Welcome to Our New Online Store!

Exotic’s new online store makes placing new Parker Hannifin product orders & retrieving past order details a breeze! Simply create an account to access your company’s exclusive pricing – the same pricing / quotes you would receive by contacting us. The site features 20,000+ Parker Hannifin products with more items & product lines coming soon! Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

HyperCyl utilizes Hydra-Pneumatic technology, which offers the convenience of air with the force of hydraulics. Their air over oil cylinders are more energy efficient, using only 25% – 30% of the air required for multi-piston air cylinders. Since they do not use a power unit, HyperCyl’s cylinders take up less space, produce less noise and generate less heat.

The new Enerpac PPH-Series Hydraulic Pin Pulling Kit sets a new standard for efficient pin removal when carrying out maintenance on heavy machinery, mining & construction equipment. The tool incorporates innovative features that make your pin pulling operations faster, safer, and easier to carry out.

Choosing the proper gripper will optimized performance, uptime and safety. In this article, Destaco highlights the eight questions to ask before choosing your gripper:

1. What Are the Operating Requirements?
2. Is the Environment Clean or Contaminated?
3. What Type of Gripper Shielding is Needed?
4. What Are the Key Gripper Specifications?
5. What Type of Jaw-Support Mechanisms Should I Consider?
6. What Mode of Power Transmission is Needed?
7. What Are the Best Finger Designs and Gripping Methods?
8. What Additional Safety Features Should Be Considered?

Click here to read more!

Parker’s Virtual Engineer is an innovative design tool for linear motion applications in automation. Easily size and select the correct type of pneumatic and electric linear actuator, ball screw rodless actuators, belt driven actuators and other electromechanical products to suit your application. Check it out here.

Maintenance and Repair is critical when a system is down and Exotic Air Systems’ Technicians provide the support you need to ensure your facility is fully functional 24/7. We service all makes & models and offer several maintenance plans to meet the needs of your compressed air system. Learn more here.

Meet Scott Payton, Exotic’s Retail Manager! Scott has been with Exotic for over 5 years and has helped grow our store network to the 19 locations it is today. Scott recently managed the openings of our Lebanon, IN and Kalamazoo, MI locations and is overseeing the current remodeling our our Grand Rapids, MI branch. In his role, Scott ensures our retail stores are stocked with the inventory you need and our representatives are trained to answer all of your product and application questions. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his kids, golfing & the outdoors.

It was great seeing you at The 2024 Motion & Control Summit & Expo! We hope you found the show informative and engaging. Missed a class or have questions for an exhibitor? Contact our team to help!

Parker’s Series 2A/2AN Heavy Duty Steel Pneumatic Cylinders offer advanced design features that are superior in a 250psi rated cylinder. These features include the “jewel” rod gland assembly, adjustable floating cushions, hard chrome plated positioning rods and high strength tie rods with rolled threads rather than cut threads.

*Following Parker’s discontinuance of the NC9 Series Pneumatic Cylinder, the 2AN will take its place. Check out Parker’s conversion tool to crossover the NC9 to the 2AN.  

Building a new site or updating your existing compressed air system? Exotic Air Systems can design and install a customized solution for your facility. Exotic Air Service’s Technicians follow a step-by-step process to select the best equipment to meet your needs and budget. Learn more here.

Join us at our upcoming summer open houses! Both events will feature catered BBQ from Bad Brad’s, giveaways, product demonstrations & your chance to win a Bose Soundlink Speaker. We can’t wait to see you there!

Livonia Open House
Thursday, July 18th from 11:00am – 1:00pm – Register Today
34025 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150
Attend on-site training! 12:00 – 1:00pm: Hydraulic Filtration Basics

Shelby Open House
Thursday, August 1st from 11:00am – 1:00pm – Register Today
12798 23 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315
Attend on-site training! 12:00 – 1:00pm: Hose Assembly & Crimping Basics

Meet our Engineered Rubber & Plastics team! Exotic Automation & Supply was founded in 1963 as Exotic Rubber & Plastics when a custom rubber solution was created and implemented for Ford Motor Company. Since then, our Rubber & Plastics department has expanded but our dedication to providing high-quality custom Rubber & Plastics has remained. From design to machining to finished product, our Rubber & Plastics team provides you with custom molded products built specifically for your application.

In-House Capabilities:
• Molded Rubber & Urethane Products
• Rollers
• Nesting & Work-Holding
• Seals, Gaskets & Grommets
• Machining
• 3D Printing
• Damage Protection Products

Qualifications:
• Cage Code #: 59111
• ISO 9001
• SBA Small Business
• ITAR Registered
• Experts in Custom Molding & Precision Die Cutting to Blueprint
• Read Our Capabilities Statement

Need Assistance? Contact the team at [email protected] or (248) 473-7900.