Omni-directional, innovative and cost effective material handling solutions

Hovair® Air film technology is the application of compressed air to virtually eliminate friction achieved using air bearings. Loads of almost any size or weight can be moved in any direction with ease and precision. Minimal moving parts ensure that reliability and ease of maintenance is built in.

Omni-directional, innovative and cost effective material handling solutions

Hovair® Air film technology is the application of compressed air to virtually eliminate friction achieved using air bearings. Loads of almost any size or weight can be moved in any direction with ease and precision. Minimal moving parts ensure that reliability and ease of maintenance is built in.

Hovair® Air Film Technology Product Range

Hovair® Air Skates

The air skates are connected with a hose manifold and supplied with compressed air. With the air turned on, the flow to each air skate is regulated to accommodate the load and floor conditions, allowing the load to be lifted clear of the floor…

Hovair® Air Film Transporters

Movetech UK Hovair® air film transporters are the ultimate solution for moving heavy loads. They are versatile enough to be used as basic materials handling equipment – moving loads from A to B or in production flow lines where build stages are required…

Hovair® Air Powered Tuggers

Designed for one-man operation, they offer a simple and economic method of motorising any number of air pallets or wheeled bogies. Hovair® tuggers operate from a normal workshop air supply with a minimum of 5.5 Bar (80 psi) pressure and are capable of…

Hovair® Lightweight Air Bearings

A thin film of air under the bearings ensures virtually frictionless and omni-directional movement, minimal effort by the operator and no damage to your floors. The LA series of Hovair® air bearings are durable and efficient, featuring: rolled edge galvanized steel…

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