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Object Detection
At an engine production plant, a data carrier is installed on the workpiece prior to machining and assembly. All the process data can be
minutely recorded, any defects precisely localized and analyzed. This
ensures rapid response should in the worst case a recall be issued.
Balluff Industrial RFID offers security.

Data exchange between the data carrier and read/write head is noncontact and therefore wear-free. The data and necessary power for
the data carrier are inductively coupled by the read/write head. This
means the data carrier requires no battery for power. The reliability
of the data transmission is guaranteed by special checking software.

Tool Identification
with Industrial RFID
The system

Linear Position Sensing

Product Identification
with Industrial RFID
Reliably track parts

Non-contact tool identification in modern machine tools
makes an indispensable contribution to defect-free and
efficient production processes.
Extremely rugged and absolutely impervious to environmental
effects, Balluff Industrial RFID systems are exceptionally reliable
and dependable. This is guaranteed by their inductive principle
of operation. Balluff Industrial RFID systems are therefore ideal
for use in the harsh industrial environment of the machine tool.

A wide variety of
■tData carriers,
■tRead/write heads,
■tProcessors and
■tAccessories
are available. Simply make your choice based on the features
you need. And you will benefit from the ease of installation.

In addition to tool identification, Balluff Industrial RFID systems also
offer significant advantages in unbroken documentation and automation of the entire manufacturing process. Parts can be easily kept
track of – whether in the machining or assembly process.

Industrial Identification

In addition, you can precisely monitor work steps which directly
precede or follow the production process, and use them for optimized resource management. Balluff Industrial RFID lets you create
transparency and reduce your costs.

Industrial Networking and Connectivity

Tool Identification with Industrial RFID
More efficiency through improved processes

Each step in machining or assembly is stored on the data carrier to
ensure traceability for providing the greatest process reliability and
highest quality.

Mechanical Accessories

You too can benefit from these powerful Industrial RFID systems
for tool identification.

Interfaces

Processor
Read/write head

Connection cable

Data carriers

90° angled data carrier
For large assembly systems with
many shunt points. Create new
possibilities. While saving time.
With a data carrier whose data
are available from two 90° offset
sides. No longer do the workpiece carriers have to be rotated
for reading and writing.

Screw tag
Ideally suited for harsh environments. Their rugged design
ensures that screw tags enable
parts tracking in production
processes where coolants or
chips are present in significant
quantities. Washing equipment
and vacuum driers also leave
them unfazed.

FERROIDENT
For 100% quality and consistent
defect prevention even on metal.
Consistent high performance in
any environment – regardless of
the substrate material. The small
form factor handles large quantities of data. And at long range.

Pallet identification
The large variety of models in
the Balluff Industrial RFID system
makes pallet identification
absolutely reliable in any surroundings. Balluff Industrial RFID
systems make their contribution – in improving automation,
preventing process interruptions
and in process-oriented quality
assurance.

Learn more about the broad product range
of our Industrial RFID Systems in our brochures,
on CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or online!

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Balluff GmbH
Schurwaldstrasse 9
73765 Neuhausen a.d.F.
Germany
Phone +49 7158 173-0
Fax +49 7158 5010
balluff@balluff.de

No. 864722 E · Edition 0809; Subject to modification.

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