Air Planks
Aluminum Air Planks
Airfloat Air Plank systems offer air caster solutions to moving heavy loads in a convenient and lightweight plank design. Manufactured from extruded aluminum, the planks are durable, easy to move by hand, and are built to last for years of trouble-free operation. Airfloat systems are designed to compete – on price and performance – with systems and solutions that are far less flexible, including heavy-duty casters and rollers. The Aluminum Air Planks are available in capacities up to 37,500 lbs and reach lengths up to 144 inches.
Model No. Model No. | Capacity (lbs) Capacity (kgs) | Length (in) Length (mm) | Width (in) Width (mm) | Height (in) Height (mm) | Average Flow (cfm) Average Flow (l/s) | Pressure Req'd (psi) Pressure Req'd (mpa) | Supply Line Size (in) Supply Line Size (in) | Mounting Hole Size (npt) Mounting Hole Size (npt) | Minimum Lift (in) Minimum Lift (mm) |
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Model No. Model No. AF04112 AF04112 | Capacity (lbs) Capacity (kgs) 18,000 8,165 | Length (in) Length (mm) 144 3658 | Width (in) Width (mm) 18.25 464 | Height (in) Height (mm) 2.25 57 | Average Flow (cfm) Average Flow (l/s) 32.4 15.2 | Pressure Req'd (psi) Pressure Req'd (mpa) | Supply Line Size (in) Supply Line Size (in) 0.75 0.75 | Mounting Hole Size (npt) Mounting Hole Size (npt) | Minimum Lift (in) Minimum Lift (mm) 0.0625 2 |
Model No. Model No. AF04117 AF04117 | Capacity (lbs) Capacity (kgs) 37,500 17,010 | Length (in) Length (mm) 144 3658 | Width (in) Width (mm) 21 533 | Height (in) Height (mm) 2.25 57 | Average Flow (cfm) Average Flow (l/s) 48 22.6 | Pressure Req'd (psi) Pressure Req'd (mpa) | Supply Line Size (in) Supply Line Size (in) 0.75 0.75 | Mounting Hole Size (npt) Mounting Hole Size (npt) | Minimum Lift (in) Minimum Lift (mm) 0.3125 8 |
Model No. Model No. AF04120 AF04120 | Capacity (lbs) Capacity (kgs) 49,500 22,453 | Length (in) Length (mm) 144 3658 | Width (in) Width (mm) 24 610 | Height (in) Height (mm) 2.25 57 | Average Flow (cfm) Average Flow (l/s) 54 25.4 | Pressure Req'd (psi) Pressure Req'd (mpa) | Supply Line Size (in) Supply Line Size (in) 0.75 0.75 | Mounting Hole Size (npt) Mounting Hole Size (npt) | Minimum Lift (in) Minimum Lift (mm) 0.3125 8 |
Model No. Model No. AF04124 AF04124 | Capacity (lbs) Capacity (kgs) 75,000 34,019 | Length (in) Length (mm) 144 3658 | Width (in) Width (mm) 28 711 | Height (in) Height (mm) 2.25 57 | Average Flow (cfm) Average Flow (l/s) 66 31.0 | Pressure Req'd (psi) Pressure Req'd (mpa) | Supply Line Size (in) Supply Line Size (in) 0.75 0.75 | Mounting Hole Size (npt) Mounting Hole Size (npt) | Minimum Lift (in) Minimum Lift (mm) 0.6875 17 |
Model No. Model No. | Capacity (lbs) Capacity (kgs) | Length (in) Length (mm) | Width (in) Width (mm) | Height (in) Height (mm) | Average Flow (cfm) Average Flow (l/s) | Pressure Req'd (psi) Pressure Req'd (mpa) | Supply Line Size (in) Supply Line Size (in) | Mounting Hole Size (npt) Mounting Hole Size (npt) | Minimum Lift (in) Minimum Lift (mm) |
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Model No. Model No. AF04112 AF04112 | Capacity (lbs) Capacity (kgs) 27,000 12,247 | Length (in) Length (mm) 144 3658 | Width (in) Width (mm) 18.25 464 | Height (in) Height (mm) 2.25 57 | Average Flow (cfm) Average Flow (l/s) 32.4 15.2 | Pressure Req'd (psi) Pressure Req'd (mpa) | Supply Line Size (in) Supply Line Size (in) 0.75 0.75 | Mounting Hole Size (npt) Mounting Hole Size (npt) | Minimum Lift (in) Minimum Lift (mm) 0.0625 2 |
Model No. Model No. AF04117 AF04117 | Capacity (lbs) Capacity (kgs) 56,000 25,401 | Length (in) Length (mm) 144 3658 | Width (in) Width (mm) 21 533 | Height (in) Height (mm) 2.25 57 | Average Flow (cfm) Average Flow (l/s) 48 22.6 | Pressure Req'd (psi) Pressure Req'd (mpa) | Supply Line Size (in) Supply Line Size (in) 0.75 0.75 | Mounting Hole Size (npt) Mounting Hole Size (npt) | Minimum Lift (in) Minimum Lift (mm) 0.3125 8 |
