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Parker has published several helpful tips, conversion charts and technical manuals to help with everything from metric and BSP fitting identification to hose assembly basics. Click here to view.
The Kaishan KRSD Single-Stage Direct Drive Compressor Line utilizes rotary air compressor technology to deliver a constant stream of compressed air where and when you need it most. This air compressor type uses helical screws in a continuous motion to reduce the volume and maximize the pressure of incoming air.
This season and always, we are thankful for you and wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! In observance of Thanksgiving, Exotic will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd & Friday, November 24th. Have a safe Holiday!
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 a pneumatic cylinder. They offer a wide range of designs and performances to suit the needs of different assembly & forming applications.
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 here to learn how to choose the right pressure gauge for your application, by considering factors such as the pressure range, accuracy requirements, and gauge size.
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 would like to eliminate the exhaust air from the atmosphere.
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 anytime at 844-FIX-HOSE.
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 several plan options to fit your needs! Learn more about our Value Managed Inventory programs here.
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, see product demonstrations and enter to win a Solo Stove Fire Pit! We hope to see you there! Register today
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 experience in compressed air technology and specializes in the manufacturing of medium and high-pressure air & gas compressors.
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.
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.
Lincoln and SKF Automatic Lube Systems
Manual lubrication typically produces inconsistent lubrication which leads to wasted lubricant and allows contaminants to enter the bearing – producing premature wear. Consistent lubrication (small, precise amounts applied frequently) extends
Parker 09 Series Motor Product Obsolescence
Parker streamlined their product offering and discontinued the 09 Series Hydraulic Motor. These products include the following prefixes: 09A-, 09S-,09SP-. Contact us for alternative product solutions.
Exotic Automation Appointed Distributor for SKF & Lincoln Lubrication Products
The new partnership will expand Exotic Automation & Supply’s lubrication product offering. December 12, 2017 – Farmington Hills, MI: Exotic Automation & Supply, a leading manufacturer and distributor of automation
Exotic is now an SKF / Lincoln Distributor!
Have you heard? Exotic Automation & Supply is now an authorized distributor for SKF and Lincoln lubrication products. The SKF name is widely-known for providing the most complete portfolio of
Parker Transair Advanced Pipe Solutions
Fast, flexible, and easily modified, Transair is the ideal aluminum pipe system for compressed air, vacuum, and inert gas applications. Durable and corrosion-resistant, Transair’s lightweight construction outperforms traditional piping systems.
Parker Adds 187 Hose to the GlobalCore Family
Parker’s Hose Products Division announced the launch of 187 hose to the GlobalCore family. The 187 Hose provides 1,000 psi constant working pressure, is available in sizes -16 through -48
Need a Hose or Fitting? Let Hose Finder Help!
Just Register, Download & Go! Parker’s HoseFinder mobile device application allows you to search the entire catalog of products from Parker’s HPD, IHP and PFD Divisions quickly and efficiently. Narrow
Meet our Fluid Connector Business Unit Manager!
Mike Chapman is Exotic Automation & Supply’s Fluid Connector Business Unit Manager. Mike works as a liaison between Exotic’s Account Managers and Parker Hannifin’s Fluid Connector Divisions to provide customers
Motion & Control Insider Monthly – Answers
Monthly Brain Teaser Answers: November Answer: October:
Trainings for the 4th Quarter!
New Training Locations! We have extended our training & development schedule to now offer courses at 4 of our locations – Ann Arbor, Farmington, Lansing & Shelby Township! Classes are
Please Visit us at our Shelby Open House!
Please join us as we celebrate the opening of our Bent Tube Assembly Facility at our Shelby Township branch! Our customer’s demand for bent tube assemblies has grown over the
Linear Motor Solutions from Parker Electromechanical
What is a linear motor? At its core, a linear motor is a rotary motor that has been unwound and laid out flat. It allows for coupling of the motor