Swivel fittings are designed to eliminate hose twist and torque that may contribute to premature hose failure. In this video, Parker Hannifin showcases how to choose the correct swivel for your application and how to install and operate properly.
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Thank you to all who attended our Traverse City Open House. It was a great event with over 200 attendees! If you were not able to attend, we hope to see you at one of our upcoming open houses! We will have catered BBQ, product demonstrations, giveaways & YETI cooler giveaways. Register Today!
Miniature shock absorbers from ACE are tried-and-tested quality products used in millions of industrial designs throughout the world. They reduce the load and increase the efficiency for handling devices, rotary and pivoting actuators, linear cylinders and many other industrial applications. Learn more here.
80/20 T-Slot Aluminum Framing offers durability and strength comparable to steel but without the corrosive properties and heavy assembly and maintenance costs. With T-slot profiles and parts you integrate cables, automation components, computer monitors and safety devices anywhere along the T-slot frame.
One of a machine’s most crucial, but sometimes overlooked, parts are quick connect couplings, also known as quick connect fittings or quick disconnect fittings. Quick connect fittings are used to mate fluid or air lines with equipment, and their design is straightforward: a male end is inserted into a female socket to make a secure, leak-tight seal.
Read the latest Parker QCD Blog Post on the advantages of quick connect fittings in agriculture, construction, forestry, mining, electronics and data center markets.
At this year’s AISTech Iron & Steel Conference, we showcased our Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves, Deublin Rotary Unions and Wenglor Sensors for the steel industry. If you were not able to attend and are interested in learning more, please contact us!
We hope you can join us for our ParkerStore open houses this year! Join us for catered BBQ, giveaways, product demonstrations & your chance to win a YETI cooler!
- June 8th: Traverse City, MI – RSVP here
- July 20th: Noblesville, IN – RSVP here
- August 10th: St. Joseph, MI – RSVP here
Can’t make it to an open house? Customer Appreciation Week is July 24-28, 2023. Stop by any of our 17 ParkerStores for double punches on your rewards cards, treats, and your chance to win one of many prizes!
Exotic Automation & Supply will be exhibiting at the AISTech Iron & Steel Technology Conference in Detroit, MI, May 8-11. We will be showcasing our safety product offering, including Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves!
Since 2006, Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves (formally Sidener Hydraulic Safety Valves) have incorporated the latest technologies and leveraged the latest safety standards to help machines run safer with increased productivity. The valves offer redundant, control reliable solenoid valves which permit the use of “Alternative Methods” according to the lockout/tagout standard. Cat. 3 PLd configurations are redundant so if there is a failure to one channel, the second channel will reliably perform the safety function. Click here to view our entire safety product offering.
Dixon’s fire protection products include solutions for the architectural, general industrial, and municipal fire sectors. Dixon manufactures a diverse line of products covering interior sprinkler and standpipe components, valves, adapters, nozzles, fire hose, racks and reels, fire department connections, and Storz fittings.
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 actuator, belt driven actuators and other electromechanical products to suit your application.
This year’s 3rd Annual Motion & Control Summit was an informative event with 16 conference sessions, in-person enhanced classes and great giveaways! Missed the conference or want to watch a class playback? All conference sessions are available on our website for download here. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s summit!

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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
