Supplier
Robson Handling Technology
Baggage Handling Systems
Vertical Sortation and Merge Units (VSU/VMU)
Paddle-conveyor units that sort and merge baggage between levels
Specs verified against manufacturer documentation
Pricing
Request a quote for current pricing, lead time and delivery to your airport.Robson's Vertical Sortation Units (VSU) route bags from a single-level source conveyor to one of two route options via paddle conveyors, typically to separate security-cleared and rejected bags. Vertical Merge Units (VMU) take bags from two vertically segregated sources and merge them into one route, allowing rapid sortation and vertical merging.
From the manufacturer’s documentation
Technical specifications.
| Consists of three conveyors contained within a frame | |
| Two of the conveyors mechanically linked and mounted in pivot bearings to allow changes in flow | |
| VSU | routes from one source conveyor to one of two route options via paddle conveyors |
| VMU | merges two vertically segregated sources into one conveying route |
Best for
Use cases.
- ›Separating security-cleared and rejected baggage
- ›Vertically merging two baggage streams into one
- ›In-line sortation within the departures system