Security Tray (Bin)

Category: travel

The plastic or polymer containers used to organize carry-on items for X-ray inspection.

Bins prevent clutter in the conveyor system. By separating electronics, shoes, and liquids into individual trays, screening officers can verify items without the X-ray density of one object blocking another.

Common Examples

• The officer insisted that we use an individual security tray for our laptop to ensure the X-ray scan was clear of interference.
• Excessive use of security trays can actually cause delays at the conveyor load-in point; optimize by layering items cleanly.