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The Modular Offshore Equipment Transport System (MOETS)

Rigging, Oil & Gas Exploration / By barb

The Modular Offshore Equipment Transport System (MOETS) is used to easily transport and position valves, compressors, turbines, pumps, transformers and other heavy components on offshore oil rigs. Offshore rig companies use the MOETS System because it is lightweight and flexible to accommodate any variety of load moves. The unique, portable structural overlay system makes it …

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The Many Benefits of Air Casters

Rigging, Air Caster Technology, Air Casters / By barb

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 …

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Air Casters Contribute to Successful 2998 Ton Yacht Launch

Marine/Shipbuilding, Air Casters / By barb

Safe, controlled move from build facility to dry dock to sea. AeroGo air casters were utilized for the successful launch of the largest yacht in the United States. The 2998 ton marine vessel was moved in a straight line out of the build facility, and then turned toward the dry dock. After the turn, the …

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Air Casters Move World’s Heaviest Transformer

Power Generation, Transformer Transporters / By barb

The largest and heaviest transformer in the world has been successfully moved in Chanzhou, China. The one million KVA/2000KV test reference transformer weighs over 700 tons, the equivalent of 600 automobiles. The mammoth unit was moved via an 800 ton capacity air caster transporter system. Built by AeroGo, Inc. based in Seattle, Washington U.S.A., the …

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Best practices: multi-ton component removal/replacement utilizing air casters.

Transformer Transporters, Trade Shows, Air Cushion Transporters, Power Generation / By barb

This excerpt was originally presented to the ASME at POWER 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For more information or a to see the paper, visit www.asme.org and search for POWER2009-81184. ABSTRACT Power plants originally designed to be decommissioned at 20-30 years are extending their service life by removing/replacing major power plant components. This requirement is …

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Cost-effective and Flexible Transformer Transport for Vapor Phase Ovens

Air Pallets, Power Generation, Rigging, Transformer Transporters, Air Caster Technology / By barb

Air caster transporters have proven efficient and reliable for multi-ton transformer moves. AeroGo continues to simplify adoption of vapor phase drying (vpd) technology for the transformer industry with its specialized line of Transformer Transporters. Proven over the past several years, units in the field have successfully handled capacities over 800 tons. “The unique requirements of …

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Air Caster Capacities Upgraded; Warranty Doubled

Air Caster Technology, Air Casters / By barb

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,” …

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Reposition or Replace Feedwater Heaters in Less Than a Day

Industrial Applications, Power Generation, Air Caster Technology, Air Casters / By barb

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 …

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Spring Newsletter

Uncategorized / By barb

Is there anything air can’t move? The spring newsletter discusses the wonderful technology that is air bearings/air casters/hovercraft and features Rick Ruelle talking about the AeroGo commitment to quality. View the entire newsletter here.

Ergonomic and green alternative to traditional material handling does not damage floors

Semiconductor Manufacturing, Air Casters, Cleanroom, Aerospace, Air Caster Technology / By barb

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 …

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