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Parker’s I-Force family of linear motors is ideal when you need smooth, precise motion with zero cogging. These motors have a lightweight, ironless design, which means there’s no magnetic pull or drag—making them perfect for cleanrooms, robotics, or applications that require very fine movement.
Key Benefits:
• Smooth, quiet, and accurate motion
• Compact and lightweight design
• Excellent for precision positioning
Is your lubrication strategy up to industry standards? Find out in minutes with the free SKF Quick Lubrication Review (QLR) – a short, web-based self-assessment for technical and maintenance leaders. Benchmark your practices, get instant insights, and receive a personalized report straight to your inbox.
Exotic Air Systems provides full service air solutions ranging from free on-site assessments to identify key savings opportunities, to machine maintenance & repair to ensure maximum uptime. Our 24/7 Technicians ensure your facilities are fully functional 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!
Exotic Air Systems is an authorized distributor for Kaishan, the 3rd largest compressor manufacturer in the world! Kaishan manufactures over 70,000 compressors yearly and offers a variety of compressor options including Rotary Screw Air Compressors, Industrial Vacuum Pumps, Centrifugal Air Compressors, and ORC Power Generators.
Exciting updates to our Muskegon ParkerStore are underway! We’re updating the store’s look while expanding inventory, creating a larger showroom and adding service capabilities. The store is open during construction and we will be celebrating the remodel with an Open House this Spring. We hope to see you there!
Exotic’s online store makes placing new Parker Hannifin product orders & retrieving past order details a breeze! Count on our ecommerce store for:
- Access to your company’s exclusive pricing – the same pricing / quotes you would receive by contacting us!
- View your account information including order history, tracking information & more.
- Access to more than 20,000+ Parker Hannifin products!
Parker flat-face quick couplings and no drip quick disconnects are designed to minimize spillage and air inclusion when connecting or disconnecting due to their flat face valves. Parker’s FEM series is very resistant to vibrations and mechanical stress, making it ideal for construction, mobile, and transport industries.
Parker’s Virtual Engineer is designed to save valuable time, reduce cost and enhance accuracy while providing a thorough understanding of all product options for your pneumatic applications. Easily configure Parker’s pneumatic solutions, including arc of motion actuators, linear motion actuators, valves, and manifolds all in one spot!
DESTACO has designed its Cobot Tooling Solutions for simplicity and ease of use with off-the-shelf availability via kits that feature all of the end-user selected accessories, along with the hardware and tools needed for installation.
From all of us at Exotic, we wish you joy, peace and happiness during this Holiday season and throughout the new year!
Please note, Exotic will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, Thursday, December 25th and Thursday, January 1st. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
Highlights of 2025
Acquired West Michigan Rubber & Supply
West Michigan Rubber & Supply joined the Exotic Automation family! West Michigan Rubber is an authorized Parker Hannifin fluid connector distributor and offers custom made hose assemblies on-the-spot at their Muskegon ParkerStore location. Get directions today!
Hosted the 5th Annual Motion & Control Summit
The 2025 Motion & Control Summit & Expo was held June 25th & 26th at our New Hudson Facility and featured a 25 booth expo hall, 2-days of training & development, food trucks, games and giveaways! Information about next year’s show will be coming soon. We hope to see you there!
Became a Distributor for Parker Chelsea
Exotic became an authorized distributor for Parker Chelsea PTO Products! Parker Chelsea is the market leader in Power Take-Off (PTO) products for the truck and mobile vocational markets and is committed to pioneering cutting-edge solutions for the unique challenges of the PTO industry.
Warehouse Expansion
Exotic’s warehouse was significantly upgraded this year by adding new bins and hydraulic lift stations to our horizontal carousel system. This allows us to increase our storage capabilities and now pick and pull items quicker and more efficient.
New Hydraulic Power Unit Quick-Ship Program
Exotic launched our 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!
This season and always, we are thankful for you and wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! In observance of Thanksgiving, Exotic will be closed on Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th. Have a safe & happy Holiday!
West Michigan Rubber is now part of the Exotic Automation & Supply family!
Our mission has always been to provide you with with top-tier support, quality product solutions and outstanding service levels. This will only be maximized with the additional level of support and resources added by welcoming West Michigan Rubber to the Exotic Automation & Supply family!
West Michigan Rubber & Supply Co. was founded in 1955 as an industrial supplier of hose & rubber products. The Muskegon-based company is an authorized Parker Hannifin fluid connector distributor and offers custom made hose assemblies on-the-spot at their retail ParkerStore location.
The joining of West Michigan Rubber with Exotic Automation & Supply, effective December 1st, 2025, will result in a network of 19 retail store locations throughout Michigan & Indiana, enhanced service levels, an expanded product offering and more to maximize our support to you!
Parker QuickFit Oil Change System
March 8, 2023
Never change engine oil the same again! Parker’s QuickFit Oil Change System revolutionizes the process with a faster, cleaner and safer way to change engine oil. In three easy steps,
We’ve Expanded Our In-Stock Inventory!
March 8, 2023
We’ve increased our inventory to have what you need in-stock when you need it! Our New Hudson warehouse is stocked with over $10M in hoses & fittings as well as
Interested in EDI Processing?
March 8, 2023
Did you know Exotic offers EDI processing? EDI or Electronic Data Interchange is the computer-to-computer exchange of business documents. It reduces transaction costs while increasing speed and accuracy! Contact us
Just 2 Weeks Until the Motion & Control Summit!
March 8, 2023
Just 2 weeks away! Register now for the 3rd Annual Motion & Control Summit, held March 22-23, 2023. The summit is free of charge and includes 2-days full of the newest
Exotic Automation & Supply to Host 3rd Annual Motion & Control Summit
February 22, 2023
Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, announced today they have released the agenda for the 3rd Annual Motion & Control Summit. The summit, held March 22-23, 2023,
Hertz HVD Rotary Screw Air Compressor
February 20, 2023
Hertz HVD Series Variable Speed Rotary Screw Air Compressors 5.5-300 kW Hertz HVD series variable-speed compressors drive the motor with the frequency converter to adjust the compressor operation speed and save
COXREELS EZ Coil Reels
February 20, 2023
COXREELS® Safety Series reels featuring the patented EZ-Coil Safety Rewind System, engineered and developed exclusively by COXREELS, are the only choice for safe spring driven hose, cord, and cable reel operation in the
How To: Hose Assembly Cleaning
February 20, 2023
A clean hose, free of metal particles, rubber dust and residual contaminants, can help you operate at maximum efficiency, reduce downtime, and maintain industry standards for hydraulic fluid cleanliness. In this
Download Parker’s FittingFinder App
February 20, 2023
Find Your Fitting Solution. Fast. The Parker FittingFinder app helps you easily locate the part number for the fitting you need! It’s fast, effective & always up to date. Use
Meet Our Fluid Connector Product Manager, Mike Chapman
February 20, 2023
Mike Chapman is Exotic Automation & Supply’s Fluid Connector Business Unit Manager. Mike works as a liaison between Exotic’s Account Managers and Parker Hannifin’s Fluid Connector Divisions to provide customers
Registration is Now Open for the 2023 Motion & Control Summit
February 13, 2023
Registration is now open for the 2023 Motion & Control Summit, held March 22-23, 2023. The summit is free of charge and includes 2-days full of the newest innovations in Fluid Power. For
Parker Virtual Engineer Design Tool
January 23, 2023
Parker’s Virtual Engineer is an innovative design tool for linear motion applications in automation. Save engineering time with three simple steps: 1) Enter application details using the intuitive interface 2)