Elevating transfer vehicle ETV

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Product Overview

The Lödige Elevating Transfer Vehicle (ETV) is a fully automated, rail-guided system designed to perform simultaneous vertical and horizontal transfers of Unit Load Devices (ULDs) in multi-level storage environments. The ETV integrates with the Cargo Professional Suite for real-time control, scheduling and interaction with terminal systems, enabling compact, high-throughput storage layouts.

Key Benefits

• Simultaneous vertical and horizontal transfer of ULDs to and from multi-level decks
• Capacity options: standard up to 6,800 kg (15 ft); optional up to 13,600 kg (20 ft)
• Friction drive for handover to non-powered storage decks
• Dual crane-rail horizontal drive for precise positioning
• Operation modes: fully automatic, semi-automatic, manual and maintenance
• Integrated safety: obstacle detection, warning lights and emergency stop
• Smart interlocks to prevent ULD transfer errors
• Optional operator cabin for manual operation and maintenance

Features / Options (selected)

• Available configurations: 5 ft, 10 ft WEP & NEP, 15 ft NEP, 20 ft NEP
• ULD overhang detection via contour frame
• Obstacle detection scanners for travel-path safety
• Energy-absorbing buffers at both travel ends
• Emergency stop circuits and interlock logic (movement blocked unless ULD positioned and cabin doors closed)
• Friction drive extractors for integration with non-powered storage decks
• Operator cabin with heating/ventilation and ergonomic seat
• Additional safety devices: sensors, buffers, push-button and control interlocks

Technical Data (typical configurations)

Parameter | 5 ft WEP | 10 ft WEP | 10 ft NEP | 15 ft NEP | 20 ft NEP
Capacity | 1,600 kg | 6,800 kg | 6,800 kg | 6,800 kg | 13,600 kg
Length | 6,515 mm | 9,500 mm | 9,000 mm | 9,000 mm | 10,500 mm
Width | 2,100 mm | 2,900 mm | 3,400 mm | 5,400 mm | 7,200 mm
Height / Elevating height | project-specific | project-specific | project-specific | project-specific | project-specific
Driving speed | up to 1.5 m/s | up to 1.5 m/s | up to 1.5 m/s | up to 1.5 m/s | up to 1.5 m/s
Driving acceleration | 0.3 m/s² | 0.3 m/s² | 0.3 m/s² | 0.3 m/s² | 0.3 m/s²
Conveying speed | 0.3 m/s | 0.3 m/s | 0.3 m/s | 0.3 m/s | 0.3 m/s
Elevating speed | up to 0.5 m/s | up to 0.5 m/s | up to 0.5 m/s | up to 0.5 m/s | up to 0.5 m/s
Type of hoist | Cable pulley system (typical)

Design, Safety & Operation

The ETV is engineered for continuous airport terminal operation with redundancy and serviceability in mind. Key design elements include frequency-regulated AC motors for hoisting, redundant drive units, fallback mechanisms, fall-arrest provision, built-in maintenance platform and emergency grab brake. Positioning uses barcode-based reference points for accurate vertical and horizontal alignment. The vehicle is powered via a conductor rail in the aisle with on-board motor control cabinets.

Characteristics / Technical Specifications

• Product name: Elevating Transfer Vehicle (ETV)
• Manufacturer / Brand: Lödige Industries
• Primary function: Automated vertical and horizontal transfer of ULDs in multi-level storage
• Capacity options: up to 6,800 kg (standard up to 15 ft); up to 13,600 kg (20 ft option)
• Length / Width examples: see Technical Data above (varies by configuration)
• Driving speed: up to 1.5 m/s; acceleration: 0.3 m/s²
• Conveying speed: 0.3 m/s; elevating speed: up to 0.5 m/s
• Hoist: cable pulley system (typical)
• Drive systems: dual crane-rail horizontal drive; friction drive extractors for non-powered decks
• Safety: obstacle detection, warning lights, emergency stops, energy-absorbing buffers, smart interlocks, fall-arrest systems
• Operator features: full-width control cabin with ergonomic workstation; optional cabin with fan/heater
• Automation: fully automated and integrable with Cargo Professional Suite for real-time control and monitoring