Moving 50 to 200 tons of product, equipment, or materials on a frequent basis is a popular challenge in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, stamping, power generation, and marine. Loads are not only heavy but can be uncomfortable in measurements and fragile as well. Cranes and conveyors have long been used as a form of transportation, but today’s manufacturers look for better, more efficient and convenient ways to move goods to maximize safety, reduce costs and streamline the process. Air caster systems have proven to provide a bridge between traditional MHE and the desire for manufacturing flexibility.The ability to move 14,000 lb. machines in restrictive areas and eliminate damage to epoxy floors makes air caster rigging systems an attractive alternative to forklifts.
 
 
The most significant and obvious advantage of utilizing air caster technology is cost versus the weight of the load being moved that results in reducing downtime and manpower costs. Typically, to move 1,000 tons of bridge components might cost anywhere , for a complicated forklift system, where manufacturers could buy an air caster system to do the same job with virtually no limitations, for less than $350,000.
 
Also, manufacturers can gain by the technology’s capability to facilitate production by swiftly repositioning equipment, facilitating batch production, and allowing movement of same to any place in the manufacturing plant or distribution facility. Companies of all sizes can improve flexibility and efficiency and maximize their work flow with relatively little investment, while, at the same time, lowering the risk of hazards to their workforce and their facilities.

This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com

Published : 15-Feb-2019