Custom Air Casters
Air
casters move heavy loads on air and are usually configured
in groups of four air bearings that make up the air caster
system. Air casters
provide the ultimate omni-directional alternative
to traditional casters.
Air casters, sometimes called air skates, air skids, or air glides are a valuable
tool for rigging companies and millwrights as well as "OEM" manufacturing companies
who wish to make their product portable. They can provide a cost-effective solution
for flexible assembly or packaging lines by easily moving machines in and out
of the product flow as needed. The air film technology requires no special facilities
modifications or permanent installations and is the best "Lean Manufacturing" solution.
For as little as 1 lb. of force you
can move 1,000 lbs. of load. Airfloat air casters can
move loads in excess of 1 million lbs.
In addition to airbearings
or air casters, Airfloat commonly manufactures systems
utilizing traditional wheels or casters or rails.
For more details, see How Air
Bearings Work
