The annual financial impact of Foreign Object Damage (FOD) is estimated to be tens of billions of dollars, with indirect costs often much higher than direct costs. CribMaster, the leader in industrial inventory and asset management, has strived for many years to provide professionals with innovative solutions that minimise the effects of FOD.

FOD is critically important in a wide range of industries including aviation, aerospace or nuclear power generation due to material and human risks (non-compliance, production delays, incidents affecting individuals, etc).

The latest generation of CribMaster’s AccuDrawer and eDrawer tool chests, which help manufacturers specifically reduce the risk of FOD, are the most advanced yet.

Michele Salimbeni-Schnoll, Product Manager for CribMaster, said: “CribMaster’s AccuDrawer and eDrawer streamline the process of monitoring, managing and maintaining tools and remove the need for handwritten paperwork, eliminating the risk of human error.”

The eDrawer gives employees 24/7 access to the tools they use every day at their point of use, stored securely and without a key. Employees simply identify themselves to unlock the system, scan the barcoded items, remove the required tools, and go to work.

The AccuDrawer combines secure storage with passive RFID technology, providing positive tool control that aids in Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) compliance. Any time employees access the system, they are required to identify themselves.

Michele explains: “With both tool chests, CribMaster’s Inventory Management System software records in real time when an item is taken, who takes it, and when it is returned. This creates user accountability and provides the information needed to take corrective action if a tool is accidentally misplaced or lost.”

Both the AccuDrawer and the eDrawer come in two sizes (six or eight drawers) and are mounted on wheels for full mobility. This means they can be customised to the needs of each facility and can be positioned in the most convenient place of use, reducing walking times.

The tool chests are designed to withstand daily use thanks to their improved strength and robustness.

CribMaster’s Inventory Management System software, installed on each Accudrawer roller cabinet, is configured according to the needs of the user. Simple and intuitive, it is operational immediately on installation and instantly detects the removals and returns of the tools.

Michele concludes: “In certain industries, accountability for every tool is critical. Our positive tool control technology addresses this concern directly. The Accudrawer reads the RFID tags on a tool, which guarantees the tool is in the cabinet and not on the aircraft or in a power turbine.”

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Notes to Editors:

CribMaster 

CribMaster, a STANLEY brand, is a global leader in inventory and asset management solutions for industrial environments. CribMaster solutions provide real-time intelligence to ensure that the right assets go to the right workers at the right time—reducing operational costs, increasing productivity and improving safety compliance. Headquartered in Marietta, GA with offices in Europe, CribMaster has more than 12,000 customers in 36 countries. For more information, visit www.cribmaster.eu

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