Efficient baggage lifting at London Stansted Airport
London Stansted is the third-largest airport in the UK, and more than 27 million passengers pass through STN to over 200 destinations annually.
Manual handling is one of their top three causes of injuries, contributing massively to lost time and efficiency
Baggage handlers are always at risk of severe injury, and the most efficient way to minimize this risk is to reduce manual lifting at airports. At London Stansted Airport (STN), "Health and Safety" is the main priority, so they contacted TAWI to install ergonomic baggage handling systems.
After years of working in the airport industry, TAWI has a complete portfolio for all baggage handling applications. Our strong history of success has resulted in a lifting baggage solution at Stansted Airport.
TAWI: A global partner in the airport industry
Before installing our system, at least one operator had to manually load the luggage onto a dolly at the end of every four luggage chutes. This situation was difficult for the baggage handlers, who felt the strain of loading and unloading bags daily. Therefore, managers and operators needed a better solution and were looking for a partner to efficiently deliver the best quality solution on the market.
During our initial meetings with STN, they laid out the following requirements:
- Innovation and quality at a reasonable price
- Mitigation of the risks of manual handling
- Robust solution for all their lifting applications
- Ensuring the ROI
Peter Wood, our key Accounts Manager for Airports, explained that the TAWI team had worked closely with the customer from the first meeting to understand their process, requirements, and the challenges the baggage handling operators face. With our deep insight into their challenges, STN partnered with us, as we were the best to meet all their requirements.
Stansted Airport now has a complete baggage lifting solution with three different types of lifters that enable the baggage handlers to lift and move luggage of any size, shape and weight. The lifting solutions we installed for them are:
- 26 High-frequency Vacuum Lifters
- 24 Standard Baggage Lifters 72 lbs
- 2 Out of Gauge Lifters (OOG) (environments up to 132 lbs)