ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS
Green Pin embed RFIDs on shackles, and on attachable tags.
RFIDs can be read with a smartphone, as demonstrated here on a William Hackett hoist.
events can all be seen. There is real-time load monitoring and overload protection, and integrated Safe Working Period (SWP) tracking ensures compliance with FEM (European Federation of Materials Handling) standards. The unit is designed for Industry 4.0 monitoring and is compatible with a variety
of hoist types. It does though rely on factory-installed sensors so is not suitable, say CMAK, for retro-fitting to existing machines.
Listen to the radio RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is another digital technology that is becoming integral to data management for electric and other chain hoists. It is a wireless data capture technology that enables the automatic identification and tracking of objects using radio waves. By embedding RFID tags into lifting equipment, companies can automate compliance processes, enhance safety and improve efficiency. Each RFID system consists of three key components: a tag, a reader and software. The RFID Tag is a small chip and antenna embedded in or attached to the asset; that asset could be the hoist body itself, a shackle or a lifting accessory or a spare part. Each tag contains a unique identifier in the form of a digital key. The RFID reader is a portable device – it can be a dedicated device, or in some cases a smartphone can do the job – that detects the tag, reads its key and transmits the data to a software platform where information linked to each tag is stored and accessed. Full manufacturing, usage and service history can, therefore, be tracked for the component. The data can include such things as the full equipment specifications, its date and place of manufacture, inspection and maintenance history, certification documents, last date of use or service and its current location. All these can be quickly, indeed instantly, made available. No manual data input is needed. The RFID detector uses NFI technology. The acronym stands for Near Field Identification, and it does what it says: the detector does not need to be placed right next to the tag – not even a direct line of sight to it is required – to capture its data. Tags can be read even if they are dirty, hard to reach – high overhead for example – or enclosed in a protective housing. As a further time- saving multiple tags can be read at once.
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