Why low-height conveyors are critical to airport operations

At the airport, every inch counts. Especially in bag drop and self-bag drop systems, the height of belt conveyors significantly influences ergonomics, passenger comfort, and process efficiency. Low-height conveyor solutions facilitate the loading of heavy luggage, optimize space requirements, and support state-of-the-art, compact airport concepts.

With rising passenger numbers and greater automation, intelligent conveyor solutions are becoming increasingly important in airport operations. Airports need systems that are efficient, space-saving, and easy to use. Low-height belt conveyors precisely meet these requirements and help optimize processes throughout the entire passenger journey.

Montech’s belt conveyor with a height of just 80 mm 

Montech AG knows exactly the needs of modern airport infrastructures. This Swiss technology company has specialized in the industrialization and standardization of advanced belt conveyors, transfer systems, and aluminum framing technology for over 60 years. With the TB40 belt conveyor, Montech demonstrates how innovative conveyor technology enables efficient, compact airport processes. Thanks to its installation height of just 80 mm, it is one of the most compact conveyor belts in its class, and it distinguishes itself from many conventional solutions, which are often significantly higher. Thanks to its compact design and integrated 24 V BLDC motor, the TB40 belt conveyor can be integrated optimally into existing bag drop and self-bag drop systems. This produces decisive advantages for airport operators, travelers, and airport staff.

Comfort and ergonomics for passengers and staff

For many travelers, the first physical point of contact with airport processes is checking their baggage. Heavy suitcases pose a particular strain, especially when they have to be lifted onto high belt conveyors. A low belt conveyor height significantly improves ergonomics: baggage does not need to be lifted, reducing the burden on travelers. Passengers are not the only ones to benefit from this. Airport staff are also more efficient when baggage can be positioned and processed more easily. Less physical strain also means less stress in daily operations and supports ergonomic workplace concepts at state-of-the-art airports.

Greater process reliability in everyday airport life

The low height of the TB40 belt conveyor not only affects comfort but also supports luggage handling during loading. Baggage can be placed on the belt conveyor more easily and in a more controlled manner, contributing to a more even flow of material. A controlled and well-integrated conveying process supports downstream process steps, such as the automatic identification of luggage and its transfer to airport logistics. Smooth processes are an important factor in reducing wait times and improving baggage-handling efficiency, especially in high-volume airports. At the same time, a stable, reliably integrated conveyor solution helps increase process reliability in baggage logistics.

More efficient operations in a limited space

Airports are under constant pressure to make optimal use of existing space. Check-in zones and baggage handling must be planned increasingly compactly without sacrificing performance. The TB40 belt conveyor, with its low installation height, also makes an important contribution to this. Thanks to their compact design, bag-drop stations can be implemented in a space-saving manner and integrated more easily into existing systems. This is a decisive advantage, particularly for self-bag drop systems or retrofitting existing airport terminals. Low-conveyor technology offers greater design freedom for system engineers and can also improve passenger flow.

Fewer interfering contours, better integration

In addition to the actual height, the overall geometry of the conveyor technology also plays a central role. The integrated 24 V BLDC motor of the TB40 belt conveyor enables a particularly compact design without interfering contours. This results in clear, tidy system layouts that function well and optically fit with modern terminal concepts. At the same time, the compact design facilitates integration into automatic baggage handling systems.

Conclusion: The ideal belt conveyor for airport operations

With the TB40 belt conveyor, Montech offers a solution that combines ergonomic requirements, compact design, and great process reliability. Especially in airport operations, where efficiency, space requirements, and passenger comfort play a central role, a low installation height is a decisive advantage. The TB40 belt conveyor thus supports state-of-the-art, future-oriented airport processes throughout the entire passenger journey.