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When utilizing pressure gauges in applications with elevated temperatures, it’s important to know the recommended configurations to avoid gauge failure, protect the instrument, and maximize performance and accuracy. Check out this article from NoShok for temperature guidelines and accessory options!
Did you know? Air compressors date back nearly 4,000 years ago when our ancestors started using bellows to supply the oxygen they needed for primitive metallurgy. Compressed air was used more commonly during the Industrial Revolution, with blowing machines driven by water wheels or hydraulics.
However, it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that air compressors came into large-scale use, powering pneumatic tools. In this post by Kaishan, learn more about the evolution of air systems.
We are proud to announce the opening of our 19th location in Kalamazoo, MI! Our newest Bond Fluidaire Industrial Contractor Supply Store will provide custom made hose assemblies while you wait as well as a wide selection of in-stock hydraulic & pneumatic components! Click here for directions and please join us for our Open House celebration!
Join us for the 2024 Motion & Control Summit & Expo, held June 13th & 14th at our New Hudson Facility. The event will feature a 20-booth Expo hall, 2-Days of training & development , Food Trucks, and your chance to win one of multiple prizes including a Traeger Smoker, Blackstone Grill, 65″ TV, Ooni pizza oven & more.
Why Attend?
- The first 50 who attend a training class in-person will receive a YETI Coffee Mug! View the class line-up here.
- Impasto Italian Wraps & Rollin Stone Woodfire Pizza will be provided for lunch both days from 11:00am – 2:00pm
- The 20-booth Expo hall will feature Parker Hannifin, Ace Controls, Destco, 80/20, SKF, Kaishan, Humphrey, Enerpac, NoShok, Dixon, HyperCyl, Gore, Tube-Mac & many more!
- Tour our warehouse & play games along your way for gift cards & prizes.
- Attend for your chance to win 1 of 15 Grand Prizes!
Exotic is hosting ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week, April 29th – May 3rd. Starting today, stop by any of our stores for complimentary hot dogs and to scratch off our ParkerStore Lottery Ticket for your chance to win one of many prizes! We hope to see you there! Click here for a full list of our locations.
Scratch Off Your Lottery Ticket To Win!
- YETI 14oz Stackable Mug
- Carhartt Leather Work Gloves
- Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker
- Carhartt Canvas Mesh Back Cap
- Cuisinart Grill Set
- Carhartt 4 Can Lunch Cooler
- Callaway 4-in-1 Blade Divot Repair Tool
Aggressive media valves are inert solenoid valves that handle corrosive or abrasive liquids and gases. They must be compatible to withstand the harsh nature of different media repeatedly for long periods, while functioning efficiently and operating safely in hostile environments. In this article from Humphrey, learn about the key features of aggressive media valves, benefits and which materials they can control.
Parker’s Virtual Engineer is an innovative design tool for linear motion applications in automation. Check it out today to easily size and select the correct type of pneumatic and electric linear actuator, ball screw rodless actuators, belt driven actuators and other electromechanical products to suit your application.
Exotic Automation & Supply will be exhibiting at booth #2909 at this year’s AISTech Iron & Steel Conference held May 6th – May 8th in Columbus, OH. Interested in attending? Email us for a FREE Expo hall pass. On display will be our wide selection of Hydraulic Safety Valves. We hope to see you there!
ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week is Almost Here!
Join us Monday, April 29th – Friday, May 3rd at any of our ParkerStores for Customer Appreciation Week! Enjoy complimentary hot dogs and scratch off our ParkerStore Lottery Ticket for a chance to win one of many prizes. We hope to see you there! Click here for a full list of our locations.
1 in 2 Tickets Will Win:
- YETI 14oz Stackable Mug
- Carhartt Leather Work Glove
- Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker
- Carhartt Canvas Mesh Back Cap
- Cuisinart Grill Set
- Carhartt 4 Can Lunch Cooler
- Callaway 4-in-1 Blade Divot Repair Tool
Meet our talented Engineering Team! Each day Exotic’s Engineering Team designs, builds, tests & delivers custom engineered systems. They provide industrial fluid power solutions for everything from large complex manufacturing centers to small, portable units. From hydraulic power units to hydraulic / pneumatic manifolds and filtration skids, Exotic’s Engineering team is here to help you every step of the way with your engineered system needs.
Common Projects:
- Hydraulic Power Units
- Lubrication Systems
- Hydraulic /Pneumatic Manifold Assemblies
- Pneumatic Panels
- Filtration Skids
- Oil Transfer Systems
Did You Know? Exotic’s World’s Largest Power Unit, built by our engineering team, won the Michigan Manufacturer’s Association 2021 “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” award! The massive hydraulic power unit is capable of 4,800 horsepower with a maximum flow of 2,700 gallons per minute and a capacity of 18,000 gallons of hydraulic oil. The only hydraulic system in the world of its size!
Enerpac Cordless Bar Cutter
Enerpac’s new highly portable EBC-Series Cordless Bar Cutters quickly and easily slice through up to number 6 rebar or similar metal bar up to 0.79″ (20mm) in diameter. A powerful
Deublin Product Spotlight: Wireless Leak Sensor Boxes
Deublin’s patented SpindleShield ® technology protects spindles by reliably warning users of internal leakage of coolant unions. Deublin 1103-WLSB Wireless Leak Sensor Box, allows integration of leak sensor system with SpindleShield ®
Exotic is an Authorized Deublin Distributor!
Deublin was founded in 1945 as the company that would revolutionize the way rotating equipment operates and performs. By engineering a mechanical seal into a rotating union, they propelled to
In-Person Trainings are Coming Back!
Mark your calendars! We will be hosting a variety of in-person trainings at our New Hudson facility on Thursday, July 15th starting at 1pm. Attend one or all! Trainings are
We’ve Expanded our In-Stock Inventory!
We’ve increased our inventory to have what you need in-stock when you need it! Our New Hudson warehouse is stocked with over $10M in hoses & fittings as well as
The Most Durable High-Pressure Hydraulic Jacks
Enerpac provides the largest selection of jacks, cylinders and rams for virtually any application from lifting, pushing, pulling, bending or holding. Enerpac offers hundreds of configurations or mechanical and hydraulic
OMLER De-Coring Machine DCB18
OMLER’s innovative decoring machine allows the contemporary treatment of several aluminium, cast iron and steel foundry castings. It is equipped with housings where from 2 up to 4 castings can be placed.
Parker’s New 777 Series Hose
Parker’s Hose Products Division recently announced the launch of their new hose, 777 series, for petroleum based hydraulic fluids and lubricating oils. This 4,000 psi Constant Working Pressure hose is
Parker’s Colorflow Control Valves
Parker Colorflow Valves are equipped with PTS tags. Simply scan to identify, order and gather information about the valve you need. PTS creates a digital twin of your colorflow valve that delivers access
Sidener Hydraulic Safety Valves
Sidener Hydraulic Safety Valves take advantage of recently revised safety standards and smart technology to produce increased uptime and safer machinery. Sidener’s unique product offerings range from basic lock out
Exotic is now an Authorized Unist Lubrication Distributor!
Exotic is now an Unist distributor! Unist’s Infinity line sets a new standard for performance in dual-channel through-spindle Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) systems. Specifically designed for high-production through-spindle operations, it
Euchner Multifunctional Gate Boxes
Euchner’s Multifunctional Gate Box is a unique interlocking or guard locking system for the protection of safety doors on machines and systems. The system has numerous functions which make it
