RFID Life Vest Tag

Features

Complies with SAE AS5678B
Up to 30 ft. read range

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Description
Specifications
Testing Information
- Destructive Testing
- Chemical Testing
- Temperature Testing

Reduce time and labor from hours to just minutes with increased accuracy while improving daily presence checks and expiration date inspections with our RFID Life Vest Tag. They are typically used for the airline industry with best-in-class read range on aircraft life vests. The labels can be provided as blank tags for OEM or airlines to print and encode EPC and Spec 2000 User Memory data. A dual-record format allows you to store birth record and serial data while the remaining lifecycle and maintenance data is unlocked. The pressure-sensitive adhesive adheres to a variety of surfaces. Customize with company logos, messaging, barcodes and more.

Material	2.3 mil white polypropylene
Serialization	RFID programming
Label Copy	Blank or service bureau option
Colors	Blank or black only (service bureau)
Standard Adhesive	Permanent, pressure-sensitive adhesive
Frequency	902 - 928 MHz
Sizes	4" x 0.625"
Packaging	Shipped in convenient 1000 piece rolls that load easily into industry-leading thermal transfer printers
Shipment	18 work days

Destructive Testing Summary

ASTM D3359-09 Method A X cut tape test consisting of cutting X pattern in face stock where thermal printed image resides, placing tape at the X intersection, thoroughly rubbing with finger pressure and a pencil eraser. Tape is removed after 90 seconds at an angle of 180 degrees. n = 3, tape used is Intertape 51596 Removal of image is rated on a 5A to 0A scale where: 5A: No peeling or removal of image 4A: Trace peeling or removal along incisions or at their intersection 3A: Jagged removal along incisions up to 1.6 mm (1/16") on either side 2A: Jagged removal along most of incisions up to 3.2 mm (1/8") on either side 1A: Removal beyond the area of X Ribbon: DNP V300 Full Resin Printer: SATO CL4NX Printer Settings: V300 full resin ribbon, speed = 3 ips, D=6, printhead pressure = 3/3 Conclusion Overall, performance of this product was inline with expectations based on the polypropylene face sheet in the construction. Test results will be used to create basic performance and durability specifications.

Destructive Testing Data

Sample	Test #1	Tetst #2	Test #3
1	1A	1A	2A

Chemical Testing Summary

A variation of this test was done where there was thermal transfer print in the samples, and observations noted this. Overall, results were inline with expectations where there was degradation in exposure to solvents, diesel, and brake fluid, and some degradation starting to occur in glass cleaner after 48 hours. Key NE = No Effect AO = Adhesive Ooze AL = Los of adhesion to glass panel TD = Tag delaminated ER = TT print erosion TTO = Thermal transfer image wipes off

Chemical Testing Data

Time/Sample	DI Water	5% NaCL	AF79	Line	99%	Acetone	Fuel	pH 1 +/-0.01	pH 1 +/-0.01	+/-0.01
2 hours
Life Vest Rev A	NE	NE	TTO	NE	TTO, AO, ER	TTO	TTO, AO, ER	AO, ER	NE	NE
24 hours
Life Vest Rev A	NE	NE	TTO	NE	TTO, AO, ER	TTO	TTO, AO, ER	AO, ER	NE	NE
48 hours
Life Vest Rev A	NE	NE	TTO	AO, ER	TTO, AO, ER	TTO	TTO, AO, ER	AO, ER	NE	NE

Temperature Testing Summary

Cold Temperature Exposure Samples applied to glass panels at ambient room temperature conditions, then placed in a freezer set to -40°F for 24 hours. Samples checked for printed image adhesion with fingernail scratch test with no effect.

Temperature Testing Data

Sample	150°F	200°F	250°F	300°F	350°F	400°F	450°F
Life Vest Rev A	No effect	No effect	No effect	Sample shrunk	Tag melted	Tag melted	Tag melted