Manufacturing

TRANSPORT & POSITION TOOLING

The customer needed a flexible method to move positioners from one location to another

LOAD: 28,000 lbs.

SOLUTION
Embedded Air Caster Rigging System

BENEFIT

• No rails or floor anchors required
• Reduced manpower required on the line
• Rapid, safe and reliable movement with minimal setup and adjustment

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY

Move heavy equipment component through assembly process

LOAD: 40 tons

SOLUTION
Radio remote controlled Air Cushion Vehicle for each station on the line. Two units operated in tandem can expand load capacity up to 80 tons.

BENEFIT

• Unrestricted line movement, not limited to a path like rail or conveyor systems
• Flexible move path eliminates first-in/first-out restrictions
• One unit utilizing skids can serve many stations

HEAT EXCHANGER MANUFACTURING

Easily transport heat exchangers through the manufacturing process

LOAD: 45,000 lbs.

SOLUTION
AeroGo’s solution utilized the following combination of products:

• AeroGo air casters
• AeroGo Aero-Drive
• AeroGo guide wheel
• AeroGo engineered support structure and system integration

BENEFIT

• Enhanced safety and increased assembly speed eliminated the need for overhead cranes
• System is easy to maneuver, providing unprecedented precision and flexibility
• Ease and speed of the move increased throughput for the customer

BOILER TRANSPORT

Move industrial boilers and pressure vessels through welding, manufacturing and assembly processes.

LOAD: 100+ tons

SOLUTION
Air Caster Rigging System with quick attach Aero-Drives on custom engineered support structure; custom designed v-chocks.

BENEFIT

• Enhanced safety and increased assembly speed eliminated the need for overhead cranes
• Utilizes support structure skids
• Enhanced flexibility and directional control for the operator
• Removable v-chocks convert the skid into a cradle for use when welding cylindrical pressure vessels
• Provides transport capability and increased capacity outside existing crane uses