YOKE Advances Digital Rigging Compliance with SupraNano Chips and Digital Product Passports
- Meagan Wood
- Apr 12
- 4 min read
30-Second Takeaway
YOKE Industrial Corp. is integrating Digital Product Passports and SupraNano chip technology into its rigging products to support compliance with evolving European sustainability regulations. The system enables lifecycle tracking, inspection management, and improved traceability for lifting equipment while supporting broader industry digitalisation efforts.
YOKE Introduces Digital Product Passports for Rigging Equipment
YOKE Industrial Corp. is expanding its digital rigging technology portfolio by integrating:
SupraNano digital chips
Digital Product Passports (DPPs)
across its lifting and rigging product range.
The initiative is designed to help customers meet evolving regulatory requirements while improving:
Product traceability
Lifecycle management
Inspection tracking
Resource efficiency
YOKE said the technology represents one of the company’s most significant digital transformation initiatives to date.
Digital Product Passports Support Regulatory Compliance
The adoption of Digital Product Passports is being driven largely by alignment with the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
ESPR Expands Sustainability Requirements Across EU Market
The ESPR framework broadens the scope of the previous Ecodesign Directive by introducing sustainability requirements for a wider range of products entering the EU market.
The regulation focuses on factors including:
Durability
Repairability
Recyclability
Resource efficiency
Recycled material usage
Product traceability
Manufacturers and distributors are increasingly required to provide enhanced technical documentation and lifecycle information to demonstrate compliance.
DPPs Central to Future Compliance Requirements
A key component of ESPR is the implementation of Digital Product Passports which securely store verified product data throughout a product’s operational lifecycle. YOKE said its hardware and software ecosystem has been developed specifically to support these evolving requirements.
SupraNano Chips Enable Lifecycle Tracking
YOKE’s digital system uses its proprietary:
SupraNano chip technology
which can either be:
Embedded directly into steel products
Retrofitted to existing equipment using tags
The chips are supported by cloud-based software provided through partner company:
RiConnect Inc.
SaaS Platform Records Product History
RiConnect’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform enables secure tracking of:
Product information
Inspection records
Maintenance history
Usage data
Lifecycle documentation
The company said this simplifies:
Pre-use inspections
Compliance management
Maintenance scheduling
Asset tracking
for lifting equipment operators and owners.
YOKE Highlights Benefits Beyond Compliance
YOKE said the digitalisation of rigging equipment provides value beyond regulatory requirements alone.
Digital Functionality Seen as Industry Transformation
Steven Hong, President of YOKE, said the integration of digital technology marks a major shift for the rigging industry.
“Integrating digital functionality is a revolutionary step for the rigging industry; we want to pioneer the use of digitalised and sustainable rigging solutions globally,” said Hong.
DPPs Simplify Inspection and Maintenance Processes
Hong added that lifecycle tracking significantly improves operational visibility.
“The benefits of equipment carrying a DPP are clear: beyond the regulatory framework, product information, inspection reports, and usage history can be tracked, making pre-use checks, maintenance and examination much easier.”
New X-Link Rigging Products Integrate Hardware and Software
YOKE recently demonstrated the technology through the launch of its:
X-Link Single
X-Link Double
master link systems.
One-Piece Rigging Solutions Reduce Complexity
The new products integrate multiple lifting components into single-piece solutions designed to improve:
Lifting efficiency
Assembly speed
Operational safety
Resource efficiency
Traditional systems often require separate:
Master links
Slings
Shortening devices
which must be assembled individually.
DPP Integration Tracks Full Product Lifecycle
Each X-Link product is fully equipped with a Digital Product Passport enabling users to monitor:
Product data
Inspection records
Usage history
Lifecycle status
throughout the equipment’s operational life.
Hong said the integrated design further simplifies rigging operations at the point of use.
“Integrating components into a one-piece master link solution is another important step, and one that revolutionizes the use of these single- and double-leg rigging products at the point of use.”
Digitalisation Continues Reshaping the Lifting Industry
The lifting and rigging sector is increasingly adopting digital technologies to improve:
Compliance
Asset management
Operational safety
Sustainability
Equipment traceability
Digital Product Passports are expected to become increasingly important as global regulations evolve and customers seek greater transparency across supply chains and equipment lifecycles.
About YOKE Industrial Corp.
YOKE Industrial Corp. is a manufacturer of lifting and rigging products including:
Grade 80 and Grade 100 lifting chain fittings
Swivel hoist hooks
Shackles
Angular contact swivels
Wire rope clips
Lifting points
The company also develops digital rigging technologies including SupraNano chip systems and lifecycle tracking solutions.
Website:https://www.yoke.net
About RiConnect Inc.
RiConnect Inc. provides cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions supporting Digital Product Passport integration, equipment lifecycle management, and asset traceability systems for industrial and lifting applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What digital technology has YOKE introduced?
YOKE has introduced SupraNano digital chips and Digital Product Passports for lifting and rigging equipment.
What is a Digital Product Passport (DPP)?
A DPP is a digital record containing verified lifecycle information including inspections, maintenance, and usage history.
Why are DPPs becoming important?
DPPs support compliance with the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
What products use the new technology?
YOKE’s X-Link Single and X-Link Double master links are equipped with Digital Product Passports.
What benefits do the digital systems provide?
The systems improve traceability, maintenance management, inspections, compliance tracking, and resource efficiency.
