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• About Us - Aircasters and Aircaster Info
  About Us - Aircasters • Air Casters dot com is part of the Hovair Systems group of Material Handling web sites. Here, we are able to bring you comprehensive information on every aspect of Air Caster operations. Designed to lift and move heavy loads, air casters are capable of shifting heavy loads and machinery up to 100 tons and beyond. Comprehensive Air Caster info can be found inside. Come on in!
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• Air Bearing Types | A-type air bearings
  The A-type air bearing is the most popular choice when choosing what type if air bearing you are going to need for your system. The A-type air bearing has been around a long time and was subject to an original patent by General Motors back in the 1970s.
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• Air Bearings - VL-type stainless steel air bearings
  The VL-type air bearing is particularly suited for Clean Room applications and for moving of delicate machines such as those in the medical field. For use in clean room operations, these terrific VL-type air bearings are quiet and travel very smoothly thus offering a very gentle move to your delicate machinery.
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• Air Bearings | air bearing types
  Air Bearings - Air Bearing Types. There are several types of air bearing available for most load moving equipment. They all do slightly different jobs. Some have high lift capabilities, others have lift that just clears the floor surface, others are more suitable for clean room applications.
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• Air Bearings | B-type air bearings
  The B-type air bearing is usually chosen when your load moving needs require your load to be lifted away from its base before moving it across the floor surface to its destination.
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• Air caster | low profile | air bearings | aluminum
  This Hovair System low profile air caster load moving system comprises of low profile air caster load modules - approximately 1-inch thick, and B-type high lift air caster bearings. Most suitable for sliding beneath loads with low ground clearances.
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• Air caster floor surface requirements and information
  Air Casters Floor Surface Requirements - this page identifies the usual problems that can occur when you try to operate air caster load moving equipment on a floor surface that doesn't meet the standard requirements. A PDF download is available that explains everything you need to know about Floor Surfaces for air casters load moving equipment...
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• Air Caster Mounting Plates
  Air Caster Mounting Plates are another great accessory to complement your air caster load moving system. Welded to the top of the load module, the mounting plates are tapped with holes at each corner for the customer to fit his own equipment to the air caster modules.
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• Air caster remote control units | systems
  Air Caster Remote Control Systems: Remote control units are available for all Hovair Systems air caster load moving kits. The remote control box acts as a central unit for the distribution of compressed air throughout the system.
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• Air Caster Systems - How does everything connect up - air caster load moving equipment
  Connecting up your air casters to form load moving equipment is relatively easy. Each air caster is laid on the floor in a rough format that matches the shape of the load. Each air caster module will have a pre-fitted air flow control valve in the load module assembly. The supplied air line hoses each fit to one of these valves and snaps into position using the quick connect fittings at the end of each hose...
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• Air caster testimonials
  Air Casters Testimonials: Here is a small selection of testimonials we have received from users of our load moving systems.
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• Air Casters - Are air caster load moving systems modular
  We are often asked why we describe air casters as modular. As a general rule, anything that is made up of separate identical components can be described as modular. For instance...
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• Air casters - are air casters easy to assemble - load moving equipment
  Yes, Air Casters are quite easy to assemble. Hovair Systems, the manufacturer of Hovair Air Casters include an Operator Manual in every Air Caster load moving system that leaves the factory. Whether you are a first time user or an experience user, you still get an air caster operator manual...
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• Air Casters - Can I change the air source point in mid travel
  Can I change the air source point in mid travel? Yes you can! There is nothing to stop you interrupting your air supply if you wish to. You can chop and change compressed air drop points as you wish. In fact, this will usually be necessary if you have a long travel path for your load to follow.
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• Air Casters - Can I mix air casters with different weight capacities
  Can I mix air casters with different weight capacities. It is possible to do this but it is not recommended. Hovair Systems recommend keep the air caster specifications the same for all modules use in the system.
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• Air Casters - Connecting Compressed Air To An Air Casters Load Moving System
  How do I connect compressed air to my air caster load moving system? After the initial assembly and footprint connection is done, you can now move on to connecting your source of compressed air - usually your compressor - the the air caster load moving system.
