For engineers and technicians working in many industrial sectors FOD will always be a real and present danger.
Keeping track of every tool and piece of equipment, especially when several storage cabinets are in use, can be challenging.
Snap-on Industrial’s Level 5™ automated total asset management system minimises the risk of FOD by constantly tracking every tool, detecting which tools have been removed or returned.
It also enables engineers and technicians to find every tool they need, when they need it, saving time and easing stress.
Engineered to track individual tools by user, without bar codes, scanners, RFID tags or other add-ons, the system works at the speed its users demand. Level 5™ boxes are network ready, using either Ethernet or wireless connection. Powerful software enables users to review activity at all boxes in their location from one central computer, avoiding the need to inspect each box.
Major benefits of the system include:
- No individual tool scanning required;
- No RFID tags to install or replace;
- No limitations on tool size;
- Intuitive interface, via touchscreen;
- Audible voice confirmation of tool removal and replacement;
- Automatic locking for maximum security;
- Errors announced and displayed to indicate incorrect tool position or advise when a drawer is not closed.
Level 5™ boxes are equipped with Keyless Access Control, giving users the ease of access they need but with security built in. The control system can be configured with magnetic cards, barcodes, PIN numbers and proximity cards.
Says Richard Packham, Director UK & Europe for Snap-on Industrial: “Snap-on’s automated system takes tool management to an entirely new level, giving workshop managers and other authorised users easy access to the tools they need while protecting against foreign object damage.
“The ability to monitor several boxes from one central computer offers managers a huge time saving advantage.”
For technical details visit: snapon-industrial.co.uk; call (01536) 413904 or e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
