Universal Micro RFID Tag

Features

Micro RFID tag with extremely small footprint and thin profile while still achieving excellent read range
Custom engineered foam core designed specifically to obtain optimum read distances
Patented micro RFID inlay design provides excellent read ranges regardless of surface material–metal, plastic, glass, even wood
Subsurface printing on durable polyester protects printed copy against moderate solvents and caustics/acids
Compatible with RFID Tracking Software

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The Universal Micro RFID Tag measuring 1 7/8” x 5/8” is a great solution to your identification projects that require a small RFID tag with great read range. With a tiny footprint and low profile, the Universal Micro RFID Tag easily fits where other tags are too big and obtrusive.

Achieving up to 9 ft read range on metal and 4-5 ft on plastic, wood, and glass, the Universal Micro RFID Tag provides incredible read ranges compared to other tags in its class. It’s non-rigid, durable, foam core and polyester construction sets the Universal RFID Micro apart from molded RFID tags allowing for greater flexibility in tag placement.

Developed using the same premise as our original Universal RFID Asset Tag, the Universal Micro RFID Tag is a surface-independent using a patent inlay design and passive RFID technology to obtain excellent read ranges regardless of mounting surface.

Along with the Universal RFID Asset Tag, Universal RFID Hard Tag, and Universal Mini RFID Tag, these products make a revolutionary product line that allows you to use only one RFID tag for your asset tracking applications.

Subsurface printing the Universal Micro RFID Tag protects any copy, logo, and/or barcode against moderate solvents and caustics. Additionally, our four-color processing capabilities allow you to promote your company with a label that shows off your company’s logo and style.

What are Micro RFID Tags?

Micro RFID tags are small RFID device with a chip and antenna that communicates with an RFID reader through radio waves. They typically have a small footprint, like the 1 7/8" x 5/8" Universal Micro RFID Tag from Metalcraft, and is often used in applications where space is limited or where the RFID tag must be unobtrusive.

Potential Applications for Universal Micro RFID Tags

Asset Tracking – the barcode and human readable ID number on Universal Micro RFID Tags 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 Micro RFID Tags can identify a “batch” OR “lot” of product or just simply identify each product as it travels through the production process.

Specifications Data

Material	Inlay wrapped around 39 mils custom engineered foam.
Serialization	Barcode and human-readable equivalent are produced using the latest high-resolution digital technology available, which provides excellent clarity and easy scanning. Code 39 is the standard symbology with a range of 2.7 to 9.4 CPI (characters per inch). Optional linear and 2D symbologies available.
Label Copy	The label copy may include block type, stylized type, logos or other designs
Colors	Standard colors include black, red, yellow, green, dark blue, purple, orange or blue. Custom spot colors are also available at no additional charge. Due to contrast needed for the bar code scanner, all bar codes are black.
Standard Adhesive	Pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive
Frequency Range	Custom designed UHF inlay optimized for use at 915 MHZ. ( UHF, Class I Gen 2 )
Sizes	1.875" x .625"
Packaging	Produced and shipped in roll form.

Destructive Test Summary

Impact resistance test - Impact test consisted of 10 pound cylindical weight being dropped vertically from a height of 15.75”. Tag samples were placed on concrete floor. A tag passed the test if the inlay still reads with a handheld reader. All tags tested all were still readable after being subject to impact with a 10 lb. weight dropped from a vertical distance of 15.75”.

Destructive Test Data

Chemical Test Summary

The Universal Micro tags were attached to a sheet of glass submerged in various chemicals. Observations were made at the following intervals: 2 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours. A Motorola handheld RFID reader as well as a handheld bar code reader were used to test the samples.

Chemical Test Data

Length of immersion	Water	Glas cleaner	Bathroom cleaner	Isopropyl alcohol 99%	Acetone	NaOH pH 12.0	HCI pH 1.0	Brake fluid
2 hours	no effect	no effect	no effect	adhesive	adhesive ooze	no effect	no effect	no effect
24 hours	no effect	no effect	no effect	adhesive ooze	tag delaminated	no effect	no effect	no effect
48 hours	no effect	no effect	no effect	adhesive	tag delaminated	no effect	no effect	no effect

Temperature Test Summary

High-temperature resistance test - These tags were attached to a sheet of glass at raised temperatures for 15 minutes. Tags were then removed from the oven and tested for readability immediately.

Low-temperature resistance test - The tags were attached to a sheet of glass and exposed to -40°F for 24 hours. Tags were then checked for readability with a Motorola handheld RFID reader. All samples were readable while at temperature just prior to removal from freezer. No tag construction defects were observed and adhesive still had a strong bond while in the freezer.

Temperature Test Data

Temperature	RFID read test (immediately out of oven)	Appearance of tags
200°F	Reads well	No change
300°F	Reads well	No change
400°F	Reads well	Slight curling at edge
500°F	Reads well	Tag destroyed

Read Range Test Summary

In many cases the tags read intermittently for longer distances than those indicated, however, the results reported below were for continuously responding reads.

Read Range Test Data

Universal Micro Anechoic Chamber Results
Sample	Metal	Wood	Glass	Plastic	Cardboard
Average	9 feet	5 feet	5 feet	4 feet	4 feet

Barcode Readability Test Data

Abrasion Test Data

Label Adhesion Test Data

Pull Test Data

RFID Tracking Software from Grey Trunk

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