Baggage Handling

Systems
 Self-Service
Technologies

Baggage Handling
Systems

End-to-end Airport Operating

Airport Systems

Solutions
Checkpoint Security
Screening

Baggage Handling
Systems
Operations &
Maintenance
Daifuku Airport Technologies is a leading
global provider of end-to-end Baggage
Handling Systems, offering an unparalleled
network of expertise and support from project Baggage Software
conception through system maintenance. Solutions

Our leading-edge technology continues to

revolutionize airport operations around
the world, enhancing the productivity, accuracy,
and passenger service levels of our partners,
and creating a seamless airport journey
for their passengers.
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Baggage Check-In
Bag-UX | Baggage Hygiene Functionality and smart design Identifiable baggage issues:

• Bag-UX’s imaging capabilities allow a bag’s condition to be • Bag conveyability - orientation,

seamlessly compared pre-departure and on arrival for loss/ position, handle extended
damage waivers • Multiple bags/baggage
• Bag-UX has the ability to classify bags in accordance with spacing issues
the IATA Baggage Identification Chart providing improved • Tray/tub detection/usage
tracking and identification of baggage
• Upright bag
• Bag-UX can pause the collector conveyor, allowing staff
• Images of bags for loss/damage
to remove or reorient the bag, or the system can redirect
or automatically handle the bag • Bag tag presence and location *
• Bag-UX can be used for inbound baggage analysis • Detection of documents left
to identify baggage types on baggage *
Bag-UX is the first • Open or spilled baggage *

solution of its kind Forward Rear • IATA Baggage Classification Type *

▶ ▶
sensor view sensor view
* Under active development with industry

Features

10" touch screen

26 M bags were mishandled
in 2019, costing the industry
Flip out panel for easy Conveyor direction ▶
$2.6 billion
maintenance

Built-in maintenance 66% improvement in global

application
bag delivery rates for
Baggage jams, throughput issues, and items requiring further
identification for IATA Resolution 753 are all common issues Modern design and small airlines that track bags at
footprint
resulting in delays or the misplacement of bags. check-in and arrival
Bag-UX analyzes individual bags by shape and hygiene before Adjustable Sensor pod height Source: SITA 2020 Baggage IT Insights Report

being introduced to the baggage handling system. This crucial

step prevents incorrect items from being directed into the system Dual cameras sense
or other vital locations within the airport. baggage moving toward
and away from the unit
Bag-UX leverages Daifuku’s Self Bag Drop vision technology
for baggage analysis. Combining a deep learning artificial 3D and AI sensors for
intelligence model to quickly and accurately analyze bags in baggage orientation and
motion on a collector conveyor, Bag-UX can detect unwanted dimensioning
items entering the Baggage Handling System (BHS), significantly
reducing downstream issues.

Optional peripherals

• Additional cameras for bag tag data

capture and images
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Baggage Check-In
Check-In Conveyors Fully integrated controls Easy access

• Easily serviceable connected solution Daifuku’s scale dispatch units have hinged conveyors
that can be propped open to access the internal
• Works with different controls architecture
controls and drive packages underneath each unit for
systems - Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet,
easy serviceability.
Profibus, Profinet, Asi, etc.
• Merge logic can run from either the main Modular conveyor design
BHS PLC or within the Check-UX PLC
Conveyor bed sections are removable with quick
Integrated drum motor disconnects to easily remove a conveyor section and
replace it within minutes.
• Maintains slim profile of the overall unit
• Available in IE3 and IE4 motor efficiency ratings Drum motors
• Safer and more efficient than traditional belt motors The Daifuku scale dispatch units utilize drum motors,
Features which allow the design to be modular and easily
Drum Motor Conventional Drive replaceable. A drum motor is a one-component
Automatic bag weighing conveyor drive where the motor, gear drive, and all
and dispatch onto take-away moving parts are enclosed inside the drum.
systems
The check-in conveyor is the primary hardware unit
between passengers and the baggage handling High quality stainless-
system. The integrated scale belt is used to weigh and steel finish
label baggage while the dispatch conveyor is used to
induct baggage onto the main collector conveyor. Eliminates trap points for
fingers, straps, and labels
Reduced on-the-job injuries

About 10% of all airline customer service agent’s Tamper-proof weighing

injuries occur at the ticket counters due to lifting of scales
heavy bags. This number drops significantly with our
check-in conveyors due to reduced manual handling Removable side panels and
of bags by airline employees. The reduced on-the-job roll-out system provides
injuries will attribute to increased profitability and easy access for cleaning and
employee satisfaction. maintenance

