Ansir Projects

Every airport is different. Our role is to engineer baggage handling systems that move millions of bags reliably, efficiently and seamlessly, every day.

Our Projects

Ansir Systems has completed a number of projects over the years, in a variety of locations.

Simply refer to the case studies below of our most recent projects. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

T2 Cairns Airport, Australia

Client

T2 Cairns Airport

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Sector

Aviation Infrastructure

System Type

Baggage Handling System (BHS)

Scope

Terminal 2 Outbound Baggage Handling & Security Screening Upgrade

1. Project Overview

Ansir Systems was engaged to deliver major upgrade works to the Cairns Airport Terminal 2 baggage handling system as part of the airport’s transition to new STD3 security screening compliance requirements. The project incorporated baggage handling infrastructure upgrades, screening system integration, automatic tag reader (ATR) technology, airline-based baggage sortation functionality, and a full SCADA system upgrade designed to improve baggage tracking, operational flexibility, and overall system resilience within the active terminal environment.

The upgrade works included modifications to the outbound baggage handling network, manual inspection systems, make-up infrastructure, conveyor routing, and controls integration to support future passenger growth and improved operational performance across the Terminal 2 baggage handling system.

T2 cairns airport

2. Project Scope

STD3 compliant CBS screening system integration

  • Automatic Tag Reader (ATR) integration
  • Outbound baggage handling system upgrades
  • Airline-based baggage sortation functionality
  • Additional make-up carousel installation
  • Conveyor infrastructure modifications
  • Manual inspection room upgrades
  • SCADA monitoring and controls upgrade
  • PLC control system modifications
  • Support steelwork, catwalks, and access systems
  • Electrical and controls integration works
  • Testing and commissioning
T2 cairns airport baggage

3. Challenges

The project required the integration of new baggage handling and security screening infrastructure within an operational brownfield airport environment while maintaining operational continuity and minimising disruption to daily airport activities. Additional engineering challenges included integrating the upgraded infrastructure with existing baggage handling systems, implementing STD3 screening technology, maintaining baggage flow during staged construction activities, coordinating mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, and delivering installation works within restricted operational airport spaces.

The project also required the integration of automated baggage tracking and airline-based sortation functionality, manual inspection room reconfiguration and reinjection systems, and improvements to overall operational flexibility and system redundancy.

4. Solution

Ansir Systems delivered a staged baggage handling upgrade solution incorporating new STD3 screening integration, ATR baggage tracking systems, airline-based baggage sortation functionality, conveyor modifications, and SCADA operational control upgrades designed to improve baggage handling efficiency and system resilience throughout the Terminal 2 environment.

The upgraded system incorporated integrated Smiths Detection STD3 Machine screening systems, automatic baggage tag reading functionality, PLC-controlled baggage sortation, additional make-up carousel infrastructure, baggage recirculation and reinjection capability, high-speed divert functionality, and integrated conveyor and controls upgrades. The project also included support steelwork, catwalks, access infrastructure, and mobile-enabled SCADA monitoring capability to support long-term operational performance and maintainability.

The system was engineered to improve baggage processing performance, operational flexibility, and future expansion capability while supporting continued airport operations throughout staged delivery works.

5. Outcomes

The Cairns Airport Terminal 2 upgrade delivered significant improvements in baggage handling performance, operational efficiency, and system reliability across the outbound baggage handling network. The upgraded infrastructure improved baggage tracking and reconciliation capability increased operational flexibility and redundancy, and enhanced compliance with new security screening requirements.

The project also improved SCADA operational visibility and monitoring capability, reduced manual baggage handling requirements, and delivered a future-ready baggage handling solution successfully integrated within the active airport environment.

