HID – IronTag®
The IronTag® UHF RFID tags are cutting-edge transponders specifically engineered for tracking metal assets in challenging environments. These compact tags are built to excel on metal surfaces, offering unparalleled durability against vibration, shock, chemical exposure, and extreme temperatures ranging from -40° F (-40° C) to 428° F (220° C). Designed to meet the rigorous demands of industries like aircraft manufacturing and fleet management, IronTag devices boast exceptional performance metrics.
With an impressive read range of up to 13 ft (4 m) and user memory capacities of up to 8192 bits, these tags provide robust and reliable tracking capabilities. Their ability to withstand high-pressure washing, exposure to fuels, oils, saltwater, and UV light makes them ideal for applications where resilience is paramount. The IronTag 206 units, in particular, offer the highest flame resistance rating available, ensuring safety and reliability in even the most challenging conditions.
These RFID tags can be easily mounted on metal surfaces using industrial glues or optional high-temperature stickers, facilitating seamless integration into logistics processes for tracking metal components throughout their lifecycle. The IronTag 206 device, with its lightweight and compact design, features flanges and pre-drilled holes for secure fixation options using clamps or screws. Additionally, the patent-pending designs of IronTag devices adhere to stringent industry standards, making them a top choice for metallic asset tracking where durability and a small form factor are essential.
Specification
Benefits
Waterproof, flame-resistant, and withstands chemicals, vibration, shock, and temperature fluctuations. Ideal for harsh environments.
Reliable read-write capabilities on metal surfaces up to 13 ft (4 m), offering advanced UHF technology for fast data communication.
Small form factor with large user memory capacities, suitable for asset tracking, logistics, fleet management, and industrial applications.
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- Operational frequency: Global 860-928MHz
- IC type: Impinj Monza 4E
- Memory configuration: EPC 496 bit, User 128 bit, TID 96 bit
- Read range: Up to 10 meters on plastic
- Label materials: Thermal transfer printable paper
- Label dimensions: 208 mm x 150 mm x 0.2 mm / 8.19inchx 5.91inchx 0.01inch
- Delivery format: On reel, 600 pcs/reel
- Reel core inner diameter: 76.2 mm / 3inch
- Operating temperature: -20degree C to +70degree C / -4F to 158F
- Peak operating temperature: +85degree C / 185F for 6 hours
- Storage condition: 1 year in +20degree C / 50% RH (shelf life for adhesive)
- Expected lifetime: Meant for short term use, can last for years in normal operating conditions
- Pre-encoding: Customer-specific encoding of EPC or user memory
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The Beontag Captura Flash is a fast-to-attach tamper-proof seal tag designed for logistics applications. It features a durable enclosure and is equipped with RAIN RFID / EPCglobal Gen2v2 technology. With an operational frequency of 865 – 928 MHz and an NXP UCODE 8m IC type, this tag offers reliable performance.
It has a memory configuration of EPC 96 bit, User 32 bit, and TID 96 bit, with a unique number encoded as a default in the EPC memory. The tag can be attached to assets with a maximum diameter of 12mm and has a read range of up to 12m when hanging from metal.
- Device Type: RAIN RFID / EPCglobal Gen2v2
- Operational frequency: Global 865 – 928 MHz
- IC type: NXP UCODE 8m
- Memory configuration: EPC 96 bit, User 32 bit, TID 96 bit
- EPC memory content: Unique number encoded as a default
- Read range (2W ERP):
- Hanging from metal: up to 12m / 40ft
- Hanging from plastic: up to 3m / 10ft
- Hanging from cable: up to 2m / 6ft
- Applicable surface materials: All surfaces, optimized for metal
- Tag materials: High quality engineering plastics
- Weight: 6g
- Delivery format: Single
- Amount in box: 150 pcs
- Dimensions:
- Open: 125.7mm x 20mm x 15mm (4.95″ x 0.78″ x 0.59″)
- Closed: 61mm x 20mm x 10mm (2.4″ x 0.78″ x 0.4″)
- Environmental resistance:
- Operating temperature: -35degree C to +85degree C / -31F to +185F
- Short term peak temperature: +130degree C / 266F for 10min
- Ambient temperature: -35degree C to +85degree C / -31F to +185F
- IP classification: IP68
- Washing resistance: Designed to tolerate standard industrial washing processes. Real environment testing recommended.
- Chemical resistance: No physical or performance changes in motor oil exposure (168h), sulfuric acid exposure (minutes), or NaOH exposure (minutes). Acetone should be avoided.
- Expected lifetime: Years in normal operating conditions