Airport Reclaim System Case Study
Robson Handling Technology were recently awarded a contract by London Stansted Airport under our BHS Framework Contract to upgrade the existing Reclaim 6 system, to include a new 50.4m inclined baggage arrivals carousel finished in Stainless Steel, new infeed conveyor line comprising of 11 conveyors fitted complete with latest high efficiency IE4 PMM Mechatronic drives and associated distributed controls architecture.
Robson / London Stansted Airport have worked collaboratively for many years on previous projects, delivering baggage system projects on time, to specification, and within budget. Over time London Stansted Airport have come to trust Robson and the solutions we provide. Moreover, Stansted trusted Robson to identify & integrate new technologies into the baggage system which improve efficiency and performance.
During the tender phase, Robson demonstrated how the additional capacity could be achieved with the latest Robson smart line controls solution integrating the highly efficient IE4 motors providing a dynamic and reliable sortation solution.
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Airport Departures System Purpose:
- Upgrade current Reclaim system
Airport Departures System – Key Features:
- 11 off Robson Series 4 Airport Baggage Handling Conveyors
- 1 off certified Fire Shutter door
- 1 off Inclined friction drive carousel 50m chain length with Rosta type drive units
- Highly efficient IE4/5 SEW PMM motors
- Profinet communications
Airport System Solution with Robson Handling Technology:
Robson were engaged to undertake a full dilapidation survey of the existing reclaim system covering mechanical, electrical and controls elements and thereafter, produce a detailed report as to the systems condition, and produce a feasibility / concept design to refurbish the existing system replacing various elements of the mechanical components and adopting the latest technologies / conveying equipment, including the Mechatronic Drives and controls techniques. Following completion of this phase, London Stansted Airport (STN) requested Robson to produce a fully developed commercial proposal with detailed design and costings for the various options identified within feasibility report.
The project site was deployed over multiple levels and boundaries within the London Stansted Airport Terminal Building. The new conveyor feed line followed that of the existing routing of the system, and the new inclined carousel made slightly larger to increase bag capacity and masking the existing stained floor tiles.
By utilising existing conveyor routing, existing steelwork and stairways were re-used, allowing for a clean removal of equipment and installation of new, thus reducing the system outage duration and maximised cost efficiencies, with the added benefit of satisfying both the Airport and Robson Sustainability commitments.
Airport System Case Study results:
The new conveyors were supported by the existing steel mezzanine platforms as they inclined upwards towards the arrivals hall. A new certified fire shutter integrated into both the Terminal Fire Detection system and Baggage Controls System was provided on a Fire Compartment wall immediately prior to entering the arrivals hall. Conveyors elevated from apron level within the baggage hall injecting onto the new inclined carousel, located at Terminal Concourse level some 10+ metres above apron level.
The existing carousel centre infill was modified as far a practicable with minimal areas being replaced with new infill with finish to match existing surroundings. The approach was adopted again to be a cost effective and align with the Sustainability ambitions the Airport and Robson.
Additional capacity was a key driver for the project to align with Stansted Airport’s growth projections. The system delivers additional arrivals capacity via a number of measures, with the new feed line conveyors and carousel optimised offering an increased capacity over the previously installed variant. Through utilising Robson’s advanced feasibility and design capabilities, London Stansted Airport were able to select technologies tailored to suit the specific requirements of the project, with the resulting work being undertaken in accordance with Robson “right first time” approach, with minimal operational disruption, whilst also providing the additional but essential benefits of sustainable, cost-effective solutions.