Airsled

What Airsled does

Airsled, Inc. is a privately held US manufacturer founded in 1982 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, that designs and produces air-powered load movement systems based on proprietary low-pressure air film technology. The technology places a micro-thin cushion of air under loads, enabling a single operator to move up to 5,000 lbs within OSHA push-force guidelines using approximately 1% of the load's weight in force; under the AirDolly sub-brand, prosumer-grade systems handle 425-625 lbs, while the flagship Xtreme Mover line handles 3,600-4,200 lbs, with custom engineered systems capable of moving loads exceeding 25,000 lbs (12.5 tons). The product portfolio spans AirDolly (prosumer), Hover Blades (shop-vacuum powered), Appliance Movers (Light Duty to Heavy Duty, 450-950 lb), Appliance Dolly, LiftCart electric scissor lifts (150-400 lb), Vending Movers (1,400 lb), 3-in-1 Multipurpose Movers (2,300 lb), Xtreme Movers (3,600-4,200 lb), and an extensive accessories line. All products are made in the USA with domestically sourced materials.

The company sells primarily direct-to-consumer through its airsled.com e-commerce storefront (worldwide shipping), supplemented by US/Canadian/international reseller networks, a rental partner program, and direct B2B relationships with appliance manufacturers including GE Appliances (dropshipping to field technicians) and Lacanche USA (authorized installer/servicer pricing). Customer reach spans appliance service technicians, industrial manufacturers, vending operators, professional movers, government and military (NASA, Boeing, Airbus, US Air Force, Los Alamos/Livermore national labs), museums (Smithsonian, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Denver Arts Museum), major enterprises (Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Ford, GM, GE, Whirlpool, Maytag, Samsung, IBM, Disney, Mayo Clinic, Four Seasons), and logistics operators (Allied, United, North American, Global Van Lines). The company is led by President & CEO Stan Kanevsky.

Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales (no disclosed recurring or subscription revenue model), with units ranging from approximately $329.99 (AirDolly Lite D07) to $2,929.99 (Xtreme Triple Air Beam) plus custom engineering services. Distribution is being formally extended into Europe in 2026 through German distributor Aeolus Europe (AEG), with a new product line launch targeted at the European rental market at the International Rental Exhibition (IRE).

Name

Airsled

Legal name

Airsled, Inc.

Website

https://airsled.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airsled manufactures air-powered load movement systems using proprietary low-pressure air film technology, serving appliance technicians, industrial manufacturers, government agencies, and major enterprises like NASA and Boeing since 1982.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI), Appliance & Heavy Equipment Moving (Residential) (HSAKAEAH), Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Air caster systems
• Heavy load movement equipment
• Appliance moving solutions
• Low-pressure air film movers
• Material handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Direct E-commerce): Direct-to-consumer sales through airsled.com online storefront, with products shipped directly to customers worldwide. Standard shipping via UPS with expedited options available.
2. Reseller Network Sales: Sales through US resellers, Canadian resellers, and international resellers, generating revenue through wholesale product distribution.
3. B2B/Enterprise Sales: Direct B2B relationships with appliance manufacturers such as GE Appliances (dropshipping to field technicians) and Lacanche USA (pricing programs for authorized servicers/installers).
4. Rental Partner Program: Equipment rental partnerships allowing customers to rent Airsled products for short-term needs through approved rental partners.
5. Custom Solutions/Engineering Services: Custom-designed and manufactured solutions for specific customer load movement challenges, including systems for loads exceeding 25,000 lbs. Custom solutions are non-refundable per company policy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Airsled designs, manufactures, and sells portable, air-powered "hovercraft-like" load movement systems (air casters / air bearings / appliance movers) built on proprietary low-pressure air film technology. Its products enable a single operator to move loads up to 5,000 lb using just 1% of the load's weight in force, with the commercial/industrial portfolio spanning AirDolly PROsumer units, Hover Blades, Appliance Movers (450–950 lb lift ratings), Vending Movers (1,400 lb), 3-in-1 Movers (2,300 lb), Xtreme Movers (up to 4,200 lb), LiftCart scissor lift tables, and custom-engineered solutions for loads exceeding 25,000 lb. Airsled sells through its own e-commerce site, a US/Canadian/international reseller network, equipment rental partners, and direct B2B supply relationships with appliance manufacturers such as GE Appliances.