T2 cairns airport baggage carousel

Kens Bore Airport, Australia

Client

Kens Bore International Airport

Location

Pilbara Region, Western Australia

Sector

Aviation Infrastructure

System Type

Baggage Handling System (BHS)

Scope

Departure Baggage Handling System Design, Supply, Installation & Commissioning

1. Project Overview

Ansir Systems was engaged to deliver the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of the departure baggage handling system for the Kens Bore Airport development in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The project involved the delivery of a fit-for-purpose baggage handling solution designed to support reliable airport operations within a remote mining and regional aviation environment.

Leveraging extensive experience across regional and mining airport projects, Ansir Systems provided early-stage design support to develop a robust and fit-for-purpose baggage handling solution engineered to suit the remote operating environment, harsh site conditions, and logistical requirements of the Kens Bore Airport development.

kens bore airport

2. Project Scope

  • Design and engineering of departure baggage handling infrastructure
  • Supply of baggage handling conveyors and controls systems
  • Mechanical and electrical installation works
  • Testing and commissioning
  • Operator training and operational support
  • Operations and maintenance documentation
  • Security roller door and draft curtain integration
  • Project and site management services
kens bore airport

3. Challenges

The remote Pilbara location and harsh operating environment presented logistical and installation challenges requiring careful coordination of manufacturing, freight, site access, and installation activities. The project also required the delivery of a reliable and low-maintenance baggage handling system capable of operating efficiently within a mining and regional airport environment.

Additional challenges included managing remote site logistics and material deliveries, maintaining installation efficiency in remote conditions, and ensuring long-term operational reliability with simplified maintenance requirements.

4. Solution

Ansir Systems delivered a simplified and robust baggage handling solution incorporating check-in conveyors, collector conveyors, metering conveyors, transport conveyors, gravity roller systems, and integrated controls infrastructure designed to support efficient baggage processing and operational reliability.

The project incorporated stainless steel conveyor finishes, integrated security roller doors, and draft curtain systems designed to improve durability, maintainability, and operational performance in remote operating conditions. Ansir Systems also provided testing, commissioning, operational training, and ongoing support documentation to ensure long-term system functionality and maintainability.

5. Outcomes

The Kens Bore Airport baggage handling system delivered a reliable, low-maintenance, and operationally efficient solution tailored to the requirements of a remote regional airport environment. The project improved baggage handling functionality, simplified airport operations, and provided a durable baggage handling infrastructure capable of supporting long-term airport operations within challenging site conditions.

kens bore airport

Melbourne International Airport, Australia

Client

Melbourne Airport

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sector

Aviation Infrastructure

System Type

Baggage Handling System (BHS)

Scope

Terminal 2 Baggage Handling Conveyor Infrastructure Upgrade

1. Project Overview

Ansir Systems was engaged to deliver the engineered baggage handling conveyor infrastructure for the Melbourne Airport Terminal 2 NISE Project. The project involved the delivery of modular baggage handling conveyor systems designed to support efficient baggage transport, operational reliability, and long-term maintainability within one of Australia’s busiest airport environments.

With extensive experience operating within Melbourne Airport, Ansir Systems provided locally manufactured conveyor solutions designed to integrate with existing airport baggage handling infrastructure while supporting staged project delivery requirements.

melbourne airport

2. Project Scope

  • Baggage handling conveyor infrastructure
  • Airport baggage transport systems
  • Conveyor integration and installation support
  • Modular conveyor system delivery
  • Airport operational coordination
  • Maintenance and technical documentation
  • Staged project implementation
melbourne airport

3. Challenges

The Melbourne Airport Terminal 2 upgrade required baggage handling infrastructure capable of integrating within an active airport environment while maintaining operational continuity and supporting staged installation requirements. The project also required compatibility with existing airport systems and future operational expansion.

Working within live airport operations introduced additional coordination, access, and installation challenges requiring strong stakeholder communication and system flexibility throughout project delivery.

4. Solution

Ansir Systems delivered a modular conveyor system designed to support efficient baggage transport and long-term operational reliability across terminal operations. The system incorporated standardised conveyor modules allowing flexible conveyor configurations, staged implementation, simplified maintenance access, and future adaptability.

