Air Skids for Rigging Applications Eliminate overhead lift risks and move 10,000-100,000 lbs+ with precision and control. View Air Skid Sizes Airfloat Air Skids for Rigging Applications Airfloat air skids are the perfect solution for rigging professionals who need to move heavy, sensitive, or oversized loads with precision and ease. Designed for fast setup and […]
Airfloat equipment will be featured in an upcoming textbook published by Illinois-based American Technical Publishers. Entitled Rigging, Hoisting and Signaling Practices, the book is an introduction to safe rigging practices and lifting calculations, and will be included immediately into the national electrical union’s apprenticeship program. The covered topics include cranes, signaling, lift planning, material […]
Air Skid Sets Move 100k lbs Safely No Cranes Needed. Airfloat Air Skids make heavy moves faster, safer, and more precise. Get a Quote Today Watch Air Skids in Action 1,000+ Customers Over 50 Years The Original Air Skid Move Loads 50% Faster: Eliminate rigging setup and crane scheduling delays. Replace Overhead Lifting: Reduce safety […]
Selecting & Sizing Air Caster Systems for Heavy-Load Applications October 30, 2025 Share: Transporting heavy or delicate equipment inside a facility is one of the most demanding challenges in manufacturing and assembly environments. Whether you’re relocating a 20-ton press, a turbine, or an entire production cell, every move must balance safety, precision, and efficiency. […]
Aluminum vs. Steel Air Planks: Understanding the Trade-Offs March 28th, 2025 Share: When it comes to moving heavy loads with precision and care, Air Planks are a practical solution used across a variety of industries. They’re designed to make transport smoother, protect floors, and reduce the need for traditional rigging equipment. But when selecting the […]
A video posted to YouTube by Airfloat has received over 250,000 views. The video, entitled “35-ton Load Floats on Air,” was originally posted on May 12, 2011. As the name implies, it depicts a 35-ton steel roll being “floated” out of a factory on Airfloat air skids and hoisted atop a flatbed trailer. “The key […]
A rigging crew in Central Illinois faced an interesting challenge: moving a 25,000-lb. roller bearing housing out of a warehouse and onto a flatbed trailer. The decision was made to float the load outside the warehouse on a set of Airfloat air bearing skids. Then a mobile construction crane was used to hoist the load […]