Product overview

Airsled is a US-based manufacturer and global leader in portable, low-pressure air film technology for load movement solutions since 1982. The product portfolio centers on air-powered 'hovercraft-like' systems that float heavy loads over sensitive surfaces using a micro-thin cushion of air, requiring only 1% of the load's weight in force to move. The core offering includes multiple tiers of Appliance Movers (Light Duty 450–530 lb, Standard 750 lb, and Heavy Duty 950 lb), the prosumer-grade AirDolly sub-brand (425–625 lb), Hover Blades for shop vacuums (650–850 lb), and industrial-grade Vending Movers (1,400 lb), 3-in-1 Multipurpose Movers (2,300 lb), and Xtreme Movers (3,600–4,200 lb). Complementing these are LiftCart electric scissor lift tables (150–400 lb capacity), an extensive accessories line (air beams, hoses, spacers, bags), and custom/integrated solutions for loads exceeding 25,000 lbs. The company also offers certified pre-owned and discounted products. Airsled technology enables one person to safely move loads up to 5,000 lbs within OSHA push-force guidelines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AirDolly: PROsumer-grade appliance mover product line offering budget-friendly load movement solutions with 425-625 lb lift ratings.
• Hover Blades
• LiftCart

Products and services

• AirDolly (PROsumer-grade appliance mover) Airsled's PROsumer sub-brand appliance mover line using low-pressure air film technology with a 425–625 lb lift rating, targeted at budget-conscious consumers and DIY users for safely and efficiently moving appliances and other items. Requires no blower.
• Hover Blades Shop-vacuum-powered air film product line that uses the blower port of a standard shop vacuum to safely move loads weighing 650–850 lbs over sensitive surfaces; priced $339.99–$439.99 with optional light or heavy duty blower kits.
• Appliance Movers (Light Duty, Standard, Heavy Duty) Commercial-grade appliance movers using Airsled's low-pressure air film technology with lift ratings from 450 lb (Light Duty, 1HP) through 750 lb (Standard, 2HP, with vacuum conversion option) to 950 lb (Heavy Duty, 4HP, variable speed), priced $529.99–$1,127.96. The line covers the vast majority of full-size residential and many commercial-grade appliances, with select models converting to canister vacuum cleaners for dual functionality.
• Appliance Dolly (AD500) Specialty "tool of the trade" for appliance servicers, rated to support 500 lbs in galvanized steel construction (28 lb unit). Designed to support and move elevated appliances such as wall ovens and stacked dryers during service work; available with optional Stacked Dryer Shelf Kit bundle.
• LiftCart (ASLC-150, ASLC-275, ASLC-400) Portable electric scissor lift mechanism with wired hand controller, designed to lift, lower, and support elevated objects such as wall ovens, over-the-range microwaves, drawer microwaves, range hoods, stacked dryers, and cabinetry. Available in 150 lb, 275 lb, and 400 lb capacities priced $351.99–$909.49.
• Vending Movers (VM2400 / VM2480) Heavy-duty air film system rated to lift 1,400 lbs, designed specifically to safely and efficiently move vending machines, snack machines, beverage dispensers, and comparable oversized equipment; offered in 12x39 and 10x48 beam configurations at $1,029.99–$1,059.99 and above.
• 3-in-1 Multipurpose Movers (MP3400 / MP3480) Versatile three-air-beam system that can convert from triple to dual to single air beam configuration, rated to lift up to 2,300 lbs; ideal for loads with larger or unusual footprints in industrial and commercial applications, priced $1,629.99–$1,659.99 and above depending on configuration.
• Xtreme Movers (XM2839 / XM2848 / XM3839 / XM3848) Industrial-grade air film lifting system powered by an 8HP high-output blower with heavy-duty hoses and camlock connections, rated to lift 3,600–4,200 lbs for more industrial, larger-scale mobility requirements. Available in dual air beam ($2,329.99) and triple air beam ($2,929.99) configurations.
• Custom Solutions (Designed For You) Bespoke load movement solutions designed and manufactured by Airsled to customer specifications for unique mobility challenges, including systems capable of moving loads exceeding 25,000 lb (12.5 tons). Engaged for one-off industrial projects such as bleachers, work centers, integrated pallet systems, and embedded air-beam applications; custom solutions are non-refundable per company policy.

