AIRCRAFT and AIRPORTS

Airport Equipment

Sam Technology Engineers designs and manufactures equipment for airports. This ranges from passenger boarding bridges to aircraft maintenance equipment, including:

• Aerobridges
  • Passenger Boarding Bridges
• Docking Systems
• Teleplatform Devices
• Hangar Doors
• Aircraft Jacking Systems
• Cargo Systems
• Engine Towing Trailers
• 400Hz Supply
• Preconditioned Air Supply
• GSE Maintenance

This workshop equipment is customised depending on the end-user's aircraft maintenance requirements. Our equipment features a modular design to minimise site assembly and installation period. Equipment is P.L.C controlled and can be integrated into SCADA systems or building maintenance facilities.

Sam Technology Engineers has also been engaged to retrofit and update equipment. This includes full inspection, mechanical and electrical overhaul of aerobridges, docking and other pieces of aging equipment. Work is in accordance with AS2550, AS1418 and local standards.

Aerobridges

Sam Technology Engineers Pty Ltd is the NKI Aviobridge licensee for the Australasian region.

NKI Aviobridge, situated in the Netherlands was founded in 1959. The company is renown as one of the first suppliers of aerobridges in the world. By specialising in only the construction of aerobridges it maintains its reputation as a world leader of its field. Together both companies have manufactured in excess 400 passenger bridges.

Our Supply include 3 types of Aerobridges

• Nose Loader
• Apron Drive
• T-Type

Nose Loader

(Standard Configurations)

The steel constructed MK2S and MK3s has been developed for low operation and maintenance costs.

The nose loader has the capability of elevating and extending to service most modern aircraft. The design construction of the bridge will give a service life of 20 years.

Apron Drive

(Standard Configurations)

The Steel constructed MK-15MS and MK-16MS Apron Drive Air Bridge provide maximum flexibility connecting most modern commercial aircraft in various parking situations.

These are offered in hydraulic/electrical configurations.

The combination of the elevating and wheel drive systems will direct the bridge head in all directions. The directional movement is obtained via a PLC which reads messages and activates the controls whilst docking with the aircraft and while the aerobridge is loading passengers

T Bridge

The "T" Bridge. This has a bridgehead section at right angles with the air bridge.

This type of bridge combines short walking distance with moderate slopes allowing easy access to the aircraft.

The "T" Bridge head terminal construction is the same as the nose loader. It has vertical traverse cylinder

Docking Systems

Since 1957 SAM Technology has been involved with aircraft Maintenance, when we first produced hangar doors and docking systems for the B707.
The activity has grown both with the introduction of heavy carriers and a variety of aircraft requiring a multi - purpose maintenance facility.
SAM Technology has produced maintenance facilities for the Royal Australian Air Force, Qantas, Ansett and China Airlines. The equipment produced has satisfied arduous client specifications.

Specific aircraft and multi aircraft roof and floor supported equipment has been designed:

• Fuselage Docks
• Wing Docks
• Tail Docks
• Nose Docks
• Mobile Docks
• Teleplatforms
• Engine Trailers
• Hangar Doors
• Undercarriage Jacking Systems

Docks manufactured from steel or aluminium.

Teleplatform Devices

Sam Technology Engineers offers Teleplatforms used for the light maintenance and painting of aircraft. The Teleplatform is used where it is undesirable to operate docking systems.

The Teleplatform utilises the hangar roof as the supporting structure and the Sam Teleplatform which, SAM Technology has developed renown for lower roof support loads resulting in less roof structural steel.

The Teleplatform is supplied having a combination of different attachments, like hoists to lift engines and other miscellaneous equipment from the aircraft. The Teleplatform is also supplied in various configurations. Adjacent Teleplatforms can be joined to operate as one unit or two teleplatforms can be supplied on one bridge unit. The configuration depends upon the intended use of the hangar.

The platforms operate on a telescopic principal having a designed working height of more than 20 meters above the hangar floor. The working platform slews in excess of 360° and has a safe working load of 750 kg or more. The working platform is fitted with contact buffers and safety systems which prevents it from colliding with the aircraft and causing damage.

Hangar Doors

Sam Technology Projects has designed and manufactured the majority of major hangar door systems in Australia since 1957 when the first Boeing 707 arrived. Since then we have supplied systems for the 747 hangars at Mascot, Sydney. These include radial doors and end stacking doors.

Radial doors are best suited when it is not possible to stack doors on cantilevered door runways which protrude outside the hangar perimeter. The design allows the door to be parked at the side of the hangar.

Stacked door systems normally have a multi rail guidance system to allow doors to be stacked at one or both ends of the hangar.

Door systems are designed having the following optional features:

• Audible and Visual Alarm System
• Anti Collision System
• Mechanical Clutches

• Full Height Systems for Tail Entry
• Low Profile Hangar with Tail Door

Aircraft Jacking Systems

Sam Technology designed and manufactured in floor jacking systems for the inspection and maintenance of aircraft under carriage systems.

The aircraft is positioned on the jacking platforms, supports placed under the wings and the jacking platforms lowered. Once lowered the full functionality of the landing gear system can be tested and repaired. The size of the jacking platform allows access around the undercarriage making a comfortable working environment for engineers.

Cargo Systems

Sam Technology Engineers have supplied Cargo Systems to major Australian Airlines, such as Quantas and Ansett. The main equipment used in the cargo systems include

• Elevated Transport Vehicle (ETV)                                           
• ATV
• VPH Breakdown Station
• Transfer Decks

• Turn Tables
• Weighing Station
• Roller Decks
• Conveyors

Through a combination of this equipment suitable cargo systems are created for many needs of the airport industry.

The SAM Technology design department also offer a complete system design and consulting service which includes specification documentation and feasibility analysis. SAM Technology’s past experience provides the client with a practical and workable concept.

Engine Towing Trailers

A variety of trailers are often used for the transportation of engines between maintenance facilities. Trailers are offered as heavy duty long distance units sprung and fitted with pneumatic tyres and braking systems or solid wheel types for internal workshop use.

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