The Sliding Carpet

Tie-Down.v3

10-20 min faster loading
and unloading of cargo.

Efficiency Engineered
for the Cargo
Compartment.

INTRODUCTION

TurnTime Technologies provides a powered system for fast and efficient bulk loading in narrowbody and single-aisle aircraft — the patented Sliding Carpet Loading System.

The system is available as a retrofit solution for Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer narrowbody and single-aisle fleets, and can also be delivered as a linefit option for Boeing. Other applications are available upon request.

The Sliding Carpet shortens loading and unloading time by 10–20 minutes per turnaround and enables operation with only one handler per cargo compartment — reducing ground staffing needs and operational costs.

It also minimizes damage to both baggage and inside the aircraft cargo compartment, lowering repair costs while enhancing operational reliability and airline image.

HOW IT WORKS

Step 1

Only one single onboard loader stacks bags and bulk cargo onto the Sliding Carpet.

Step 2

With the push of a button, the loader moves the belt to continue loading. For unloading, the process is reversed.

The New Generation of The Sliding Carpet™ System featuring:

Carbon Fibre Technology in Panels, Moveable Bulkhead and Other Major Parts.
Quick-lock Attachments – Allowing the System to be Removed and Reinstalled in 45 Minutes (for C-checks).
40% Weight Reduction in Comparison with Classic Systems.

BENEFITS

Faster Turnarounds

Sliding Carpet cuts loading and unloading time by 10-20 minutes. It is faster than manual bulkloading and any other bulk loading aid.

Better OTP on tight blocks.
Saved time can be used for better OTP or even one extra flight per day.

Improved Loader Ergonomics

Better posture and lower strain for loaders means less sick-leave and improved recruiting.

Never have to crawl on knees the entire length of the a/c.
Stay stationary, lower injury risk.

Lower Maintenance Cost

Sliding Carpet eliminates damage on aircraft floorpanels and reduces maintenance needed of the cargo hold.

Less downtime for maintenance.
Eliminates commonly needed and expensive maintenance.

Increased Revenue

Faster turnarounds enables previously inaccessible operations.

Load Cargo in empty space, now there is time for that.
New possible operation and cost savings lead to significant increase of revenue.

Manpower Savings

Go from 2 loaders per cargo hold to 1. No matter the length of cargo hold.

Long cargo holds require minimum 2 loaders, sometimes 3, even with equipment.
Sliding Carpet is the only system that only requires 1 loader, no matter the length of cargo hold.

Quick Return on Investment

ROI of Sliding Carpet is typically 12-18 months.

Possible due to significant cost-savings and increased revenue.
Having very few moving parts and reliability rate of 99.7%, the Sliding Carpet pays for itself without adding reocurring costs as systems with many moving parts.