Airskates move heavy loads - no floor damage

Installation Service uses a range of airskates to accommodate loads up to 40 tonnes and with these size of loads the typical floor loading when moving on airskates is less than 30 lb/in2.

Due to the improvement in todays flooring standards, the movement of heavy machinery without causing damage to floors, is becoming increasingly difficult.

Airgonomics, specialists in airfilm equipment, are pleased to announce the launch of their Installation Service, utilising their own range of airskates.
Standard airskates in the range can accommodate loads up to 40 tonnes.
Even with these size of loads the typical floor loading when moving on airskates is less than 30 lb/in2.
We also provide an airskate hire service for anyone wishing to carry out movement of machinery.
Airskates can even be used in clean room environments where cleanliness is paramount.
Airskates operate on a thin film of air, which means when 'floating' no part of the skate is actually touching the floor, so allowing for smooth movement.
With this near friction-free movement, loads on a smooth flat floor only require 1kg of force to move a 1000kg load.
Even out of balance loads cause no problems for airskates as each skate is independently adjustable for loads.
Airskates can simply be connected to a suitable factory air line to carry out moves, or for installations and moves in new buildings, where there is no air supply, a standard road side compressor can be used.
Over many years Airgonomics have been at the forefront of airfilm technology.
If you have any requirements or require any further information regarding airskates, or airfilm equipment then do not hesitate to contact us.
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Increase Expected in Heavy Equipment Sales in China

Komatsu, the Japanese heavy equipment maker, said Friday it expected sales in China to rise by half as the country’s 10 percent growth rate drives demand for resources like coal and iron ore. Sales in the year starting April 1 are expected to rise by 40 to 50 percent from the current year, Kazuhiko Iwata, the president of the company’s mining division, said. Mining machinery sales account for about 30 percent of Komatsu’s construction equipment division revenue, which is forecast to be 1.3 trillion yen ($14 billion) this year.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/business/global/13bizbriefs-INCREASEEXPE_BRF.html

It's the end of the road for Hummer

Detroit, Feb 25: With the collapse of the planned sale deal with a Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer, General Motors may be forced to wipe out the iconic American SUV Hummer.

As Chinese regulators rejected a 150 million dollar bid, Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machines Co on Wednesday, Feb 24 announced that it is pulling out of the deal.

This comes as a major blow to General Motors Co, which emerged from bankruptcy in Jul 2009.

GM is trying to wash its hands off all its unprofitable businesses so that it can focus on four core brands Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC.

The company has been on a campaign to sell the Hummer since 2009 and signed a deal with the Chinese company in Oct 2009. The reluctant Chinese regulators have been setting up road blocks for the deal from the beginning.

"We are disappointed that the deal with Tengzhong could not be completed," said John Smith, GM vice president of corporate planning and alliances.

So, this is the end of the road for America's hulking Sports Utility Vehicle icon Hummer. However, the company will be honouring existing Hummer warranties.

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"GM will now work closely with Hummer employees, dealers and suppliers to wind down the business in an orderly and responsible manner," Smith added.  http://news.oneindia.in/2010/02/25/general-motors-hummer-chinese-sale-deal-collapse.html