Air Systems to design and install a customized solution for your facility. Our team follows a step-by-step process

Perma Case Study: Pump Applications
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Challenges of Pump Lubrication: Pumps are often operated under extreme conditions, subjecting individual components to special wear. Many lubrication points can only be accessed using extreme protection measures (safety gloves and protective masks).

Enerpac Cylinder Selection Guide
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What features and factors are important when selecting the right hydraulic cylinder? In this guide, Enerpac reviews cylinder basics, types of cylinders, cylinder components, cylinder features, application considerations & more. Check it

80/20 Product Selector Tool
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80/20 offers a wide range of product options so you can get the exact profile or part you need to complete your project to your specific requirements. Their Product Selector

Parker Stainless Steel FastSeal Now Available!
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Parker’s FastSeal is now available in Stainless Steel! FastSeal is new technology that allows you to make fast, easy ORFS connections without the need to flange or braze your hydraulic tubing. Save

Highlights of 2024
December 17, 2024
From all of us at Exotic, we wish you joy, peace and happiness during this Holiday season and throughout the new year! Please note, Exotic will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th, Wednesday, December

Motion & Control Insider Monthly – Answers
December 17, 2024
Monthly Brain Teaser Answers: April Answer: C March Answer: 30. Take the first number in a row, mulitply by two and you get the second number, now multiply the

Accessories for 80/20 Aluminum Framing
November 19, 2024
80/20 offers several accessory options to customize your aluminum framing including colored t-slot covers, lighting, storage bins, tool hangers, wire management & more! Learn more here.
