Quality control in harsh environments can be a challenging job to perform manually. Especially in industrial environments where the conditions are extreme, it is vital to keep a close watch on the parameters such as temperatures, radiation, air quality, toxic chemicals, and much more. However, such a quality control would be a huge responsibility to fulfill manually without technology, and that’s where RFID can help with quality control.
Several environments where RFID helps quality control
Here is a detailed explanation of different environments and how RFID can contribute there to organizing, securing, and controlling such situations:
Extremely hot or cold temperature
RFID tags can also be used in applications such as automobile engines, pipe drilling, and other industrial establishments where heating is a part of the process. Likewise, they can also serve in cold environments such as extreme chemical operations and cryogenic processes. RFID can serve a wide range of temperatures, even at +-200 degrees Celsius.
Wetness and humidity
Wetness and water can affect many of the RFID system’s performance. However, some RFID tags operating at low or high frequencies can perform under these conditions too. RFID can serve applications where underwater conditions are tracked, even for applications such as aquatic life, submergible machinery, and supply lines. RFID can allow tracking of such conditions where a regular manual lookout is impossible.
Toxic, hazardous sites
Exposure to toxins and hazardous chemicals can lead to severe harm and compliance consequences for companies. RFID tags can help serve such industrial environments and even detect any safety breaches before it’s too late. Such RFID tags are made of different materials to withstand chemical exposure and reactions.
Radioactive exposure
Exposure to radioactive elements is one of the scariest phenomena. Radioactive exposure can cause long-term harm. The current need for more nuclear power generation can increase the odds of such an unfortunate event. RFID solutions can help keep track of the radioactive presence and alarm for high radiation levels. RFID can help control quality during managing nuclear weapon tests, power plants, and lab experiments.
Effects of RF interference on RFID
Radio communication is growing with each passing day as more and more devices are adapting to it. These EM radio wave noises can negatively impact your wireless system’s performance due to interference. RFID can be used to keep track of these radio propagations. Such quality control can also help analyze if an environment is healthy to live and work in it.
Extreme acceleration & impacts
Sometimes a delivery, supply, or transportation of important items/goods needs careful handling of the objects. Detecting collisions, falls, or stresses are essential to facilitate smooth transportation. Such detections allow companies to manage their operations and reduce rough treatments, to help the company to improve customer services and delivery precautions.
The key advantage
RFID tags are available within a wide range of frequencies, materials, and operational characteristics. These RFID tags can thus be used in tough environmental conditions without fail and still allow companies to provide consistent quality control. However, if you are wondering which RFID tag is the one for you, feel free to contact us today!
