Davies Turner installs dual-view x-ray scanning machine

UK freight forwarder Davies Turner Air Cargo (DTAC), a member of the Davies Turner group, has acquired and installed a large Rapiscan pallet-sized x-ray machine using dual-view technology.


The company said it has invested a six-figure sum in purchasing the x-ray machine for ULDs, ISO standard, lower deck and large cargo pallet freight. The machine, which is over 11 metres in length and standing almost 3.5 metres high, is capable of handling individual pieces up to 3,000 kilogrammes, and has been installed at DTAC's Heathrow gateway and company headquarters.


Said managing director Denham Baxter: "Our commitment has always been to train our staff to the highest level and support that with the necessary hardware. As long ago as 1997, DTAC pioneered the installation of Rapiscan x-ray machines at London Heathrow to keep abreast of industry thinking on air freight security."


The dual-view technology generates a horizontal and vertical view of the object under inspection. By providing two perpendicular views, the x-ray machine is able to provide a more detailed perspective of scanned items, regardless of orientation, to aid threat detection. The tunnel entrance at 1,800 milimetres x 1,800 mm allows large pieces to be screened and reduces the need to break down and reassemble freight.


Said Mr Baxter: "X-ray screening is only one part of the safety and security procedures undertaken by the company and will stand us and our customers in good stead as new, and more restrictive, regulations are due to be introduced later this year by international authorities, demanding the use of dual scan technology to achieve 'known cargo' status."
(Source:http://www.schednet.com)