SACO Airport Equipment

ULD / Cargo Handling Equipment / Solutions / Systems

With air traffic predicted to grow at an average rate of 8% per year, and in some areas even up to 20%, the amount of air cargo flown around will also increase tremendously. As a result, companies involved with air cargo face growing challenges on how to organise this and how to get cargo from and to their customers safely and on time. For this, SACO backed by more than 50 years of experience, offers ULD handling solutions ranging from basic systems for manual manoeuvring to fully mechanised and automated systems.

Based in Mierlo, The Netherlands, SACO designs, manufactures and supplies turnkey Cargo Handling Equipment and Systems. Due to the modular design of SACO’s units, it is easy to move, modify, extend and upgrade an existing system in phases when cargo volumes grow. Users can adjust investments to their needs.

Full after sales support, tailor made maintenance solutions and 24-hours service ensure a high performance standard throughout the system’s entire life span.

SACO’s systems have been successfully supplied and commissioned in many European countries, but also in India, Indonesia, Russia, U.A.E., USA, Canada, Curacao, Rwanda and Ethiopia.

Company Profile

  • ULD Handling and Storage Solutions for General Air Cargo

    Based on 5 decades of relevant experience, SACO has a full set of handling equipment available to configure any solution that may be required. This includes storage and conveyor decks, truck docks, dolly docks, workstations, scissor lifts, ULD hoists, (elevating) transfer vehicles ((E)TV’s, pallet masters / slave pallets, Depending on the required capacity, ULD storage systems can be based on ETV’s or on the Lift & Run principle incorporating multiple TV’s and hoists.

  • ULD Handling and Storage Solutions for Pharma and other Perishable Air Cargo

    The handling of perishables such as flowers, fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, and medicines etc. requires special attention. Not only is this related to keeping the cool chain intact, or segregation and storage in independent temperature controlled conditions, also the handling equipment is to be suited for the ambient conditions and dedicated handling requirements.

  • ULD Handling Solutions for Postal and Express Parcel

    Speed and flexibility are of the essence with Postal and Express Parcel handling. SACO has developed a reliable set of standard equipment for ULD handling dedicated for this sector.

    This is mainly based on modular castor decks, roller decks, truck docks, and integrated weighing systems.

  • Cargo Terminal IT Systems

    SACO’s portfolio includes extensive solutions for the handling of air cargo ULD’s (pallets and containers). Ranging from conveyor decks, truck docks, dolly docks, build-up / break-down workstations, weighing systems, multi-level storage systems incorporating (elevating) transfer vehicles, to SACO’s slave pallet system to additional flexibility.

  • Air Cargo Handling and Storage Systems

    SACO’s turnkey approach enables the supply of cost effective integrated hardware and software solutions for the control and management of air cargo handling and storage systems. This can vary from a standard PLC control system to overall Material Handling Software and management IT-systems.

Products

Container Dollies

The Viking Airport Equipment container dolly range is designed and manufactured by our team to meet current IATA, BS and European standards. These one-piece welded chassis dollies offer a light but very robust structure made …

Baggage Trailers

Designed to meet the needs of a nonstop airport environment, the robust and durable airport baggage (AB) range has been developed to offer longevity and reliability for up to 20 years. Torsion bar suspension is …

System Level 508 Powered – Transfer Vehicle & Elevating Transfer Vehicle

System Level 508 Powered – Transfer Vehicle & Elevating Transfer Vehicle The TV is an automatic/semi-automatic/manual operated type vehicle designed and designed to receive, hold and transfer ULD pallets and containers along the length of track …

System Level 508 Powered – Build-Up Break-Down Workstation

System Level 508 Powered – Build-Up Break-Down Workstation Build-Up Break-Down Workstation (BUBD) Workstation for building-up and breaking-down 10 ft (also available in 20ft) main deck pallets. Safe Working Load: 7,000 kg The workstation consists of a hydraulic operated scissor …

Dolly Dock

Dolly Dock Airside Interface for transferring air cargo pallets and containers between airside dollies and fixed roller deck systems. The dolly docks basically consist of a roller deck and various optional features such as: Heavy Duty Protection …

Truck Dock

Truck Dock 10 ft truck dock for loading and unloading ULD’s in and out of trucks. (We also have a 20ft Truck Dock available) ULD pallets and containers sizes: 2x 5 ft, 1x 10 ft. Safe Working …

System Level 508 Powered – Turn Table

System Level 508 Powered – Turn Table Turn Table (TT) The purpose of a Turn Table is to receive ULD’s and, if necessary, to rotate them 90º or 180º and to transfer them to adjacent roller decks. The rotating …

System Level 508 Powered – Right Angle Deck

System Level 508 Powered – Right Angle Deck Right Angle Deck (RAD) The Right Angle Deck is designed to transfer loads right angled (lateral) to the primary longitudinal movement by interchanging the operating heights of two conveyor …

System Level 508 Powered – Motor Powered Roller Deck

System Level 508 Powered – Motor Powered Roller Deck Motor Powered Roller Deck (MPRD) Motor powered roller decks are used for automatic conveying and/or storage of ULD’s. They can also be installed on truck docks, build/break workstations, …

System Level 508 Manual – Castor Deck & Roller Deck

System Level 508 Manual – Castor Deck Non-powered modular deck for multi-directional manual conveying and storage of ULD’s. The standard 10ft module has dimensions of L x W:  3315 x 2600 mm, however these can be …

Slave Pallet System – Slave Pallet Roller Deck

Slave Pallet System – Slave Pallet Roller Deck The SACO Slave Pallet System is a safe and cost effective system for flexible handling of air cargo pallets and containers (ULD’s) in the warehouse or cargo terminal. By …

Slave Pallet System – Pallet Master Ride-On and Pallet Master Pedestrian

Pallet Master Ride-on version Specially purpose designed for the manoeuvring of air cargo ULD’s on slave pallets. Nominal load 8,000 kg (6,800 kg for the ULD and max. 1,200 kg for  the slave pallet). …

System Level 100 – Roller Deck and Castor Deck

System Level 100 – Roller Deck These roller tracks used for manual conveying and storage of ULD’s. Roller tracks are to be bolted on the floor and have a conveying height of 110 mm Each 10 ft position …

Company News

Trade Fair News

Trade fairs - news Air Cargo Conference, Frankfurt Airport on 6 & 7 September 2023 Join Hans van Schaik at the Air Cargo Conference this year on 6th and 7th of September. It will be hosted by Air Cargo …

Alstef Group and Saco Airport Equipment join forces to revolutionize Air Cargo Handling Systems

Exciting Partnership Announcement! Alstef Group and Saco Airport Equipment join forces to revolutionize Air Cargo Handling Systems We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership between Alstef Group and SACO, aimed at transforming the landscape of …

Leading Norwegian Seafood Distributor Chose SACO Airport Equipment Products for New Logistics Centre

Our client “Gardemoen Perishable Center AS” is a leading player in seafood distribution by air freight. They organize their activities from their warehouse at the airport in oslo. Gardemoen Perishable Center AS exports their fresh …

Bespoke ULD Storage Systems for Lower Deck and Main Deck Containers

Bespoke ULD storage systems for lower deck and main deck containers. Based on the renowned VIKING design and experience as can be seen at many airports around the globe. Do not hesitate to contact us for more …

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SACO Airport Equipment
Netherlands