TRACKING RENTAL EQUIPMENT WITH TAMPER-PROOF TRACKING DEVICE

INTRO

Businesses engaged in the expanding equipment rental industry must contend with a higher risk of equipment theft. In the rental sector, it is a major worry since it can result in missed deadlines, project delays, harm to one's reputation, and lost income from canceled contracts and/or downtime. Thankfully, telematics offers a wireless, tamper-proof solution that offers the highest level of protection for this kind of equipment.

CHALLENGE

Theft of rental equipment is more likely. Rental equipment is more likely to be targeted by thieves for a variety of reasons, such as longer transit times, rentals made under false pretenses, and less effort on the part of the renter to safeguard the equipment.

Furthermore, the value of stolen equipment is substantial; for instance, only 21% of stolen equipment is recovered, despite the typical stolen piece of construction equipment in the US being valued about $29,000.

Businesses that lend equipment to a range of expanding industries encounter these difficulties. The construction sector, which accounts for the largest portion of the rental market, is where thieves target tools like generators, concrete pumps, dumpsters, skips, portable restrooms, and other construction essentials. In other industries, such as the medical field, where criminals may target medical beds, patient lifts, oxygen concentrators, medical ventilators, and similar items, or the events sector, where they frequently target amplifiers, lighting, speakers, or audio desks, equipment rental is also common.

As a result, renting out equipment is becoming a more popular business option, but it also presents a danger of theft. Fortunately, telematics is a useful tool that these businesses can use to increase the security of their rental properties.

SOLUTION

We employ the new asset tracker with tamper detection for optimum security of rental equipment in order to address the problem of rental equipment theft in the construction, healthcare, events, and other industries. The accompanying magnetic mounting attachment makes it simple to connect this GPS tracking device to metal surfaces, making it ideal for installation on medical equipment, event rental goods, and construction equipment like air compressors and generators.

How it operates: The device sends out movement-based periodic events on a weekly or specified interval basis, depending on the user's preferences. The Recovery mode scenario would be activated in the event of an attempted theft, allowing for frequent reporting and making it simple for the owner to find the equipment using the asset tracker.

The tamper-detection mechanism instantly sounds an alarm if a burglar discovers the tracking device and attempts to take it off. It makes use of cutting-edge magnetic technology, which is among the most dependable available today. The owner of the device can stop theft right away by spotting tampering. Additional assistance is provided by the location information of the precise point of tampering.

Among the helpful characteristics of the monitoring device is movement-based tracking, which only permits tracking when the asset is in motion and not while it is in a warehouse awaiting rental. To determine when an object has begun or ceased moving, movement events can be utilized. Lastly, when the GPS signal is poor or nonexistent indoors, the 'Lost BLE Sensor' feature and Bluetooth® LE support can assist in controlling the device. EYE Sensors are a convenient way to accomplish this.

Managing rental equipment is a challenging undertaking that calls for creative solutions in the fast-paced world of today. Understanding the location and state of firm assets is essential, regardless of the industry—construction, healthcare, events, etc. The asset GPS tracker with tamper detection can help with it.

BENEFITS

• Asset recovery and theft prevention: Rental equipment theft and unauthorized use can be avoided with the aid of a tamper-proof GPS tracker. Someone in authority will be notified right away if the tracker is taken out or tampered with. 

• Excellent magnetic tamper detection: cutting-edge technology to guarantee dependable tampering alert operation. 

• Enhanced productivity: Business owners may make sure that their rental equipment is available when and where needed by knowing where it is. You can decrease delays and increase productivity by doing this. 

• Peace of mind: Businesses can feel more at ease knowing where rental equipment is located. This is especially crucial if the company uses pricey or delicate equipment.