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Air cushion t ransporting system for SIPLACE Operating Instructions 10/99 edition 4.1 Strength 13 4 Optimum surface finish for using the air cushion The air cu shio n transpo rting sy stem wor ks best o n a smooth, f lat…
Operating Instructions Air cushion transporting system for SIPLACE
3.3 Connecting the module to the load 10/99 edition
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Air cushion transporting system for SIPLACE Operating Instructions
10/99 edition 4.1 Strength
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4 Optimum surface finish for using the
air cushion
The air cushion transporting system works best on a smooth, flat and airtight surface. Most floor
surfaces in modern production halls meet these requirements, e.g. polished concrete floors, with
plastic sealant to protect against metal swarf and dust. The expansion joints are filled with a
flexible compound. 4
The floor or surface must be airtight to enable the rubber bellows between the load supporting
plate and the floor to inflate and form the air cushion. 4
The surface must be smooth so that a film of air is created between the rubber bellows and floor
with a minimal air consumption. The load to be transported is pushed over this film with practically
no friction. 4
The surface must be horizontal, i.e. without a slope, so that the transported load does not slide
away of its own accord due to the low friction. 4
Fig. 4 - 1 Cross-section through the air cushion module while in use
4.1 Strength
The specific load on the surface is very small compared to wheeled or tracked vehicles. This is
due to the air cushion’s large surface area, flexibility and low unladen weight. Heavy loads can be
carried on air cushions without damaging sensitive surfaces, such as parquet, linoleum, vitrified
tiles or surfaces with underfloor heating. Of course, the admissible floor load must be taken into
account, but air cushions still offer many advantages. 4
Compressed air
Load
Supporting plate
Rubber bellows seals and raises
Film of air
Operating Instructions Air cushion transporting system for SIPLACE
4.2 Joints 10/99 edition
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Fig. 4.1 - 1 Pressure distribution in the floor
DANGER 4
: Do not exceed the load-bearing capacity of the floor.
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4.2 Joints
Expansion joints must be filled with a flexible compound. The best material for this purpose is a
rubber-like urethane jointing compound with a Shore hardness of approximately 80. To ensure
that the joints are filled properly, we recommend a joint width of not less than 10 mm. Air losses
from the cushion can be minimized by rounding the jointing compound off slightly at the top. 4
Fig. 4.2 - 1 Expansion joints in the hall floor
Load on air cushion Load on rollers
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