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 Aluminum Compressed Air Design Resources
April 10, 2025
Check out Parker’s new set of Transair Engineering Tools & Resources, aimed to aid in the design process of your next aluminum compressed air piping system. Find sizing calculators, installation guides, CAD

Exotic’s Offline Filtration System
April 10, 2025
Exotic Automation & Supply’s Offline Filtration System enhances fluid quality and boosts equipment longevity. Custom-built to meet specific needs, it offers continuous, independent filtration, minimizing downtime and maintenance while ensuring

Customer Appreciation Week is April 14th – 18th!
April 10, 2025
ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week is next week, April 14th – 18th! Stop by any of our stores for freshly cooked hot dogs, giveaways and enter to win a Klein Tools Cooler – we’re giving one

Mark Your Calendars!
March 11, 2025
Mark your calendars! Exotic is excited to host several events in the upcoming months! ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week – No registration required! April 14-18, 2025 at All Store Locations Join us for

Exotic Air Systems Spotlight – MTA Chillers
March 11, 2025
For over 35 years, MTA has manufactured process cooling solutions known for the highest standards of reliability and efficiency and preforming in the toughest manufacturing environments. MTA’s cooling solutions answer user’s needs for

Data Center Cooling – Interactive Selection Tool
March 11, 2025
Designing a liquid cooling system doesn’t have to be complex! Parker’s Interactive Product Selector makes it easy to visualize your system and find the right components for every step, from

Parker ZFA Series Optomechanical Focusing Nano Positioner
March 11, 2025
Parker’s ZFA Series is an Optomechanical Focusing Nano Positioner that’s engineered for applications requiring nanometer-level stability and ultra-low settling times. This high-precision positioner features a crossed roller guided, voice coil driven

Custom Engineered Solutions
March 11, 2025
Exotic’s Engineering Team designs, builds, tests & delivers custom engineered systems ranging from hydraulic power units to manifolds & skids. With state-of-the-art technology, extensive product knowledge and expert engineers, we are

We are proud to announce the appointment of Steve Orlando to President!
March 5, 2025
Steve has been with Exotic Automation & Supply for over 20 years, most recently serving as the company’s Executive Vice President. He will succeed Tom Marino, who will step into

Perma CONNECT App for Lubrication Management
February 11, 2025
The Perma CONNECT app offers a complete overview of all lubrication points, simplifying maintenance and management processes. Accessible from your workstation or on the go, it provides real-time data and

Parker Pneumatic 3D CAD Files
February 11, 2025
Finding the CAD Configurators for Parker Pneumatics Division’s most popular products is easier than ever. Check out the CAD Library here.

Parker Hose Whip Restraint Safety System
February 11, 2025
Parker’s Hose Whip Restraint System is designed to prevent whipping of a pressurized hose in the event of the hose separating from its fitting. This system provides an additional level of
