MHWmagazine 1 day ago Lifting equipment, RFID and IT, the world

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tracks every item of Rope Expert Limited (RSS) equipment in a huge seven-site project in London.

RSS has a lifting and rigging equipment store at each location-each shackle, hook, sling and seat belt is equipped with a tag that can be read by smart devices to capture inspections on the app And location details.

Motion Software’s Kinetic system is a third-generation software package that was built with user configuration and mobility in mind. These RFID tags can work effectively even in harsh environments with excessive dirt, excessive dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. In fact, this technology is changing the way on-site inspection and monitoring of lifting and rigging devices.

Tony Teeder, RSS Central, London and Southern Regional Account Director, said: “Many sites used to conduct periodic inspections and recording equipment only in accordance with the requirements of LOLER [Hoisting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998]-once every six months, for example. However, by using RFID technology, the site reduced it to monthly, weekly and daily tracking procedures."

Teeder points out the four pillars of a multifaceted system: fast delivery; compliance; control; and user-friendliness. He explained: "The system shortens the time from inspection to final report, and automatic alerts and updates ensure that you will not miss any inspections. All devices can be easily referenced in accordance with relevant regulations and tracked for updates. Unique applications can be used The program builder builds the report."

Most of the devices supplied by RSS are already equipped with RFID chips, but if they do not already exist, they can easily be added to, for example, mesh slings and round slings. This type of tracking is particularly valuable to end users who use Crosby shackles and other items. It is one of the most versatile equipment in almost all rigging, lifting and material handling operations because they have the ability to connect various lifting equipment to The key function. load.

The main designated person for the project said: "As the designated person, we are responsible for providing a lift plan for every lift from small chain hoists to large-capacity crawler cranes. We have cameras installed on our cranes, so the operation has accepted the technology— —But the RFID program implemented by RSS has changed the way our rigging is stored, used, and inspected to meet LOLER’s requirements — and more. We found the weekly report also very useful.”

RSS is the first contact for non-standard lifting equipment for key lifts, and it can also be tracked through Motion Software's Kinetic system.

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