Crosby Quic-Check - RFID System

The Next Generation of Inspection and Identification System

RFID Assisted Electronic Inspection

RFID for the identification and inspection of slings, shackles, hooks and other hardware such as clamps etc.

Quick Facts on RFID

• It’s an acronym - Radio Frequency IDentification.
• A better barcode.
• Improved, item level serialisation and identification.
• Used in manufacturing, livestock, ID cards, contactless payment, safety (hospitals and amusement parks), supply chain logistics.

Crosby “RFID Equipped” products

View all our Crosby Rigging products online.

Eliminator Chain Fittings

McKissick Blocks

Shackles 25t & larger

CrosbyIP Plate Clamps

Crosby Hoist Rings

RFID Assisted Electronic Inspection

RFID and the identification of slings and hardware.

Components of an RFID Assisted Electronic Inspection System.

• Tag or chip.
• Reader (no longer available from Crosby).
• Software (no longer available from Crosby).

Components

High Freq. Wire Rope Tag (#115350)
Personalized High Frequency Wire Rope Tag (#115351)

High Frequency Chain Tag (#115369)
Personalized High Frequency Chain Tag (#115370)

Kits

Plug Kit
10 Kit Set (#115462)

Yellow Tag Kit (sticker not shown)
10 Kit Set (#115471)

Block Kit
10 Kit Set (#115489)

Hoist Ring Kit
10 Kit Set (#115480)

Inspection Records

Initial:
Written records are not required.

Frequent:
Written records are also not required.

Periodic Inspection:
Written records are required.

RFID Assisted Electronic Inspection

Different Types of RFID

• Active (long range, battery powered, finite life span).
• Passive (no battery, powered on by reader, infinite life span).
• Standards
  • Low, High, Ultra High Frequency
• Standards Bodies
  • ISO (15693, 15691 etc.) – Older standards, widely used.
  • EPC Global – New standards focused on global trade and supply chain.

Our standard chip is the Phillips I-CODE SLI.

Points to Consider

• Do you conduct on-site sling/hardware inspections?
• How many hours are spent throughout the entire inspection process?
• Do you wish it didn’t take so long?
• How accurate are the inspection reports you receive?
• Are your inspection reports typed and formatted?
• Can you currently pick up any sling/hardware and quickly determine when it was last inspected, as well as the inspection status of the device?

The Process

The process is simple, efficient and accurate.

		Create sling or other equipment, using the handheld device (or using your computer).
		If you created the unit on the handheld device, then you will need to also upload/update your computer.
		Download sling or other equipment to the handheld device for use during the inspection/identification process. Utilize handheld device for recording your results and findings while inspecting your equipment.
		Upload inspection results to your computer.
		Generate your required inspection reports.

Defining the Process

RFID assisted electronic inspection systems incorporate the use of a software system along with tags/chips that are designed for use with radio frequency identification readers.

The Basics

RFID simply associates the "Globally Unique" number of the RFID tag with the unique serial number assigned to the asset (i.e, chain or wire rope sling).

1. Accuracy of Inspection Reports.
   • Eliminates handwritten information.
   • Eliminates the need to retype inspection reports
   • No misread or incorrectly recorded tags.
2. Timeliness of Reports.
   • Less manual entry… means less proof-reading … which means more timely reports.
   • Theoretically, a report could be issued same day as an inspection was conducted.
3. Inspection History.
   • “Cradle to grave” service history is available.
     • Ability to view each inspection performed on the asset since it was first placed into service.
4. Asset Tracking.
   • As a minimum, the location of the last inspection is recorded.
   • Addition product information may be recorded and tracked.
     • Date of Inspection.
     • Noted defects (if found).
     • Applicable Comments.
     • Status of Asset after Inspection.
5. Improved Employee Efficiency.
   • Reduces potential downtime associated with the inspection process by as much as 65%.
6. In Field Validation of Inspection.
   • Utilise reader for instant identification of critical or retired slings.
   • Should be able to read tag in the field to quickly determine if the asset is within specification.
     • Status of sling.
     • Last Inspection Date.
     • Date of next inspection.
7. Reduction of Liability.
   • Inspection records are kept up to date and maintained electronically.
   • Provides a proper audit trail of a product’s safety history, including repairs, pull tests and visual inspections.
   • Provide accurate, extremely detailed inspection reports in the case of a safety audit, litigation or workplace accident.

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