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Enerpac’s new SC-Series Cordless Battery Pump is compact, lightweight, and precise. It gives hydraulic tool users the power to do more in confined areas and is free from extension cords, air hoses, and actuating manual pumps.
OMLER Pneumatic Sand Decoring Hammers combine high quality with performance to remove sand or ceramic from aluminum and grey iron castings. Several hammer models are available to fit your application. Exotic is Omler’s exclusive US distributor and offers in-stock inventory as well as repair services and application assistance.
What Makes OMLER Hammers Unique?
- Patented Technology
- Lightweight
- Low Friction
- Protected Sensor
- Variable Frequency Control
- Available Frequency Monitoring
Parker PURE food grade hoses enable a clean and safe transfer of a wide range of foods, beverages and sanitary materials. Parker’s comprehensive range of constructions offer multiple colors, pressures, sizes and temperature capabilities and meet government and industry standards. Learn more here.
We are excited to announce this year’s upcoming event schedule! Our ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week is back at all locations in April and will feature lunch & giveaways all week long! The 2024 Motion & Control Summit & Expo will be held in June and will feature a 20-booth expo hall, 2-days of free training & development, food trucks, giveaways and more. We hope to see you there!
Register Today!
• Monday, April 29th – Friday, May 3rd: ParkerStore Customer Appreciation Week! It’s back at all locations! Stop by for lunch & giveaways all week long!
• Thursday, May 9th: Lebanon, IN Open House
• Thursday, May 23rd: Kalamazoo, MI Open House
• Thursday, June 13th & Friday, June 14th: 2024 Annual Motion & Control Summit & Expo Held at our New Hudson Facility, featuring a 20-booth expo hall, 2-days of educational trainings, food trucks, prizes & more!
• Thursday, July 18th: Livonia, MI Open House
• Thursday, August 1st: Shelby Township, MI Open House
Exotic Automation & Supply is now an Authorized Humphrey Distributor!
Humphrey has specialized in the design and manufacture of superior fluid handling and pneumatic control valves for over 60 years. They offer customized solutions and miniature valves for the medical, analytical, factory automation, measurement & process control fields.
Humphrey Product Solutions:
- Solenoid Valves
- Inert Solenoid Valves
- Proportional Solenoid Valves
- Inert Proportional Valves
- Air Piloted Valves
- Manual Valves
- Mechanical Valves
- TAC Miniature Fittings
Humphrey Solutions for Life Sciences
Humphrey’s Life Science Group has led with commitment and expertise in medical valve manufacturing for over 40 years. They’ve pioneered unique, customized medical valve solutions for oxygen concentrators, mechanical ventilators, respirators, dialysis, automated slide stainers, blood gas analyzers, surgical instruments and more!
Now Open in Lebanon, IN!
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The Lebanon ParkerStore marks Exotic’s 18th location and will provide custom hose assemblies made on the spot, the hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication & filtration products you need in-stock and a knowledgeable & helpful staff. Stop by today!
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Meet Our Store Representative
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Meet Clay Biesecker, Lebanon’s Counter Sales Representative! Clay’s favorite part about his job is being able to help customers find a solution when they have an urgent need, such as a down machine or leaky hose. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing & woodworking. He is also an avid Perdue Boilermakers fan. Stop by the Lebanon store to see Clay today!
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Why the Lebanon ParkerStore?
• Full Parker Hannifin Retail Store
• Custom Hose Assemblies Made While you Wait
• Dedicated Inventory
• Local Customer Service and Delivery
• Support from Dedicated Account Managers
• Wide Variety of Product Lines
We are excited to announce the opening of two new retail store locations in the upcoming months:
- Our Lebanon, IN ParkerStore will open March 2024!
- Our Kalamazoo, MI Industrial Contractor Supply Store will open in April 2024!
Each store location will provide custom hose assemblies made on the spot, the hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication & filtration products you need in-stock and a knowledgeable & helpful staff. Additional details on Grand Opening dates & celebrations will be announced in the coming weeks. We can’t wait to see you!
