Airport Baggage Handling Systems (BHS)

ASI’s BHS Solutions were pivotal in the success of the Fort Wayne International Airport CBIS project and directly contributing to it’s selection, along with the Concourse Expansion, as Commercial Project of the Year by Great Lakes Chapter AAAE. Their commitment to excellence and professionalism make them a highly recommended partner for future projects.
– Mitchell Walker, Mead & Hunt

As a turnkey baggage handling systems (BHS) provider, ASI can design and provide a full range of baggage handling equipment including:

ticket/check-in conveyor
queue conveyor
power turn
spiral turn
merges
high speed diverter

vertical sorter
transport conveyor
plough merge
make-up carousel
chute and roller conveyor

We provide turnkey BHS that’s designed, installed, tested, and commissioned by our very own experts.

With the support of our engineering and installation team, our project management team provides the highest quality, most reliable, turnkey baggage handling systems that meet our customers’ technical specifications and throughput requirements in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Advantages of ASI BHS Systems

Designed in accordance with the latest PGDS guidelines for complete integration solutions for outbound and inbound baggage systems.

Controls intelligence: processor, sensors, tracking included
Volume Control: speeds and spacing controls throughput for rate
Agility: capable of accumulating as required by design
Modular Assembly: pre-assembled and pre-tested for quick installation
Efficient Design: quick start-up and disassembly for all applications
Domestic Sourcing: accessibility of critical parts
Configurable: customizable to any unique specifications and layouts

Design

Built with quality for today’s environments.
Design width determined for 39” between flange or oversize systems.
Equipment can be supported from overhead and/or floor support configuration.
Powder coat paint color to match customer specifications.
High-quality motors from reputable brands and per customer specs.

Turns

Power roller turns: 45-degree, 90-degree or custom angle

Transition-Modular

High Speed Diverge
Converge / Merge

Elevation Change

Drop-section unit / vertical drop lift / vertical sortation units
Vertical transitions – inclines / declines

Conveyors

Powder coat paint color to match customer specifications.
High-quality motors from reputable brands and per customer specs.

Controls

The ASI control components carry all the intelligence for the system and require only the addition of external power distribution to make a complete system. In more complex systems, which require sorting or routing, a supervisory processor that communicates with the overall system is added.

Common Components
- PLC’s: Functionality and sized per application. Renowned brand names such as Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc, Modicon, and Siemens.
- VFD’s: Functionality and sized per application. Typical brand names include Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Siemens.
- Optical Devices: Honeywell, Banner, Sick Optic, Pepperl+Fuchs
Central Panel Functions or Distributed Controls
- Power Distribution
- Power Contractors
- E-Stop Relays
- Supervisory Control PLC
- Zone Control
- Local I/O