Model No. Model No. AF04120 AF04120 | Capacity (lbs) Capacity (kgs) 74,000 33,566 | Length (in) Length (mm) 144 3658 | Width (in) Width (mm) 24 610 | Height (in) Height (mm) 2.25 57 | Average Flow (cfm) Average Flow (l/s) 54 25.4 | Pressure Req'd (psi) Pressure Req'd (mpa) | Supply Line Size (in) Supply Line Size (in) 0.75 0.75 | Mounting Hole Size (npt) Mounting Hole Size (npt) | Minimum Lift (in) Minimum Lift (mm) 0.3125 8 |
Model No. Model No. AF04124 AF04124 | Capacity (lbs) Capacity (kgs) 112,500 51,029 | Length (in) Length (mm) 144 3658 | Width (in) Width (mm) 28 711 | Height (in) Height (mm) 2.25 57 | Average Flow (cfm) Average Flow (l/s) 66 31.0 | Pressure Req'd (psi) Pressure Req'd (mpa) | Supply Line Size (in) Supply Line Size (in) 0.75 0.75 | Mounting Hole Size (npt) Mounting Hole Size (npt) | Minimum Lift (in) Minimum Lift (mm) 0.6875 17 |
Model No. Model No. | Description Description |
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Model No. Model No. AF04-DP AF04-DP | Description Description Control Pendant - Handheld Deadman Pendant Control Pendant - Handheld Deadman Pendant |
Model No. Model No. AF04-SP AF04-SP | Description Description Storage Pallet - Forkable pallet capable of holding up to 9 planks and 3 control units Storage Pallet - Forkable pallet capable of holding up to 9 planks and 3 control units |
Model No. Model No. AF04-RC AF04-RC | Description Description Roll Chucks - Chucks added to the planks to help transport cylindrical objects Roll Chucks - Chucks added to the planks to help transport cylindrical objects |
Model No. Model No. AF04-LT AF04-LT | Description Description Locating Tabs - Tabs welded in position per customer request to help locate a workpiece Locating Tabs - Tabs welded in position per customer request to help locate a workpiece |
Model No. Model No. AF04-LR AF04-LR | Description Description Loading Ramps - Ramps added to the ends of the plank to help load wheeled vehicles Loading Ramps - Ramps added to the ends of the plank to help load wheeled vehicles |
Model No. Model No. AF04-RH AF04-RH | Description Description Removable Handles - A removable handle to help move the load Removable Handles - A removable handle to help move the load |
Model No. Model No. AF04-SH AF04-SH | Description Description Strap Handles - Top mounted handles to simplify transportation of a plank Strap Handles - Top mounted handles to simplify transportation of a plank |
Features
Materials
We exist to create material handling solutions for moving and positioning heavy and difficult to position loads with low friction, omnidirectional movement. The Air Caster is a pneumatic device that forms a lubricating film of air between the load and floor surface, similar in principle to a hovercraft or an air hockey table. We provide material handling products and solutions for heavy loads when frictionless, omnidirectional movement is critical.
Related Resources
Many people believe a perfect floor, polished to a mirror finish, is required in order to use air caster technology. Most Airfloat equipment is designed to operate on machine-troweled concrete. However, the floor does need to be reasonably flat and level. Call 800-888-0018 today to speak with an application engineer to discuss if your floors are up to par for air caster technology to function efficiently.
Most plant air systems and adequate pressure (usually over 80 psi) for air caster technology. However, make sure the airflow is strong enough for the equipment you’re looking into. The required air consumption for the efficient operation of air casters is 3 SCFM per foot of air bearing perimeter.
Airfloat Air Skids range in size from 10 inches to 54 inches, with single-skid capacity from 500 pounds to 60,000 pounds per skid. Custom sizes are also available.