Repair & Maintenance
Ease of Movement and Long service life
The durability of the air beams’ rubber fabric depends on proper use. To obtain the maximum service life from your Airsled system, observe the following practices.
- Always make sure there is at least 1/2 inch clearance on all sides between the floor and the bottom of the backing surface when the air beams are inflated.
- Avoid “rolling” the air beams onto a corner or edge. A slight downward pressure on the side being pushed will prevent it.
- Avoid sharp edges, nails, gravel, and corrosives on the floor surface. Floors should be swept clean.
- Do not turn off the blower unless movement is completely stopped. Avoid accidentally disconnecting the power cord or air hose.
- Do not attempt to push the load when the blower is turned off.
- Do not use the hoses or power cord to pull the load.
- Periodically applying a very light coating of Armor All will help the rubber fabric’s glossy sheen
Airsled Air Beam Repairs
Airsled equipment has a long service life. Under reasonable use and care, many customers are still using their Airsled load movement equipment after 15+ years. However, running into and over sharp objects and forcing the air beams into tight spaces may damage the rubber fabric, which can impact performance. These videos illustrate how to perform simple yet effective air beam repairs.
Using Duct Tape Repair Rips and Tears
Using duct tape to seal small-to-medium rips in the rubber fabric can provide acceptable results. However, since duct tape adhesive can deteriorate over time, we recommend monitoring the repaired area for air leakage and addressing it as needed.
Using Glue to Repair Separated Rubber
If the rubber is peeling off the aluminum or the corner fold has separated, leading to excessive air leakage, common items from a hardware store, such as multi-purpose flexible adhesive and rubbing alcohol, can be used to fix the issue, as this video demonstrates.
You can always email us at airsled@airsled.com and we’ll work with you to get the best possible outcome with any product issues due to wear and tear.
Damaged Air Beam Replacement Program
If your Airsled air-powered system is outside of the warranty period and the air beam’s rubber fabric has developed a tear impacting product performance, Airsled offers two options to remedy the problem.
Option 1
Follow the air beam repair procedures using duct tape or glue as illustrated in the videos above. In many cases, these approaches will yield acceptable results and restore system performance to practically as new.
Option 2
- Step 1: Take a photo of your Airsled air beam(s) showing the impacted area.
- Step 2: Complete and submit our Air Beam Replacement form below with your air beam photo attached.
- Step 3: Receive an email from Airsled with a payment link to order a brand new, replacement air beam with a credit applied to the air beam’s list price.
There is no requirement for you to send us your damaged air beam, and we’ll even cover the shipping cost of sending you the replacement. Once you select the air beam you wish to replace, you will see the item’s list price and the credit Airsled will apply toward the purchase. Pricing is for a single air beam only, and free shipping only applies to customers in the contiguous US. If your product issue is more involved than just a tear in the air beam rubber fabric, please contact us at 1-800-AIRSLED or email us at airsled@airsled.com