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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 openings of our Lebanon, IN and Kalamazoo, MI locations and is overseeing the current remodeling our our Grand Rapids, MI branch. In his role, Scott ensures our retail stores are stocked with the inventory you need and our representatives are trained to answer all of your product and application questions. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his kids, golfing & the outdoors.
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 exhibitor? Contact our team to help!
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 chrome plated positioning rods and high strength tie rods with rolled threads rather than cut threads.
*Following Parker’s discontinuance of the NC9 Series Pneumatic Cylinder, the 2AN will take its place. Check out Parker’s conversion tool to crossover the NC9 to the 2AN.
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 step-by-step process to select the best equipment to meet your needs and budget. Learn more here.
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 to see you there!
Livonia Open House
Thursday, July 18th from 11:00am – 1:00pm – Register Today
34025 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150
Attend on-site training! 12:00 – 1:00pm: Hydraulic Filtration Basics
Shelby Open House
Thursday, August 1st from 11:00am – 1:00pm – Register Today
12798 23 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315
Attend on-site training! 12:00 – 1:00pm: Hose Assembly & Crimping Basics
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 Ford Motor Company. Since then, our Rubber & Plastics department has expanded but our dedication to providing high-quality custom Rubber & Plastics has remained. From design to machining to finished product, our Rubber & Plastics team provides you with custom molded products built specifically for your application.
In-House Capabilities:
• Molded Rubber & Urethane Products
• Rollers
• Nesting & Work-Holding
• Seals, Gaskets & Grommets
• Machining
• 3D Printing
• Damage Protection Products
Qualifications:
• Cage Code #: 59111
• ISO 9001
• SBA Small Business
• ITAR Registered
• Experts in Custom Molding & Precision Die Cutting to Blueprint
• Read Our Capabilities Statement
Need Assistance? Contact the team at [email protected] or (248) 473-7900.
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 battery torque wrench can be used for most bolting scenarios, providing a versatile solution no matter the industry.
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 life, in this resource from Parker Hannifin.
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 compressors built to lower operations cost while increasing efficiency & safety!
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. Throughout his time at Exotic, Justin’s guidance has played a pivotal role in several significant initiatives, including relocating our company headquarters to New Hudson, MI and on-boarding West Michigan’s Bond Fluidaire. Read the press release here.
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 service air solutions ranging from free on-site assessments to identify key savings opportunities, to machine maintenance & repair to ensure maximum uptime. Our 24/7 Technicians ensure your facilities are fully functional 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! Contact us at (844) FIX-AIR1 or [email protected].
Exotic Air System’s comprehensive product portfolio offers solutions for all your industrial air equipment needs. We supply the leading compressor makes and models as well as all the supporting equipment needed for compressed air systems.
A Premier Kaishan Distributor!
We are an authorized distributor for Kaishan, the 3rd largest compressor manufacturer in the world. Kaishan manufactures over 70,000 compressors yearly and offers a variety of compressor options including Rotary Screw Air Compressors, Industrial Vacuum Pumps, Centrifugal Air Compressors, and ORC Power Generators.
Brands We Represent:
Exotic Air Systems is equipped to design and install your custom compressed air system, whether you’re constructing a new facility or upgrading your current setup. Our Air Service Technicians follow a step-by-step process to select the best equipment to meet your needs and budget.
Maintenance and Repair is critical when a system is down and Exotic Air Systems’ Technicians provide the support you need to ensure your facility is fully functional 24/7. Exotic services all brands and comes to your site for emergency service 24/7.
An air audit is a valuable process for industries relying on compressed air systems, offering insights that lead to better efficiencies, cost savings and environmental benefits. Schedule a free assessment with Exotic Air Systems today!
Components of an Air Audit
- System Assessment
- Leak Detection
- Performance Testing
- Data Logging
- Efficiency Analysis
- Report & Recommendations
Benefits of an Air Audit
- Energy Savings
- Cost Reduction
- Enhanced Performance
- Prolonged Equipment Life
- Environmental Sustainability
Ensure Your Systems Run Efficiently – Contact Us Today!
(844) FIX-AIR1
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 the past year, Scott has worked with our warehouse leadership team to make improvements in operations including the processing of orders. He has also worked with our Customer Service department to identify automation tools that will allow our representatives to spend more time training and assisting customers with their needs.
In his spare time, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, children and 2 grandchildren along with playing golf, racquetball and pickleball.
Customer Appreciation Week is September 25th – 29th!
ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week is almost here! Join us next week, September 25th – 29th and stop by any of our 17 Retail Stores for complimentary hot dogs and to scratch
Parker H Micro Air Piloted Subbase Valves
Parker’s H Micro Series is an air piloted subbase valve. The manifold bases contain circuit boards for collective wiring/fieldbus which make it a great fit for factory automation, packaging machinery
A Solution to Hose Kinks
Problem: A customer was having problems with multiple hose kinks on an on-board coolant vehicle application. They were having to stretch and form connections due to the space restraints in
Polyurethane Products from Exotic
Since 1963, Exotic Automation & Supply has been designing & manufacturing custom polyurethane products using compression, open and closed casting molding technologies for best-in-class durability and performance. Solutions Include: •
Thanks for Attending Our Summer Open Houses!
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2023 ParkerStore open houses at our Traverse City, Noblesville, Marysville and St. Joseph locations! We had a great time seeing you! Our next
Exotic Automation & Supply Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors
Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, is proud to announce that effective July 1, 2023 three new members have joined their Board of Directors. These three individuals
What is a Rotary Union?
Rotary Unions, also called rotary joints, transfer fluid from a stationary supply into rotating machinery, such as a spinning drum heated by oil or chilled by water. Rotary unions allow the
New Enerpac Toolbox Sets for MRO
Enerpac recently introduced four new toolbox sets designed for technicians working on industrial maintenance, repair and operations projects. Each set includes premium and reliable Enerpac tools carefully selected to suit
80/20 Helpful Resources
With 80/20 you have a lot of options when it comes to planning, designing and building your project. 80/20 University provides resources, videos and tutorials online to answer questions and assist
New Parker Medium Duty Bent-Axis Pump & Motors
Parker’s Hydraulic Pump and Power System (HPS) recently introduced the new F10 Medium Duty Bent-Axis Pump and Motor Series. The F10 has the same spherical piston design as the well-known
Meet Our Retail Manager, James Allison
Meet our Retail Manager, James Allison! James has been with Exotic for over 9 years and in his most recent role he oversees our 17 ParkerStore locations to ensure they are delivering outstanding customer
SKF Single-Line Lubrication Systems
Regardless of the application, the principle of single-line lubrication remains the same: a central pump station automatically delivers lubricant through a single supply line to the lubrication metering device. Each