RFID maintenance management News | 24.07.2024

In modern maintenance and manufacturing, the seamless traceability of components is crucial to process reliability. However, on metallic surfaces and in extremely confined spaces, conventional RFID transponders quickly reach their physical limits. S+P Samson GmbH’s solution for these scenarios is the RFID MOM tag (Micro-On-Metal).

With an antenna size of just 6 mm, this passive transponder is one of the smallest models on the market. The robust stamped component can be permanently bonded in the tightest of spaces and withstands the harsh environmental conditions of industrial plant operations. A key practical advantage: The read range is deliberately limited to a few centimetres. This ensures that data records are captured with pinpoint accuracy and mechanically prevents any unwanted double-counting of parts situated close together in the warehouse or on the machine.

Modular system: The S+P RFID reading pen

Precisely tailored to the micro-transponder, S+P Samson offers a dedicated RFID reading pen. The device is based on a flexible modular design. This allows the housing shape, colour scheme and technical components to be precisely adapted to the specific ergonomic and hardware requirements of the customer’s operations. Wired data transmission ensures constant availability during daily shift operations and protects against signal interference in heavily shielded production areas.

Legally compliant maintenance history and proof of use

The combination of an ultra-compact tag and a precise reading pen enables operations and quality managers to optimise their documentation. Each component is identified beyond doubt during inspection, making it impossible to mix up spare parts during installation. The result is a complete, digital maintenance history and a complete record of use that stands up to audits and safety certifications.