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


Video: How to Mount a Hydraulic Damper
August 14, 2017
Check out this quick 3-minute video from ACE Controls to learn how to properly and safely mount a hydraulic damper. Whether used as drive compensation or safety elements, the retraction

Visit us at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo in Novi
August 14, 2017
Exotic Automation & Supply will be exhibiting at the 2017 Advanced Manufacturing Expo, August 22nd in Novi, MI. The Advanced Manufacturing Expo was designed to accelerate growth with local manufacturing
24/7 Hose Doctor Service
July 17, 2017
Down Machine? Leaky Hose? Our 24/7 Hose Doctors come to you! Contact us today at 844-FIX-HOSE.

New! Enerpac High Tonnage Cylinders
July 17, 2017
Enerpac’s next generation of high tonnage hydraulic cylinders were released this week and have been upgraded with many new features: Nitrocarbourization: This heat treatment transforms the outer layer of steel.

Explosion Proof Motor Classifications by Hazardous Location
July 17, 2017
Confused by the array of explosion-proof classes, groups, divisions, and codes? This new technical brochure will explain what you need to know when specifying motors or other electrical equipment for

Graco LubePro Series Pump
July 17, 2017
As a hard-working professional focused on ensuring your production lines keep moving and your operating costs are reduced, automatic lubrication should be an essential part of your machine maintenance. Without

New Website for Parker Tracking System (PTS)
July 1, 2017
This month, Parker announced the launch of their new PTS (Parker Tracking System) website. The website serves as a comprehensive information source for their innovative component-tagging and asset management solution.

Exotic is Now a Barksdale Authorized Distributor!
July 1, 2017
We are proud to announce that Exotic Automation & Supply is now an exclusive distributor for Barksdale Control Products. For over 65 years, Barksdale has been a leading provider of

Enerpac’s New Jack-Up Systems
July 1, 2017
Enerpac’s new Jack-Up Systems provide a new solution for lifting, lowering and holding heavy loads. The multi-point hydraulic lifting system uses an incremental stage-lifting principle. The lifting frame of each

Join us at one of our Summer Open Houses!
June 16, 2017
Please join us at one of our branch open houses this summer! Why attend? BBQ, Giveaways & enter to win the grand prize – a Bose speaker valued over $300

Parker Phases Out F12-150 Hydraulic Motors
June 1, 2017
Parker Hannifin Hydraulic Power Division has announced the phase out of the F12-150 product line. The new F12-152 will be it’s replacement and offers smaller overall dimensions, lighter weight, increased

Our New Lansing Location is Now Open!
June 1, 2017
You spoke, we listened! We are proud to announce our Lansing ParkerStore has moved and expanded! Located minutes off of US-127 by I-96, the new store provides you with larger
