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Enerpac’s new SC-Series Cordless Battery Pump is compact, lightweight, and precise. It gives hydraulic tool users the power to do more in confined areas and is free from extension cords, air hoses, and actuating manual pumps.
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. Exotic is Omler’s exclusive US distributor and offers in-stock inventory as well as repair services and application assistance.
What Makes OMLER Hammers Unique?
- Patented Technology
- Lightweight
- Low Friction
- Protected Sensor
- Variable Frequency Control
- Available Frequency Monitoring
Parker PURE food grade hoses enable a clean and safe transfer of a wide range of foods, beverages and sanitary materials. Parker’s comprehensive range of constructions offer multiple colors, pressures, sizes and temperature capabilities and meet government and industry standards. Learn more here.
We are excited to announce this year’s upcoming event schedule! Our ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week is back at all locations in April and will feature lunch & giveaways all week long! The 2024 Motion & Control Summit & Expo will be held in June and will feature a 20-booth expo hall, 2-days of free training & development, food trucks, giveaways and more. We hope to see you there!
Register Today!
• Monday, April 29th – Friday, May 3rd: ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week! It’s back at all locations! Stop by for lunch & giveaways all week long!
• Thursday, May 9th: Lebanon, IN Open House
• Thursday, May 23rd: Kalamazoo, MI Open House
• Thursday, June 13th & Friday, June 14th: 2024 Annual Motion & Control Summit & Expo Held at our New Hudson Facility, featuring a 20-booth expo hall, 2-days of educational trainings, food trucks, prizes & more!
• Thursday, July 18th: Livonia, MI Open House
• Thursday, August 1st: Shelby Township, MI Open House
Exotic Automation & Supply is now an Authorized Humphrey Distributor!
Humphrey has specialized in the design and manufacture of superior fluid handling and pneumatic control valves for over 60 years. They offer customized solutions and miniature valves for the medical, analytical, factory automation, measurement & process control fields.
Humphrey Product Solutions:
- Solenoid Valves
- Inert Solenoid Valves
- Proportional Solenoid Valves
- Inert Proportional Valves
- Air Piloted Valves
- Manual Valves
- Mechanical Valves
- TAC Miniature Fittings
Humphrey Solutions for Life Sciences
Humphrey’s Life Science Group has led with commitment and expertise in medical valve manufacturing for over 40 years. They’ve pioneered unique, customized medical valve solutions for oxygen concentrators, mechanical ventilators, respirators, dialysis, automated slide stainers, blood gas analyzers, surgical instruments and more!
Now Open in Lebanon, IN!
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The Lebanon ParkerStore marks Exotic’s 18th location and will provide custom hose assemblies made on the spot, the hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication & filtration products you need in-stock and a knowledgeable & helpful staff. Stop by today!
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Meet Our Store Representative
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Meet Clay Biesecker, Lebanon’s Counter Sales Representative! Clay’s favorite part about his job is being able to help customers find a solution when they have an urgent need, such as a down machine or leaky hose. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing & woodworking. He is also an avid Perdue Boilermakers fan. Stop by the Lebanon store to see Clay today!
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Why the Lebanon ParkerStore?
• Full Parker Hannifin Retail Store
• Custom Hose Assemblies Made While you Wait
• Dedicated Inventory
• Local Customer Service and Delivery
• Support from Dedicated Account Managers
• Wide Variety of Product Lines
We are excited to announce the opening of two new retail store locations in the upcoming months:
- Our Lebanon, IN ParkerStore will open March 2024!
- Our Kalamazoo, MI Industrial Contractor Supply Store will open in April 2024!
Each store location will provide custom hose assemblies made on the spot, the hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication & filtration products you need in-stock and a knowledgeable & helpful staff. Additional details on Grand Opening dates & celebrations will be announced in the coming weeks. We can’t wait to see you!
