Asset Performance Management for a Baggage Handling System in an International Airport
12.16.2024
When a major airport faced challenges with managing and maintaining their baggage handling system (BHS) due to its complexity and scale with some systems managing more than 70 million bags annually, they turned to Belden for a solution. Our experts provided a comprehensive solution that streamlined the monitoring and maintenance of their BHS, ensuring continuous and efficient operation. With the system deployed, the airport was able to significantly improve its operational efficiency, leading to a smoother baggage handling process and increased customer satisfaction.
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Challenges
- Managing 7,000 assets for 70 million annual bad transactions.
- Unplanned critical asset downtime disrupting asset availability and operations.
- Inefficient preventative maintenance and over reliance on manual checks.
- Poor spare parts management due to lack of real-time monitoring, leading to delays and increased costs.
Solution
- Belden recommended 3rd party sensors integrate with assets for real-time data collection.
- Real-time data transmission to AWS IoT Core.
- AWS services analyze data to predict failures and optimize maintenance.
- Remote updates and configurations enhance asset security.
- User-friendly dashboards for real-time asset performance visualization.
Results
- Substantial decrease in unplanned downtime.
- Proactive maintenance minimized manual checks, enhancing efficiency.
- Significant cost savings from optimized maintenance and reduced waste.
- Improved reliability and operational efficiency of assets.
- Scalable solution for future expansion across airport systems.
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