Robotic applications must withstand the high impact and heavy vibrations of constant use. 80/20 T-slot aluminum profiles stand up to these challenges where other framing options fail. The “2-degree drop lock” is a unique 80/20 design that combats against high stress and creates a vibration-resistant connection when engaged. Learn more here.
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Parker Transair Aluminum Piping is available in sizes 1/2″ to 8″. The large 8″ Transair piping is ideal for conveying the large amounts of compressed air generated by centrifugal compressors and is also rated for vacuum and industrial / inert gas piping systems.
ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week is almost here! Join us next week, September 25th – 29th and stop by any of our 17 Retail Stores for complimentary hot dogs and to scratch off our ParkerStore Lottery Ticket for your chance to win one of many prizes!

Parker’s H Micro Series is an air piloted subbase valve. The manifold bases contain circuit boards for collective wiring/fieldbus which make it a great fit for factory automation, packaging machinery or miscellaneous process markets.
- Reduces cost and saves space
- Communicates with Ethernet and IO-Link
Multiple pneumatic pressure zones possible
Problem: A customer was having problems with multiple hose kinks on an on-board coolant vehicle application. They were having to stretch and form connections due to the space restraints in the vehicle footprint. This raised concerns of leaks and wasted material.
Solution: Exotic’s team met with the customer’s design team to identify specifications of the current hose. Upon review, Exotic proposed the Parker’s EZ Form Solution. The EZ Form Hose provides extreme flexibility for easy and quick installation of coolant, water, and oil suction/ return lines on mobile and industrial equipment. The EZ Form option was a perfect fit for this application as the routing on the vehicle was very complex.
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Since 1963, Exotic Automation & Supply has been designing & manufacturing custom polyurethane products using compression, open and closed casting molding technologies for best-in-class durability and performance.
Solutions Include:
• Bushings
• Bumpers
• Stoppers & Plugs
• Washers
• Pads
• Grommets
• Blocks & Locators
• Gaskets & Seals
• Paint Masks
• Wear Pads
• Rollers
• Wheels
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2023 ParkerStore open houses at our Traverse City, Noblesville, Marysville and St. Joseph locations! We had a great time seeing you! Our next event is right around the corner! Exotic will be hosting Customer Appreciation Week at all 17 ParkerStore locations the week of September 25th – 29th. Stay tuned for more details!
Rotary Unions, also called rotary joints, transfer fluid from a stationary supply into rotating machinery, such as a spinning drum heated by oil or chilled by water. Rotary unions allow the feedthrough of water, air, hydraulic, metalworking fluids, hydraulic oil, steam, vacuum and a variety of other media. Different types are used to match each set of requirements.
With 80/20 you have a lot of options when it comes to planning, designing and building your project. 80/20 University provides resources, videos and tutorials online to answer questions and assist in decision making, Want to learn more? Our 80/20 Product Manager can bring the 80/20 gurney to your site for a demonstration! Contact us to schedule today.
Parker’s Hydraulic Pump and Power System (HPS) recently introduced the new F10 Medium Duty Bent-Axis Pump and Motor Series. The F10 has the same spherical piston design as the well-known F11/F12, however, the F10 is optimized for medium duty applications, providing a compact and cost-effective installation.
Regardless of the application, the principle of single-line lubrication remains the same: a central pump station automatically delivers lubricant through a single supply line to the lubrication metering device. Each metering device serves only one lubrication point and may be adjusted to deliver the precise amount of grease or oil required. Learn more here.

Exotic is Now an Authorized HyperCyl Distributor
November 15, 2023
Exotic Automation & Supply is now a distributor for HyperCyl! HyperCyl is know for their line of Hydra-pneumatic cylinders, which combine the power of a hydraulic cylinder with the speed and precision of

Essential Factors for Sizing a Pressure Gauge
October 19, 2023
A pressure gauge is an essential component of any process system as it provides a vital indication of the system’s pressure, which is necessary for safe and efficient operation. Click

New! Parker P33 Threaded Exhaust Valves
October 19, 2023
Parker recently expanded their P33 Exhaust Valve offering to include an optional threaded exhaust flange. The threaded opening allows the exhaust to be piped away with rigid piping for applications which

24/7 Mobile Hose Doctor Service
October 19, 2023
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 hose assemblies! Contact us

Inventory Management Solutions
October 19, 2023
Receive the right products at the right time! With Exotic Automation & Supply’s Inventory Management Solutions, you can eliminate stockouts, better control your inventory and free up your resources. Exotic has

Grand Rapids ParkerStore Open House!
October 19, 2023
You’re invited to our Grand Rapids Open House! Join us next Thursday, October 26th from 11:00am-1:00pm to see the newly remodeled store and enjoy lunch from B.D.S. BBQ Food Truck. Plus,

Exotic is Now a Distributor for Sauer Compressors
October 19, 2023
Exotic Automation & Supply is proud to announce we are now an authorized distributor for medium to high pressure Sauer Compressors! Sauer Compressors USA has more than 90 years of

80/20 Aluminum Framing for Robotics
September 19, 2023
Robotic applications must withstand the high impact and heavy vibrations of constant use. 80/20 T-slot aluminum profiles stand up to these challenges where other framing options fail. The “2-degree drop

Parker Transair Aluminum Air Pipe
September 19, 2023
Parker Transair Aluminum Piping is available in sizes 1/2″ to 8″. The large 8″ Transair piping is ideal for conveying the large amounts of compressed air generated by centrifugal compressors and

Customer Appreciation Week is September 25th – 29th!
September 19, 2023
ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week is almost here! Join us next week, September 25th – 29th and stop by any of our 17 Retail Stores for complimentary hot dogs and to scratch

Parker H Micro Air Piloted Subbase Valves
August 19, 2023
Parker’s H Micro Series is an air piloted subbase valve. The manifold bases contain circuit boards for collective wiring/fieldbus which make it a great fit for factory automation, packaging machinery

A Solution to Hose Kinks
August 19, 2023
Problem: A customer was having problems with multiple hose kinks on an on-board coolant vehicle application. They were having to stretch and form connections due to the space restraints in