Meet Ken Maran, Exotic’s Service Director! Ken has been in the service and installation industry for over 25 years! Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in launching service teams across the US, Mexico & Canada for several Tier 2 suppliers. At Exotic, he is the driving force behind our growing service department leading the Industrial Air Equipment and 24/7 Hose Doctor Service Teams.
Ken spends his spare time as a part-time Police Officer for the Village of Dundee, MI and is an avid learner, currently attending U of M to achieve his next degree in International Business.
Did you know Kaishan has launched a low-pressure rotary screw compressor? The KRSL Low-Pressure Rotary Screw Air Compressor is ready to be plugged into any system or operate independently. End users can expect improved efficiency, consistent airflow, reduced noise levels, a smaller footprint and a lower total cost of ownership throughout its lifespan.
In this article from Parker, you will learn valuable insights that will help you identify and understand your dust collection problems and their impact on your entire process. From a single baghouse to the whole emissions control system, find problem areas and determine what corrective actions will improve your system. Click here to read.
The fastest way to find the right shock absorber! Check out the ACE Controls Online Shock Calculation Tool to easily calculate the the right shock absorber for your application.
SKF is well known for providing the most complete portfolio of lubrication management systems on the market. Exotic Automation & Supply offers SKF & Lincoln lubrication systems for oil & grease, with solutions ranging from centralized manual systems to fully automatic systems designed to your application and needs.
Baldwin Cabin Air Filters
Baldwin’s cabin air filters are designed to remove harmful contaminates and pollutants from the air before they enter the cabin area. Baldwin’s wide product selection ensures a safe & comfortable
Parker Redesigned FEM Quick Couplings
Parker’s Quick Coupling Division has redesigned its popular and dependable non-spill product, the 3/8″ and 1/2″ FEM Series Couplings. Updates include increased psi to 5,000, enhanced Corrosion Resistance for Longer
Helpful Configurator Resources
Interested in configurating a cylinder part number? Looking to cross a NC9 to a 2AN cylinder? Check out Exotic’s new resources page with quick links to all of Parker’s Configurator
Exotic Automation & Supply Advances to the Top 10 for the “Coolest Things Made in Michigan” Award
Exotic Automation & Supply, a Premier Parker Hannifin Distributor, announced today their World’s Largest Hydraulic Power Unit has advanced to the Top 10 finalist in the Coolest Things Made in
Lubrication Matter – But Do You Know How Much?
Did you know over 40% of maintenance costs are related to poor lubrication? For every industry, lubrication is vital to the performance of rotating equipment and SKF lubrication product line
Parker’s New V16 Variable Motor
Parker’s new V16 Motor is a new generation of variable displacement, bent-axis motors. The new motors are available in 220 cc and 270 cc and are designed for both open
Don’t Miss Our Podcast with The National Fluid Power Association!
Exotic Automation & Supply’s Safety Product Manager, Doug Webster, was featured in the latest Fluid Power Forum Podcast to discuss how hydraulic safety valves are making machine operations safer &
Vote Exotic for the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan!
We are happy to announce Exotic made it into the Top 10 of the Coolest Things Made in Michigan! Our World’s Largest Hydraulic Power Unit (pending certification) is capable of
Our New Hudson Open House has been Postponed until 2022
The safety of our employees, customers & partners is our number one priority. Due to the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, we have decided to postpone our New Hudson Open
Vote for Exotic in the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan Contest!
We are very excited to be in the running for the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan Award! Our World’s Largest Hydraulic Power Unit (pending certification) is capable of 4,800 horsepower
Custom Filter Carts for Hydraulic Systems
Exotic Automation & Supply’s Filter Carts provide a convenient, portable mode of off-line filtration, flushing & fluid transfer. The cart’s narrow design makes it the ideal choice to easily navigate
Upgraded RC-Series Hydraulic Cylinders
Introducing Enerpac’s RC-Series – the next generation of multi-purpose hydraulic cylinders. The new RC Trio range includes a new “Trio” Bearing System for enhanced durability and a new hybrid spring-return