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Product catalog summary

Overview: The document describes various AeroGo Aero-Transporter systems designed for moving heavy aerospace components using Aero-Caster® air cushion technology. These systems are used in different aerospace applications, including aircraft fuselage transport, rocket motor segment handling, and satellite positioning.

Specifications:

The Aero-Transporter for airplane fuselages can carry up to 40 tons and operates in manual or automatic mode, following a metal strip for safety.
The Aero-Pallet Transporter for Ariane rocket fuel tank moulds has a capacity of 130 tons and can extend from 8m to 12m.
The Space Shuttle payload handling system manages 90 tons with minimal floor loading.
The system for Ariane 5 Rocket Motor Segments supports 200t capacity and uses a 5x5m low-profile transporter.

Procedures:

Operators use radio remote controls or pendant controls for maneuvering the transporters.
Automatic modes utilize metal strips, magnets, laser sensors, and microwave tags for guidance and positioning.

Norms and Safety:

Transporters are designed to ensure maximum safety, stopping automatically if they deviate from their path.
Explosion-proof electronic controls are used for handling rocket motor segments.

Recommendations:

Use of Aero-Caster® systems is recommended for smooth, vibration-free transport of delicate aerospace components.
Operators should be trained in using remote controls and understanding the automatic guidance systems.

Key Features:

High-pressure air tanks provide over 2 hours of autonomy under full load.
Integrated compressors supply compressed air for Aero-Casters®.
Systems are capable of lifting and floating heavy loads with constant planarity and lift height.

Applications:

Transporting airplane fuselages, rocket motor segments, and satellite components.
Used in ultra-clean environments for delicate payloads.
Facilitates assembly and disassembly processes in aerospace manufacturing.

Catalog excerpts

EXPERT IN MOVING & POSITIONING EQUIPMENT FOR THE AEROSPACE & AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY Innovative solutions Custom Engineered Heavy and delicate loads Manufactured to your specifications

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AIRCRAFT AEROSPACE Automatic Aero-Caster® System and Traction Drives are incorporated for plane assembly and body join fixtures. Each fixture has twentytwo 48” diameter Aero-Casters®, four 1,8t drawbar fixed drives and two 600kg steerable, quick attach traction drives. The 1,8t drawbar traction drives are used to move the system down the assembly line, while the 600 kg drawbar drives are used for disassembly and moving the empty assembly fixtures. The Automatic Aero-Caster® System enables lifting and floating the approximately 200t of the Assembly Fixture and aircraft. The planarity and lift...

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Relocation of 3061 Aircraft Frame Demonstrates AeroGo s Heavy Load Positioning Capability AeroGo was recently contracted to move and position a specialty modified airframe weighing 306 tons, over a distance of 100m, from the tarmac into an existing hangar facility. The hangar was marginally large enough to handle the aircraft but required very precise positioning (+/- 2 cm at the nose and 1m clearance at each wingtip). To facilitate this relocation, the airframe needed to be 'side-shifted* over 45 degrees into the hangar The move was accomplished using a unique pallet and trac- tion drive system...

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