Recovery Products

Aircraft Lifting Bags

This versatile inflatable lifting system for use in recovering aircraft is manufactured in stackable cube or wedge configuration.

We use tough polychloroprene coated dropthread fabric for high lateral stability and to ensure the contact faces remain flat for effective cushioning and even weight distribution. This provides excellent security during towing.

The inflatable components resist weathering, including at coastal locations, and will withstand contact with hydrocarbons. Pressure relief valves to avoid over inflation are fitted as standard.

Our construction method ensures efficient inflation with minimum connections and hose deployment, so contributing to operational safety. When stored correctly these units can have a shelf life in excess of 20 years.

Specification overview

Insertion height per element: 90mm
Inflated height per element: 200mm
Lifting Capacity: up to 40,000kg
Working pressure: 0.5 bar
Safety factor: 6:1