Reset Your Baggage Carousel to MILE ZERO
Reset your baggage carousel to MILE ZERO with a custom refurbishment. Instead of scrapping your legacy baggage system, consider turning back the ”odometer” with a custom-engineered replacement solution. By refurbishing your existing carousel, you can save money, reduce downtime, and gain several efficiency improvements.
How we do it!
It all starts with Carousel Documentation and Onsite Assessments: We document your carousels’s current conditions and assess your carousels to determine the most effective plan for keeping them performing. With engineering knowledge on more than 56 different types of Carousels, we SAVE TIME, MONEY, AND MAJOR HEADACHES WITH THE RIGHT FIX FOR YOUR BAGGAGE SYSTEM.
The question every airport must ask themselves
As an airline or airport operator, you know that providing a great customer experience is essential for your success. One area where customer experience can be significantly impacted is the baggage carousel. Is your carousel making loud or squeaking noises, grinding at any point, or showing signs of wear and tear? Are your customers commenting on its worn-down appearance or experiencing unexpected breakdowns? If so, it’s time to consider your options: refurbish/rebuild or buy new. In this overview, we’ll explore the pros and cons of refurbishment.
The Current Situation: Airlines faced with budget constraints
Airports across the USA are dealing with reduced budgets; meanwhile, the demand for air travel is expected to grow, with an estimated 400 million new passengers arriving by 2036. How can airports, airlines, and municipalities afford necessary equipment upgrades in such challenging financial circumstances?
Instead of scrapping your legacy baggage system, consider turning back the “odometer” with a custom-engineered replacement solution. By refurbishing your existing carousel, you can save money, reduce downtime, and gain several improvements.
Advantages of Refurbishing Your Carousel:
- Cost-effective: Refurbishment typically costs significantly less than a new carousel, often 50% of the total project cost.
- Long lifespan: A refurbished carousel can have a lifespan of 15-20+ years if maintained properly.
- Minimal downtime: Refurbishment usually takes about 5 days, compared to 2 weeks or more for a new carousel.
- Use of existing resources: Refurbishment allows for the use of on-hand spare parts and doesn't require new maintenance training or tools.
Disadvantages of Refurbishing Your Carousel:
- Potential damage: The track may be too damaged for refurbishment and might require onsite replacement.
- Original design flaws: If the OEM designed the carousel poorly, failures may continue without a redesign.
- Drive frame modifications: The drive frame may need modifications to fit the new motor and gearbox combination, however improved efficiency and predictive maintenance will provide an advantage to the refurbished carousel compared to legacy unit.