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• Air Casters - Heavy Duty or Standard
  Air Casters - Heavy Duty or Standard - This is a question that we are often asked. At first, most people think that they need a heavy air caster system for their load moving needs. However, this is not necessarily so, mainly because a standard air caster system has some benefits over the heavy duty models. When we talk about lift and weight capacity...
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• Air Casters - How are air casters powered
  Air casters are powered pneumatically with compressed air. Generally the compressed air needs to be clean and filtered. Most modern shop compressors have filters attached that ensure the outgoing air is clean and free of particluate, thus making them ideal for clean room situations...
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• Air Casters - How many air casters do I need
  How many air casters do I need? Many people believe they can use just one air caster to meet their load moving needs. For instance, if they have a load of, say, 1 ton that they need to move, they wrongly believe that an air caster with a one ton weight capacity will do the job for them.
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• Air Casters | Air Caster Types
  Air Caster Types: Air casters come in various forms, shapes and sizes, and with differing lift and weight capacities. The type of air caster you use will depend on the type of load you are looking to move...
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• air casters | what about uneven loads | load moving
  Air Casters - What about uneven loads? Hovair Systems air caster load moving equipment is very flexible when you are trying to plan a support footprint prior to moving your heavy load. For instance...
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• Air casters footpint | aircasters footprint
  What is an air casters footprint? The term footprint has become more and more popular as a way of describing the properties of an electrical appliance or similar. Things like printers, copiers etc. What it means is the actual amount of space that it takes up on let's say, a floor or desk.
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• Air Casters Information
  This air casrters information site is part of a series of web sites brought to you by Hovair Systems, USA who are renowned for the excellence in producing quality pneumatically powered load moving systems. Here you will find comprehensive information on every aspect of air casters and how they work within the material handling industry.
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• Air Casters Lifting Equipment • Machinery Moving Equipment • Load Lifting Equipment
  Air Caster Lifting Equipment • Machinery Moving Equipment • Load Lifting Equipment: Here, we bring you all information about air casters and air caster load moving systems and equipment. Air casters are pneumatically powered by compressed air and are able to lift and move heavy loads and machinery up to 100 tons with ease. Come on it for more info.
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• Air lifting bags | matjack | emergency services lifting
  Air Lifting Bags: The Hovair Systems air lifting bag is an ideal accessory to complement your load moving equipment. Capable of lifting up to 50 tons, the air lifting bag is used the lift up one end of your machine or load so that air caster modules can be safely placed underneath it. Rinse & repeat for the other side.
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• Aircaster terminoloy | air castor | aircasters | aircastors
  Air Casters by Hovair Systems - here we discuss the terminology used as alternatives to air casters.
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• Compressor for pneumatic load moving equipment - compressors
  Load moving equipment compressors: Hovair Systems is a main dealer for Chicago Compressors. Various models available with or without dryers...
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• Contact Us
  This is the Contact Us page for Air Casters dot com - a Hovair Systems web site. From here you can move on into the main web site, or you can simply contact us requesting assistance or more information.
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• FAQ - Air Casters Frequently Asked Questions Page
  Welcome to Air Casters frequently asked questions (FAQ) page. Here you will find answers to most questions that have been asked about air casters and how they work. If you have a question that is not included here, please use the Contact Us page to send in your question. We will endeavor to answer it within 1 business day - probably less.
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• Glossary of Air Caster Terminology
  Air Caster Glossary: Here is a glossary page that highlights some of the alternate terminology that is used to describe air casters and their usage.
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• Heavy equipment lifting - Air Casters equipment lifting
  Heavy Equipment Lifting and Moving within the material handling equipment industry. Find out just how easy it is to loft and move heavy loads quickly and with no effort. Air Casters by Hovair Systems.
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• Heavy lift equipment | systems | air casters
  Heavy Lift Equipment & Systems - the perfect solution for heavy lift equipment usage - Hovair Systems air caster systems. Many options available, terrific customer service. Environmentally friendly.
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• Heavy lifting equipment | material handling equipment | air casters
  Heavy Lifting Equipment - manufactured by Hovair Systems air casters are an ideal choice for heavy lift equipment including machinery of all shapes and sizes.