Adaptable operation to
suit remote and self-service
check-in

Integrates seamlessly with

both Daifuku-based and third
party self-bag drop devices

Integrated controls are

adaptable to different
systems needs
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Conveyors

The general transport conveyor is a straight belt

Merge Conveyor
conveyor used to transport all types of standard Highly functional in design, this conveyor features
baggage and can be supplied with high side walls or an angled edge where two conveyor lines meet. This
stainless steel cladding to accommodate various uses allows merging baggage to move from one conveyor
throughout the airport. line to another at either low or high speeds. The
merge conveyor can be programmed in a variety of
This style of conveyor is designed to transport in a configurations so that the merge priority is given
straight line and can be programmed to provide a to the appropriate conveyor line.
variety of functions such as merging, accumulating,
inducting, and sorting baggage. Daifuku merge conveyors are typically used in
standard baggage systems, and can be integrated
General transport conveyors can be supplied as with other queue type conveyors, power turns, or
a horizontal surface or at any degree of incline or standard horizontal conveyors. They are available in
decline to a maximum angle of 20 degrees. forward and reverse operation modes, and various
center line lengths.

Metering Conveyor
The metering conveyor is a short straight conveyor
Collector Conveyor
used for metering or queuing bags, or it can be used The collector conveyor performs a specific function
for creating bag separation. of collecting baggage at the check-in area. Bags can
be loaded directly onto the conveyor by the check-in
This unit is implemented before conveyor junctions, operator or, if used with check-in conveyors, bags can
merges, or places where accumulation or separation be injected automatically. Our conveyors are capable of
is required. For this reason, the conveyor is designed
discharging baggage at a continuous
with robust components to cope with a high number Most typically constructed with a stainless steel rim,
of stops/starts. it can be used as a stand-alone belt conveyor or to
rate of up to 40 bags per minute
collect bags that are transferred from the check-in
conveyors.
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Carousels
Flat Plate Carousels
Daifuku’s baggage carousels require minimal Versatile design, capable of handling virtually
maintenance and are designed to operate any shape and size of luggage

continuously and quietly, ensuring consistent,

Designed to operate continuously and quietly,
reliable performance. ensuring reliable performance and minimal
maintenance
As one of the few providers that make both
Solutions are designed to withstand
flat plate and slope plate carousels, Daifuku
high-volume BHS operations
provides flexible alternatives to accommodate
the various demands for any airport. Flexible alternatives can accommodate
variations in height and configuration
Friction drive carousels with rubber slats are to meet the BHS demands

also available, providing energy efficiency.

The Flat Plate Baggage Carousel is a high-capacity, The flat plate carousel’s standard direction of travel
motor-driven, crescent plate closed-loop device is counterclockwise to allow comfortable baggage
that can function as an inbound baggage claim device removal for passengers and baggage handlers.
or an outbound baggage make-up device. Both Clockwise travel is also available to accommodate
functions feature high capacity and reliability with other considerations.
smooth, quiet operation.
Make-up units are provided with flat black (or a
This baggage carousel has been designed using customer-specified color) painted trim and cover
modular construction, allowing pre-fabrication and panels, while passenger baggage claim units are
pre-assembly at the factory. The modular construction provided with 12-gauge stainless steel trim and cover
also offers design engineers the flexibility to panels for a uniform, pleasing appearance.
accommodate tight space requirements and single
or multiple feeds at a variety of locations.
Flat Plate Carousel

Slope Plate Carousel

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We offer two pallet materials to meet the needs

of make-up or baggage claim devices

Slope Plate Carousels

The Slope Plate, also known as an Incline Claim, is counterclockwise to allow comfortable baggage
baggage carousel is a high capacity, motor driven, removal by most passengers and baggage handlers.
closed loop device that can function as an Inbound Clockwise travel is also available to accommodate
Baggage Claim Device or an Outbound Baggage other considerations.
Make-up Device. Both functions feature high-
capacity reliability with smooth, quiet operation. These reversible pallets minimize the possibility
of baggage, bag straps, or tags from wedging into Stainless Steel Pallets Rubber Pallets
This baggage carousel has been designed using the overlap in the event of a jam. This feature is not
modular construction, allowing pre-fabrication and available from most other domestic suppliers of
pre-assembly at the factory. The modular construction carousels.
also offers design engineers the flexibility to
accommodate tight space requirements and single The standard Baggage Claim Carousel is provided
or multiple feeds at a variety of locations. with 14-gauge stainless steel pallets and 12-gauge
stainless trim for excellent functional characteristics
Carousel pallets are designed to be reversible, as well as appearance. Make-up Devices are provided
allowing pallet installation with the overlap opposite with flat black painted trim cover panels in lieu of
the direction of travel. The standard direction of travel stainless steel.

