How does a right angle conveyor improve pallet handling in automated air cargo terminals?
Air cargo terminals with consignment storage and ASRS require flexibility in pallet routing. Right Angle Conveyors enable precise 90-degree direction changes in automated systems. They optimize space utilization, improve cargo flow, and connect roller and chain conveyors seamlessly within the storage infrastructure.
Right Angle Conveyor for Air Cargo ASRS & Storage
Lödige Right Angle Conveyors allow a 90-degree change of direction for in-house pallets (IHP) within air cargo consignment storage and ASRS. Designed for use alongside roller and chain conveyors, they enable highly efficient pallet routing. The system supports operating temperatures from -30°C to +60°C, and integrates friction drives for storage decks.
Benefits of Lödige’s Right Angle Conveyor
Designed for innovative air cargo terminals, our solutions provide measurable benefits by improving efficiency, ensuring safety and supporting seamless process integration.
Optimizing Pallet Routing in Air Cargo Storage
Right Angle Conveyors are crucial in automated consignment storage where space is limited, and flexible routing is needed. Positioned at intersections, they connect ASRS components like stacker cranes, racking, and conveyor lines. This allows for maximum use of warehouse space while maintaining high throughput and reliable cargo flow.
Features / Options
- Custom lengths and heights
- Link between Roller and Chain Conveyor
- Change of conveying direction by 90°
- 2-way, 3-way or 4-way direction
Technical Data
Description | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1300 kg |
| Length | 1,750 mm |
| Width | The Inhouse Pallets are available in three distinct sizes (1,000 - 1,700 mm), selected based on the specific cargo profile requirements. Systems can be precisely tailored to these dimensions to optimise operational efficiency and compatibility. |
| Transfer Height | 1,000 / 1,040 mm |
Automation Degree
Right Angle Conveyors enable a high level of automation by allowing automated 90-degree pallet transfers within ASRS and storage systems. They optimize space, eliminate manual repositioning, and ensure continuous, reliable cargo flow—crucial for efficient, flexible terminal operations.
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Airport Logistics Solutions
Brochure (07-2025)
Right Angle Conveyor successfully in operation
Proven in practice, our solutions demonstrate their value worldwide every day.
At the ‘Cool Nordic Cargo Hub’ of Finnair at Helsinki Airport, Lödige delivered a complete cargo handling solution. Right angle conveyors redirect pallets at 90° junctions, optimising space and ensuring smooth integration within the automated consignment storage system.
At the Istanbul Mega Hub of Turkish Cargo, Lödige delivered a complete cargo terminal solution. Right angle conveyors change pallet flow at 90° angles, maximising layout flexibility and ensuring smooth operation in the automated consignment storage.
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FAQs
The Right Angle Conveyor supports IHP sizes of 1.2x1.2m, 1.4x1.4m, and 1.7x1.7m, fitting perfectly into ASRS and consignment storage systems.
It enables a 90-degree change in pallet direction, linking roller conveyors with chain conveyors or stacker cranes to create highly flexible and compact storage layouts.
The conveyor operates at 0.4 m/s with a smooth acceleration of 0.3 m/s², ensuring safe and efficient pallet movement.
Yes, the Right Angle Conveyor operates reliably between -30°C and +60°C, making it suitable for temperature-sensitive cargo.
The system uses gravity stops, sickle guide elements, and a lifting frame to secure and position pallets during the transfer between conveyor lines.
Absolutely. It is available in widths from 1,000 to 1,700 mm, with adjustable heights (1,000 / 1,040 mm) to fit individual terminal layouts.
An eccentric-driven lifting frame raises the roller deck, allowing seamless transfer between chain and roller conveyors during direction changes.
Yes, it is designed for intensive use in high-throughput ASRS environments, offering robust components and long service intervals.
It forms part of a modular conveyor system, working seamlessly with Lödige Roller Conveyors, Chain Conveyors, and stacker cranes.
Yes, Right Angle Conveyors are implemented in leading international air cargo hubs as part of fully automated consignment storage and ASRS solutions.
No, the system is designed for minimal maintenance with high durability components, reducing downtime significantly.
Common applications include linking perpendicular conveyor lines in ASRS, consignment storage, and build & break zones within automated air cargo terminals.