UPLIFTINGAIRPORTSOLUTIONSTHE ULTIMATE SOLUTION FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING BAGGAGE

LIFT YOURBUSINESSALL THE WAY

Efficient work, significantly reduced

strain injuries and an easier workday.

These are some of the words that, the

baggage handlers at Heathrow Terminal

2, have used to describe the way that

Vaculex’s vacuum lifting solutions have

made their work easier.

Vaculex is a world-leading manufacturer of

lifting equipment based on vacuum tech-

nology. For more than ten years Vaculex

has supplied the airport industry with

flexible, top-quality equipment made to a

Swedish design. Our ergonomic solutions

have reduced the high number of injuries

associated with manual handling of bag-

gage. Today, Vaculex has installed over 500

BaggageLift units in more than 60 airports

across the world, boasting thousands of sat-

isfied users who work with the equipment

every day.

Existing users of Vaculex have high-

lighted increased productivity, improved

working environment and reduced number

of injuries. Independent studies show that

the load on the body is reduced by more

than 80% with added bonus of maintained

or increased productivity.

We’re extremely proud to have created

a solution that helps every single baggage

handler to get rid of their physical pain, all

thanks to the Vaculex solutions.

How can our solutions lift your business?

WITH VACULEX AIRPORT SOLUTIONS

“For Vaculex the understand-ing of customers' needs is the most important thing in a customer relation. After the customers have installed our equipment they usually are surprised of how many injuries they can reduce. Our goal is to make our customers' work physically easier”.

500+ installations at 60 airports worldwide.

60+

“Vaculex is very focused on the customers’ needs and pays special attention to the end users' needs. They work to develop the optimal solution and will ensure the correct training packages are delivered with the devices for the operatives and the maintainers.”

Andy Aldridge – Technical Advisor Heathrow Airport Steven Higgins – Key Account Manager, Vaculex

ECONOMICLong lasting and safe solutions that give you benefits in terms of reduced sick leave,

lower staff turnover and better staff utilization. Often combined with higher productivity.

END USER HAPPINESSLighter work and reduced strain injuries contribute to a happier team. Vaculex

not only makes life easier for the user. Benefits extend to all stakeholders in the

baggage handling process.

ERGONOMICVaculex provides ergonomic solutions to the high injury risks associated with

handling baggage manually. The load on the body can be reduced more

than 80 %, by using Vaculex. Good ergonomics means good economics.

EFFICIENTVaculex not only makes life easier for the baggage handler; several studies also show

increased productivity. This is because the products are developed using the latest

technology in cooperation with industry and end users' demands. They also handle

a wide range of baggage from large cases to sports bags and even surfboards .

WE MAKE YOUR WORK EASIER– BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE PURCHASE

1. BEFOREBy understanding your needs we design a solution that adapts to the challenges

of your operation and infrastructure. Learning about our customers' business and

challenges are important to us. Therefore our solutions are carefully developed

using the latest technology in cooperation with the industry and the end users.

2. DURINGA happy customer is crucial to us. With more than a decade of experience in the

aviation industry our dedicated team of professionals have developed a deep

knowledge and understanding for the stakeholders’ needs to maximize user

happiness, efficiency and safety.

3. AFTERYour satisfaction is our responsibility. For us a continuous high level of usage of

your Vaculex equipment is crucial. Completion of the Vaculex is just the beginning.

Our training programs – including E-learning, practical training, participation and

follow up – help us achieve ambitious usage level targets. Our after Sales Team

work closely with all stakeholders to assure a high operational usage level

– creating end user happiness, safety and efficiency.

FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONSFOR ANY APPLICATIONShow us your terminal, and we will help you find a suitable solution.

The flexibility of the Vaculex products means that we can overcome

many of the physical constraints that occur in the airport baggage halls.

Whether retrofitting into an existing terminal or planning for a new

building we can offer solutions that will adapt to the existing or

required infrastructure.

With our help the baggage handler gets the best solution that is

easy to work with and above all – safe to work with.

Vaculex BaggageLiftTM – for areas with an overhead

clearance of more than 3.5.

Vaculex BaggageLiftTM CarbonFibre– easy to install, and has

the ability to work around

obstructions

Vaculex BaggageLiftTM Low Headroom – for areas with restricted

and low overhead clearance.

Did you know that a baggage handler can lift about 6 tonnes of baggage

per shift? This represents 5 Mini Coopers every day!

HOW MUCH CAN YOU LIFT?

HOW MUCH DOES A BAGGAGE HANDLER LIFT EVERY DAY?

1 DAY

FIVE MINI COOPERS

“Before Vaculex we had a

lot of problems with injuries

due to the heavy lifting here

at Heathrow. Thanks to the

Vaculex solutions the work is

much more efficient and my

staff doesn’t suffer from back

problems anymore. Vaculex

is a fantastic equipment.”

Martin Bell – Training Officer, Menzies

REDUCE THE WORKLOAD

REDUCE THE LOADBy reducing the workload with

Vaculex BaggageLift the risk of

injuries are minimized and the

productivity can be increased.

HANDLE ALMOST ANYTHINGNo matter what shape or size

of bag Vaculex BaggageLift

handles 99 % of all bags with ease.

REDUCE THE WORKLOADBy implementing Vaculex

Baggage Lift the amount of

load on the body is reduced

by over 80 %.

