Airfloat, the pioneer of air bearing (or “air caster”) technology, once again revolutionizes heavy load movement! The company has redesigned its workhorse air skid system, making it easier to operate and service than ever before. Most notably, the controller has been completely reimagined, allowing it to be carried by the operator during equipment moves or […]
A new white paper that describes the top 14 applications of air bearing (or “air caster”) technology has been published to airfloat.com. The white paper is based on Airfloat’s nearly 50 years of experience in the field. Below is an excerpt: Heavy Duty Turntables In comparison to conventional mechanical systems, air bearings provide a low‐cost […]
Airfloat’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/airfloat) is expected to top 100,000 video views in the coming weeks. During the month of November alone, the channel received 6,800 video views. This translated into 13,500 minutes (or 225 hours) spent watching Airfloat-related videos. That’s over nine days! In its six-year history, the Airfloat channel has grown to include almost […]
Airfloat will play a small but important role in an historic international nuclear fusion research and engineering project. At a cost of 15 billion euros (approximately 20 billion dollars), the ITER (short for International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) is currently under construction in Southern France. When the reactor goes online in 2020, it will use 50 […]
Going shopping can be a taxing experience, but it becomes much easier when the stores come to you! This afternoon, Align was visited for a second time by the Festo Mobile Mechatronics Lab (MML). Their last visit was in August of 2012. The difference this time? New products and hot fresh pizza. While everyone […]
Airfloat’s official YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/airfloat) continues to post strong numbers. In the month of November alone, the channel received 1,655 video views. This translated into 2,653 minutes (or 44.2 hours) spent watching Airfloat-related videos. That’s almost two entire days! In its five-year history, the Airfloat channel has grown to include over 70 public and private […]
Airfloat has recently entered a new arena of high performance movement: automobile racing. Airfloat is the proud sponsor of the new number 5 car from Stoecker Team Racing. The Airfloat car is an E36 BMW M3. It boasts the infamous E46 3.2 liter M Power S54 engine that provides a base of 333 horsepower. This […]
Company Honored by Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) at Annual Meeting The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) has named Airfloat, LLC the recipient of its 2012 Recognition in Innovation Award. Last year, the company designed and built an innovative new machine for the assembly, disassembly and transport of backup chocks used in the manufacture of rolled steel. […]