Our carousels come in a variety of

configurations to meet the needs of
any environment
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Early Baggage Storage

and Sortation
Lane-Based Storage

Lane-based storage is a conventional storage system Our lane-based storage solutions can be integrated
where bags are grouped with related bags according into both conveyor systems and our Baggage
to the flight they will be on or by the time they will Tray Systems (BTS) solutions, facilitating buffer
need to depart. Lane-based storage requires groups applications for bag storage in small-to-medium
move together. When it is time, bags are released as sized airports.
entire lanes and then resorted as necessary.

Baggage Tray System

Daifuku’s Baggage Tray System (BTS) is among the world’s fastest systems
providing transportation and sortation of passenger bags from check-in
counters to baggage make-up areas with the use of individually trackable trays.

Early Baggage Storage Sortation

The Early Bag Storage (EBS) system is Daifuku is a leading global provider of
primarily used to store and release bags efficient, high-speed solutions for the
that have been delivered to the airport early, transportation and sortation of passenger
with the capacity to hold bags indefinitely, bags from check-in counters to baggage
enhancing operations at the makeup stage. make-up areas. Our dynamic solutions are
among the world’s fastest. They have the
In addition to standard Lane-Based storage, unique ability to mix standard and oversized
Daifuku also offers high-speed Automated baggage, offering a range of operational
Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS). benefits to our partners.
AS/RS can utilize either a combination
of cranes and shuttles or automated From planning to installation and ongoing
guided vehicles to meet the storage and support, our dedicated team works closely
performance needs of any airport. with our airport partners to develop
solutions that are tailored to meet the
unique operational needs of their terminal
environments.
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Crane based storage

Automated Storage Retrieval System

Based Storage

Daifuku Automated Storage Retrieval System (AS/RS) solutions

allow for the high-speed vertical storage of individual bags. Features
They are used in conjunction with Baggage Tray Systems (BTS)
for large terminal environments. AS/RS support 100% tracking Flexible design can
and traceability, so the location of each bag can be found at any accommodate various
given time. Daifuku AS/RS solutions are fast and reliable with a airport footprints
longstanding history of use since 1966 in a variety of industries.
Daifuku offers two configurations for AS/RS based storage for Utilizes leading-edge AS/RS
maximum flexibility within any airport footprint. technology to store individual
trays with bags
Crane based storage
100% tracking control and
We have developed over 40,000 cranes worldwide across
traceability of all bags
a myriad of industries and offer multiple configurations
for our AS/RS technologies to suit the operational needs 20,000+ AS/RS based
Longstanding history of use
of our airport partners. Redundancy measures of two cranes storage solutions installed
per aisle can be provided. The crane-based systems provide
more efficient use of make-up space and ground operations.
Flexible and fast carrying for worldwide
any amount of airport traffic
Shuttle rack storage
Faulty cranes/shuttles can be
Each rack level in the system is serviced by a dedicated replaced with little disruption
shuttle vehicle​. They utilize leading-edge technology to store to the system while others
individual trays with bags. These high-speed shuttles can continue to operate
quickly store and retrieve bags​as needed with rates of up
to 33 bags per minute.

The shuttle rack system

can store bags at rates of
30-33 bpm

Shuttle rack storage

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Baggage Tray System/

Individual Carrier System

Daifuku’s Baggage Tray System (BTS), also known as

Individual Carrier Systems (ICS), is among the world’s
Features
fastest and can convey bags at speeds of up to 10m/s
(36 km/h or 22 mi/h). It offers an efficient solution
100% tracking control and
for the transportation and sortation of passenger
traceability of all bags
bags from check-in counters to baggage make-up
areas. Unlike conventional systems where bags are
One of the world’s fastest
placed directly on conveyor belts, our BTS solution
high-speed carrier systems
transports bags in individual trays and offers a range
of operational benefits.
Flexible design can
accommodate various
It can also be integrated with Daifuku’s Automated
airport footprints
Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), as well
as other automated storage systems, to provide
Capable of handling a variety
temporary bag storage for passengers who check-in
of baggage sizes
early or have extended layovers at large airports.

