RFID Tags

Choosing the right RFID tag for your business

Does the tag need to be printed or does it only the RFID chip is needed?

Although the RFID chip may contain all the information needed to identify the product, it may be necessary to identify the product without any device or with a barcode reader.

In that case, we recommend working with printed RFID tags and creating a customised tag with software such as Bartender.

But there are also other uses of RFID chips that do not require a printed label on paper. In these cases, the chip can be soldered, sewn, attached with a flange or even embedded inside the product to be identified.

How to place RFID tags on products and packaging?

First, you need to analyse the surface or product to be identified by RFID. In the case of cardboard or plastic boxes, you should opt for printed RFID tags. In this case, you should choose a material (paper, thermal or synthetic) and adhesive according to the application. When the label is printed, the type of adhesive should be carefully selected, taking into account the surface material and its roughness so that it sticks properly to the surface.

On the other hand, if the surface makes it impossible to adhere a printed label, you need to identify metallic materials or the chip to be flexible, you will have to use a format specific to your needs that allows encapsulation of the chip to protect it properly. Such as the Hard Tag or RFID cable ties. There are even cases where the chip is integrated inside the product.

RFID Tag Types

The most common way to categorise the different types of RFID tags is according to their technology or frequency. Likewise, distance and reading speed are also frequency dependent. Learn more about RFID tags.

No matter what the sector or the characteristics of your business.
We have all the types of RFID tags or labels you may need.

*Innovative designs and materials enable high-performance tags to be manufactured for complex environments.

Find the RFID tag type for your industry, depending on the material to print on or the technology you need in your tag.

Nowadays we can find RFID tags or labels for any application. Thanks to the advances that have been made in RFID technology, it is possible to read and identify products by means of tags placed on any type of material, even on wet materials or metals. Thus, we have RFID tags for all kinds of jobs and situations. From the simplest RFID tags for common use, to more specialised RFID tags such as chemical abrsion resistant RFID tags or special RFID tags for metals.

In addition, almost all of the labels we work with can be printed and encoded on any model and brand of RFID printer on the market. Exceptions are RFID hard tags, which must be enclosed in a rigid housing, or metal tags, which can only be printed on certain printer models if foam is used.

RFID tags for Common Use

These are tags or labels with adhesive that integrate an RFID chip or inlay. Both the labels and the type of inlay are manufactured according to the application. Different materials and adhesives are available. In addition, there are endless possibilities for die-cutting the labels to size.

RFID tags for Industry

These are very robust labels that can withstand the most adverse conditions, but also integrate an RFID chip or inlay. These labels are specially designed to withstand sudden changes in temperature or to identify long-lasting products.

Special RFID tags for Metals

Particularly robust labels with an integrated RFID chip or inlay. They are RFID tags that can be attached to metal surfaces and, in addition, the RFID chip is read without any problems, even if it is attached to a metal surface.

RFID tags for Chemicals

Specially designed for chemical and pharmaceutical environments, where RFID tags and chips may be in direct contact with external chemical agents. The inlay on the label can be read even when in contact with liquids.

RFID tags for Textiles

RFID tags are ideal for use on garments that need to withstand high wear processes such as washing and ironing. They consist of an RFID inlay or chip that is inserted into polyamide or similar materials. These labels help prevent loss and theft, but also protect the brand from imitations.

Hard Tag

It is a piece of rigid material, usually plastic, with an RFID chip encapsulated inside. They are manufactured in different sizes and do not usually use adhesives. They are designed for anti-theft applications and processes that require high durability against shock, sudden temperature changes or chemical abrasion.

RFID tags in Logistics

In warehousing and logistics, we need more agility and fewer errors every day. Smart labels streamline warehouse receipts and dispatches, facilitating traceability at every stage of the logistics chain. Combined with a WMS, RFID tags offer the possibility of real-time stock control.