SmartLinks connected product platform
Tool Rental

Every Rental Tool Tracked, Serviced, Revenue-Ready.

Fleet tracking, service logs, compliance docs, and customer self-service — all from a single scan on every tool in your fleet.

Key Features

Connected Solutions for Tool Rental & Hire

Discover how SmartLinks™ technology enhances every aspect of your products

Fleet Tracking

Know exactly where every tool is — on-site, in transit, or back at the depot. Real-time fleet visibility from a single scan.

Service Logs

Complete digital service history for every tool. Last service date, next due, and full maintenance records — audit-ready.

Compliance Documentation

PAT testing certificates, safety inspections, and insurance documents. One scan proves compliance on any job site.

Customer Self-Service

Operating instructions, safety guides, and troubleshooting — reducing support calls and improving customer confidence.

Damage Reporting

Photo-based damage reporting at check-in and check-out. Digital evidence trail for dispute resolution and insurance claims.

Booking & Availability

Customers scan to check availability, extend hire periods, or reserve their next rental — frictionless self-service.

Rental Revenue & Fleet Management Solutions

More Revenue From Every Rental

Every scan is a chance to extend the hire, add accessories, or book the next rental.

Hire Extensions

Customers can extend their hire period with a single scan. No phone calls, no queues — pure convenience that drives revenue.

Accessory Add-Ons

Recommend blades, bits, PPE, and consumables specific to the tool they're hiring. One-tap add-on revenue.

Repeat Booking

After returning a tool, customers get personalised recommendations for their next project. Drive repeat rental bookings.

Insurance Upsells

Offer damage waiver and insurance at the point of scan. Customers are primed to protect themselves on every hire.

How It Works

Get started in minutes — no complex integration required

01

Tag Every Tool

Durable QR tag on every rental item. Survives job sites, rain, and rough handling — permanent digital identity.

02

Customer Scans

On collection, customer scans for operating guide, safety info, and damage check-in. On return, scans for check-out.

03

Manage & Grow

Fleet visibility, service scheduling, compliance tracking, and customer CRM — all from one platform.

Secure Service History

One tag. Two interfaces.

The same QR or NFC scan delivers a calm consumer experience to the owner — and a full diagnostic, write-back service interface to authorised staff. Permissions decide what unlocks.

Tag detected

18V Combi Drill

Serial PD-A2974-X · Identifying you…

Tap the phone to simulate a scan.
SmartLinks Hub

Your Rental Fleet Platform

Beyond tracking — SmartLinks Hub turns every rental tool into a revenue channel with self-service hiring, compliance management, and customer engagement.

Smart Fleet Pages

Every rental tool gets a digital identity — service history, compliance docs, and customer-facing guides.

AI Hire Assistant

Helps customers choose the right tool, understand safety requirements, and extend or book their next hire.

Revenue Engine

Hire extensions, accessory add-ons, insurance upsells, and repeat booking campaigns — revenue from every touchpoint.

Replaces 5+ Tools

One platform replaces fleet management, compliance tracking, booking systems, and customer communication tools.

Industry Use Cases

Construction ToolsBreakers, compactors, and mixers with compliance certificates, operating guides, and daily pre-use check prompts.
Power Tool FleetDrills, saws, and grinders with battery status, safety guides, and accessory recommendations for each hire.
Garden MachineryMowers, strimmers, and chippers with operating guides, fuel type info, and seasonal maintenance reminders.
Specialist EquipmentLaser levels, pipe benders, and diagnostic tools with calibration certificates and technical support.
Access EquipmentScaffolding, ladders, and platforms with inspection certificates, weight limits, and safety compliance.
Event & DIY HireConsumer-friendly guides for casual hirers — pressure washers, carpet cleaners, and party equipment.

Ready to Digitise Your Rental Fleet?

Join forward-thinking hire businesses already using SmartLinks™ to track fleets, prove compliance, and drive repeat bookings.