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.
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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.
Read the full case study here.
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
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2023 ParkerStore open houses at our Traverse City, Noblesville, Marysville and St. Joseph locations! We had a great time seeing you! Our next event is right around the corner! Exotic will be hosting Customer Appreciation Week at all 17 ParkerStore locations the week of September 25th – 29th. Stay tuned for more details!
Rotary Unions, also called rotary joints, transfer fluid from a stationary supply into rotating machinery, such as a spinning drum heated by oil or chilled by water. Rotary unions allow the feedthrough of water, air, hydraulic, metalworking fluids, hydraulic oil, steam, vacuum and a variety of other media. Different types are used to match each set of requirements.
With 80/20 you have a lot of options when it comes to planning, designing and building your project. 80/20 University provides resources, videos and tutorials online to answer questions and assist in decision making, Want to learn more? Our 80/20 Product Manager can bring the 80/20 gurney to your site for a demonstration! Contact us to schedule today.
Parker’s Hydraulic Pump and Power System (HPS) recently introduced the new F10 Medium Duty Bent-Axis Pump and Motor Series. The F10 has the same spherical piston design as the well-known F11/F12, however, the F10 is optimized for medium duty applications, providing a compact and cost-effective installation.
Regardless of the application, the principle of single-line lubrication remains the same: a central pump station automatically delivers lubricant through a single supply line to the lubrication metering device. Each metering device serves only one lubrication point and may be adjusted to deliver the precise amount of grease or oil required. Learn more here.
Parker Transair Aluminum Air Pipe
January 23, 2023
Fast, flexible, and easily modified, Parker Transair is the ideal aluminum pipe system for compressed air, vacuum, and inert gas applications. Durable and corrosion-resistant, Transair’s lightweight construction outperforms traditional piping

New Parker VDA Style Adapters
January 23, 2023
VDA Style Adapters for Battery Electric Vehicles Parker’s new VDA style adapters are durable leak-free push-to-connect coolant system connections for Battery Electric Vehicles. They were developed to address the common concerns

Exotic is Now an Authorized Hertz Compressor Distributor
January 23, 2023
German Engineered Hertz Compressors are widely known for their superior reliability, high quality components and robust product offering. Hertz Compressors provide efficient results increasing the amount of high quality, purified

Exotic is Now an Authorized 80/20 Distributor!
January 23, 2023
80/20 is a T-Slot Aluminum construction system you can use to build virtually anything. The aluminum profiles, or bars, can be mixed and matched to create any customized solution or

A Look Back at 2022
December 13, 2022
We Celebrated 60 Years! It was great seeing you at our 60th Anniversary Trade Show & Open House in September! The event featured a 20+ trade show floorplan, free training

SKF Progressive Lubrication Systems
November 16, 2022
Progressive Lubrication Systems, such as SKF ProFlex & Lincoln Quicklub, can be used on small to medium sized machines with dispersed lubrication points that require varying lubrication quantities.

Parker GLF Series Low Pressure Tank Top Return Filters
November 16, 2022
The Parker GLF Low Pressure Return Line Filter is engineered to deliver efficient contamination control and performance in today’s demanding hydraulic circuits. The optional two port design provides the user

Machining Capabilities from Exotic Automation
November 16, 2022
Exotic Automation & Supply’s 150,000 square foot facility with dedicated Tool Room specializes in machined products to meet the custom specifications of your application. Our full range of capabilities include

Value Managed Inventory Solutions
November 16, 2022
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! Learn

Shelby is the ParkerStore of the Month!
November 16, 2022
Shelby Township is the November ParkerStore of the Month! All purchases you make at our Shelby Township ParkerStore in the month of November will enter you to win a $100 Visa

Breaking News! Bond Fluidaire is Now Part of the Exotic Automation & Supply Family!
October 29, 2022
Exotic Automation & Supply completes steps to acquire West Michigan Parker Distributor Bond Fluidaire. The joining of Bond Fluidaire with Exotic Automation & Supply will bring nearly 120 years of

How Does a Hydraulic Torque Wrench Work?
October 12, 2022
The working principle of a hydraulic torque wrench is the conversion of hydraulic pressure into torque. The resulting torque is applied to either tighten or loosen a fastener. But how
