Carrier and tie assembly for electronic chip to identify and manage oil & gas equipment

A cable-tie carrier configured to hold a radio frequency (RFID) electronic chip, the cable-tie carrier comprising:

• an electronic chip configured to store an identifier specific to either the electronic chip or a part;
• a chip holder having a recess cavity for holding the electronic chip;
• an adhesive for holding the electronic chip in the recess cavity;
• and
• a cable having at least one end that is removably attachable to the chip holder,
• wherein attachment of the at least one end causes the cable to form a cable loop configured to couple the chip holder to a part.

A system, comprising:

• a part;
• an electronic chip, comprising:
• a processor,
• memory for storing an identifier or test data specific to the part, and
• an antenna for transmitting the identifier or the test data;
• and
• a cable-tie carrier, comprising:
• a chip holder having a recess cavity for holding the electronic chip in a position that orients the antenna to face out of the recess cavity,
• a cable having at least one end that is removably attachable to the chip holder,
• wherein attachment of the at least one end causes the cable to form a cable loop configured to couple the chip holder to the part.