Meet Ken Maran, Exotic’s Service Director! Ken has been in the service and installation industry for over 25 years! Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in launching service teams across the US, Mexico & Canada for several Tier 2 suppliers. At Exotic, he is the driving force behind our growing service department leading the Industrial Air Equipment and 24/7 Hose Doctor Service Teams.
Ken spends his spare time as a part-time Police Officer for the Village of Dundee, MI and is an avid learner, currently attending U of M to achieve his next degree in International Business.
Did you know Kaishan has launched a low-pressure rotary screw compressor? The KRSL Low-Pressure Rotary Screw Air Compressor is ready to be plugged into any system or operate independently. End users can expect improved efficiency, consistent airflow, reduced noise levels, a smaller footprint and a lower total cost of ownership throughout its lifespan.
In this article from Parker, you will learn valuable insights that will help you identify and understand your dust collection problems and their impact on your entire process. From a single baghouse to the whole emissions control system, find problem areas and determine what corrective actions will improve your system. Click here to read.
The fastest way to find the right shock absorber! Check out the ACE Controls Online Shock Calculation Tool to easily calculate the the right shock absorber for your application.
SKF is well known for providing the most complete portfolio of lubrication management systems on the market. Exotic Automation & Supply offers SKF & Lincoln lubrication systems for oil & grease, with solutions ranging from centralized manual systems to fully automatic systems designed to your application and needs.
Learn How to Install & Operate Swivel Fittings
Swivel fittings are designed to eliminate hose twist and torque that may contribute to premature hose failure. In this video, Parker Hannifin showcases how to choose the correct swivel for your
Download the Parker Fitting Finder App
The Parker FittingFinder app helps you easily locate the part number for the fitting you need at your fingertips! Now including competitive interchange, simply enter any part number, and let
Traverse City Open House
Thank you to all who attended our Traverse City Open House. It was a great event with over 200 attendees! If you were not able to attend, we hope to
Meet Brian Benson, Warehouse Manager
Meet our Warehouse Manager, Brian Benson! Brian focuses daily on ensuring our shipping & logistics operations are best-in-class. He has implemented many processes and procedures to increase efficiency during his
ACE Control Miniature Shock Absorbers
Miniature shock absorbers from ACE are tried-and-tested quality products used in millions of industrial designs throughout the world. They reduce the load and increase the efficiency for handling devices, rotary and
80/20 Aluminum Extrusions for Machine Framing
80/20 T-Slot Aluminum Framing offers durability and strength comparable to steel but without the corrosive properties and heavy assembly and maintenance costs. With T-slot profiles and parts you integrate cables,
Five Advantages of Quick Connect Fittings
One of a machine’s most crucial, but sometimes overlooked, parts are quick connect couplings, also known as quick connect fittings or quick disconnect fittings. Quick connect fittings are used to
Thank You for Visiting Us at The 2023 AISTech
At this year’s AISTech Iron & Steel Conference, we showcased our Control Reliable Hydraulic Safety Valves, Deublin Rotary Unions and Wenglor Sensors for the steel industry. If you were not
Upcoming Summer Open Houses!
We hope you can join us for our ParkerStore open houses this year! Join us for catered BBQ, giveaways, product demonstrations & your chance to win a YETI cooler! June 8th:
Meet Kara Misenhimer, Exotic’s Customer Service Director
Meet our Customer Service Director, Kara Misenhimer! Kara overseas our Michigan & Indiana customer service teams and works daily to improve efficiencies and ensure best-in-class service levels are met. Kara lived
Visit Us at The AISTech Iron & Steel Conference!
Exotic Automation & Supply will be exhibiting at the AISTech Iron & Steel Technology Conference in Detroit, MI, May 8-11. We will be showcasing our safety product offering, including Control
Dixon Fire Hose Solutions
Dixon’s fire protection products include solutions for the architectural, general industrial, and municipal fire sectors. Dixon manufactures a diverse line of products covering interior sprinkler and standpipe components, valves, adapters, nozzles,