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.

FasTest Connectors for Leak Tests & Fluid Transfer
August 12, 2025
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

Design & Build with 80/20’s IdeaBuilder
August 12, 2025
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

Join Us at Our Upcoming Events!
August 12, 2025
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 –

Join Us for Our Lansing Open House!
July 24, 2025
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,

The Fast, Flexible, Easy to Modify Piping System – Parker Transair
July 22, 2025
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

Have You Visited Our Online Store Yet?
July 10, 2025
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

SKF Lubrication Schedule Planner Tool
July 10, 2025
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

Considering Nitrogen Generation?
July 10, 2025
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,

10 Things Not to Do When Your Hydraulic Fitting Leaks
July 10, 2025
From small operations to global corporations hydraulic fitting leaks happen. In this podcast, the team from Parker Tube Fittings provides practical advice on fixing and/or mitigating the problem. Check it

Join Us at Our Upcoming Open Houses!
July 10, 2025
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 –

Standard Hydraulic Power Unit Quick-Ship Program!
July 10, 2025
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:

Perma Star Vario Versatile Lubrication System
June 16, 2025
perma STAR VARIO is used for single-point lubrication of roller and sliding bearings, sliding guides, open gears, gear racks, spindles, shaft seals and chains. Thanks to precise lubricant metering, perma