The conveyor infrastructure included transport conveyors, metering conveyors, incline and decline systems, and merge conveyor configurations designed to support continuous baggage flow throughout terminal operations.

5. Outcomes

  • Reliable baggage handling infrastructure for terminal operations
  • Flexible modular conveyor integration
  • Improved maintenance accessibility
  • Efficient staged project delivery
  • Support for future airport expansion requirements
  • Conveyor systems designed for continuous airport operation

Sunshine Coast Airport, Australia

Client

Sunshine Coast Airport

Location

Marcoola, Queensland, Australia

Sector

Aviation Infrastructure

System Type

Baggage Handling System (BHS)

Scope

Outbound, Inbound & Out of Gauge BHS Upgrade

1. Project Overview

Ansir Systems delivered the design and construction of a new integrated baggage handling system for Sunshine Coast Airport as part of the airport’s terminal expansion project. The project involved the complete replacement of the outbound baggage handling and security screening systems, integration of a new Out of Gauge handling system, and installation of new inbound reclaim infrastructure designed to support future passenger growth and operational resilience.

The upgraded system was designed to provide improved baggage handling flexibility, enhanced system redundancy, automated airline-based sortation functionality, and compliance with new STD3 security screening requirements.

sunshine coast airport

2. Project Scope

  • Complete replacement of outbound baggage handling systems
  • Integration of new STD3 compliant CBS screening systems
  • Automated bags drop integration
  • Out of Gauge baggage handling system integration
  • New inbound reclaim carousel systems
  • Conveyor infrastructure and support steelwork
  • PLC and SCADA control systems
  • Airport-wide systems integration
  • Security door integration
  • Airline-based baggage sortation systems
  • Demolition of existing outbound baggage handling infrastructure
sunshine coast airport

3. Challenges

The project required the delivery of a fully integrated baggage handling solution within an operational airport environment while minimising impacts to terminal operations and maintaining continuity of baggage processing throughout staged construction activities.

The upgrade also required integration between new and existing airport systems, implementation of advanced security screening technologies, and development of a resilient baggage handling network capable of supporting future terminal expansion and increased passenger demand.

Additional engineering challenges included:

  • integrating automated bag drop systems
  • implementing airline-based sortation functionality
  • integrating Out of Gauge processing into the primary BHS line
  • coordinating inbound and outbound system upgrades
  • maintaining operational flexibility during phased delivery

4. Solution

Ansir Systems delivered a modular baggage handling solution incorporating new outbound transport conveyors, Out of Gauge handling systems, automated security screening integration, and new inbound reclaim infrastructure designed to support future airport expansion and operational flexibility.

The outbound system incorporated 12 automated bag drop lanes, Rapiscan STD3 CBS screening systems, dual collector drives with redundancy functionality, automated airline-based baggage sortation, and integrated SCADA monitoring and control systems. The project also included an integrated Out of Gauge processing system with oversized baggage handling capability, automated tracking functionality, and secure operator-controlled processing stations.

The inbound system upgrade included two new T-shaped reclaim carousels, integrated security shutter systems, dedicated control systems, airport-wide SCADA integration, manual Out of Gauge induct systems, and dual-drive redundancy functionality to improve operational reliability and maintainability.

5. Outcomes

  • Increased baggage handling capacity
  • Improved operational flexibility and resilience
  • Enhanced airport security screening capability
  • Future-ready terminal baggage infrastructure
  • Improved baggage tracking and operational monitoring
  • Reduced operational risk through system redundancy
  • Improved maintainability and airport integration
sunshine coast airport

Sydney International Airport, Australia

Client

Sydney Airport

Location

Mascot, New South Wales Australia

Sector

Aviation Infrastructure

System Type

Baggage Handling System (BHS)

Scope

Terminal 1 CBS Replacement ITB BHS Upgrade

1. Project Overview

Ansir Systems was engaged to deliver baggage handling system upgrade works for Sydney Airport Terminal 1 as part of the CBS Replacement ITB project, incorporating new conveyor infrastructure, electrical integration works, and system modifications designed to improve baggage flow, operational flexibility, and merge efficiency throughout the International Terminal Building environment.

