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RFDI (radio frequency identification) tag
 
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What is RFID?
These tags are small electronic chips embedded into some of our rigging products. They themselves do not store any information but contain an unique identifier which are the ‘key’ to unlock product, inspection, and important safety information.

The information itself is stored in a database which can be read by any computer with access to the internet. NO special software is required, just your late version internet browser like Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Netscape, etc.

How do I get access to the database?
Access is made availabe through a website and a series of usernames and passwords. All you need is a computer with internet access. The database is NOT located at Unirope but at a secure professional managed information storage facility.

How do I read the RFID tag?
You can purchase a stationary or handheld RFID reader. But even if don’t have one you can still access any information as long as you have available the sling serial number. As a matter of fact, you don’t even need anything to start browsing through your entire sling inventory if you wish so!
   
   
Many Unirope products now come equipped with an RFID (radio frequency identification) tag.

This system allows us and our customers to:
  Perform inspections and print inspection certificates on demand
  Allows our customers to view and print their inspection certificates through their web browser
  Have instantly available documents such as safety- inspection-, and product information
  Record rigging product repair and re-certifications made by Unirope
  Have a record of your entire sling inventory sorted by type, location within your plant, past- and next required safety inspection
  Move- and record sling locations around your plant
  Share inspection- and test certificate records with government auditing bodies
  Make better decissions about your sling’s performance by analyzing maintenance data
  Can be retrofitted to any existing sling product
   
   
Which slings can be ordered with this system?
  Rigger’s Choice® and all repaired third party chain slings (come standard at no extra cost)
  Edge Tech® Web Slings (4” and over at NO extra charge)
  Uni-Path® Round Slings
  Twin-Path® Slings (come standard at no extra cost)
  Gator-Flex® and Tri-Flex® (over 2” diameter at no extra cost)
  Standard Uni-Loc® wire rope slings and bridle assemblies
  Selected hardware and fittings, ask for details
   
What are the extra costs, if any?
Some slings come already equipped with RFID at NO extra cost (see above), for all others we charge:

$ 9.20 for all synthetic slings
$ 15.00 for all other slings and selected hardware

For database set up and mangement we charge a nominal access fee. Ask for details.
   
   
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