Heavy Mould Management System using Bluetooth Tags
Introduction
Tracking heavy moulds inside large industrial environments can be challenging, especially when they move across different production zones every day. To simplify this process, Easy Reach uses smart Bluetooth technology based mould management system that helps factories identify, monitor, and manage moulds in real time. With just a small Bluetooth tag and wall mounted scanners, you can instantly know where each mould is located, how it is being used, and when it needs maintenance. The entire system works smoothly and delivers accurate, immediate information—making mould tracking easier, faster, and more reliable than ever.
Simple 4-Step Process for Real-Time Mould Tracking
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons are small wireless devices attached to the mould. Beacon continuously broadcasts signals to nearest gateway, which are explained as –
- BLE Beacon: Simply attach BLE tags to the moulds and track their real-time location zone-wise.
- Bluetooth scanner: Bluetooth scanner mounted at key point (production, storage areas) automatically scan the tags as moulds pass by or are in use.
- Data Flow: The scanner instantly sends the data to your devices—such as mobile phones, desktops, etc.—via Bluetooth Scanner.
- Action: You can trigger maintenance alerts, track locations, and access important information quickly and efficiently.
Benefits
Reduce Downtime
Cost saving
Simply Tracking
Enhance Mould Lifetime
Reduce Downtime
Cost Saving
Simply Tracking
Enhance Mould Lifetieme
The Limitations of Traditional mould Management
In the past, factories managed heavy moulds using paper records and Excel spreadsheets. While this method allowed basic tracking, it often led to errors, missing entries, and duplicate data, making it hard to rely on the information.
Security was another concern, as sensitive mould details could be easily accessed or leaked. Controlling who could view or edit records was cumbersome, leaving important data vulnerable and difficult to protect.
Reporting and analysis were slow and inflexible, preventing managers from making quick, informed decisions. Without automated reminders, delays in mould circulation and untimely maintenance became common, affecting production efficiency and overall workflow.
Why do heavy metal moulds need tracking?
Heavy metal moulds are large tools made from steel, aluminium, or iron. These is expensive, critical for production, and often shared across multiple departments. Tracking is needed because:
- Misplaced inside large factories: Factories may have many moulds spread across different areas such as storage rooms, toolrooms, machine floors, and maintenance zones.
- Production delays if the mould is not found on time: Manually searching for a heavy mould in a large factory takes a lot of time and directly affects production cost and efficiency.
- Prevention of loss: Molds are heavy, large, and expensive. Some moulds can cost thousands of dollars, so preventing loss is very important.
Why Bluetooth Beacon is best for Heavy Mold Tracking as compared to RFID Tags
| Feature | Bluetooth beacon (BLE) | RFID (Active / Passive) |
|---|---|---|
|
Works near metal? |
✔ Yes, designed to work well |
✖ Passive RFID struggles with metal; signal interference |
|
Tracking Range |
10–100 meters |
Very short (Passive), Medium (Active) |
|
Real-time tracking |
✔ Continuous |
✖ Passive RFID only works at fixed readers |
|
Cost |
Affordable |
Passive = cheap, Active = expensive |
|
Battery Life |
1–5 years |
Passive = no battery, Active = battery used quickly |
|
Indoor Positioning |
✔ Accurate (2–5 meters) |
✖ Not ideal for indoor accuracy |
|
Installation |
Easy |
Requires RFID readers or gates |
|
Suitable for heavy moulds |
✔ Excellent |
✖ Difficult, due to metal interference |
Conclusion
Managing heavy moulds in a huge factory area can be complicated, but Easy Reach Bluetooth asset tracking solution makes it easy and effortless. By providing instant location updates and real-time monitoring, it helps factories work smarter, reduce downtime, and keep valuable moulds safe. With Easy Reach Solution, heavy moulds tracking, managing, and maintaining becomes fast, smoothly, and stress-free.
