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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!

Register Now for Next Week’s Webinar!
November 4, 2020
*New* Sizing Electromechanical Cylinders for Retrofit Applications Webinar Join us for an all new webinar, Sizing Electromechanical Cylinders for Retrofit Applications, on Thursday, November 12th at 10:00am. In this webinar,

Stop by our ParkerStores for Assistance Today!
November 4, 2020
All 12 of our ParkerStores are open to assist you Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. We’re here to help provide you with custom made hose assemblies, in-stock hydraulic

Transair and Filtration Solutions Featured in the New Chevy Commercial!
October 20, 2020
Check out Exotic’s Transair Aluminum Piping and Filtration solutions displayed in the new Chevy commercial! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm5YTAfXrVk

Follow us on Social Media for Your Chance to Win $50!
October 13, 2020
Congratulations to this month’s winner, Stephanie Schummer! Want to win a $50 American Express gift card? We’re giving away one each month for the rest of the year! Just follow us

Flexitallic Thermiculite® High Temperature Gaskets
October 13, 2020
A breakthrough in both heat and chemical resistance, Thermiculite® High Temperature gasket materials are rated for temperatures up to 1832°F and have passed the API 607 fire test. Thermiculite® sealing

Parker FEM Series – New Look and Enhanced Features
October 13, 2020
The FEM Series is undergoing a redesign to enhance its appearance and add to its capabilities. The new FEM couplings have an increased pressure rating up to 5,000 psi and

Reorder PTS Tagged Assemblies Online!
October 13, 2020
Parker hydraulic hose assemblies with PTS ID numbers can now be ordered online from parker.com and delivered to you. Click here to get started today!

Register Now for Our Upcoming Webinars
October 13, 2020
Tuesday, October 20th @ 10:00AM Requirements and Solutions for Machine Safety – Register Here This training will provide a general overview of machine safety requirements pertaining to lockout and alternative methods of
Troubleshooting Leaks: Fixing a Leak Coming From a Tube or Swivel Nut
October 6, 2020
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 by TechConnect Team In our first post of this series, Troubleshooting Fluid System Connection Leaks, we gave an overview of how to troubleshoot a system that’s leaking and the

Follow us on Social Media for Your Chance to Win $50!
September 16, 2020
Congratulations to this month’s winner, Alan Janak! Want to win a $50 American Express gift card? We’re giving away one each month for the rest of the year! Just follow us

OMLER De-Coring Hammers
September 16, 2020
OMLER Pneumatic Sand Decoring Hammers combine high quality with performance to remove sand or ceramic from aluminum and grey iron castings. Several hammer models are available to fit your application.

Techman Collaborative Robots
September 16, 2020
Techman Collaborative Robots are designed to work alongside humans and are known as the safest and easiest to use because of their advanced features. From product testing, assembly, and packaging, to
