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PRODUCT PROFILE

out of a TC-999 an operator simply needs
to purchase the unit. We will perform unit
training upon delivery with the local baggage
handlers and GSE maintenance technicians to
optimize its daily performance. The TC-999
will prove itself through daily use on the
flight line," adds McDermott.

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feature colored and marked wiring, automotive electrical connectors, circuit breakers
and fuses, CANBUS communication between
engine, transmission, smart switches and Belt
Control Unit, LED lighting throughout the
vehicle - in essence, the TC-999 is similar to
working on a new car. Hydraulic components
have been upgraded, a reservoir that utilizes
a filter, fully integrated within the reservoir
tank, eliminating external valves and hoses
previously used," describes McDermott.
One of the most recent upgrades to the
TC-999 was the addition of a fully compliant
IATA AHM913 collision avoidance system.
The system monitors objects from 30 meters
up to the point of aircraft interface, assuring
that any and all contact with aircraft, other
vehicles or personnel is avoided. Additionally,
the TC-999 is available with optional baggage
counting and RFID systems.
The infrared sensor system activates the
brakes and reduces engine RPM, stopping
the unit within 3 inches of an aircraft.
Additional position sensors are engaged to
confirm the handrails are stowed and the
steering wheels are in the straight position
to eliminate turn incursions while backing
away from the aircraft.
The TC-999 is designed to be used with
all commercial aircraft, and McDermott says
the TC-999 has been tested with Boeing 737s
and 767s and Airbus A320.
"Our engineering department designed the
TC-999 using IATA aircraft standards for
cargo entrance dimensions. The TC-999 is
designed to eliminate one person from the
baggage handling crew, freeing that person to
perform more vital ground functions. And the
fact that bags do not need to be thrown from
the cargo door further into the aircraft will
speed loading and unloading. To get the most

McDermott says that one of the key features of the TC-999 is its extending flexible
belt and its 'tipper head.' The tipper head
raises and lowers to adjust for ease of bag
movement. The TC-999 is self-leveling,
adjusting to the height of the cargo door
entrance through built-in sensors. In the
event of a breakdown, ramp ground crew
can operate a built-in hand crank system to
retrieve the flexible belt back into its storage
location, allowing the unit to be moved away
from the aircraft without involvement from
GSE maintenance personnel.
"The TC-999 is specifically designed
to bring safety, as well as time and labor
efficiency, to the baggage handling task,"
McDermott says. "Reliability, durability
and ease of service further rationalize the
decision to upgrade fleet baggage handling
with a TC-999."

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5000-PSIG rated
15 SCFM discharge rate
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No belts or pulleys
2-Stage and double acting
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36 SCFM discharge rate
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Two (2) bottle hand truck
Fits bottles 9.3" in diameter
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Accommodates single / double
acting and 2-stage configurations
Automatic shutoff safety valves

HYDRAULICS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
HYD-3865.3

9201 Independence Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA
(Phone) 818.407.3400 | (Fax) 818.407.3428
www.hiigroup.com

Made in the U.S.A.

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