Air bearing systems are powered by regular compressed air that runs around most industrial facilities. All of our systems and air other powered products have an air inlet port, or flow control manifold, to connect the shop compressed air supply to. In the case of air...
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Where Does The Air Plug Into The Air Bearing?
Compressed air is introduced into an air bearing system in one of two ways: 1.If the air bearing is part of a manually operated system, (no remote control unit) then each load module will contain an air flow control valve on one of its edges. This air flow control...
Where Does The Air Plug Into The Air Bearing?
Compressed air is introduced into an air bearing system in one of two ways: 1.If the air bearing is part of a manually operated system, (no remote control unit) then each load module will contain an air flow control valve on one of its edges. This air flow control...
What Is An Air Bearing?
An air bearing is a device, usually made from a rubber-type fabric, that is designed to inflate with compressed air and forms a floating action above the floor surface it is sitting on. Incorporated into an air caster load module, the air bearing is then used, with...
How Do Air Bearings Work?
Air bearings are designed to lift loads away from the floor surface and float them off to their destination on a thin film of air. Each individual air bearing is housed in a load module which contains an air flow control valve to regulate the operation of that air...
Do Air Bearings Work Individually?
No. Air bearings need to be coupled with other air bearings, in sets of three or more, to form a system that can handle an appropriate load. An individual air bearing is not able to balance a load on its own – it will tip easily – nor is it capable of being adjusted...
About B-Type Air Bearings
B-type Air Bearings Hovair B-type air bearings are designed to lift loads vertically off their base, then move laterally across floor surfaces to their destination, then dropped into position. They function the same as A-type bearings, but lift two to three times...
About A-Type Air Bearings
Hovair A-type air bearings are designed to move loads laterally across floor surfaces with “just enough” lift to cause the load to clear the floor and float smoothly.
What Is A Load Module Or Air Caster?
A load moduleor air caster is a machined assembly – either lightweight aluminum or steel – that houses an air bearing. Load modules – also known as air casters – are available for each size of air bearing….
What’s The Deal With Air Bearing Kits?
Very often we find that first time customers prefer to buy their air bearing system in kit form with everything included. This has proved so popular an option that we now quote four and six station kits as standard product items….