Universal MC RFID Tag
Features
- Preprinted or blank for thermal transfer printing and encoding on site
- IP68 rated
- Preprinted tags include a handy tag dispenser
- Next-day shipping for blank tags
- Compatible with RFID Tracking Software
- Description
- Specifications
- Testing Information
- Destructive Testing
- Chemical Testing
- Read Range Testing
A versatile and affordable RFID tag made in the USA to fit a wide array of on-metal and standard applications, the Universal MC RFID Tag is available both preprinted and onsite printable to handle whatever asset tagging application you have.
| Material | Polyester |
| Serialization | All alphanumeric barcodes are photo imaged with a human-readable equivalent. Guaranteed no skips in sequence. Code 39 with 2.7 to 9.4 characters per inch (CPI) is standard. Other barcode symbologies including Code 128, I 2 of 5, 2D DataMatrix and QR Code. |
| Label Copy | The label copy may include block type, stylized type, logos or other designs |
| Colors | Standard colors include black, red, yellow, green or blue. Custom spot colors are also available at no additional charge. Due to contrast needed for the barcode scanner, all barcodes are black. |
| Standard Adhesive | High performance adhesive |
| Frequency | 860-960 MHz (UHF, Class I Gen 2) |
| Sizes | 2.05" x 1" |
| Packaging | Produced and shipped in roll form. |
Destructive Testing Summary
Tag materials withstand 2000 hrs. of exposure to UV-340a fluorescent lamps with a continual exposure cycle consisting of 8 hours UV-340a lamp exposure followed by 8 hours of condensation with no UV lamp exposure. Certain printed copy colors such as red and yellow did exhibit fade.
Chemical Testing Summary
All tags still read post exposure. Isopropyl alcohol sample had 1/4" of edge erosion of adhesive on PET face sheet after 48 hours.
Chemical Testing Data
| Length of Immersion | DI Water | Salt Water | Bathroom Cleaner | Glass Cleaner | Diesel Fuel | Brake Fluid | Acetone | Isop Alcohol | Nitric Acid | Hydrochloric Acid | Sodium Hydroxide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | no effect | no effect | no effect | no effect | no effect | no effect | adhesive ooze | no effect | no effect | no effect | no effect |
| 24 hours | no effect | no effect | no effect | no effect | adhesive ooze | no effect | adhesive ooze | adhesive ooze | no effect | no effect | no effect |
| 48 hours | no effect | no effect | no effect | no effect | adhesive ooze | no effect | tag delaminated | adhesive ooze | no effect | no effect | no effect |
Read Range Testing Data
| Sample | Metal | Plastic | Cardboard | Wood | Glass | Free Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 15.05 ft | 4.68 ft | 5.22 ft | 5.39 ft | 4.81 ft | 5.47 ft |
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