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 the Product Management Team. Kory enjoys problem solving and working with customers across virtually all industries to find unique application solutions. Outside of Exotic, Kory recently got married and enjoys flying drones & outdoor snow sports.

Contact Kory for assistance today!

About ACE Controls:
ACE is the internationally recognized expert in the field of industrial damping technology. Ace Controls, founded in 1963, introduced the first adjustable industrial shock absorber. The company’s portfolio now includes automation control, motion control, vibration control and safety products.

• Shock Absorbers
• Dampers
• Hydraulic Feed Controls
• Industrial Gas Springs
• Vibration-Isolating Pads

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 to select the best equipment to meet your needs and budget. Contact us at (844) FIX-AIR1 or [email protected].

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). As a result, they are not lubricated as often as required or are completely neglected.

Solution:
Mount a perma lubrication system at the lubrication point. Depending on the conditions prevailing at the lubrication point, the perma lubrication system can either be mounted directly or remotely.

Advantages of Automatic Lubrication:
 – Workplace Safety
– Lower Environmental Impact
– Fewer Maintenance Runs

View the full case study here.

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 out here!

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 Tool is easy to use and helpful from the brainstorming phase all the way through design and purchase.

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 time & money! Learn more here.

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 25th and Wednesday, January 1st. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!

Launched Air Systems Division

Exotic Air Systems was launched to provide exceptional products, service and support for all air equipment needs! Count on Exotic Air Systems from everything from on-site assessments, to machine maintenance & repair. Our team of talented 24/7 technicians is here for you! Learn more here.

Ecommerce Website Developed

Our online store was launched in June to make it easy for you to place Parker Hannifin orders & view past order details! Create an account to access your company’s exclusive pricing – the same pricing you would receive by contacting us.

2 New Retail Store Locations

New locations in Lebanon, IN and Kalamazoo, MI were opened to better support you! Both locations provide custom hose assemblies while you wait and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment in-stock.

Grand Rapids Store Remodel

Our Grand Rapids – Scribner location was remodeled and now features a larger showroom, expanded inventory, dedicated training facility and more! Keep a lookout for information on our Spring 2025 Open House!

Authorized Distributor for Humphrey

Exotic became a distributor for Humphrey Products! Humphrey specializes in high-quality pneumatic and fluid control valves, valve systems, and custom solutions and supports applications in medical, analytical, factory automation, test & measurement and process control.

Motion & Control Summit

The 2024 Motion & Control Summit & Expo was held June 13th & 14th and featured a 20+ booth expo hall at our New Hudson facility, 2-days of educational trainings, food trucks, games, prizes & more. It was great seeing you there! Keep an eye out for information on next years show!

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 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 current positions. When the pump starts supplying lubricant again, the pistons will carry on where they left.

Parker Hydraulics has launched a new website with a sizing tool to help you identify the best fit pump and motor for your application. The site also features tutorial videos, success stories, and best practices. Check it out here.

Parker’s line of Pneumatic Flow Controls offer precise adjustments, accuracy, and compactness to meet any application. Pneumatic flow controls are available in composite, brass, nickel plated brass, and stainless steel and provide precise speed control of air flow entering or leaving a pneumatic actuator.

The PYPLOK^® connecting system is a weld-less, thread-less way to join pipe. Using a portable, hand-held installation tool, couplings are cold worked and permanently compressed onto the piping, forming a permanent leak-tight seal.

Why Pyplok?

• Swage your fittings in seconds, dramatically reducing your downtime during repairs.
• Skip the expensive certified welders and fire watch personnel
• Forget about hot work permits – Pyplok® fittings are swaged cold
• Reduce your chemical waste disposal costs – Pyplok® doesn’t require acid pickling and neutralizing
• Avoid costly NDT (radiography, x-ray) verification by using a simple “Go-No-Go” inspection gauge for your Pyplok® fittings
• Remove the time-consuming purging of gases or fluids procedure from your process
• Set it and forget it – properly swaged and pressure tested Pyplok® fittings will go many years before needing to be replaced

Learn more about Pyplok here.

Meet Kaleb Wiesner, Pyplok Product Manager!

Kaleb is Exotic’s Pyplok Product Manager and works with customers daily on their Pyplok applications. From information request to training, Kaleb is available to assist and enjoys offering a pipe connection system that requires no welding & is safe, easy and cost-effective.

Kaleb has been with Exotic for 3 years and previously worked with our Service and Retail Store Teams. In his spare time, he enjoys sports and playing golf. Contact Kaleb today!