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6519 Eastland Plaza

Brook Park, OH 44142

PH. 800-822-2285

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AIR BEARINGS

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Air Pallets & Air Platforms

Industrial TurnTables

Mobile Lift Tables

Reel & Roll Handling Solutions

Wheeled Vehicles

AGVS

 

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Ergonomic Equipment

Aerospace

Heavy Loads

Truck & Bus

Transformers

Engines

Nuclear Waste Handling

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AIR CASTERS

Air Film Technology

Air Casters for Heavy Load Handling on a bearing of air. The latest on Air Film Technology in the Material Handling Industry. Replacement Air Casters, Rentals, rigging equipment and Air Film Systems. Also Wheeled vehicles with omni-directional steering for handling heavy loads.

 

"Float Heavy

Loads on Air"

RIG SET MODULAR AIR BEARING SYSTEM

RIGGING EQUIPMENT FOR MOVING HEAVY LOADS ON A BEARING OF AIR

 

Solving Air Casters are great rigging equipment for moving heavy loads, machinery or just about any load. Packaged in a four-module system, we offer a standard tool called a "RIG SET". A Rig Set consist of four air bearing load modules, Interconnecting lines and a control box to regulate each air bearing station individually to balance out off-set and uneven loads.

Air Caster Rigging Equipment for floating heavy loads and machinery on a film of air

"Air Bearings & Air Casters are also

sometimes referred to as Air Skates"

Solving Air Casters provide omni-directional movement of Heavy Loads

 

RIG SET MODULAR AIR BEARING SYSTEMS

"RIGGING EQUIPMENT THAT FLOATS LOADS ON AIR"

Control Box                         Umbilical ControllerSolving Air Film technology - Air Bearings, Air Casters, Air Skates and other material Handling rigging equipment

Inconnecting Line(s)          Air caster /Load Module

Standard Rig Set Consists of:

  • (4) Air Bearing Elements

  • (4) Load Modules

  • (4) Interconnecting Lines

  • (1) Control Box

Optional Items:

  • Hand pendant Controller (umbilical attached)

  • Supply Hose

  • Six Module System

  • Alternative Hose Lengths

  • Air Jacks

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    RIG  SET  TECHNICAL  DATA  CHART

    Consists of (4) Modules:

    Connecting

    HOSE

    (I.D. In.)

    SUPPLY

    HOSE

    (I.D.)

    1)

    AIR

    Pressure

    (psi)

    2)

    AIR

    Consumption

    (scfm)

    MODULE

    Dimensions

    (in.)

    Effective

    Lift

    (in.)

    3)

    Overall

    Deflated

    (Ht. in)

    RIG SET

    MODEL #

    RATED

    CAPACITY

    (Lbs.)

    MLS-8L

    2,000

    1/2

    3/4

    13

    25

    8

    3/8

    1-3/8

    MLS-12L

    4,800

    1/2

    3/4

    14

    60

    12

    3/4

    1-3/8 / 2

    MLS-8S

    6,600

    1/2

    3/4

    43

    60

    8

    3/8

    1-3/8

    MLS-12S

    15,000

    1/2

    3/4

    43

    75

    12

    3/4

    1-3/8 / 2

    MLS-15S

    22,000

    1/2

    1

    43

    90

    15

    7/8

    1-3/8 / 2

    MLS-21S

    34,000

    3/4

    1-1/4

    32

    125

    21

    1

    2-3/16

    MLS-27S

    56,000

    3/4

    1-1/4

    32

    145

    27

    1-1/4

    2-7/16

    MLS-36S

    100,000

    3/4

    1-1/2

    32

    200

    36

    2

    2-11/16

    MLS-48S

    180,000

    3/4

    1-1/2

    32

    240

    48

    3

    2-11/16

    MLS-60S

    280,000

    3/4

    1-1/2

    32

    330

    60

    3

    3

    MLS-8H

    8,000

    1/2

    1

    51

    100

    8

    3/8

    1-3/8 / 2

    MLS-12H

    20,000

    1/2

    1

    57

    100

    12

    3/4

    1-3/8 / 2

    MLS-15H

    32,000

    1/2

    1

    58

    160

    15

    7/8

    1-3/8 / 2

    MLS-21H

    68,000

    3/4

    1-1/4

    63

    220

    21

    1

    2-3/16

    MLS-27H

    112,000

    3/4

    1-1/2

    65

    250

    27

    1-1/4

    2-7/16

    MLS-36H

    200,000

    1

    2

    63

    355

    36

    2

    2-11/16

    MLS-42H

    272,000

    1

    2

    63

    395

    42

    3

    2-11/16

    MLS-48H

    360,000

    1

    2

    64

    435

    48

    3

    2-11/16

    MLS-60H

    560,000

    1

    2

    64

    585

    60

    3

    3

    1. At full rated capacity.

    2. These values are for smooth sealed concrete w/ good light reflective quality, some surface deterioration, floor cracks max of 1/16" wide & filled expansion joints. (Maximum Air consumption dependent on floor conditions).

    3. Models MLS 8, 12 and 15 are shown with both cast aluminum top plates and also extruded aluminum top plates.

     

    USES:

     

    As a Rigging Tool

    Use among your fleet of Rigging equipment. Sometimes referred to as Air Skates, the Air Casters can be used in place of machinery skates or together with them to move machines or loads. The Air Caster can't operate efficiently on porous floors, but do keep floor surfaces in good shape as they minimize the floor loading. Air Bearings can move your heaviest loads omni-directionally and provide an ergonomic means of moving and positioning loads that use to require a lot of physical brunt force to move. Most loads under 20,000 pounds can be easily moved manually without the assistance from conventional material handling equipment.

     

    Retro-Fit existing frames or carts.

    The Air Bearing Load Module can be set directly upon, or be fastened to the underside of an existing or newly designed load carrying structure. Each Air Caster can be used along with a carts existing wheels or casters, use the wheels to move empty carts and the Air Bearings to move fully loaded carts or vehicles. The Air Bearing System is ideal for use in floating heavy loads into place then de-energizing and resting on 'Landing Pads' for a position set position while work or assembly is performed.

     

    USE IN TURN TABLES

    Air Bearing use in Turntables is beneficially for several reasons; to reduce the co-efficient of friction during the rotation of the loaded table. In most cases, manual rotation is possible saving cost on powered drive systems. With the short lift of the top plate once the air bearings are energized, the rest position becomes an positive stop holding the table top in place during load and unload transfers or while work or assembly is performed. With the low profile of Air Casters, Turn Tables can be build to much smaller heights than conventional wheel or cam supported tables.

     

    BUILD YOUR OWN AIR PALLET

    Take our standard Rig Set described above (Air Casters, hoses, and controller) and build them into a framed Pallet. Equip a Push/Pull handle and you now have an ergonomic air pallet that can be interfaced with your loads with very little set-up time to position. Turn Scissor Lift Tables in Mobile Lift Platforms!

     

     

     

    All of American Solving's Air Bearing systems are designed to certain capacities and specifications (see above). Similar size units are to be laid out in a triangular or square configuration so as to maintain the center of gravity within its confines. Keep the Air Bearings as far apart as possible in an effort to minimize taller loads from swaying or tipping. Cover at least 60% of the surface of the module to give a firm footing and to prevent tipping of the load.

     

    "Float Heavy Loads on Air, move machines manually"

     

     

    Visit our Floor Specification page for required floor conditions.


    AMERICAN SOLVING INC

    6519 EASTLAND PLAZABROOK PARK, OHIO (USA) 44142

    PH. 440-234-7373 PH. 800-822-2285 FAX 440-234-9112

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