Airport Baggage Handling Systems, Sorting and RFID integration

Key Facts:

• Crisplant design eliminates the need for a temporary terminal building
• Integrates an 8km Crisbag® tote system and CrisBelt® conveyors between the three existing terminals
• Allows Düsseldorf to comply to EU Standard 3 Screening regulations
• New system to be installed whilst the existing system is in live operation
• Crisplant’s design chosen as a result of their ‘Made different’ approach
• 1.200 EBS positions in sorting hall made remote EBS warehouse plans obsolete

Crisplant – part of BEUMER Group and a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems – has been awarded a contract to design, manufacture and integrate a new baggage handling system which will link terminals B and C and connect to D at Düsseldorf International Airport.

In the tender, Düsseldorf International Airport encouraged potential suppliers to offer them alternative, unique ideas for their future baggage handling system. Crisplant’s suggested design used the CrisBag® tote system, with integrated screening, as a link between the existing three terminals. In this design, a gradual replacement of two existing sorters will free up space for the required additional EBS positions, which are to be added in the sorting hall and transfer tunnel, thereby eliminating the need for Düsseldorf Airport to invest in a temporary terminal building. Crisplant’s ‘Made different’ approach  has resulted in a design which combines a more compact layout, energy-efficient technology and ultra-low maintenance levels to significantly lower operating costs.

The CrisBag® system will enable Düsseldorf Airport to comply with the new EU Standard 3 for screening and will also provide a shorter connection time for transit passengers, in addition to providing greater flexibility in baggage handling and more space for early baggage.

Klaus Schäfer, Managing Director, Crisplant, explains: “ There are a number of factors which allow our Group to deliver baggage handling solutions which are inherently different to those of other companies: for example, our in-house manufacturing facilities give us total control over build quality and delivery. Düsseldorf Airport’s CrisBag® system will be manufactured in the BEUMER Group factory in Beckum, which is just one hour away from the airport, and the project will be supported by a local project management and customer services team. This reinforces Crisplant’s commitment to being closer to the customer, through a global team of trusted BEUMER Group employees focussed on developing and implementing a streamlined solution for each customer. The combination of these factors allows Crisplant to maintain a ‘Made different’ approach with every baggage handling solution.”

Düsseldorf Airport’s new system will integrate 8km of CrisBag® tote technology with a number of CrisBelt® conveyors to integrate existing check-in and laterals. Designed, developed and manufactured by Crisplant, the CrisBag® system allows baggage to be screened whilst remaining in dedicated totes. This will allow Düsseldorf Airport to reduce screening time, in addition to increasing security by providing 100% tracking throughout the baggage transit and screening process. In addition, the replacement is expected to almost eliminate bag jams resulting in substantial reduction in operating costs.

The replacement of the airport’s existing tilt-tray and conveyor equipment will be carried out and integrated by BEUMER and Crisplant with no disruption to the normal operation of the system. The detailed and critical process will draw on Crisplant’s experience in carrying out ‘live operation’ replacements of baggage handling systems in busy airport hubs such as Hong Kong and Johannesburg’s O. R. Tambo International Airport.

Düsseldorf Airport’s new Crisplant baggage handling system is scheduled for completion in November 2014.

Note to Editors:

Member of BEUMER Group, Crisplant is a leading provider of sortation solutions worldwide. Crisplant provides solutions and lifetime support for airports, postal facilities, parcel distribution and warehouse and distribution centres. Crisplant has led and delivered projects that include many of the world's largest and most advanced material handling operations, being fully supported by their global network of Customer Service & Support centres. The BEUMER Group is a leading international manufacturer of intralogistic systems specialising in conveying and loading technology, palletising and packaging technology as well as in sortation and distribution systems. Having approx. 2.000 employees and a turnover of around EUR 350 million, BEUMER Group has, with subsidiaries and representations, a worldwide presence for various industries. For further information please visit us on: www.crisplant.com and www.BEUMER.com.

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