Align Production Systems | Material Handling Equipment, USA
Align Production Systems is a US manufacturer of turntables, AGVs, die and coil transporters, upenders and air casters. Enquire on MachineMatcher.
Align Production Systems, Heavy Material Handling Equipment from the USA
Company at a glance
Company name: Align Production Systems
Brands: Align Production Systems, Airfloat, Hedin USA, Align Parts
Business type: Manufacturer and systems integrator
Location: Decatur, Illinois, USA
History: Roots going back to 1967 through its Airfloat brand
Machine types: Industrial turntables, welding positioners, hydraulic upenders, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), flatbed and pallet transporters, die changers and die transporters, coil handling equipment, power tuggers, air caster systems, conveyors, pneumatic pallet jacks
Industries served: Metal stamping, automotive, aerospace, electrical transformers, wind energy, wire and cable, heavy construction equipment, agricultural equipment, nuclear power
About Align Production Systems
Align Production Systems is a US company that designs, builds and installs equipment for moving very heavy loads inside factories. It is the parent brand of Airfloat, an air caster specialist with roots going back to 1967, and Hedin USA, a joint venture formed in 2019 with Swedish battery transporter maker Hedin Lagan. A fourth brand, Align Parts, supplies spare parts.
The company's equipment moves, turns and tilts loads that are too big for cranes or forklifts. Its range includes industrial turntables, welding positioners, hydraulic upenders, lifts and tilt tables. Through Hedin USA it offers battery-powered flatbed transporters, power tuggers, die changers and coil transporters. Through Airfloat it supplies air caster systems that float heavy loads across the floor on a thin film of air.
Align also builds custom automated guided vehicles (AGVs), including a 110,000 lb (about 50 ton) AGV system for an agricultural equipment assembly line. Much of its work is engineered to order, with in-house design, fabrication, service and spare parts. Customers include large manufacturers in stamping, automotive, aerospace, energy and heavy equipment.
Machines and products
Turntables, positioners and upenders
- Industrial turntables and rotate tables
- Welding positioners
- Hydraulic upenders, lifts and tilt tables
Transporters and AGVs (Align and Hedin USA)
- Automated guided vehicles (AGVs), including heavy-load custom systems
- Battery-powered flatbed and pallet transporters
- Power tuggers
Stamping and coil handling (Hedin USA)
- Die changers and die transporters for press shops
- Coil handling and coil transport equipment
Air caster systems (Airfloat)
- Air caster load moving systems for heavy loads
Other equipment
- Conveyor systems
- Pneumatic pallet jacks
- Ergonomic handling equipment
Product range snapshot
- Turning and positioning: turntables, welding positioners, upenders
- Transport: AGVs, flatbed transporters, pallet transporters, tuggers
- Press shop handling: die changers, die transporters, coil transporters
- Air casters: Airfloat load moving systems
- Plant equipment: conveyors, pneumatic pallet jacks
Services
- Custom engineering and in-house fabrication
- Free consultation and quotes
- Service and support
- Spare parts through Align Parts
- Product warranty (terms on request)
Who Align Production Systems suits best
Align suits stamping plants and steel service centres that need to move dies and coils safely without overloading cranes. It's also a strong fit for transformer, wind turbine, aerospace and heavy vehicle makers that need to move or rotate very heavy assemblies along a production line. Buyers who want one US supplier to engineer, build and support a custom handling system will find the full range here.
Frequently asked questions
What equipment does Align Production Systems make?
Align Production Systems makes industrial turntables, welding positioners, hydraulic upenders, automated guided vehicles, flatbed and pallet transporters, power tuggers, die changers, coil handling equipment, Airfloat air caster systems, conveyors and pneumatic pallet jacks.
What are Airfloat and Hedin USA?
Airfloat and Hedin USA are brands of Align Production Systems. Airfloat makes air caster systems that move heavy loads on a film of air. Hedin USA, a joint venture with Hedin Lagan of Sweden, makes battery-powered transporters, tuggers, die changers and coil transporters.
Can Align Production Systems handle very heavy loads?
Yes. Align builds custom equipment for heavy industry, including a 110,000 lb (about 50 ton) AGV system for an agricultural equipment assembly line. Its die and coil transporters and air caster systems are designed for loads too heavy for standard forklifts.
How do I get a price from Align Production Systems?
Send an enquiry through the MachineMatcher form on this page. Tell us the load weight, size and how you need to move it, and we will pass your request to the company.
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