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 ETH Series High-Force Electric Cylinders
June 16, 2025
Parker ETH Series Ballscrew Actuators offer unrivaled power density due to larger screw and bearing designs in smaller packages. They are user-friendly and offered in a diversified range of configurations. Learn more

Parker GlobalCore Hoses & Fittings
June 16, 2025
Parker GlobalCore hoses are versatile – with just seven hoses, four cover options, and two fitting series, GlobalCore hoses can meet the needs of most hydraulic system applications. This simplifies the selection

Compressed Air Solutions from Exotic Air Systems
June 16, 2025
Exotic Air Systems is committed to providing exceptional products, service and support for your air equipment needs! We provide full service air solutions ranging from free on-site assessments to identify key savings

Enerpac XC2-Series Cordless Hydraulic Battery Powered Pumps
May 15, 2025
Weighing as little as 26 lbs, you can take the Enerpac XC2 Cordless Battery Pump with you anywhere! Whether you’re ‘off the grid’ or inside a facility, this game changing pump

Kaishan Compressed Air Webinar Library
May 15, 2025
Kaishan’s webinar library offers trainings in a variety of topics including how to size a compressor system, compressor decision making, compressor proper maintenance & more! Check it out here.

DESTACO Product Sizing Tools
May 15, 2025
DESTACO has developed a set of Product Sizing Tools to help you determine what clamp is the right product for your application. Whether your application requires clamps, grippers or robotic

Remember STAMP to Select the Proper Hose Equipment
May 15, 2025
Before you spec it, STAMP it. In this Parker Reference Guide, learn how the acronym STAMP can help you in selecting the proper hose assembly components and how this can

Register Today for the Motion & Control Summit!
May 15, 2025
Join us for the 2025 Motion & Control Summit & Expo, held June 25th & 26th at our New Hudson Facility. The event will feature a 20+ booth Expo hall, 2-days of training

Recent Upgrades to Our Warehouse
May 15, 2025
Over the past few months, Exotic has been actively upgrading our warehouse to better support you! These upgrades include significantly expanding our warehouse’s storage capabilities by adding new bins and

Register Today for the Motion & Control Summit!
April 10, 2025
Join us for the 2025 Motion & Control Summit & Expo, held June 25th & 26th at our New Hudson Facility. The event will feature a 20+ booth Expo hall, 2-days

Deublin Rotary Unions & Electrical Slip Rings
April 10, 2025
Deublin rotary unions and electrical slip rings are used on a variety of industrial machinery and manufacturing processes. Deublin offers different sealing technologies to handle virtually any combination of media, rotating speed,

Expansion to Parker’s Virtual Engineer
April 10, 2025
Parker Hannifin recently announced the expansion of Virtual Engineer to include valve and manifold system creation and configuration, along with several program updates. The online sizing and selection tool is designed to save valuable