Quantifiable outcome

• A single person can move 5,000 lbs while staying within OSHA push-force guidelines of 50 lbs maximum
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aeolus Europe (AEG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2026German distributor based in Bonn handling fulfillment from its German facility and developing a reseller network across Europe. Formal European market entry planned for 2026.
• GE AppliancescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirsled works with GE Appliances to supply their field technicians with Airsled products through special pricing and direct dropshipping to locations specified by GE Appliances.
• Lacanche USAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAuthorized installers and servicers of Lacanche ranges in the US are eligible for significant savings when purchasing AM2400-VS or AM2401-VS appliance movers, including Airsled discounts, free spacer sticks, and Lacanche rebates.
• United Servicers AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry trade association partnership providing training support, product donations, and access to servicers network.
• Professional Service Association (PSA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry trade association partnership providing training support, product donations, and access to professional service technicians.
• Marcone Servicers Association (MSA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAppliance parts and service association partnership providing training support and access to member network.
• Service Alliance GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService dealer network partnership providing training support and member access.
• Brand SourceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAppliance dealer buying group partnership providing access to member retailers.
• Nationwide Marketing GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAppliance and electronics buying group partnership providing access to member retailers.
• NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRemodeling industry association partnership for training support and member access.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Crain Equipment: Crain manufactures floor tools and material handling equipment including appliance dollies and moving aids, with products explicitly named as a lower-cost imported competitor to Airsled in the company's own materials. Overlaps on appliance moving and floor-protection use cases.
• Hovair Systems (Aero-Go): Hovair Systems (and its Aero-Go brand) manufactures air-film/air-caster load movement systems for moving heavy loads with minimal force, directly overlapping with Airsled's low-pressure air film technology. Closest direct competitor in the air-film load mover category with similar industrial customer base and heavy-load use cases.
• Bon Tool Co. Bon Tool manufactures professional-grade tools and equipment including appliance moving and installation tools. Directly comparable to Airsled's appliance mover product line at the prosumer/contractor tier.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Giant Equipment Corporation: Blue Giant manufactures loading dock equipment, lift tables, and material handling solutions. It competes in adjacent categories to Airsled (lift tables, industrial movers) but is a broader portfolio player rather than an air-film specialist.
• Magline (Magliner): Magline manufactures hand trucks, appliance hand trucks, and material handling equipment with strong brand recognition in the appliance delivery and moving channel. Overlaps with Airsled's appliance-moving value proposition but is a broader material handling player.
• Vestil Manufacturing: Vestil is a large, broad-line manufacturer of material handling, loading, and lifting equipment including lift tables, dollies, and industrial movers. It overlaps with Airsled on scissor-lift tables (LiftCart) and specialty material handling but serves a much wider product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Nikro Industries: Nikro manufactures air filtration and material handling equipment, with products including air movers and moving aids explicitly named as a competitor to Airsled in the company's competitive set. Adjacent rather than direct overlap.
• Harper Trucks: Harper Trucks manufactures hand trucks, platform trucks, and material handling equipment for industrial and commercial use. Comparable to Airsled in the heavy-load moving category but at a different price point and technology approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Airsled_Mover
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AirsledInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/airsled
• Instagraminstagram.com/airsled
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airsled-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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