Aladco® pneumatic valves are built for performance, safety, and reliability in demanding industrial applications. Featuring innovative pilot-operated check valve technology, these valves provide secure, long-lasting operation while helping to optimize system efficiency. Designed to meet a wide range of application needs, Aladco® valves combine rugged construction with proven engineering to deliver dependable solutions for industries that can’t afford downtime.
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COXREELS® Spring Driven Reels feature an enclosed factory-tuned and matched cartridge-style spring motor for safe & easy maintenance. The spring loaded tension enables the reel to automatically self-retract hose, cord, or cable without the need for external power, making them a great cost-effective alternative to motor driven reels.
Air compressors are uniquely tied to atmospheric conditions. Wintry weather brings the risk of freezing lines, sluggish oil and water condensation, while summer brings heat that can damage equipment across your entire compressed air system.
In this blog post, Kaishan addresses how to overcome the key concerns for both cold & hot weather extremes.
Struggling to pick the right accumulator? Parker’s expert guide breaks down piston, bladder & diaphragm types to boost your hydraulic system’s efficiency. You’ll learn:
- How different accumulators separate gas and fluid, and why it matters
- Key design features and operational principles of piston, bladder, and diaphragm accumulators
- How to select the right accumulator for your specific application
- Best practices for installation, precharging, and failure prevention
- Tips for handling large or multiple accumulator setups
Chelsea’s patented Quiet Gear technology, or QT Gear, effectively minimizes torsional vibrations, resulting in a quieter and smoother PTO operation. This technology also helps prevent premature damage that can be caused by excessive vibration, ensuring the longevity and reliability of your hydraulic system. Learn more here.
Our Retail Store Reps are here to assist you at all of our locations!
From custom made hose assemblies to lubrication to pneumatics, our Store Representatives are trained to help you get the parts you need to get your machine back up & running!
Visit our ParkerStores for:
- Custom Made Hose Assemblies
- Fittings, Couplings & Adapters
- Lubrication & Hydraulic Oil
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Accessories
You’re Invited! Join us at our Grand Rapids – Scribner location for our Open House featuring product demos, giveaways and lunch catered from City BBQ. Plus enter to win a Solo Stove!
Thursday, September 18th, 2025 from 11:00am – 1:00pm | 600 Scribner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Exotic Air Systems works to ensure your systems are operating at maximum efficiency & aren’t suspectable to common energy wasters, including:
- Air Leaks – Undetected leaks can waste 20–30% of compressed air energy. Regular leak detection and repairs are essential to reduce this costly inefficiency.
- Inefficient Tools or Applications – Using the wrong tools or inefficient compressed air applications can significantly increase energy consumption. Optimizing these processes can cut energy use by up to 30%.
- Excessive Pressure – Reducing discharge pressure by just 2 psi can lower energy use by 1% – leading to an overall operating cost savings of up to 1.6%.
- Wasted Heat – Without a heat recovery system, valuable thermal energy is lost. A well-designed system can recover 50–90% of this energy for heating air or water.
Exotic’s free air audits provide you with an in-depth review of your system covering everything from leak detection to efficiency analysis.
Interested in a system assessment? We’re here to help!
Contact us at (844) FIX-AIR1 or airsystems@erpc.com
You’re Invited! Join us at our Flint Open House for product demos, giveaways and lunch catered from Famous Dave’s! Plus enter to win a Solo Stove!

Thursday, August 21st, 2025 from 11:00am – 1:00pm | 4186 Pier North Blvd. Suite A, Flint, MI 48504
At Exotic Automation & Supply, our goal of delivering unparalleled support is achieved by the talent of our Customer Service Team!
What separates Exotic’s Customer Service? Our team participates in intensive trainings to stay up to date on new product announcements and technology. Whether you call, email or chat with us, we’re here to support you with everything you need – from selecting the correct part number to tracking an order. Contact us today!
Exotic is now 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. With over 80 years of expertise, Parker Chelsea is committed to pioneering cutting-edge solutions for the unique challenges of the PTO industry.
Parker Pneumatics division developed several resources to make selecting the correct pneumatic products a breeze. From cross reference tools to CAD Files and videos, check out Parker’s e-tools portal to find everything you need in one place.

Enerpac Hydraulic Gantries
April 14, 2026
Enerpac Hydraulic Gantries are a safe, efficient way to lift and position heavy loads in applications where traditional cranes will not fit and permanent overhead structures for job cranes are

NOSHOK Pressure Gauges
April 14, 2026
NOSHOK offers a broad range of pressure gauges that are engineered with state-of the art technology to provide excellent accuracy and reliability and accommodate nearly every application. NOSHOK’s industry-proven dial

Parker Chelsea 442 Series Power Take-Off (PTO)
April 14, 2026
The Chelsea 442 Series Power Take-Off (PTO) is an economical workhorse that features a cast iron housing and tapered cone bearings on the output shaft, giving it a robust torque

New Parker D1VW eConfigurator
April 14, 2026
Parker’s Hydraulic Valve Systems Division has released a significantly enhanced configuration experience for the Parker D1VW directional control valve series on Parker.com. The updated D1VW Configurator now provides: Complete and

5 New Air Compressor Trends to Watch in 2026
April 14, 2026
What does the future hold for compressed air technology? The compressed air industry is expected to grow at a 4.47% combined annual growth rate through 2032 as a result of

Register Today for Our Upcoming
April 14, 2026
You’re Invited! Join us at our upcoming open houses for product demos, giveaways, catered lunch and your chance to win an Ooni Pizza Oven! Muskegon, MI (West MI Rubber) –

This Week is ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week
April 14, 2026
Join us this week as we celebrate you, our valued customer at all our ParkerStore locations! Stop by for complementary lunch, free giveaways & every purchase you make enters you to win

DESTACO Electrical Parallel Gripper – eRHD Series
March 18, 2026
DESTACO’s Robohand eRDH Series of electric grippers are designed with state-of-the-art gripper technology. eRDH grippers integrate 4 teachable sensors, speed control, force control, and internal or external grip settings. This

perma FLEX Automatic Lubrication System
March 18, 2026
perma FLEX is a single-point lubrication system that is used in a variety of applications and industries. Ingress protection to IP 68 level guarantees reliable lubrication in extremely dusty and

A Guide to Servo Motors & Drives
March 18, 2026
Many of the products that we use each day rely on automation for production. The machines behind these products are technologically advanced and require multiple electromechanical components to maintain accuracy,

Parker Critical Protection Hose Cover
March 18, 2026
Used in the harshest of applications, Parker’s new Critical Protection (CP) cover offers increased impact damage and abrasion resistance allowing for longer hose life, increase in productivity, and more up

Build Your Idea with 80/20 Framing
March 18, 2026
80/20 T-Slot Aluminum Framing is a construction system you can use to build virtually anything. The aluminum profiles, or bars, can be mixed and matched to create any customized solution or innovation.
