Air Cargo

Smiths Detection Air Cargo Screening

NEW VIDEO. Click the link above to watch our new video on Smiths Detection X-ray and trace solutions for air cargo screening.

Air Cargo screening at Lufthansa Cargo, New York. Copyright Lufthansa Cargo
Smiths Detection air cargo screening equipment provides the highest levels of security for all cargo passing through airports or other transportation systems. Includes air cargo screening for threats or contraband in crates palletised freight and LD-3 airfreight containers, using universal X-ray systems for fast throughput.

Explosives Trace Detectors (ETD)

IONSCAN 500DT - advanced explosives trace detector, the first dual explosives trace detector placed on the TSA’s Qualified Products List (QPL). The IONSCAN 500DT features an optional bar-code scanning function, allowing air carriers and freight forwarders seamless data management tools to screen their air cargo while maintaining the flow of commerce. [more]

MMTD - A rugged, hand-held detector and identifier of conventional and home-made explosives designed for operation in challenging air cargo environments. [more]


X-ray Inspection Systems

Large X-ray systems for screening pallets in use at many airports around the country. Available with a standard or heavy-load conveyor, these systems provide the highest penetration for systems of these sizes:

HI-SCAN 180180-2is [more]
HI-SCAN 180180 [more]
HI-SCAN 145180-2is [more]
HI-SCAN 145180 [more]

Medium X-ray systems for screening smaller pallets and large break bulk items. These systems provide maximum performance within a minimal footprint:

HI-SCAN 130130T-2is [more]
HI-SCAN 100100T-2is [more]
HI-SCAN 100100V [more]
HI-SCAN 9075 [more]

Break-bulk X-ray systems provide best-in-class performance and flexibility:

HI-SCAN 7555si [more]
HI-SCAN 7555i [more]
HI-SCAN 6046si [more]
HI-SCAN 6040i [more]
HI-SCAN 6040ds [more]

Advanced technology X-ray systems provide multiple views of cargo in a single pass. The advanced systems feature best-in-class detection performance:

HI-SCAN 10080 EDX-2is [more]
HI-SCAN 10080 EDtS [more]
HI-SCAN 7555aTiX [more]
HI-SCAN 6040aTiX [more]
HI-SCAN 6040aX

Recently HI-SCAN 7555aTiX, HI-SCAN 6040aTiX and HI-SCAN 6040aX passed the ECAC test for LAGs (Liquid, Aerosol, Gels) in the EU and are the first X-Ray systems to comply with Standard 2 Type C equipment.  


Media coverage
2011
Smiths Detection featured in Intersec

This article was first published in the March 2011 issue of Intersec magazine. Reproduced here with the permission of the publisher.
(PDF version is also available via download at the bottom of this page).


Press Releases
2010
Smiths Detection’s Checked Baggage Scanner Gains Key EU Approval

Smiths Detection’s advanced X-ray scanners gain EU liquid detection approval

Ten Smiths Detection X-ray Systems Added to TSA’s Air Cargo Screening Qualified Technology List 

Smiths Detection's Mid-Sized X-ray System Joins TSA's Air Cargo Qualified Screening List

Smiths Detection Helps SecureGlobal Logistics Meet Time-Critical Shipment Deadlines

Smiths Detection, Lufthansa Cargo & Covenant Team up to Provide All-in-One Air Cargo Solution

Smiths Detection Helps Los Angeles Shipper Meet TSA Requirements

2009
Smiths Detection Helps Fresh Produce Shipper Meet TSA Mandate

Smiths Detection Wins TSA Approval for Air Cargo X-ray Screening System

Smiths Detection Provides Air Cargo Solutions for all Concordia’s U.S. Facilities

Smiths Detection’s Air Cargo Solutions Help Commercial Freight Services Meet TSA Screening Mandates

2008
Smiths Detection Wins $6 Million TSA Order for Advanced Explosives Trace Detectors

Smiths Detection supplies Lufthansa Cargo with advanced air cargo security equipment for its U.S. airport locations

Air Cargo Customer Letters
ABLE Freight Services, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

Commercial Freight Services, Inc., Romulus, MI

ComSec International LLC, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Jetstream Freight Forwarding Inc., Seattle, WA







 

[Air cargo Video]