Dec 2014
An AeroGo air caster system was integral to the production of the Orion crew module, slated for launch this month. NASA utilized an AeroGo system of six load modules and a control console embedded into the crew module support structure. Embedding the system provided superior maneuverability to move the crew module through assembly and testing. […]
Oct 2013
Air casters make it easy to move heavy machines and equipment without damaging floors. Moving heavy loads on wheeled casters or rollers, either routinely as part of production or just once in a while for maintenance or cleaning, can damage floors. Wheeled casters can wear grooves in concrete and epoxy floors, and moderately heavy loads […]
Sep 2013
A detailed presentation and case studies regarding the use of air casters in the aerospace industry will be presented on September 27th, 2013, in the Sanjo Conference Hall at the University of Tokyo. The presentation is part of the Japan technical meeting hosted by the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering. The […]
May 2013
The AeroGo LoadRunner™ has been awarded a silver medal in the material handling category by the 2013 KING Awards. The patent-pending LoadRunner is capable of lifting and transporting up to 2,500 lbs. on air bearings, without cords or hoses. The KING Awards were established in 2011 to honor superior industrial product innovation. Winning entries are […]
Dec 2012
Air casters go by many names including air pads, air skates, air skids and air bearings. Air casters are commonly used to lift and move heavy, awkward, delicate or unbalanced loads on a film of compressed air. Air casters have been used in every major industry for over 50 years and have become a proven […]
Oct 2008
AeroGo, Inc. announced increased load capacity and doubled the warranty period for its manufactured urethane and neoprene air casters. The upgrade was the result of repeated in-factory destructive and non-destructive testing, coupled with customer input and field testing after improvements were made in materials and construction methods. “We work to continuously improve air caster function,” […]
Aug 2008
Air casters have proven efficient and safe in power plant heater moves Air casters are being utilized in the power industry to ergonomically and safely move gigantic feedwater heaters and casks with a significant reduction in downtime. Feedwater heaters, the large, heavy tanks that house heat exchangers, are used to pre-heat water for boilers and […]
Mar 2008
Lift and move loads of any size, shape or weight with AeroGo’s Load Module System featuring air casters. Extremely heavy, awkward, or sensitive equipment can be moved as if it is floating on air, just by inserting the low profile modules under equipment, components, tires, scaffolding, tooling, etc. The Load Module System uses standard compressed […]