Air Planks
Air Planks

Aerofilm Systems

Air Planks

Low-profile beams carrying two or more air casters, for long, narrow or unevenly distributed loads.

Models

  • AP-6
  • AP-8
  • AP-12
  • In stock, short lead times
  • Engineering support included
  • Manufacturer warranty
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Engineered by Aerofilm since 1972 · Exceeds ASME B30.1 2:1 overload · Used across aerospace, machine building and heavy fabrication

Models

All air planks work at 30 psi. Values are indicative — confirm the configuration for your application.

ModelCapacityLengthAir castersAir consumptionWeight
AP-612,000 lbs6 ft236 CFM70 lbs
AP-820,000 lbs8 ft248 CFM95 lbs
AP-1240,000 lbs12 ft496 CFM160 lbs

Downloads

Technical documentation for this range.

Product information

Aerofilm air planks are low-profile beams carrying two or more air casters, for long, narrow or unevenly distributed loads.

Choose the AP-6 or AP-8 beam with two air casters, or the AP-12 with four air casters for loads up to 40,000 lbs.

Specifications on this page are indicative and depend on load, adjustment and floor quality. Contact us to confirm the configuration for your application.

Frequently asked

Common questions before a first air caster project.

A sealed, flat and level concrete floor. Open joints, cracks and slope all increase air consumption and reduce lift. Our brochure “Air caster transport and the floor” covers the requirements in detail.

Pair of low-profile air planks with drive units

Air Planks

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