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Rigger's Choice® chain slings 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 decisions about your sling's performance by analyzing maintenance data
  • Can be retrofitted to any existing sling
    product
     

What is RFID?
These tags are small electronic chips embedded into the chain capacity tags. The RFID chip itself does not store any information but contains an unique identifier which is the ‘key’ to unlock product, inspection, and important safety information.

This information 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 you 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!

Which slings can be ordered with this system?
We provide RFID for the following sling types

  • 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?
Rigger’s Choice chain slings are 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.

Note: Prices are as of 05.2008 and may change without notice.

     
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