Freedom to move Air Caster specialist since 1981

Preface There is Freedom waiting for you, On the breezes of the sky, And you ask, “What if I fall?” Oh but my friend, What if you fly? In loving memory of Ruud van Brienen, founder of Aerofilm Systems He dreamed of wings and wanted to travel the world as a pilot. However, this was not possible for Ruud van Brienen, due to his health. Yet the ambition to fly remained. He received his engineering degree and worked in the production environment for many years. This experience, in combination with his childhood dream, turned out to be a golden ticket for him. In 1981 Ruud founded a successful family...

About Aerofilm Systems Dedication is the key to our success. We have been in our industry for over 40 years. And by ‘our industry’ we mean Air Caster Transportation. Nothing more, and certainly nothing less. That’s because we’re very good at what we do. Our roots are in engineering, and we have built our business by working closely with our clients. By listening to what they need and combining that with our expertise and experience, we are able to consistantly develope custom made solutions. Although the technology may have remained the same throughout the years, no situation is ever the same....

Technology Air Casters can move the heaviest objects, transporting them from one place to another within the assigned vicinity. This is some impressive technology, but how does it work? The membrane inflates with compressed air. The membrane inflates like a balloon, and the torus design of the membrane makes sure an air chamber is created underneath the Air Caster and lifts the object. With a balance in weight, pressure, and design an accurately controlled "outflow" of air is created out of the membrane. This continuous and exact controlled leakage forms a paper-thin air film between the floor...

Air Casters are an ideal solution for moving any large, heavy, sensitive, or special object. A precisely controlled flow of air from the Casters membrane creates a wafer-thin film of air that helps the object float, and by doing so, reducing friction so it can be easily moved. Air Casters offer a great alternative to wheels, rails, or cranes. If there is enough compressed air and the floor is suitable, the weight possibilities are unlimited.

Aerofilm Polyurethane Air Casters are designed with polyurethane material. This enables it to have the least wear of all Air Casters. This type is used mainly for permanent installation beneath a machine, or module as OEM equipment. This Caster has a relatively low lift. Moreover, they also have the least amount of air consumption and a broad range of movable weight. Characteristics: f f f Available in diameters from 8 inch up to 35 inch Capacity up to 26.500 lbs per Caster Maximum air pressure 20 psig Aerofilm Neoprene Air Casters have a membrane designed with neoprene. These Air Casters have...

The Aerofilm Cleanroom Air Caster is designed to minimize the risk of contamination. The materials used are mainly quality stainless steel and polyurethane. The polyurethane Air Caster is known for its wear-free character and by applying stainless steel the risk of contamination is extremely small. The air that is used for the Air Casters can be well controlled. These Air Casters have the lowest possible air consumption. These Air Casters are designed to minimize air swirls created by the Casters, even less than when people walk around in the cleanroom. This Air Caster is wear-free. For movements...

Air Caster transport is a way of movement in which a wafer-thin air film is created and retained between the Air Caster and the floor through controlled leakage in the membrane. Air casters will allow you to move your machine as easily, safely, and cost-effectively as possible. To make Air Casters more accessible, we offer several standard solutions that are cheaper and faster available than our custom build solutions. With these plug-and-play products, you can still, to a certain extent, determine the size yourself, with which you can shape the solution to your movement problem.

Air Beams Aerofilm Air Beams are the perfect solution for positioning large and long objects. Watch seating modules in a theatre or a stadium float on a thin layer of air, easily moved with just a push. At Aerofilm Systems, we have developed this flexible tool to enable Air Casters to be used in multiple set-ups without being integrated into the load. Also, to ease the process of access hard-to-reach locations under heavy devices, even with limited space available. This tool consists of (at least) two air beams, with each beam holding two integrated Air Casters. This application can easily slide...

Roll Mover With decades of experience in improving the internal transportation of (large) round objects, our specialists designed the Aerofilm Roll Mover. This tool eases the movement of round-shaped objects, and guarantees accurate positioning. No matter if it’s a steel coil, a paper roll, or a heavy concrete round object. Air Casters release all weight limitations and will support you in roll and reel handling in the most easy and effective way! When a paper roll has to be placed into a printer or slitter, positioning can be challenging. After all, when the roll isn’t placed very precisely,...

Do you want to move large, heavy or delicate objects easily, safely, and ergonomically? Air Casters can move and reposition equipment and other heavy loads without any vibration. A laser can also be moved in a cleanroom, according to the cleanroom specifications. And what about the largest 900-ton transformer? It can easily be moved to the test room. In addition to our extensive portfolio of Air Casters, we offer a wide range of special tools to make movements even better, safer, and easier.

Lifting Cushion Safety is the number one priority at Aerofilm Systems. For weights exceeding 20.000 lbs we always recommend to use support in moving the load. A drive unit can help you set the weight in motion, but more importantly it will support with controlling the load. Imagine a truck on smooth ice. It’s easy to push and set in motion, but causes a challenge when it needs to be stopped. The Aerofilm Drives secure your movement and add the ergonomics and safety you need when moving heavy loads. The Aerofilm Air Tugger is an ideal and flexible solution. Using a straightforward tow bar principle,...