Supplier
TLD Group
NBL-E Electric Belt Loader (eTBL)
Lithium-ion belt loader — full single-shift on one charge, 55°C heat-tested for Gulf apron operations.
The NBL-E is TLD's electric belt loader for narrow-body baggage and cargo handling. Replaces diesel NBL units one-for-one on existing apron stands. Lithium-ion battery delivers a full single shift of operation under typical narrow-body turnaround load — TLD publishes 7-9 hours autonomy depending on duty cycle. The belt drive is torque-controlled for smooth handover at the aircraft door, and the operator stand is enclosed for sun and heat protection. The unit's low noise signature (no diesel idling) is a meaningful improvement at terminal-adjacent stands and in shoulder-night operations at AUH and DOH.
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Lift capacity | Single-aisle main-deck (per IATA AHM) |
| Battery chemistry | Lithium-ion (LDx) |
| Battery pack capacity | 30 kWh (typical) |
| Single-shift autonomy | 7-9 hours |
| Charge time | ~ 1 h fast / 6 h overnight |
| Belt speed | Torque-controlled, variable |
| Operating temperature | -15 to +55 °C |
| Operator station | Enclosed, climate-controlled |
| Tailpipe emissions | Zero |
Installed in GCC
Proven at these airports
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