versatile rail-bound conveying system (Unicar) - safe shipping document transportation in air cargo terminals

The Unicar system is a very flexible and versatile rail-bound conveying system. The standard aluminium track profile provides contact rails for power supply and control communication. The self propelled containers travel quickly and quietly along the rail network. Curves, bends, straight rails and switches are the simple elements of the system.

The route consists of horizontal and vertical tracks as well as loopings. Due to its tight radii the system is very compact and can therefore be installed in new and existing buildings. An important advantage is the low weight of the system which allows installation in suspended ceilings, stairways and shafts.

Fire doors or disinfecting systems can, of course, be integrated in the Unicar track profile. In buildings with high security requirements such as air cargo centre, a controlled dispatch of documents and data media is necessary. The SecureMail system of Telelift manages the dispatch and receipt authorisations of all admitted users. Each user can have an individual authorisation. The sending and receiving persons are identified via smart cards. The electronic cover lock protects the chassis from unauthorised access during transportation.

The central computer supervises and locates each chassis across the whole route. All transportation data can be recalled over a time period defined by the operator.
The Unicar system has already been installed in the following air cargo facilities: Cargologic Airport Zürich Klothen, Singapore Airlines Air Cargo, Guangzhou Airport China Southern Airlines.