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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 - 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 - 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 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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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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Load moving equipment compressors: Hovair Systems is a main dealer for Chicago Compressors. Various models available with or without dryers...
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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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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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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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Air Casters Testimonials: Here is a small selection of testimonials we have received from users of our load moving systems.
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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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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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