83%

“I'd like to provide you my

"real life" experience. Prior

to Vaculex I took Pain Meds

for my back prior to shift

start. Since the first shift with

Vaculex, I have taken ZERO

meds, and I have not had one

twinge of back pain at the

end of 8 hours on the belt.”

Baggage Handler, Air Cananda

TAKE CONTROLOF THE BAGGAGEBAGGAGELIFT™ CONTROL HANDLE FOR OPTIMAL ERGONOMIC PERFORMANCE

The Vaculex BaggageLift is a revolutionary way to take control of

baggage handling. Our control handle is easily operated with one

hand.

WORKS WITH ANY BAG

“Vaculex is a real benefit for everyone.

The solution reduces the strain on the

body, is easy to use and works with

any bag. The staff enjoys working with

Vaculex and for me it is easy to train

them when you see the benefits of

using it.”

Sam Streak

– Baggage Handler/team leader, ASIG

TAKE CONTROLOF THE BAGGAGE

“Baggage is such an impor-

tant thing for the passenger.

And with the Vaculex solu-

tions we really can improve

what we do. For me the most

important thing is that my

staff comes home fit and safe.

Introducing manual handling

devices is the way forward.”

HOW DOES IT WORK?The Vaculex Baggagelift is equipped and

complete with a fully integrated baggage

suction foot, a universal joint, an angle

adapter and a 360 degrees swivel. These

built in features allow a wide variety of

baggage to be handled safely, including

backpacks and soft bags.

GRIPS ANYWHERE ON THE BAGThe universal joint enables the operator

to place a suction foot anywhere on the

bag and not be exposed to an unbal-

anced load. The angle adapter allows

the operator to angle the suction foot at

ninety degrees to pick up bags from the

side and the swivel allows for the bag-

gage to rotate 360°.

SOLUTIONS FOR ALL CONDITIONSVaculex patented Low Head Room equip-

ment allow unique and flexible solutions

where ceiling height, narrow and con-

fined areas with limited available working

space may be an issue. Low profile crane

systems, monorails, and carbon fibre arms

are examples of how we provide our users

with innovative answers to challenging

airport environments.

Isn´t it time to take control of the

Baggage?

Zero loads

Rotate 360°

Grip from side

Fast operation

Darren Constant – Baggage Handler Manager, ASIG

VACULEXBAGGAGELIFT TM

• Installed when clear headroom is more than 3.5 m.

• The BaggeLiftTM is fitted to a lightweight overhead system that comprises aluminium tracks with an aluminium bridge, for maximum flexibility in both axes.

VACULEXBAGGAGELIFT TM

LOW HEADROOM

VACULEXBAGGAGELIFT TM

CARBON FIBRE

• Installed when headroom is restricted.

• Patented horizontal lift tube technology allows

for installation in areas as low as 2.5 m headroom, allowing maximum lift height to be achieved.

• Normally installed on a lightweight aluminium

overhead system.

• Perfect for situations where it isn't possible to install

an overhead system.

• Vaculex Baggage Lift mounted to an ultra-light carbon fibre articulated jib arm.

• Articulated Jib arm 2 m in length.

• Can be mounted on a pillar, from ceiling or

suspended from bridge crane.

ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY

VACULEXBAGGAGELIFT TM

COMBI

• The BaggageLift Combi is equipped with two

lifting modes, suction foot mode and hook mode.

• With a single touch the BaggageLift Combi shifts

safely from lifting a suitcase with its suction foot to

lifting unusual items with lots of zips and straps

such as backpacks using its integrated hook.

VACULEXBAGGAGELIFT TM

ULD

VACULEXBAGGAGELIFT TM

RAMP

• A solutions specifically designed to assist with

loading of ULD’s such as AKEs.

• Operator friendly solution allowing baggage to be

placed all the way inside the ULD.

• As quick and easy as manual handling.

• Specifically designed to assist with loading of

baggage to and from the belt loader on the ramp.

• A lifting solution that is operator friendly and easy

to work with and also a viable alternative to manual handling.

• Attached to and powered by a belt loader.

• Ultralight carbon fibre articulated jib arm with 2 m

reach.

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"Baggage is such an important thing for the passenger. And with the Vaculex solutions we really can improve the handling."

Darren Constant – Baggage Handler Manager, ASIG

Vaculex is a world-leading manufacturer of lifting

equipment based on vacuum technology. Our vacuum

lifters are in operation in more than 60 airports world-

wide. The benefits users report include reduced injuries,

improved working environment and increased efficiency.

Vaculex BaggageLiftTM is an innovative way to take

control of the baggage.

How can our solutions lift your business?

HEAD OFFICE SWEDEN VACULEX AB, Aminogatan 20, SE-431 53 Mölndal, SWEDEN +46 (0)31 670100, info@vaculex.com

SALES OFFICE UK VACULEX UK LTD, 6th Floor Trigate, 210-222 Hagley Road West, Birmingham B68 0NP, United Kingdom +44 (0)121 359 3000, info.uk@vaculex.com

SALES OFFICE USA VACULEX USA LLC, 605 Phillip Davis Drive, Suite 1, Charlotte NC 28217, United States +1 704 527 5052, info.us@vaculex.com

SALES OFFICE GERMANY VACULEX GMBH, Altrottstraße 31, D-69190 Walldorf, Germany +49 (0)171 55 22886, Info.de@vaculex.com

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR UPLIFTING SOLUTIONS AT – VACULEX.COM

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