Exotic Automation & Supply is coming to Livonia! Opening Fall 2019, our 12th ParkerStore is located conveniently off of I-96 between Stark and Wayne Road and will offer custom made hose assemblies, couplings, fittings and more for your applications. Click here for more information or here for directions.
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Need assistance on-site? Exotic’s HOSE DOCTORs are the most relied on hose repair service in Southeast Michigan. We come to your site 24/7 to replace hydraulic / pneumatic hose assemblies! Contact us anytime at 844-FIX-HOSE.
Today, safety exhaust valves are designed to ensure fail-safe operation and ensure rapid exhaust of any pneumatic equipment on an e-stop, and they are available in single-channel or two-channel (redundant) configurations.
Learn more about the different types of safety valve solutions Parker Hannifin offers at: https://ph.parker.com/us/en/safety-valves
Enerpac’s new E-Pulse Series Hydraulic Pumps represent the best combination of innovative features and technologies. The pump is ideal for high volume fastening applications where weight is a critical factor. Smart controls enable the motor to maintain constant power providing higher flow than “traditional” 1/2 hp pumps.
The durable aluminum housing, integrated heat exchanger and high efficient permanent magnet motor minimize heat buildup in the toughest environments. The interactive pendant provides the operator a number of usage options for optimal efficiency. The E-Pulse Pump is the pinnacle of bolting equipment.
Click here to learn more.
In this video posted by ACETips, you will learn how to mount and adjust a Hydraulic Damper. Click here to watch.
Parker Hannifin’s SG102 is a mid-size dump pump with a large C-type dump valve that combines the best of automatic and manual transmission dump pumps. The Super G weighs up to 20% less than traditional C-type pumps with dump speeds up to 37% faster than traditional G-type pumps.
Parker Hannifin’s QuickFit Oil Change System ensures simple oil changing in engine and machine applications. This new system allows for an oil change in 30 minutes or less while eliminating 100% of oil spills, leaks and drips and improving safety conditions by 75%.
Exotic Automation & Supply is coming to Livonia! Opening Fall 2019, our 12th ParkerStore is located conveniently off of I-96 between Stark and Wayne Road and will offer custom made hose assemblies, couplings, fittings and more for your applications. Additional information regarding the official opening date and opening celebrations will be sent out in the coming weeks! Click here for directions.
Properly sizing your gas spring depends on the right data – from ambient temperature to mounting orientation. Identifying these parameters upfront will ensure you get the most out of your gas spring in terms of safety, reliability and operating life. The ACE blog takes a closer look at some of the sizing parameters to size your gas spring, including hand force, extension force, center of gravity, stroke length, mounting and materials.
Parker’s new HAS 500’s hybrid design combines the controllability of traditional electomechanical actuators with the power density, longer life and failsafe conditions commonly found on traditional hydraulic systems. The result is an improved actuation solution for 1-2 axis of motion control. Bore sizes ranging from 2″ through 8″ bore with no limit on stroke, mount or rod modifications.
• All-in-One, Plug-n-Play Actuator
• Easy to Apply, Install & Control
• Space Savings
• Energy Savings
• Reduced Leak Points
• Reduced Oil Reservoir Volumes
Potential Cost Savings of $300K+ per Year!
Exotic Automation & Supply’s In-System Damage Protection (ISD), is a proprietary, plastic coating that can protect your vehicle, power tools, installation tooling and facilities. The result is a significant decrease in material damage, increased safety and increased productivity. Click here to learn more.

Order Online Through our Ecommerce Store!
February 11, 2025
Exotic’s online store makes placing new Parker Hannifin product orders & retrieving past order details a breeze! Count on our ecommerce site for: Access to your company’s exclusive pricing – the same

Meet our Store Representatives
February 11, 2025
Our Retail Store Reps are here to assist you at all of our 19 locations! From custom made hose assemblies to lubrication to pneumatics, our Store Representatives are trained to help

Meet Kory Johnson, ACE Controls Product Manager
January 15, 2025
Meet Kory Johnson, Exotic’s Product Manager for ACE Controls! Kory has been with Exotic for over 5 years, starting in our Rochester ParkerStore as a Counter Sales Rep before joining

Exotic Air Systems Design & Installation Services
January 15, 2025
Building a new site or updating your existing compressed air system? Count on Exotic Air Systems to design and install a customized solution for your facility. Our team follows a step-by-step process

Perma Case Study: Pump Applications
January 15, 2025
Challenges of Pump Lubrication: Pumps are often operated under extreme conditions, subjecting individual components to special wear. Many lubrication points can only be accessed using extreme protection measures (safety gloves and protective masks).

Enerpac Cylinder Selection Guide
January 15, 2025
What features and factors are important when selecting the right hydraulic cylinder? In this guide, Enerpac reviews cylinder basics, types of cylinders, cylinder components, cylinder features, application considerations & more. Check it

80/20 Product Selector Tool
January 15, 2025
80/20 offers a wide range of product options so you can get the exact profile or part you need to complete your project to your specific requirements. Their Product Selector

Parker Stainless Steel FastSeal Now Available!
January 15, 2025
Parker’s FastSeal is now available in Stainless Steel! FastSeal is new technology that allows you to make fast, easy ORFS connections without the need to flange or braze your hydraulic tubing. Save

Highlights of 2024
December 17, 2024
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 Tuesday, December 24th, Wednesday, December

Motion & Control Insider Monthly – Answers
December 17, 2024
Monthly Brain Teaser Answers: June Answer: May Answer: 40 squares April Answer: C March Answer: 30. Take the first number in a row, mulitply by two and you

Accessories for 80/20 Aluminum Framing
November 19, 2024
80/20 offers several accessory options to customize your aluminum framing including colored t-slot covers, lighting, storage bins, tool hangers, wire management & more! Learn more here.

SKF Progressive Lubrication Systems
November 19, 2024
SKF Progressive Lubrication Systems provide continuous lubrication as long as the pump is in operation. Once the pump stops, the pistons of the progressive metering device will stop in their
