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A pressure gauge is an essential component of any process system as it provides a vital indication of the system’s pressure, which is necessary for safe and efficient operation. Click here to learn how to choose the right pressure gauge for your application, by considering factors such as the pressure range, accuracy requirements, and gauge size.
Parker recently expanded their P33 Exhaust Valve offering to include an optional threaded exhaust flange. The threaded opening allows the exhaust to be piped away with rigid piping for applications which would like to eliminate the exhaust air from the atmosphere.
Need assistance on-site? Exotic’s HOSE DOCTORs are the most relied on hose repair service in Southeast Michigan. We come to your site 24/7 to replace hydraulic hose assemblies! Contact us anytime at 844-FIX-HOSE.
Receive the right products at the right time! With Exotic Automation & Supply’s Inventory Management Solutions, you can eliminate stockouts, better control your inventory and free up your resources. Exotic has several plan options to fit your needs! Learn more about our Value Managed Inventory programs here.
You’re invited to our Grand Rapids Open House! Join us next Thursday, October 26th from 11:00am-1:00pm to see the newly remodeled store and enjoy lunch from B.D.S. BBQ Food Truck. Plus, see product demonstrations and enter to win a Solo Stove Fire Pit! We hope to see you there! Register today
Exotic Automation & Supply is proud to announce we are now an authorized distributor for medium to high pressure Sauer Compressors! Sauer Compressors USA has more than 90 years of experience in compressed air technology and specializes in the manufacturing of medium and high-pressure air & gas compressors.
Robotic applications must withstand the high impact and heavy vibrations of constant use. 80/20 T-slot aluminum profiles stand up to these challenges where other framing options fail. The “2-degree drop lock” is a unique 80/20 design that combats against high stress and creates a vibration-resistant connection when engaged. Learn more here.
Parker Transair Aluminum Piping is available in sizes 1/2″ to 8″. The large 8″ Transair piping is ideal for conveying the large amounts of compressed air generated by centrifugal compressors and is also rated for vacuum and industrial / inert gas piping systems.
ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week is almost here! Join us next week, September 25th – 29th and stop by any of our 17 Retail Stores for complimentary hot dogs and to scratch off our ParkerStore Lottery Ticket for your chance to win one of many prizes!
Parker’s H Micro Series is an air piloted subbase valve. The manifold bases contain circuit boards for collective wiring/fieldbus which make it a great fit for factory automation, packaging machinery or miscellaneous process markets.
- Reduces cost and saves space
- Communicates with Ethernet and IO-Link
Multiple pneumatic pressure zones possible
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 the vehicle footprint. This raised concerns of leaks and wasted material.
Solution: Exotic’s team met with the customer’s design team to identify specifications of the current hose. Upon review, Exotic proposed the Parker’s EZ Form Solution. The EZ Form Hose provides extreme flexibility for easy and quick installation of coolant, water, and oil suction/ return lines on mobile and industrial equipment. The EZ Form option was a perfect fit for this application as the routing on the vehicle was very complex.
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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:
• Bushings
• Bumpers
• Stoppers & Plugs
• Washers
• Pads
• Grommets
• Blocks & Locators
• Gaskets & Seals
• Paint Masks
• Wear Pads
• Rollers
• Wheels
Graco LubePro Series Pump
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)
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!
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
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!
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
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!
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
Try Parker’s New Servo Motor Drawing Tool
If you are a current user of Parker servo motors and gearheads or are interested in specifying them for an application, this new tool will produce the drawings you need
24/7 Hose Doctor Services
Up-time is everything which is why our 24/7 Hose Doctor service comes to your site to replace hoses on the spot! From Comerica Park to Michigan’s freeways, Exotic’s Hose Doctors
Michigan’s Exotic Automation & Supply Acquires Indiana Parker Distributor Sidener Engineering
The acquisition positions the combined companies for fast-track growth in the fluid power, hydraulic, pneumatic, safety, and automation markets. April 1, 2017 – Farmington Hills, MI and Indianapolis, IN: Exotic
Exotic Automation & Supply to Exhibit at the 2017 Work Truck Show
Exotic’s Alternative Fuels Product Group to feature solutions for CNG / LPG dispensing and on-board systems. Farmington Hills, MI – March 1, 2017: Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker
Exotic Automation & Supply Launches Ecommerce Website
Exotic’s Alternative Fuels Product Group announces new way for fleet owners & operators to conveniently purchase Alternative Fuel maintenance products. Farmington Hills, MI (PRWEB) February 28, 2017: Exotic Automation &