September 2013
Airfloat Celebrates Safety Milestone
September 30, 2013Airfloat recently celebrated its 500th day without a lost-time accident (i.e., an accident that caused someone to miss work). Thanks to everyone involved in this achievement, especially those who fabricate and assemble Airfloat equipment on a daily basis. Last year, the company embarked on a mission to increase safety throughout the entire organization. A long-time […]
New Video Added to Airfloat.com
September 24, 2013A new video has been added to Airfloat.com. Entitled “Powered Tugger,” the two-minute video explains the benefits and operation of an Airfloat pneumatic tugger (previously known as a “drive tractor”).
Blast from the Past
September 23, 2013A 30-year-old photo of Airfloat founder David Snoeyenbos recently appeared in the “history corner” the Decatur Herald & Review. The photo depicts Mr. Snoeyenbos floating a 1-ton concrete block on an air platform. As the caption notes, Airfloat equipment has been used by America’s space shuttle program, Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center, defense contractors and […]
Airfloat Signs Agreement with European Equipment Distributor
September 12, 2013Airfloat is pleased to announce the addition of Silvestrini as its exclusive distributor for the European market. Based in Northern Italy, Silvestrini has been making welding positioners, roller positioners and other industrial equipment for over 50 years. “We are proud to be associated with Silvestrini and consider them a great addition to our global distributor […]
App. Spotlight: Heavy Duty Turntable for Transmission Maker
Airfloat designed and built an air bearing turntable with two multi-position container tilts for a maker of commercial-duty transmissions. Each tilt can rotate 180° and tilt containers up to 30° in each direction, giving operators greater control of the parts replenishment process.
New Featured Video on Airfloat.com
September 4, 2013A new “featured video” has been added to Airfloat.com’s videos page. It depicts an air bearing turntable with multi-position lifts built for a top maker of commercial-duty transmissions. Each tilt can rotate 180° and tilt containers up to 30° in each direction, giving operators greater control of the parts replenishment process.