NEW! Universal Eco-Mini RFID Tag

Features

  • Up to 25 ft read range on metal surfaces
  • 40% less material than previous product
  • Ideal for item level retail tracking
  • Perfect for one-time applications
  • Available for Next Day Delivery
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Want more? More performance, more savings, and more sustainability? Then you want Metalcraft’s new Universal Eco-Mini RFID Tag!

And for good reason…using a patented inlay design and passive RFID technology, the Universal Eco-Mini RFID Tag boasts a 25 ft. read range on metal at a fraction of the cost of other on-metal RFID tags on the market.

The Universal Eco-Mini RFID Tag is an onsite printable RFID product that is ideal for on-metal applications where repeated usage isn’t necessary like item level inventory tracking in retail applications. The Universal Eco-Mini RFID Tag leverages the same technology as the rest of Metalcraft's Universal RFID Product Line, but with more of a focus on applications like item level retail inventory tracking on metal surfaces. 

The Universal Eco-Mini RFID Tag uses 40% less material than the previous version making them more environmentally and ecologically friendly. Plus, they work with many standard RFID printers.

Specifications Data
Material Thermal transfer printable polyester
Serialization RFID programming
Label Copy Blank or service bureau option
Colors Blank or black only (service bureau)
Standard Adhesive Permanent, pressure-sensitive adhesive
Frequency Range Custom designed UHF inlay optimized for use between 902 - 928 MHz. ( UHF, Class I Gen 2 )
Sizes 2.75" x .75"
Packaging Shipped in convenient 1000-piece rolls that load easily into industry-leading industrial thermal transfer printers.
Shipment Available for Next Day Delivery

Asset Tracking

IT Assets

Laptops

Logistics

Tool Tracking

Work-In-Process

Destructive Test Data
Chemical Test Summary
The Onsite Printable Universal Mini tags were attached to a sheet of glass submerged in various chemicals for a 3 week period. Observations were made at the following intervals: 2 hours, 24 hours, 1 week, 2 weeks, and 3 weeks. A Motorola handheld RFID reader was used to test the samples.
Chemical Test Data
Length of immersion Water Glass Cleaner Bathroom Cleaner Isopropyl Alcohol 99% Acetone NaOH pH 12.0 HCl pH 1.0 Brake Fluid
2 hours no effect no effect no effect no effect no effect no effect no effect no effect
24 hours no effect no effect no effect no effect no effect no effect no effect no effect
1 week no effect no effect RFID tag read with difficulty (significantly lower hits/second) no read tag structure weakened tag detached no effect no effect
2 weeks no effect RFID rag read with difficulty (significantly lower hits/second) RFID rag read with difficulty (significantly lower hits/second) no read no read tag detached no read no effect
3 weeks tag peeled easily tag peeled easily no read; tag peeled easily no read; tag peeled easily no read tag detached no read; tag peeled easily no effect
Temperature Test Summary
High-temperature resistance test - these tags were attached to a sheet of glass at raised temperatures for 10 minutes. Tags were then removed from the oven and tested for readability immediately.
Low-temperature resistance test - these tags were attached to a sheet of glass at low temperatures outdoors. Tags were then checked for readability with a Motorola handheld RFID reader. Tags survived and were readable for 19 hours in Iowa winter conditions with temperatures between -21°F to 26°F with no signs of failure
Temperature Test Data
Temperature RFID read test (immediately out of oven) Appearance of tags
125°F Reads well No change
135°F Reads well No change
145°F Reads well No change
165°F Reads well Slight curling at edge
185°F Reads well Slight curling at edge
205°F Reads well Slight curling at edge
225°F Reads well Severe curling at edge - tag discolored
250°F Test failed Tag destroyed
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Asset Tracking – the barcode and human readable ID number on Universal Mini RFID Tag can be used to track information about the metal asset the RFID tag is adhered to, i.e., laptops, furniture, containers, equipment and more.

Work-in-Process – the barcode and/or identification number on Universal Mini RFID Tag can identify a “batch” OR “lot” of product or just simply identify each product as it travels through the production process.

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