HF/UHF Tags

Smart labels are RFID tags in label form designed for open-loop systems, packaging, and item-level identification. Smart labels are available for HF and UHF frequency ranges in various sizes and memory capacities. Depending on the model, they may be printable or designed for specific applications such as logistics, automotive, or textiles. They are particularly suitable for objects that do not remain permanently within their own cycle.

For which applications is this product family particularly well-suited?

• Item-level identification in open supply chains
• Labeling of packaging, boxes, or goods
• Logistics and inventory processes using printable labels

Hard tags are rugged RFID tags designed for closed industrial loops and reusable objects. They are attached to workpiece carriers, containers, tools, or metal components and are engineered to withstand mechanical stress and harsh environments. Hard tags are available for HF and UHF in various designs and memory sizes for numerous applications.

For which applications is this product family particularly well-suited?

• Workpiece carrier and container identification
• Traceability in closed-loop manufacturing processes

Tags for in-metal and on-metal mounting enable RFID identification on or inside metallic objects. Special HF designs can be mounted directly in or on metal, while UHF tags for surface-mount installation on metal support longer read ranges for metallic pallets, tools, or containers. Installation conditions, distances, and alignment must be verified on a case-by-case basis depending on the application.

For which applications is this product family particularly well-suited?

• Tool and workpiece identification on metal
• Marking of metal containers, carriers, or machine components
• Embedding small HF tags in metallic components

Tags for high-temperature applications support traceability in processes subject to extreme thermal stress. They enable the identification of objects across process steps such as paint lines, heat treatment, or autoclaves.

For which applications is this product family particularly well-suited?

• Painting lines and bodywork processes in automotive manufacturing
• Autoclave and cleaning processes
• Traceability of objects through thermally stressed process steps

Tags for anti-counterfeiting support the unique identification and protection of products, replacement parts, or consumables. Suitable RFID data carriers can protect memory areas from unauthorized reading or writing using a password. In addition, the UID can serve as a permanent reference while associated data is managed in a control system or database.

For which applications is this product family particularly well-suited?

• Authenticity check for replacement parts or consumables
• Tool and format changes with secure identification
• Protection of data areas on appropriate RFID media