Air Hockey Tables for Sale Online
The current air hockey table range is very wide indeed. From mini table top games that can be purchased from just £10, to full sized arcade tables. Whatever kind of buyer you are, there will be a number of air hockey tables for sale that should meet your needs perfectly. Here are some of our most popular tables.
Many people wonder how air hockey tables actually work. The puck seems to glide effortlessly when it looks as though the playing surface should be providing sufficient friction to slow it down considerably. Well, the answer is all in the name. The games are referred to as ‘air’ hockey games as it is an airflow that aides the movement of the puck across the playing surface. The airflow basically acts like a very thin cushion of air which lifts the puck from the table ever so slightly. This greatly reduces the impact of friction as contact with the table itself is kept to a minimum. The air itself is delivered via network of tiny holes in the surface of the table. These are fed by compact air compressor fitted within the table cabinet.
It is important that the air flow is correct and constant from all holes. If just one individual hole is underperforming and not delivering a strong enough air flow, the puck is very likely to slow down considerably or even stop when it reaches the faulty hole. This will totally ruin the flow of the game. Airflow itself is measured using CFM or cubit feet per minute. The CFM rating will vary depending on the quality of the table and will be one of the major differences between the budget and high end tables. The most expensive professional arcade air hockey tables for sale will have a 350-400 rating. This number will then decrease through the range of cheaper tables. Another important factor on which the overall performance of a table will depend is the motor that is ultimately responsible for producing and controlling the airflow. The very best tables will have commercial spec air blowers that can comfortably delivery the 400 CFM. A supplier who specialises in arcade game or air hockey table sales will be able to provide you with further advice about the performance of different tables.
There are not really any other critical moving parts to an air hockey table. The better products will have automatic scoring systems that update themselves as soon as a player scores a goal, these are just comprised of a simple sensor placed in the goal that is wired into the electronic score board. This system does not effect the actual game play though which just relies on the airflow components mentioned earlier.
When looking at any air hockey table for sale, just remember that as with most products you will generally get what you pay for. The more money you spend, the better the table will be. You can from time to time grab yourself a bargain by searching the internet for air hockey table sales from various websites. The standard times of year such as post-Christmas are the best times to get these kinds of deals. As a general rule you can also expect to find better prices on the internet than in high street stores.
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