Air Caster Platform for 100-1500 Ton Heavy Load Transfer
Customized heavy-load transfer platforms using air film technology for 100 T to 1500 T projects where cranes, skidding and rails are impractical.
Product Overview
When a load is measured in hundreds of tons, conventional moving methods become slow and risky. Air caster platforms replace skidding, rails and crane lifts with a controlled air film system that carries the load evenly and moves it in any direction on a prepared floor.
Each platform is engineered for the specific project: load weight, equipment dimensions, travel route, turning requirement, floor capacity and required final positioning accuracy. Platforms can be delivered as a single unit or as a modular system that is assembled on site.
Load Capacity & Performance
- 100 T to 1500 T customized load capacity
- Uniform load distribution across the platform frame
- 360-degree movement with inching precision
- Pneumatic or electric drive configurations
- Synchronized multi-platform operation for very large loads
- Minimal floor damage compared with skidding or rail systems
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 100 - 1500 Tons (customized to project) |
| Drive System | Pneumatic drive or electric drive options |
| Control System | Remote wireless control with precision positioning |
| Platform Frame | Welded steel structure, project-specific dimensions |
| Air Supply | Compressor and control console sized to platform and route |
| Application | Transformers, aircraft fuselage, shipbuilding sections, heavy forging presses |
Published model data is a selection reference; confirm pressure, flow, module count and rated capacity in the quotation. Platform dimensions, air caster quantity and drive configuration are engineered per project.
Structure & Components
- Welded steel platform frame engineered per project load case
- Air caster modules sized and positioned by load calculation
- Air supply manifold, control console and hose management
- Pneumatic or electric drive units for travel and steering
- Remote wireless control with emergency stop
- Optional guide rollers, alignment fixtures and load monitoring
Floor Requirements
Air casters require a smooth, flat and sealed floor with joints and gaps reviewed for the selected cushion and route. Epoxy-coated concrete, polished concrete and steel plate flooring are recommended. Rough, cracked or unsealed surfaces prevent the air film from forming and must be prepared before installation. We review your floor condition and provide preparation guidance before quotation.
Typical Applications
- Transformer and reactor relocation
- Aircraft fuselage and wing section assembly
- Shipbuilding block and hull section transfer
- Heavy forging press and machine tool installation
- Power plant equipment installation and replacement
- Oversized industrial module transfer inside plants
Customization Options
Systems can be configured to match your equipment and site conditions. Typical customization items:
- Load capacity from 3.2 T per unit to 1500 T complete platform systems
- Module size and quantity to match equipment footprint and center of gravity
- Air supply configuration (compressor, control console, hose reel) sized to your route
- Control mode: manual, remote wireless or synchronized multi-unit control
- Application-specific materials and surface treatment, subject to engineering review
- Custom platform frame, tooling interface and positioning fixtures
Quality Control & Test Support
Confirm the test conditions and documentation for the selected model and order: load review, operation video, inspection record, manual and packing information. Agree any required acceptance test before production.
100-1500 ton air caster transfer platform in operation
FAQ
Plan Your Heavy Load Move
Review system selection, floor condition and air supply before requesting a configuration.
Plan Your Air Caster Platform Project
Start with your load weight, equipment dimensions and moving route. Share what you know; we will clarify the details needed for a quotation.
Air caster order quantity & lead time
Minimum order: 1 set. For air caster models rated at 60 metric tons or below, normal lead time is 5–10 working days. Custom model lead times are confirmed by project.
Confirm the production start date, included components and delivery schedule in your quotation. Shipping time depends on destination and transport method. These air caster terms do not specify lead times for skate movers, stair climbers or toe jacks.