Aeris Corporation:
Recently a major manufacturer of mobile and stationary tool carts decided to use Air Casters to reorganize the plant layout to increase productivity and capacity.
Accomplishing this significant task required the relocation of many heavy stamping presses weighing up to 50,000 pounds with minimal disruption to existing operations.
Large stamping presses are typically difficult to move due to the overall weight, high center of gravities and offset loadings.
The solution to moving the presses safely and quickly included using a 4LD27HL Air Caster Rigging Kit. This system is comprised of (1) each control console with an
inlet on/off ball valve, and four self relieving pressure regulators to individually adjust the pressure in each air caster, (4) each 27 inch Air Casters with 112,000
pound total capacity, (4) each 1 inch by 20 foot long interconnecting hoses and (1) each 1-1/2 inch by 150 foot long main air supply hose with quick disconnects. Once
the air casters were placed under the press and inflated using 250 scfm (standard cubic feet per minute) air consumption @ 40 psig (gauge pressure – pounds per square inch),
a fork truck tied to the load via a steel chain with a crisscross arrangement was able to push and precisely control the press in all directions. The total move included
five each 90 degree turns and a total distance of 525 feet. The concrete floor was epoxy coated with sealed expansion joints.
Air Caster operation is based upon compliant air film technology. The load actually floats on a thin film of air 3 to 5 thousands thick. Therefore Air
Casters offer the following advantages including omni or four directional motions for maneuvering around the 90 degree turns and in tight aisle ways, precise
positioning for final press location, protection of the epoxy coated floor finish, and the safe movement and control of the heavy stamping presses throughout the
plant. Air Casters require only 3 to 5 pounds of effort per 1000 pounds of weight on a standard smooth, sealed concrete floor surface. Therefore to move the
50,000 pound press takes only 150 to 250 pounds of force, a job easily handled with a fork truck.
Air Casters are manufactured in diameters ranging from 12 to 60 inches and can transport loads from 200 pounds up to thousands of tons. Aeris Corporation manufactures standard as well as custom designed machinery moving systems including individual Air Caster load modules, planks, pallets, paper roll-movers, multi-stationed turntables, and air or electric powered driven steel transporters.
Inquire today to find out how Aeris Corporation can help you..
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