Air Casters

Air casters, also known as air bearings or air skates, are innovative devices that use compressed air to create a thin film of air between the caster and the floor surface. This technology allows heavy objects to float and move with minimal friction, supporting loads from a few hundred pounds to thousands of tons. Air casters provide a highly efficient, precise, and versatile alternative to traditional transportation methods such as wheels, cranes, or rails, enhancing safety, ergonomics, and cost-effectiveness in material handling.

Air bearings and air skates offer significant advantages, including reduced injury risks, damage prevention, and a quiet, vibration-free operation. They facilitate easy maneuvering of large or delicate loads with simple controls and minimal effort, eliminating the need for complex infrastructure. Ideal for moving machines, transformers, vehicles, or modular structures, air casters optimize internal logistics, improve product quality, and increase operational efficiency across various industries.

Most common sizes of Air Casters are available to ship within 24-48 hours from our warehouse.

Why choose air casters?

Safety: Reduces injury risk and damage to operators, objects, and floors. Silent and vibration-free for a comfortable working environment.
Ergonomics: Enables easy movement and positioning of heavy objects with simple controls and minimal effort, eliminating the need for complex infrastructure.
Cost-effectiveness: Lowers maintenance and operational costs, requiring only compressed air. Increases productivity and efficiency by moving objects faster and more accurately than other methods.

What can air casters do for you?

Moving heavy, delicate, large, or unique items like machines, transformers, vehicles, or modular homes.
Optimizing the layout and flexibility of production facilities, warehouses, or workshops.
Enhancing the quality and performance of products or processes by minimizing vibrations, shocks, or contamination.

Replacement Air Casters & Components

We carry a wide selection of Aerofilm replacement air casters and components that are compatible with most air cushions including those manufactured and sold by AeroGo, Solving AG and Delu GmbH. Please contact us for more information, we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Types of Air Casters

Neoprene Air Casters

Neoprene air casters, made from reinforced rubber, withstand high pressure and offer greater capacity than polyurethane casters. Suitable for average factory floors, they handle heavy loads 1,200 lbs. to 177,000 lbs. per caster. These durable, high-performance casters consume less air and are ideal for demanding applications.

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Polyurethane Air Casters

Polyurethane air casters, made from durable plastic, are nearly wear-free and consume less air than neoprene casters but have a lower capacity. Ideal for fixed mounting under machines or parts needing frequent movement, these casters offer wear-free, vibration-free, and precise operation. They handle loads from 441 lbs. to 23,000 lbs. per caster.

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Aqua Casters

Aqua casters use water to create a thin film between the object and the floor. Ideal for moving heavy loads like turntables, cable carousels, cable baskets, and ships, they require less energy and volume than air casters. Aqua casters also handle uneven surfaces and slopes efficiently.

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Gap Crosser Air Casters

Gap crosser air casters are engineered to traverse gaps and steps on concrete and wood floors. Featuring a special perforated membrane, they regulate airflow and prevent air loss when crossing gaps. Ideal for clean rooms, mezzanine floors, and theater wood stages, these air casters can handle loads from 551 lbs. to 23,000 lbs. per caster.

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