Using an ICS solution, the bag is placed in its own dedicated carrier – or tub – rather than directly on a conveyor. Here are ten reasons why you should love the tub…
A bag remains safely enclosed in the same tub throughout its journey, including during screening and storage. This results in fewer damaged or jammed bags. All sizes of luggage can be moved, thanks to our standard, large and out-of-gauge tubs.
ICS solutions can deliver significantly higher throughput than conventional belt conveyors—approaching up to twice the capacity, depending on the configuration. It helps airports manage growing passenger numbers and peaks effectively.
An ICS provides 100% track and trace using RFID technology integrated into the tubs, enabling airports to easily locate and inspect any bag at any moment.
High-speed, seamless connections between terminals is enabled by the ICS. This makes it a great choice for large airports and hubs with a high level of international traffic and transfers.
An ICS is a great option for smaller airports too, despite these solutions tending to take up more space than conventional systems, partly because empty tubs need to be routed back. By selecting the right configuration, a good balance between footprint and capacity requirements can be achieved at facilities where space is limited.
Additionally, ICS offers modular scalability, allowing airports to start small and expand as needed, making it a future-proof investment. For example, with a high-density bag store, throughput capacity can be increased over time simply by adding more shuttles, lifts or rack positions as demand grows.
ICS are designed with workplace safety and ergonomics in mind, improving conditions for baggage staff. Its modularity also makes maintenance tasks quicker and easier, helping to reduce strain and downtime.
An ICS can transport different item sizes in a mixed flow within the same system, thanks to its ability to handle various carrier sizes. This reduces the need for extra infrastructure and facilitates the handling of oversized items.
An ICS is a sustainable choice, because it consumes less energy than traditional conveyor systems and is constructed using lighter materials. It can be switched on and off based on real-time demand to deliver both cost savings and environmental benefits. In addition, the ICS tubs are made from 100% recyclable materials.
The combination of an ICS and advanced baggage controls makes it possible to implement dynamic baggage routing. That means time-critical baggage can be moved with priority through the system, making it less likely to miss a flight.
Many innovations in baggage technology are now designed to integrate seamlessly with an ICS, further enhancing its adaptability. For example, airports can enjoy advanced bag store operations that are a better fit for the batch-building process. Adding evolving automation for loading and unloading would also lead to more efficient flight preparation.
Used along with a high-density bag store facility, an ICS is of huge benefit when dealing with a high volume of traffic. Additionally, passengers can check their bags in early, leaving them free to be in time for their flight – and enjoy the shops and restaurants in departures.
For airports large and small, an ICS allows for a predictable and controllable bag flow, while enabling streamlined, high-performance operations.
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