Steel Air Planks
Move & Position
Steel Air Planks
Airfloat Air Plank systems offer air caster solutions to moving heavy loads in a convenient plank design. Manufactured from steel, the planks are durable 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. Steel Air Planks are available in capacities up to 306,000 lbs and lengths up to 180 inches.
| Model No. | Capacity (lbs) | Length (in) | Width (in) | Height (in) | Average Flow (cfm) | Pressure Req'd (psi) | Supply Line Size (in) | Minimum Lift (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AF04124-2 |
47,000 |
156 |
27 |
6 |
99 |
35.7 |
0.375 |
3/8″ |
|
AF04130-2 |
81,500 |
156 |
33 |
6 |
128 |
36.6 |
0.375 |
1/2″ |
|
AF04136-2 |
121,000 |
168 |
39 |
6 |
155 |
36.8 |
0.5 |
3/4″ |
|
AF04148-2 |
204,000 |
180 |
51 |
6.25 |
212 |
35 |
0.5 |
7/8″ |
| Model No. | Capacity (lbs) | Length (in) | Width (in) | Height (in) | Average Flow (cfm) | Pressure Req'd (psi) | Supply Line Size (in) | Minimum Lift (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AF04124-3 |
70,500 |
156 |
27 |
6 |
148 |
35.7 |
0.375 |
3/8″ |
|
AF04130-3 |
122,250 |
156 |
33 |
6 |
192 |
36.6 |
0.375 |
1/2″ |
|
AF04136-3 |
181,500 |
168 |
39 |
6 |
232 |
36.8 |
0.5 |
3/4″ |
|
AF04148-3 |
306,000 |
180 |
51 |
6.25 |
319 |
35 |
0.5 |
7/8″ |
Move Industrial Loads With Air
Features
Heavy
Duty
Constructed with steel to create the ultimate, most durable solution to using a plank style air caster system, these Steel Air Planks will endure bumps and scrapes and still perform at the highest level possible under hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Easy
Maintenance
Uh oh - the unthinkable has happened. The Air Caster under your Steel Air Plank has ripped due to some debris on the floor. We’ve designed our Planks to be easy to repair with slide-out trays to replace the Air Caster without removing the load - leading to minimal downtime and a quick turnaround to get back to moving heavy loads.
Protect
Your Floors
There’s no need to worry about cutting concrete or other flooring conditions. The load is simply spread across the entire Steel Air Planks and floated on a thin film of air throughout your facility. UHMW pads on the bottom of the planks protect your floors from scratches and scrapes when the Planks are deflated.
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How Does Air Caster Technology Work?
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.
Looking for a complete solution for heavy industrial moves? See how air caster skids are used in rigging applications.
Frequently asked questions
Will air casters work on my floor?
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.
What are the air requirements?
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.
In what sizes are Airfloat air skids available?
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.
