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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.
Meet Scott Payton, Retail Manager
Meet Scott Payton, Exotic’s Retail Manager! Scott has been with Exotic for over 5 years and has helped grow our store network to the 19 locations it is today. Scott recently managed the
Thanks for Attending The Motion & Control Summit!
It was great seeing you at The 2024 Motion & Control Summit & Expo! We hope you found the show informative and engaging. Missed a class or have questions for an
Product Spotlight: Parker 2AN Pneumatic Cylinders
Parker’s Series 2A/2AN Heavy Duty Steel Pneumatic Cylinders offer advanced design features that are superior in a 250psi rated cylinder. These features include the “jewel” rod gland assembly, adjustable floating cushions, hard
Exotic Air Systems – Design & Installations
Building a new site or updating your existing compressed air system? Exotic Air Systems can design and install a customized solution for your facility. Exotic Air Service’s Technicians follow a
You’re Invited To Our Livonia & Shelby Open Houses
Join us at our upcoming summer open houses! Both events will feature catered BBQ from Bad Brad’s, giveaways, product demonstrations & your chance to win a Bose Soundlink Speaker. We can’t wait
Meet Our Engineered Rubber & Plastics Team
Meet our Engineered Rubber & Plastics team! Exotic Automation & Supply was founded in 1963 as Exotic Rubber & Plastics when a custom rubber solution was created and implemented for
New Enerpac BTW-Series Battery Torque Wrench
The new Enerpac BTW-Series Battery Torque Wrench delivers impressive torque in a self-contained, handheld and portable package. With models available for 3/4″ – 1 1/2″ square drive sizes, the new
Before You Spec It, STAMP It
STAMP stands for Size, Temperature, Application, Media & Pressure. Learn how the acronym S.T.A.M.P. can help you in selecting the proper hose assembly components and how this can maximize assembly
Kaishan Rotary Screw Air Compressors
Rotary screw air compressors are popular in factories, plants, and manufacturing facilities because of their ability to run non-stop around the clock. Kaishan offers a wide selection of oil-injected and oil-free
Exotic Appoints Justin Connor to Vice President of Finance
We are proud to announce the appointment of Justin Connor to Vice President of Finance! Justin started with Exotic in 2015 and served as our Controller in his most recent role.
Introducing Our New Air Systems Division!
We are proud to announce the launch of our air equipment division, Exotic Air Systems! Exotic Air Systems is committed to providing exceptional products, service and support for your air equipment needs! We provide full
Meet Scott Sellers, Exotic’s Operations Consultant
Scott has a strong background in Operational Excellence as he spent the last 36 years at McNaughton-McKay Electric completing his career as Executive Vice President of Operations and IT. Over