Air Caster Information

Air Caster Equipment is a specialized material handling solution designed to lift and move heavy loads with ease using a cushion of air. This technology uses air pressure to create a frictionless surface, allowing for the smooth and safe transport of large and heavy objects, such as machinery, equipment, and even entire manufacturing lines. Air casters are widely used in industries like manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and warehousing.

Whether your load is 500 LBS or 500,000 LBS, Air Caster equipment combines simplicity of operation with tremendous versatility to provide smooth, easy, omni-directional movement at a very affordable price.

  • Load moving with minimal effort (about 1 LB of force can move 1,000 LBS of load)
  • Reduced chance of back injuries
  • Low cost per pound of lift capacity
  • Smooth, easy movement in any direction
  • Clean, static-free operation
  • Non-marking operation to protect floor surfaces
  • Even distribution of the load to minimize stress on floors
  • Cushioning effect, an advantage for moving delicate loads
  • Minimal space requirements under and around the load
  • Low maintenance, with no moving parts
  • Operation with standard industrial plant air

How Air Casters Work

Step 1

Step 1

Prior to inflation, the load is solidly supported on landing pads. These pads protect the Air-Caster’s torus bag from being crushed when the load is at rest.
Step 2
Step 2		When air is applied to the Air-Caster, the torus bag inflates, creating a seal against the floor surface and raising the load.
Step 3
Step 3		When the pressure within the chamber is sufficient to offset the load’s weight, air evenly escapes between the flexible torus bag and the floor. The load is literally floated on a thin, nearly frictionless cushion of air, .003 to .005 inches (.08 to .13mm) thick.

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