Vertical Sortation Unit suits baggage handling operations.

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Utilizing external motors, electromechanical SIBAG VSU II sorts baggage between 2 vertically stacked conveyor lines. Diverter version sorts one incoming baggage line to 2 takeaway lines, while merge unit combines bags from 2 vertically stacked lines onto single tack-away conveyor. With incline angle of 14° for bag stability, SIBAG VSU II provides throughput of up to 40 bags/minute.

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Siemens Introduces Next Generation Vertical Sortation Unit for Baggage Handling

ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2008 - Siemens today announced the introduction of the new SIBAG VSU II (Vertical Sortation Unit II), an electromechanical conveyor used to sort baggage between two vertically stacked conveyor lines. The new unit uses easily accessible external motors instead of the motorized pulleys used in the previous model, substantially improving its maintainability. The device is available in two varieties: the diverter unit sorts one incoming baggage line to two takeaway lines while the merge unit will combine bags from two vertically stacked lines onto a single take-away conveyor. The incline angle reduction from 18 degrees to 14 degrees increases bag stability during sortation and results in higher sortation accuracy. This makes the new SIBAG VSU II ideal for use in tracked areas. Building on the success of previous generation of Siemens' Vertical Sortation Unit, the SIBAG VSU II includes the following design features:
o Throughput of up to 40 bags per minute.
o Incline and decline angle of 14 degrees.
o Unique small installation footprint.
o Robust and reliable pivoting mechanism.
o Simple controls scheme. For more information on the new SIBAG VSU II from Siemens, log onto: www.siemens.com/airports or send an e-mail to infrastructure-logistics.sea@siemens.com. About Siemens:
Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. is one of Siemens' operating companies in the U.S. Headquartered in the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Ga., Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. manufactures and markets one of the world's broadest ranges of electrical and electronic products, systems and services to industrial and construction market customers. Its technologies range from circuit protection and energy management systems to process control, industrial software and totally integrated automation solutions. The company also has expertise in systems integration, technical services and turnkey industrial systems. For more information: www.sea.siemens.com. Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, and operates in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. For more than 160 years, Siemens has built a reputation for leading-edge innovation and the quality of its products, services and solutions. With nearly 400,000 employees in 190 countries, Siemens reported worldwide sales of $96.6 billion in fiscal 2007. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA reported sales of $19.8 billion and employs approximately 70,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. For more information on Siemens in the United States, visit www.usa.siemens.com.