Siemens offers Silbag Smart baggage handling system
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Siemens Industrial Solutions
and Services is offering a modular, pre-installed baggage handling system that
is especially suitable for use in airports with an annual volume of up to four
million airline passengers. The scalability of this system enables it to keep
pace easily with the continual growth of airports in Asia.
Fast baggage clearance is an important component of smooth operation at all
airports. It is the smaller and mid-sized airports in particular that need to
expand their baggage clearance capacities. But rather than major, long-term
projects, they need short planning and implementation times. Their systems also
have to be capable of running with little maintenance. The demand for automated
solutions is increasing in comparison to that for purely manual baggage
transport. The continually increasing passenger volume is being accompanied by higher demands being placed
on security facilities and a more frequent use of integrated X-ray stations for
scanning baggage.
The new Sibag Smart baggage handling system from Siemens has been specifically
designed to meet these demands. It is characterized by the Modular structure of
all its system components. Although based on standardized modules, it is
designed in such a flexible way that it can cover all customer-specific
requirements, and enables a solution to be planned quickly.
It is capable of comprehensive baggage handling: check-in area, conveyor belts,
an integral baggage X-ray station, baggage make-up for loading – such as
carousels or pier conveyors, and carousels for incoming baggage. Such a modular
system can be fully installed in a few weeks – depending on its size. This
modular concept also facilitates step-by-step expansion as passenger volumes
increase – with no long project lead times. There is no need for the complex
material flow control typical of large systems. This system is controlled by
user-friendly, modular software that provides all the necessary functionalities.
The Sibag Smart can achieve throughput rates of up to 1,200 items of baggage per
hour per installed line. The mechanics of the baggage handling system are based
on a range of conveyor belts. Not only the check-in belts and connecting
conveying systems but also the Siemens carousels include an exceptionally large
number of identical parts. This therefore minimizes the spare part requirements.
This baggage handling system has a modern visualization system based on Siemens
WinCC which facilitates user-friendly system operation. Statistical functions
and diagnostic aids for preventive maintenance are also available as options.
The electrical and control equipment is precisely coordinated, and consists
exclusively of Siemens components. The blanket coverage of Siemens' service
network ensures quick response times when maintenance is needed.
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