Air Bearing & Caster Systems • Types of
Air Caster Modules
There are several types of caster module that can be
used to house the air bearing of choice.
Fundamentally, an air caster or load module is a
strong metal structure that houses an air bearing and air chambers to
route the supply of compressed air to the bearing. Caster modules are
usually square lightweight aluminum or round steel. We also have a
stainless steel alternative for moving lightweight loads, delicate
machinery, or for clean room applications.
Here are some of the options you will be able to
choose from when selecting your new load moving system:
Round Steel Modules:
Generally these modules incorporate only the A-type
air bearing
Square Aluminum Lightweight
Modules:
These aluminum modules can be fitted with either
A-type or B-type air bearings
Low Profile Aluminum Modules
These low profile modules are around 1½ inches thick
and are fitted with B-type high-lift air bearings. These are especially
suited to sliding under machinery with low clearance heights for fast
and easy moving.
VL-type Stainless Steel Modules
These modules have the air bearing "rolled into" the
module to make one single unit. VL-type modules have a center-mount bolt
fixing facility and are most suited to bolt-mounting directly to the
load. Such loads can be lightweight delicate machinery working in a
clean room style environment, or other lightweight loads between 500 and
2000 pounds.
Click the link for comprehensive information on all
types of air bearings:
Air Bearing Configurations
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