Robson Handling Technology
Robson Vertical Divert Sortation Unit (VSU) – Your Solution for Maximum Capacity in Complex and Compact Spaces
The Robson Verti-Divert is a vertical diverting unit designed for use within Airport Baggage Handling Conveyor Systems for “in-line” X-ray and line diversion solutions. It is developed to divert cleared and uncleared bags to low and high-level collector conveyors stationed above one another.
The Robson Verti-Divert is rated for 25 bags per minute and is based on current maximum Level 1 X-ray throughputs; the 25 bags per minute can be down rated for lower throughput levels.
The unit utilises three standard queuing conveyors built from standard components.
The three queuing conveyors are mounted within a steel support frame, fixed to the floor. Conveyors A & B pivot on bearings mounted to the frame and are moved via a mechanical link mechanism driven by a timing belt connected to a geared motor drive unit. This drive unit is in turn controlled via an inverter unit.
The stationary Conveyor ‘C’ transports baggage away from the Verti-divert.
The inverter unit is used to give a smooth controlled motion to conveyors A + B during the pivoting action. It also allows a variance in speed for the motion. The 3 standard queue conveyors run at high speed to give maximum bag travel speed through the unit.
Manual controls allow inching movement of conveyors A + B minimising downtime in the event of jams.
The Verti-Divert Conveyor is guarded with both weld mesh and mild steel plate guarding to suit site conditions.
Features and Benefits
- Lower maintenance cost – modular and durable design / significant savings in relation to spare part inventory requirements and costly downtime
- Increased safety – significant savings in relation to spare part inventory requirements and costly downtime / increased operator safety
- Guaranteed quality – decades of airport experience. Manufactured by highly skilled engineers / durability and longevity of equipment, equating to lower maintenance costs
- Innovatively designed layout solutions – reduced footprint. Small and light design and structure / greater throughput and efficiency. Innovative design for complex and compact spaces
- Reduced lead time – flexibility and responsiveness to meet tight project deadlines / minimum disruption to ongoing airport operations
- Bespoke design – small, light weight design / optimised efficiency which increases throughput
- Aftermarket support – call out support, 24 hour help line, maintenance support, refurbishment service and spare part inventory / increased product life and avoidance of costly downtime, equating to long-term cost savings
