Pneumatic tube

Pneumatic tubes or capsule pipelines are systems of air-driven containers in a network of tubes used for transporting physical objects.

Current usage

The technology is still used on a smaller scale. A large number of drive-up banks use pneumatic tubes to transport cash and documents between cars and tellers. Most hospitals have a system to deliver drugs, documents and specimens to and from nurses' stations. Many factories use them to deliver parts quickly across large campuses. Finally, many larger stores use one-way systems to securely transport cash from checkout stands to back offices. Denver International Airport is noteworthy for the large number of Swisslog Translogic pneumatic tube systems, including a 10-inch diameter system for moving aircraft parts to remote concourses, a 4-inch system for United Airlines ticketing, and a robust system in the parking toll collection system with an outlet at every booth.

Related Topics:
Denver International Airport - Swisslog Translogic

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