On-metal UHF RFID tags: flexible and rigid
On-metal UHF tags made to the asset: antenna, thickness, fixing (adhesive, screw or rivet) and heat resistance are defined by the shape of the part and the type of metal. They work on UHF EPC Gen2 (ISO/IEC 18000-63), in the European 865–868 MHz band.
These are electronic products with a chip and an antenna; see the regulatory notice below. Business orders only.
In short
What it is: Flexible or rigid on-metal UHF tags, made to the asset.
What we need to quote: Type of metal and curvature of the surface; Fixing method and available gap; Reader model and desired read range.
Product fit
Choose it if: Tools, moulds and returnable boxes in manufacturing; IT assets and data centres.
Check before ordering: Type of metal and curvature of the surface; Fixing method and available gap.
Limit: The production partner provides datasheets and test reports on request. Samples or trials: conditions are stated in the offer.
Compare the options
| On-metal UHF RFID tags: flexible and rigid | Best for: Tools, moulds and returnable boxes in manufacturing · Check: The production partner provides datasheets and test reports on request. Samples or trials: conditions are stated in the offer |
|---|---|
| Tamper-evident NFC labels: anti-transfer and tamper-loop detection | Best for: Branded alcoholic drinks (tax stamps and designation-of-origin labels are not supplied) · Check: The label contains a chip and an antenna. The rules usually consulted include Directive 2014/53/EU (RED, with importer obligations in its Article 12), Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) and Spain's Royal Decree 110/2015 (WEEE producer register). Their scope for RFID/NFC labels is open to different interpretations; the obligations depend on the final product and are assessed by the customer with their own adviser |
| Adhesive UHF RFID paper labels | Best for: Branded clothing and footwear, in the retail supply chain · Check: The production partner provides datasheets and test reports on request. Samples or trials: conditions are stated in the offer |
Applications
- Tools, moulds and returnable boxes in manufacturing.
- IT assets and data centres.
- Machinery and industrial equipment.
- Warehouse racking.
- Metal roll cages and returnable transport items (RTI).
Materials, fixing and options
- Flexible: foam or PET, in sticker format.
- Rigid: ABS housing or FR4 circuit board (PCB).
- Fixing by adhesive, screw or rivet.
- High-temperature versions and printing on the tag.
- Sample plan: a trial with your type of metal, distance and reader before you decide.
Typical specifications
| Protocol | UHF EPC Gen2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63 |
|---|---|
| Band in the EU | 865–868 MHz |
| Formats | Flexible (foam/PET) or rigid (ABS/FR4) |
| Size | To the asset and customer |
No read ranges are given: production partner catalogue values are theoretical. Final specifications are set in the offer.
What we need to quote
- Type of metal and curvature of the surface.
- Fixing method and available gap.
- Reader model and desired read range.
- Temperature and chemical environment.
- Quantity and EPC encoding rule.
- Whether you need printing on the tag.
Documentation and regulations
The production partner provides datasheets and test reports on request. Samples or trials: conditions are stated in the offer.
Electronic product: Directive 2014/53/EU (RED), Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE), Spain's Royal Decree 110/2015, ETSI EN 302 208 and, for returnable packaging, VDA 5500/5501 (not mandatory) are cited. This page does not state any CE marking or RED declaration for the models. Only the name and number of each rule are cited; applying them and the legal responsibility rest with the customer.
Frequently asked questions
What is an on-metal RFID tag?
A UHF tag whose antenna is isolated from the metal, so it can be read when attached to a metal asset. It is designed for the shape of the part and the type of metal.
What read range does it have?
We do not publish figures: catalogue values are theoretical. We propose a trial with samples on your metal, at your distance and with your reader before the order.
Can you encode EPC and number the tags?
Yes. You provide the EPC encoding rule and the serial file is delivered; the numbering can also be printed on the tag.
When should I not use it?
The production partner provides datasheets and test reports on request. Samples or trials: conditions are stated in the offer.
What do you need to quote it?
Type of metal and curvature of the surface.; Fixing method and available gap.; Reader model and desired read range..
What documentation is available?
The production partner provides datasheets and test reports on request.
Can you ship to my country?
The route is confirmed in the offer: the order may ship from Spain or directly from the production partner. Customs formalities, VAT and duties depend on the destination and are stated in the offer.
Request a quote
State the metal, fixing, reader and quantity. Business orders only (B2B). Lead time and price are confirmed in the offer.
Business orders only (B2B). Lead time and price are confirmed in the offer.