How to tag metal with RFID

We have always had an RFID solution for metal mount tagging but several issues have always come up that prevent metal mount tags from being rapidly adopted.

Old Metal Mount School

1) Metal mount tags are massive. 
Most metal mount RFID tags are 1/2" thick and 4" long and fragile. This is is too big for many items people would like to track.

2) Metal Mount RFID tags are expensive. 
Many metal mount RFID tags cost over $5.00 -- some as much as $10.00 each. The costs make RFID far less attractive for tagging and tracking assets.

3) The tags can't be pre-programmed, easily.

Sadly, these large RFID tags just do not fit in a printer for customization and the tag must be hand encoded with your tag ID's. Most of metal mount RFID tags are not available pre-encoded and can not contain a corporate logo or information.

For the last five years, we tested dozens of metal mount solutions every month.  We have drawers full of 'failed' attempts. Some tags are just too big, too expensive, or, sadly, just don't work.

A few weeks ago, we found the answer.  Our Nox-tm4 micro-tag for metal mount RFID tagging.

New Metal Mount School

• Small

Our tm4 is < 1.5" x 0.5" x 0.11"

• Cheap

In medium quantities, they are around $2.00

• Pre-Programmed

Give us your encoding sequence and we can pre-set the values and place a corporate asset logo of your choice. We can also place a small barcode with RFID value as a backup. Using differential adhesives, we can also place 'VOID' stickies on surfaces when the tag is detached.

• Read Range

Handheld NoxVault readers work at over 2' on these tags. Stationary Nox RFID readers work up to 10' 

We also offer an IP68 rated long-range tag (our TM15) with 20' plus read range.

• Durable

IP68 rated and heat resistant to nearly 400 fahrenheit. See our full specifications here.

• Guaranteed

Three Years.

TESTING

The ThingMagic 5 read range tests are accurate.

We haven't finalized our testing on the new ThingMagic Astra yet.  The main thing is... The ASTRA numbers are amazing for a mono-static reader, under $1,000, and only a 10"x10" total RFID reader size including antenna. The Astra is more than sufficient for any operation except the most devious.  Once we finish tuning the Astra, I'm sure we will be able to squeeze some more performance out of it.

_{Nox-tm4 SPECS}

• Class 1 Gen 2


• RoHS Compliant


• Direct Metal Mount


• Permanent Adhesive, up to 200c (392f)


• 38mm x 10mm x 2.8mm 

If you're trying to track servers with RFID -- or any other asset, give us a call. These tags are fantastic -- we guarantee it.

Send a sample request to:

Sales@SimplyRFID.com or call +1 703 343 1689

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