Asset management and theft prevention with RFID cable ties

Hellermann Tyton has developed a range of nylon and metal identification cable ties with RFID tag to enable users to easily fix the RFID tag to equipment that needs to carry a serial number for tracking and identification purposes.

There are currently three options available with more configurations currently in development. Each variant comes fitted with the appropriate RFID transponder. 

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What is RFID?

Data relating to an item is stored on a RFID tag attached to an item, in this case a cable tie. Similar to a bar code the tag is a data carrier, it carries data programmed into a small computer chip and operates at a wide range of frequencies.

Applications include:

• Theft prevention
• Keg and gas cylinder tracking
• Asset management
• Attendance verifizcation
• Security tagging
• Leak detection
• Essential maintenance
• Baggage tagging

Benefits of RFID:

• Elimination of clerical errors in recording data
• Faster data collection
• Reduction in labour
• Reduction in paperwork required
• Ability to hold more data than barcodes
• Eliminated paper based inspections/reporting
• Manage equipment inspections, maintenance work etc
• Comply with legislation
• Generate equipment reports
• Control your stores management
• Increase reporting and inspections accuracy
• Share up to date information

Advantages of RFI over other ID technologies:

• Reliable operation in harsh environments (i.e. wet, dusty, dirty conditions; corrosive environments, vibration and shock)
• No need for contact or line-of-sight
• Freedom from line-of-sight constraints (transponders can be read irrespective of orientation and through virtually any material, including flush mounted in or surface mounted on metals)