Integrated RFID cable ties
Smartrac has announced its Ratch tag product line, the first RFID-enabled cable ties with fully integrated RFID tags.
Available for both HF and UHF frequency bands, Smartrac Ratch tags are suitable for the tagging and asset control of critical equipment in lifting applications.
There have been RFID-enabled cable ties on the market before – but they use transponders that are somehow fixed to the cable tie. Instead, Smartrac has securely concealed the RFID component on the inside surface of the tag housing. This ensures that the transponder unit is bonded within the housing and mechanically retained within a Nylon material engineered for extreme durability and strength. Its single-use ratchet mechanism helps to prevent easy removal, and decreases the risk of unseen tampering.
The complete integration of the transponder units into the cable ties is the prerequisite for providing tamper evidence, hence fraud protection. By wrapping or threading Smartrac Ratch, any subsequent manipulation is easily detectable.
