Exotic Automation & Supply’s Safety Product Manager, Doug Webster, was featured in the latest Fluid Power Forum Podcast to discuss how hydraulic safety valves are making machine operations safer & more efficient. Listen to the podcast here.
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We are happy to announce Exotic made it into the Top 10 of the Coolest Things Made in Michigan! Our World’s Largest Hydraulic Power Unit (pending certification) is capable of 4,800 horsepower with a maximum flow of 2700 gallons per minute and a capacity of 11,000 gallons of hydraulic oil. The only hydraulic system in the world of its size! You can vote for us daily here. Thank you for your support!
The safety of our employees, customers & partners is our number one priority. Due to the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, we have decided to postpone our New Hudson Open House until 2022. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to celebrating with you when the pandemic is behind us. More details and a rescheduled date to follow.
We are very excited to be in the running for the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan Award! Our World’s Largest Hydraulic Power Unit (pending certification) is capable of 4,800 horsepower with a maximum flow of 2700 gallons per minute and a capacity of 11,000 gallons of hydraulic oil. The only hydraulic system in the world of its size! Please vote for Exotic for the Coolest thing Made in Michigan Award!
Exotic Automation & Supply’s Filter Carts provide a convenient, portable mode of off-line filtration, flushing & fluid transfer. The cart’s narrow design makes it the ideal choice to easily navigate through tight aisles and passageways.
Features:
• Two-Stage (two-pass) outlet filtration plumbed in series for finer filtering
• Visual indicators, 3-band, both filters
• Pump bypass set at 65psi to prevent motor stalling
• Vane pump, steel wand and solid rubber wheels for durability
• 2 inch drip tray to help prevent spills and increase facility cleanliness
• Rear mounted motor for better balance (fluid will not drip on motor)
Where does “Oil Vapor” in ambient air come from and how does it affect the quality of your compressed air? In this white paper, Mark White – Compressed Air Treatment Applications Manager at Parker Hannifin, discusses the effect that ambient oil vapor levels can have on downstream compressed air quality and what to consider when looking for ‘Technically Oil-Free’ compressed air to ISO8573-1 Class 0 or Class 1 for total oil.
In January 2020, we relocated our Farmington Hills headquarters to a new 145,000 sq.ft. facility in New Hudson. We are excited to finally welcome you to our new building and celebrate with a 2-day open house featuring a vendor trade show, building tours, training & development classes, catered food, and giveaways! We hope you can join us! Click here to RSVP today and be entered to win one of our door prizes!
Save the Date! In January 2020, we relocated our Farmington Hills headquarters to a new 145,000 sq.ft. facility in New Hudson. We are excited to finally welcome you to our new building and celebrate with a 2-day open house featuring a vendor trade show, building tours, training & development classes, catered food, and giveaways. We hope you can join us! RSVP here.
Don’t miss this Thursday’s training & development classes located at our New Hudson location from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Attend one or all sessions! Space is limited so please register today!
Class Schedule:
1:00-2:00pm: Basics of Hydraulic Filtration – Register Here
2:00-3:00pm: Industrial Lubrication Practices – Register Here
3:00-4:00pm: Sizing Electromechanical Cylinders for Retrofit Applications – Register Here
Exotic Automation & Supply will be exhibiting at booth #718 at this week’s Cannabusiness Industrial Marketplace Michigan Summit & Expo held July 13th – 14th at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant, MI. On display will be our many solutions to support this growing industry including air & inert gas handling/plumbing systems, stand-alone nitrogen generators, filtration products and other fluid connector solutions. Not able to attend the show? Contact us for more information today.

Orders Received by 4:00pm Ship Same Day!
October 15, 2025
Did you know? In-stock orders received by 4:00pm EST ship same day! Our warehouse is stocked with over $25M in inventory to support you! This is just one of our commitments

Aladco Pneumatic Check Valves
September 17, 2025
Aladco® pneumatic valves are built for performance, safety, and reliability in demanding industrial applications. Featuring innovative pilot-operated check valve technology, these valves provide secure, long-lasting operation while helping to optimize

Coxreels Spring Driven Reels
September 10, 2025
COXREELS® Spring Driven Reels feature an enclosed factory-tuned and matched cartridge-style spring motor for safe & easy maintenance. The spring loaded tension enables the reel to automatically self-retract hose, cord, or

Optimizing Rotary Screw Compressors for Seasonal Temps
September 10, 2025
Air compressors are uniquely tied to atmospheric conditions. Wintry weather brings the risk of freezing lines, sluggish oil and water condensation, while summer brings heat that can damage equipment across

Parker’s Guide to Selecting Accumulators
September 10, 2025
Struggling to pick the right accumulator? Parker’s expert guide breaks down piston, bladder & diaphragm types to boost your hydraulic system’s efficiency. You’ll learn: How different accumulators separate gas and

Parker Chelsea’s Quiet Gear Technology
September 10, 2025
Chelsea’s patented Quiet Gear technology, or QT Gear, effectively minimizes torsional vibrations, resulting in a quieter and smoother PTO operation. This technology also helps prevent premature damage that can be

Our Retail Store Representatives are Here to Assist!
September 10, 2025
Our Retail Store Reps are here to assist you at all of our locations! From custom made hose assemblies to lubrication to pneumatics, our Store Representatives are trained to help

Join Us for Our Grand Rapids Open House!
September 2, 2025
You’re Invited! Join us at our Grand Rapids – Scribner location for our Open House featuring product demos, giveaways and lunch catered from City BBQ. Plus enter to win a

Common Energy Wasters in Compressed Air Systems
August 26, 2025
Exotic Air Systems works to ensure your systems are operating at maximum efficiency & aren’t suspectable to common energy wasters, including: Air Leaks – Undetected leaks can waste 20–30% of compressed

Join Us for Our Flint Open House!
August 18, 2025
You’re Invited! Join us at our Flint Open House for product demos, giveaways and lunch catered from Famous Dave’s! Plus enter to win a Solo Stove! Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Our Customer Service Team is Here to Assist!
August 12, 2025
At Exotic Automation & Supply, our goal of delivering unparalleled support is achieved by the talent of our Customer Service Team! What separates Exotic’s Customer Service? Our team participates in intensive

Parker Chelsea Power Take-Offs (PTO)
August 12, 2025
Exotic is now an authorized distributor for Parker Chelsea PTO Products! Parker Chelsea is the market leader in Power Take-Off (PTO) products for the truck and mobile vocational markets. With over 80
