Reliable ULD Hoist for Efficient Air Cargo Handling

Facing bottlenecks in your air cargo operations due to inefficient ULD handling? The Lödige ULD Hoist provides an innovative, economical solution designed to enhance throughput in high-bay lift-and-run storage systems. This system combines vertical transport by the hoist with horizontal transfer by transfer vehicles (TV), allowing fast and efficient movement of ULDs across multiple storage levels within the terminal.

Streamline Your ULD Handling Processes

The Lödige ULD Hoist is a core component of lift-and-run storage systems, enabling rapid vertical transport of ULDs between levels. Equipped with a powered roller deck, the hoist ensures smooth cargo transfer. With features like automatic speed control, overload protection, safety doors, and an energy-efficient drive, it guarantees safe, reliable, and seamless operations.

Technical Data

Benefits of Lödige’s ULD Hoist

Designed for innovative air cargo terminals, our solutions provide measurable benefits by improving efficiency, ensuring safety and supporting seamless process integration.

Fast ULD Movement – Accelerates vertical transport in high-throughput terminals.

Safety First – Safety doors, overload detection, and speed reduction features.

Optimized Storage Space – Efficient use of vertical space with multiple storage levels.

Reliable Operation – Smooth lifting minimizes load shift.

Flexible Scalability – Adaptable to terminal expansions and changes.

Energy Efficient – Reduced power consumption via advanced drive systems.

Seamless System Integration – Connects with Transfer Vehicles and Lödige Cargo Professional software.

Proven Features & Options

The ULD Hoist comes with a set of proven features and optional enhancements. These ensure reliable performance in daily cargo operations and allow flexible adaptation to specific terminal layouts and process requirements.

Features / Options

Key Features

Fast, precise lifting and lowering of 5 ft, 10 ft and 15 ft ULDs
Automatic speed control and soft stop at end positions
Safety doors and overload detection for secure operation
Integrated sensors for accurate ULD alignment
Optional weighing system for efficient load control
Energy-efficient AC drive with smooth acceleration and deceleration

Options

Multi-hoist configuration for increased storage height
Seamless integration into automated lift & run systems
Safety doors for each access level
Choice of steel or concrete shaft structure

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Technical Data

Specification	5ft for empty ULD	5 ft	10 ft WEP	15 ft WEP	20 ft NEP
Capacity	200 kg	1,600 kg	6,800 kg	6,800 kg	13,600 kg
Length	2,400 mm	2,800 mm	6,300 mm	6,700 mm	7,000 mm
Width	2,600 mm	2,500 mm	2,900 mm	2,900 mm	7,200 mm
Elevation in top position	project-specific
Elevation in lowest position	508 mm
Lifting speed	up to 1 m/s
Acceleration	1 m/s²
Conveying speed	manual transfer	0.3 m/s
Type of hoist	Counterweight system

Automation Degree

The Lödige ULD Hoist enables a high degree of automation in air cargo terminals. Integrated into the lift-and-run system, it automates vertical cargo movement between multiple levels while Transfer Vehicles handle horizontal transport. Combined with Lödige’s Cargo Professional Suite software, the system ensures smooth, fully automated processes from ULD intake to storage and retrieval.

Safety features, automatic positioning, and intelligent load detection minimize manual intervention, reduce errors, and maximize efficiency. This flexible automation concept supports both fully automated terminals and hybrid solutions, allowing step-by-step scalability to meet growing operational demands.

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Proven in practice, our solutions demonstrate their value worldwide every day.

SATS Singapore

At SATS Terminal 5 Singapore, the Lödige 15ft ULD Hoist ensures fast and reliable vertical transport of ULDs. Integrated in a highly automated lift-and-run system, it supports maximum throughput and efficient cargo handling.

Cargologic, Zurich

At the Cargologic terminal at Zurich Airport, the Lödige 15ft ULD Hoist is a key part of the automated lift-and-run system. It ensures seamless vertical transport of ULDs, supporting high throughput and efficient cargo flows.

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Discover Equipment for ULD Handling

Explore related products that support every step of ULD handling in your terminal. From acceptance to storage and onward transfer, these solutions ensure efficiency, safety and smooth integration into your cargo flow.

Transfer Vehicle (TV)

Transfer Vehicles travel on rails in terminal aisles, linking workstations, storage and cold zones. They move ULDs fast, precise and safely across levels.

Powered Roller Deck

Powered Roller Decks move ULDs automatically in racks and docks. A robust base for faster, safer and more efficient transfers.

Storage Decks

Storage Decks are where ULDs are kept in racks. This product is strong, friction-driven and scalable. It is designed to buffer cargo smoothly until it is needed.

Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)

Automated Guided Vehicles move ULDs flexibly across the terminal. Scalable, 24/7 available and safe – ideal for efficient cargo flows.

Right-Angle Deck

Change ULD direction with full automation. Lödige Right-Angle Decks enable smooth 90° transfers using driven rollers and lateral wheels.

Turntable Right Angle Deck

Turntables rotate ULDs up to 360° for smooth direction changes. Optional with Right-Angle Deck, they also enable 90° transfers in compact, automated layouts.