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Experiencing extended deliveries on hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders? If so, we can help. Our delivery for the standard cylinders listed below ranges from stock to 15 working days. Contact us today to learn more!
- 4MA NFPA Pneumatic Cylinders
- P1F ISO Pneumatic Cylinders
- SR Series Round Body Pneumatic Cylinders
- 2A NFPA Steel Body Pneumatic Cylinders
2H and 3H NFPA Heavy Duty Hydraulic Cylinder
Ann Arbor is March’s ParkerStore of the Month! All purchases you make at our Ann Arbor ParkerStore in the month of March will enter you to win a $100 Visa gift card. There is no order minimum or limit to the number of entries.
Meet Ann Arbor’s Store Representative – Nick Wozniak:
Nick has over 7 years of industry experience and looks forward to helping customers select the right products for their application everyday. His favorite thing about working at Exotic is the team dynamic, and the level of experience brought to customers. Nick is an avid sports fan, rooting for the Red Wings & U of M and has a 5 year old bull dog named Duke.
ParkerStore of the Month Schedule:
January: Lansing, MI
February: Jackson, MI
March: Ann Arbor, MI
April: Flint, MI
May: Freeland, MI
June: Indianapolis, IN
July: Livonia, MI
August: New Hudson, MI
September: Taylor, MI
October: Noblesville, IN
November: Shelby Township, MI
December: Rochester, MI
A breakthrough in both heat and chemical resistance, Flexitallic’s Thermiculite® High Temperature Gasket Materials are rated for temperatures up to 1832°F and have passed the API 607 fire test.
Parker’s SmogHog brand is the most recognized and trusted name in the world for effective removal of mist and smoke from air. SmogHog ESP Systems are more than 95% efficient on mist, smoke and fume removal and keep processes running at peak performance. Unlike bag or box filters, SmogHog strips both large and microscopic contaminates from the air stream and collects them on grounded collection plates.
Jackson is February’s ParkerStore of the Month! All purchases you make at our Jackson ParkerStore in the month of February will enter you to win a $100 Visa gift card. There is no order minimum or limit to the number of entries.
Meet Jackson’s Store Rep, Matt Haist –
Matt has been with Exotic Automation & Supply as a ParkerStore Representative for 6 years. Before starting his career with Exotic, he served 4 years in the United States Air Force. He has completed 23 open water dives with sharks, with a record depth of 150 feet! Matt loves working closely with his customers and using his expertise to help them with their various applications.
ParkerStore of the Month Schedule:
January: Lansing, MI – Winner Raymond S.
February: Jackson, MI
March: Ann Arbor, MI
April: Flint, MI
May: Freeland, MI
June: Indianapolis, IN
July: Livonia, MI
August: New Hudson, MI
September: Taylor, MI
October: Noblesville, IN
November: Shelby Township, MI
December: Rochester, MI
Registration is now open for the 2022 Motion & Control Summit, held March 23-24, 2022! The summit is free of charge and will be held virtually, so you can attend from anywhere! Register Today!
Agenda:
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022:
9:00am: Kick-Off
9:10am: Smart, Simple, Safe – The Benefits Of The Techman Collaborative Robot
10:00am: How to Get Clean, Dry, Oil Free Compressed Air From Any Compressor
11:00am: Basics of Rotary Unions
12:00pm: Developments in Engineering
1:00pm: Mechanics Technology – The Elements Of An Electromechanical Actuator
2:00pm: Virtual Engineer – What is it & How it Works
3:00pm: New Hydraulic Actuator for Single Axis Designs
3:50pm: Closing*
Thursday, March 24th, 2022:
9:00am: Kick-Off
9:10am: Hydraulics 101
10:00am: Hoses for the Food & Beverage Industry
11:00am: Remote Condition Monitoring
12:00pm: System Solutions for Lubrication Requirements
1:00pm: Popular Methods for Dust, Mist and Fume Collection
2:00pm: Gas Spring or Hydraulic Damper?
3:00pm: Is Stainless Steel Transair Right for Your Application?
3:50pm: Closing*
*We’re giving away 4 YETI Tundra 35 Coolers to attendees and the winners will be announced on 3/23 & 3/24 during the show closings. Attendees will receive an entry to win for each session they attend throughout the show. The more sessions attended; the more entries received. You do not need to be present to win. A representative from Exotic Automation & Supply will reach out to the winners after the conference.
Looking for vibration-isolation pads? ACE Controls offers three different types all with the purpose of providing the best customized isolation technology. All are available as standard pads or custom shapes cut precisely to you requirements.
Looking for vibration-isolation pads? ACE Controls offers three different types all with the purpose of providing the best customized isolation technology. All are available as standard pads or custom shapes cut precisely to you requirements.
Hydraulic quick couplings can be some of the most overlooked components in many applications. While selecting the proper couplings may seem like a task you wouldn’t need to think twice about, there is a surprising amount of research that goes into purchasing the correct hydraulic couplings. Click here to learn the steps to selecting the right hydraulic coupling for your application.
Register Now for The 2021 Motion & Control Summit!
The first annual 2021 Virtual Motion & Control Summit will be held February 17-18th, 2021. The 2-day event is free to attend and full of motion & control, industrial hydraulics, fluid power
A Look Back – 2020 Highlights
In January 2020, we relocated our Headquarters to a brand new facility in New Hudson, MI. The location off I-96 provides quick access for customers and direct routes to
It’s Coming February 2021 – RSVP Today!
The first annual 2021 Virtual Motion & Control Summit will be held February 17-18th, 2021. The 2-day event will be full of motion & control, industrial hydraulics, fluid power safety
Happy Holidays!
In warm appreciation of our association during the past year we extend our very best wishes for a happy holiday season!
Follow us on Social Media for Your Chance to Win $50!
Congratulations to this month’s winner, Heather Veldman! Want to win a $50 American Express gift card? We’re giving away one each month for the rest of the year! Just follow us
New Enerpac Hydraulic Post Tensioning Pumps
Staying on time and under budget is critical for both residential and commercial concrete work. Reducing the time spent per tendon is key to achieving both goals. Specifically designed for
Faster, Cleaner & Safer Oil Changes
Cleaner and safer oil changes in just 30 minutes! Parker Hannifin’s QuickFit Oil Change System revolutionizes the process with a faster, cleaner and safer way to change engine oil. In three easy
Futuristic Auto Show Project Requires ACE Gas Springs
An automotive engineering firm was tasked to redesign an SUV into a futuristic concept for the annual automotive show. Gull wing doors were part of the concept which required 2
Register Now for Next Week’s Webinar!
*New* Sizing Electromechanical Cylinders for Retrofit Applications Webinar Join us for an all new webinar, Sizing Electromechanical Cylinders for Retrofit Applications, on Thursday, November 12th at 10:00am. In this webinar,
Stop by our ParkerStores for Assistance Today!
All 12 of our ParkerStores are open to assist you Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. We’re here to help provide you with custom made hose assemblies, in-stock hydraulic
Transair and Filtration Solutions Featured in the New Chevy Commercial!
Check out Exotic’s Transair Aluminum Piping and Filtration solutions displayed in the new Chevy commercial! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm5YTAfXrVk
Follow us on Social Media for Your Chance to Win $50!
Congratulations to this month’s winner, Stephanie Schummer! Want to win a $50 American Express gift card? We’re giving away one each month for the rest of the year! Just follow us