Modular transport systems
Air Caster Transport
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Modular transport systems
No two transport issues are the same, but you want to have a solution that fits your specific needs. With the Aerofilm Modular Transport System you can decide for yourself how much capacity you need, over how many elements you want to work and which type of caster you want to use. And our team of engineers is always available to help you find the best solution.
A set consists of the following:
- Air casters. The capacity of the air caster is determined by the diameter and the membrane’s working pressure. You can also choose from different types of air casters, depending on your situation.
- Support plates. Air caster elements are attached to plate modules that help the air transfer from the air hose to the membrane and for firmness between the object to be moved and the caster element.
- Landing pads. Mounted on the support plate, these pads protect the air caster element even if it is not in use.
- Air regulator manifold. This manifold helps distribute air from the compressor between the different air casters. Each caster can be adjusted individually, which is especially useful when the center of gravity is not in the middle.
- Supply hose. The hose between the air source and the air regulator manifold is available in any length. However, pressure loss comes into account for longer lengths, which can be solved by choosing a thicker hose as the required length increases.
- Distribution hose. The hoses between the air manifold and the support plates can be ordered in any length.
With a suitable floor, air casters offer a near frictionless way to move machines, production tooling and other heavy objects. A wafer-thin air film causes the weight to float, after which you can move it with one thousandth of the resistance. This means that you need 1 kg of force to move 1.000 kg of weight.
A modular air caster system contains everything you need to get started with air casters, making it the most economical configuration to move heavy loads.
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