Trays are equipped with individually identifiable RFID

tags that allow 100% tracking and traceability of
baggage throughout the Baggage Handling System.
This dramatically reduces the operational issues Our BTS conveys bags at
caused by low tracking performance, a common
problem for conveyor-based systems.
up to 36 kph (22.4 mph)

Merge/Diverge Curve Conveyor

Discharge Top Loader Straight Conveyor Right Angle Transfer

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Vertical Sorting Unit Tilt Tray Sorter

The Vertical Sorting Unit (VSU) has the The Tilt Tray Sorter (TTS) is a component of the The tilting trays can be accessed remotely to provide
Baggage Handling System (BHS), tasked with intelligent operating information and connection for
ability to divide the baggage flow into
controlling and discharging bags for a variety of remote upgrades.
two vertically separated paths, based on applications, such as pre-sortation, final sortation to
individual tray or route selections. A compact make-up locations, and early bag storage; it can also All TTS hardware features a lightweight build and
design allows it to be incorporated within be used for screening applications within the overall ergonomic, low-profile design, making it suitable for
BHS. installation within any airport environment. This also
the Baggage Handling System of any airport, facilitates simple system flexibility to meet passenger
accommodating both regular and fragile The TTS operates at a high-speed, with intelligent growth and increased baggage demands.
items on any type of conveyor line. features to maximize baggage throughput at very low
operating costs. Our patented technology delivers a
high degree of efficiency, preventing bags from being
Description Key Operating Parameters inducted together or in between trays. By ensuring
Features
bags are inducted into the center of the tray each time,
Length 3130 mm (123.2 in) it reduces the need to be tipped into a common chute
Easy maintenance
and then double-handled by baggage handlers.
Height 1340 mm (52.8 in) Minimum Real-time communication
Daifuku’s TTS utilizes dynamic speed change
enabling speed changes and
1.2, 1.5, 2.0 m/s technology to reduce component wear and energy
Speed
baggage rerouting
(1.3, 1.6, 2.2 yd/s) consumption. With features including built-in
maintenance attributes with condition-based
Advanced fault monitoring
Motor Size 0.75 - 2.2 kW (conveyor) monitoring, this reduces the lifetime costs of
allows for fast recovery times
the system.
Throughput 1800 trays/hr
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Checked Baggage
Security Screening
Mobile Inspection Built using proven technology

Table The MIT solution has been developed using technology found inside our 100ST SmartCart® Automatic Guided
Vehicle (AGV). We have been making AGVs since 1962 with a current install base of over 13,000 globally.

Throughout this period, the AGV has demonstrated itself to be an extremely reliable solution within high-intensity
manufacturing environments where maximum uptime is demanded; much like baggage handling systems.
The Mobile Inspection Table (MIT) is
designed for use inside airport Checked
Baggage Reconciliation Areas (CBRAs),
Integration with any OEM Equipment provided for all
and is implemented as a replacement for MIT installs:
MITs are designed to be a standalone system able to
traditional belt conveyors and static search
integrate with any OEM mechanical equipment provider
tables. Utilizing leading-edge robotic and/or any controls provider for Baggage Handling MITs and associated
technology, the MIT has revolutionized Systems (BHS). equipment (charger and
guidance requirements)
operations throughout CBRAs globally and
As a result of this design, MIT systems have been
offers a range of benefits for both airports Inspection stations and
successfully integrated with outside providers and
and airlines. the product is well suited to continue this success on all associated equipment
future projects. (excluding the secondary
viewing stations)
Autonomous, functional design
There are two connections that occur with the BHS
Bags are loaded automatically onto the MIT when implementing an MIT system. For bags entering Top loader and two upstream
the CBRA, there is an interlock to the BHS system queue conveyors
unit, which autonomously delivers them
starting at the Daifuku-provided top loader area. There
to Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) Equipment associated with
is also an interlock to the BHS system at the unload
by natural feature or magnetic tape/bar points to start the conveyors. tipping mechanism (tipping
bar and transfer plate)
guidance navigation. TSOs can then search
the bag directly on top of the MIT unit, which All MIT-related electrical
is equipped with a stainless steel table top devices (PLC cabinet,
that meets all PGDS 7.0 requirements. Upon wireless access points,
MIT server, control panels,
search completion, the MIT delivers bags photocells, and other
back to the appropriate conveyor to proceed miscellaneous field devices)
onwards.

Easily integrates with

outside providers to suit
all airport needs
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