How Does An Air Hockey Table Work?

If so, this next section should be very illuminating.

How It Works?

Your typical air hockey table consists of a sizeable and lightning-smooth playing surface.

This playing surface is typically constructed from plastic composite materials that have been treated to the proper smoothness.

This playing surface is then surrounded by walls or railings.

Underneath the table is a mechanical fan that is activated once the game is switched to the on position.

This fan blows a consistent stream of air upwards and through the tiny holes on the table.

This air pressure system is the same principle that allows for hovercraft technology.

Underneath the table is a mechanical fan that is activated once the game is switched to the on position.

This fan blows a consistent stream of air upwards and through the tiny holes on the table.

This air pressure system is the same principle that allows for hovercraft technology.

Important to note is that the manufacturers of these non-air tables cannot legally call them air hockey tables.

As such, they rely on names like Speed Hockey and the like.

This makes perfect sense if you think about it.

These mallets or strikers come in a variety of sizes and styles.

Lastly, lets talk about air hockey pucks.

Air hockey pucks are small discs made from a plastic material known as Lexan polycarbonate resin.

This material works ideal with the smooth plastic of the playing surface.