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• heavy moving equipment | moving heavy loads
  Hovair Systems, near Seattle USA are major manufacturers of heavy moving equipment using air caster load moving systems for moving heavy loads - just like a hovercraft.
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• High Heat Air Bearings
  High Heat Air Bearings: The high heat air caster bearing is able to withstand temperatures up to 300° F. It would be ideal for working in industrial locations that require high temperatures to be able to undertake their daily work.
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• How big are air casters | load moving equipment
  How big are air casters? Aircasters - whether round steel or square aluminum - range in size from a standard 12-inch module right through to the big guys on the block - 48-inch diameter. The size of the air bearing defines what its weight capacity is going to be. Air casters are excellent load moving equipment.
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• How do air casters work | aircaster load moving equipment
  How do air casters work - Air Casters are designed to lift and move heavy load and machinery by floating them on a thin film of air between the air caster and the floor surface. This is what is known as air film technology...
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• How to change an air bearing | replacement air bearing
  Air Bearing Replacements: Most air bearings are quite easy to replace if they have been damaged, torn or punctured. In most cases it is a simple matter of...
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• Lift equipment systems | air casters | material handling equipment and lifting
  Heavy lift equipment and systems from Hovair of Seattle are powered by air casters using compressed air to lift and move heavy loads across the floor surface on a thin film of air - think hovercraft.
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• Lifting and Rigging Equipment - Air casters rigging and lifting
  Lifting and Rigging Equipment - Air casters rigging and lifting brought to you by Hovair Systems who offer choices and options for lifting and moving heavy meachinery and similar type loads ranging from 1 ton through to 100 tons and beyond.
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• load handling systems | handling loads | load handling equipment
  Load handling systems | handling loads | load handling equipment - designed and engineered by Hovair Systems with pneumatic air casters as the power source. Easily handle loads up to 100 tons.
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• Load moving equipment | pneumatic products | air powered pnuematic systems
  Hovair Systems Air Caster Load Moving Equipment: In addition to the tradition air caster systems modular load moving equipment and products, we also have other products that utilise air casters as a power source for moving them. Such products are: air pallets, lightweight aluminum transporters, air beams and low profile air caster load moving kits.
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• Machine moving equipment | machine movers | machine rigging
  Machine moving equipment is available from Hovair Systems of Seattle, in the Pacific Northwest. Having designed and engineered machine moving and load moving systems for nearly 40 years, Hovair Systems have become one of the leading manufacturers of machine moving equipment. Come on in and find out more!
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• Machine Moving Equipment • Machinery Moving • Equipment For Lifting Heavy Loads
  Machine moving equipment and machinery moving. Need your heavy machines moving? Hovair Systems, Seattle are manufacturers of heavy machine moving equipment and systems for the material handling equipment industry. Read more...
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• Machinery moving | machinery moving equipment | hovair systems
  Do you need to move heavy machinery? Hovair Systems, near Seattle, have been manufacturing Machinery Moving equipment and systems for almost 40 years. With many options available for varying weights, shapes sizes, dimensions etc., we are sure to have the heavy machinery moving equipment you are looking. Come on in, take a look.
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• Round Steel Air Caster
  Round Steel Air Casters (Aircasters) are an excellent choice when a custlomer requires to have the air casters permanently fitted to the underside of his machine or load. This makes multiple movements of the same load a breeze.
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• Square Aluminum Air Caster | aluminium casters
  Square Aluminum (Aluminium) Air Casters: An excellent choice of load moving equipment when you are looking for lightweight and easiness of placing the modules. Square aluminum load modules are much lighter and easier to handle than their steel conterparts.
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• VL stainless steel air caster
  Clean Room Equipment - VL type stainless steel air caster bearings: This type of stainless steel air caster is most suitable for load moving use in clean rooms or other clean areas where delicate machinery needs to be moved...
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• What are air casters | aircasters
  What are air casters? Air Casters are load moving equipment that is designed to work in groups of four or more to be able to lift and move heavy loads and machinery across a floor surface using air film technology - think hovercraft...
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