Automate tool and asset inventory with UHF RFID smart cabinets designed around controlled storage, user identification and rapid RFID inventory. Syncotek provides shelf, drawer and compartment-style RFID cabinets for factories, aviation, power, railway, maintenance and industrial tool rooms, with Android or Windows platforms and OEM/ODM integration support.
A smart cabinet is most useful when tools or assets repeatedly move between controlled storage and users, and manual counting, handwritten records or barcode-only processes create unnecessary work.
RFID can identify multiple tagged tools inside a controlled cabinet without requiring an operator to scan every item one by one.
Selected cabinet models support authentication methods such as HF RFID card, face recognition and other model-specific identification options.
Selected Syncotek cabinets connect RFID inventory with tool registration, borrowing, return and other management workflows.
Cabinet shielding and internal antenna placement help reduce unwanted reads from tagged objects outside the intended storage zone.
Mount-on-metal UHF tags can give individual tools and equipment a persistent RFID identity.
Cabinet hardware can connect with the corresponding management environment. Available interfaces and software functions depend on the selected model.
The physical organization of the tools should determine cabinet architecture before software options are selected.
Suitable when multiple tagged tools can share larger storage areas and the primary requirement is rapid whole-cabinet inventory.
Starting models:
RUX-TM105B / RUX-TM109B
Useful when tools are mechanically organized into drawers and the cabinet needs a more structured internal layout.
Starting model:
RUX-TM106BM
Appropriate when individual storage compartments need separate RFID identification zones rather than one large shared cabinet space.
Starting model:
RUX-TM108B
Larger facilities may need to increase storage capacity without building each section as a completely independent system.
Models to evaluate:
RUX-TM105B / RUX-TM106BM / RUX-TM108B
Compare physical architecture first, then evaluate RFID inventory performance, authentication, operating system and expansion requirements.
| Model | Cabinet Type | Display / OS | RFID Architecture | Published Inventory | User Identification | Expansion / Structure | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUX-TM105B | Shelf Cabinet |
14.1" touch screen Android 11 |
Impinj R2000 8 circular antennas up to 33 dBm |
Up to 750 tags/s; whole-cabinet inventory listed at about 5 seconds |
HF RFID card + face recognition | Main and auxiliary cabinet configuration | General industrial tool room |
| RUX-TM106BM | Drawer Cabinet |
14.1" touch screen Android 11 |
Impinj R2000 8 circular antennas up to 33 dBm |
Up to 750 tags/s; cabinet inventory listed at about 5 seconds |
HF RFID card + face recognition | Maintenance section + 3 storage floors, 3 drawers per floor | Organized tools, maintenance stores |
| RUX-TM108B | 14-Grid Cabinet |
10.1" display Android 11 or Windows 10 option |
Independent UHF RFID identification for each grid | Single-cabinet inventory published as fast as about 2 seconds | Camera, face and fingerprint listed as options | 14-grid main cabinet; auxiliary 14-grid cabinets supported | Compartment-level material / asset control |
| RUX-TM109B | Transparent Shelf |
14" touch screen Android 11 or Windows 10 |
Impinj R2000 8 circular antennas up to 33 dBm |
Up to 750 tags/s; whole-cabinet inventory listed at about 5 seconds |
HF card; face / QR code / finger-vein options depending on configuration |
5 shelves transparent double doors |
Industrial tool and asset management |
Inventory speed and recognition results are based on Syncotek's published product specifications. Real project performance depends on tag type, tag placement, cabinet loading, RF settings and installation conditions. Authentication and communication options vary by model and should be confirmed for the selected configuration.
A smart cabinet works best when the RFID tag, cabinet RF design and inventory workflow are engineered as one system.
For metal tools, tag selection is especially important because ordinary UHF labels may lose performance when mounted directly on metal.
Syncotek's smart tool cabinet products specifically list industrial applications including aviation, electric power, fire protection, machinery and railway.
Manage maintenance tools where tool accountability and rapid inventory are important.
Store and identify maintenance tools used in power and utility operations.
Support controlled tool storage for railway maintenance workflows.
Track production and maintenance tools inside industrial facilities.
Maintain visibility of tagged equipment stored in controlled locations.
Reduce manual counting when tools are issued and returned frequently.
Combine cabinet inventory with tool checkout and return processes.
Grid-style cabinets can also be considered for controlled material and asset storage.
Not every smart cabinet should be assumed to provide the same software, permissions or authentication methods.
For example, RUX-TM105B, RUX-TM106BM and RUX-TM109B explicitly list user-permission management and workflows covering registration, handover, borrowing, return and approval. RUX-TM108B instead emphasizes independent compartment RFID identification, shielding and fast inventory.
Project requirements should therefore define both the physical cabinet and required software functions before the configuration is finalized.
Discuss Your Required WorkflowSend us your tool quantity, tool dimensions, cabinet capacity, preferred storage structure, authentication requirements, RFID tags, operating region and system-integration requirements.
Syncotek provides OEM/ODM support from board-level hardware through complete system integration. Smart cabinet projects can therefore be discussed around the complete hardware architecture rather than only a standalone RFID reader.
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The UHF smart cabinet models shown on this page support EPC Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C according to their individual specifications.
It depends on the cabinet architecture. RUX-TM105B, RUX-TM106BM and RUX-TM109B list whole-cabinet inventory at about five seconds, while RUX-TM108B lists single-cabinet inventory as fast as approximately two seconds. Actual results depend on the tags and loading.
Selected models provide user-identification options including HF RFID card and face recognition, with other methods available on specific product configurations.
Selected Syncotek cabinet models explicitly support workflows covering registration, handover, borrowing, return and approval. Confirm the required management functions against the selected model and system configuration.
Yes, selected product architectures support main and auxiliary cabinet configurations. RUX-TM108B, for example, lists a 14-grid main cabinet and auxiliary 14-grid cabinet expansion.
Metal tools normally require dedicated mount-on-metal UHF tags. Tag size should be selected according to available mounting area, required inventory distance and cabinet RF performance.
Yes. Operating-system options vary by model. Syncotek has cabinet products based on Android and others offering Android or Windows configurations.
A compatible UHF handheld can be useful for mobile inventory or searching for tagged tools outside the cabinet. The workflow should be designed according to the customer's management system.
Syncotek provides OEM/ODM services ranging from board-level design to complete system integration. Specific smart cabinet customization should be discussed according to the project requirements.
Tell us the tools or assets you need to manage, expected cabinet capacity, storage architecture, RFID tag requirements, user-authentication method, operating system and integration needs. Syncotek can help you evaluate a shelf, drawer or compartment-style RFID smart cabinet for your project.
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