The project involved the detailed engineering design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of new baggage handling conveyor infrastructure and controls integration within an operational airport environment under accelerated delivery timeframes.

sydney airport

2. Project Scope

  • Detailed mechanical and electrical engineering design
  • Supply of new baggage handling conveyors and controls
  • Installation of conveyor and electrical infrastructure
  • Integration with existing airport control systems
  • Testing and commissioning support
  • Operations and maintenance documentation
  • Conveyor merge and metering system modifications
  • Project and site management services
sydney airport

3. Challenges

The project required the integration of new baggage handling infrastructure within an active international airport environment while maintaining operational continuity and coordinating staged installation activities under compressed delivery timeframes.

Additional engineering challenges included integrating the upgraded conveyor infrastructure with existing baggage handling systems, maintaining baggage flow during installation works, optimising conveyor merge performance, managing baggage accumulation at transfer locations, and coordinating mechanical, electrical, and control system integration throughout the upgrade process.

4. Solution

Ansir Systems delivered multiple conveyor upgrade configurations incorporating new metering conveyors, general transport conveyors, and coordinated electrical infrastructure designed to improve baggage merge performance and operational flexibility within the Terminal 1 baggage handling network.

The system incorporated conveyor indexing logic, baggage accumulation management functionality, and coordinated controls integration to improve baggage flow efficiency and reduce congestion at key merge locations throughout the system. The project scope included conveyor supply and installation, detailed engineering design, controls coordination, testing and commissioning, operations and maintenance documentation, and project and site management services.

5. Outcomes

The upgrade works improved baggage merge efficiency, enhanced baggage accumulation management capability, and increased operational flexibility across the Terminal 1 baggage handling network. The project also improved baggage flow reliability, supported coordinated mechanical and electrical system integration, and minimised operational disruption throughout staged installation activities within the active airport environment.

sydney airport

Brunei International Airport

21

No. of Check-in Conveyors

2

No. of Departure Systems

21

No. of Check-in Desks

Ayers Rock Airport

10

No. of Check-in Conveyors

2

Automated Tilt Tray Systems

5

Full Recirculation Systems

Dubbo Airport

6

No. of Check-in Conveyors

1

No. of Departure Systems

1

No. of Arrivals Carousels

Luxor International Airport

52

No. of Check-in Conveyors

2

No. of Departure Systems

2

No. of Bag Screening Facilities

Rockhampton Airport

12

No. of Check-in Conveyors

2

No. of Departure Systems

2

No. of Arrivals Carousels

SSR International Airport

32

No. of Check-in Conveyors

2

No. of Departure Systems

4

No. of Check-in Desks

Why Work With Us

With a commitment to research and development, our custom engineered solutions are built to not only meet your current airport demands but can be scaled for future growth.

Australian Owned and Operated

Ansir is proud to be Australian-based with a singular focus on BHS, making us easy to work with and free from unnecessary bureaucracy.

Proven Track Record

Over 190 successful projects delivered in 33 countries

Experienced Extensive Team

Our talented team includes project managers, mechanical engineers, automation engineers, software engineers, health and safety managers, manufacturing and procurement managers, maintenance managers, installation managers.

Decisive Management

Our management team boasts over 150 years of combined BHS experience and can make quick decisions without the need for oversight from overseas.

Project Delivery Experience

We excel in delivering both brownfield and greenfield projects, seamlessly integrating our solutions into your existing BHS systems, regardless of the current supplier. As a turnkey provider, we handle everything from project design and installation to commissioning, client handover and post-project maintenance services.

Flexible Software Solutions

We utilise third-party software packages, ensuring that airports are not locked into proprietary systems.

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