Will it keep reading reliably when mounted on metal?
Stock SKU. Custom tooling from 2,000 pcs.
Standard; rush possible on request.
Stock samples via DHL / FedEx.
Use this tag when the asset sits on metal and a standard label or inlay would lose performance. Confirm surface type, mounting method, and required read distance before sample approval.
What buyers usually confirm first
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Surface material, enclosure, attachment method, and environmental limits usually matter more than a broad tag name alone.
| Product Name | UHF Ceramic On-Metal Tag |
| Antenna Material | Ceramic dielectric element |
| Housing Color | Black |
| Compliance | ISO/IEC 18000-6C (EPC Class 1 Gen2) |
| Chip | Impinj Monza 4QT (128-bit EPC, 512-bit user memory) |
| Operating Frequency | EU: 865-868MHz; US: 902-928MHz |
| Read Range | Up to 22 m on metal (matched reader/antenna) |
| IP Rating | IP68 (IEC 60529) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 deg C to +85 deg C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 deg C to +150 deg C |
| Mounting Method | Industrial self-adhesive |
| Target Surface | Metal assets (IT racks, containers, vehicles, machinery) |
Shortlist Logic
These features help teams decide whether the tag suits the environment, installation method, and read expectations of the real workflow.
Use Cases
Use cases matter because the right tag depends on surface, environment, attachment, and read distance in the field.
tag server racks, switches, and UPS units with 15+ meter portal read range for automated data center inventory
track metal body panels, engine blocks, and chassis through assembly stations with forklift-mounted readers
tag ISO 668 intermodal containers for automated gate reads at ports and depots
identify metal tools in workshops where standard labels cannot achieve usable read range
tag metal utility cabinets, telecom towers, and signage posts in weathered environments
identify vehicles, weapons caches, and metal equipment with extended standoff read distance
Ceramic Tag vs On-Metal High-Temp Tag — How To Choose
Both tags are industrial UHF designed for metal asset tracking, but they solve the problem differently. Ceramic tags have a zirconia body with integrated antenna and ferrite layer. Compact, premium, autoclave-tolerant. On-metal high-temperature tags use a PCB substrate with foam spacer and heat-resistant encapsulation — rugged, less expensive, handles higher temperatures.
Option A Zirconia ceramic, compact, autoclave-safe
Best for
Option B PCB + foam, heat-resistant, industrial
Best for
Quick decision tip — For high-value instruments needing compact autoclave-safe tagging (surgical tools, medical devices, precision instruments), ceramic (Option A) is the premium choice. For industrial-scale metal asset tagging (containers, racks, foundry items), high-temp on-metal (Option B) at 2-3× lower cost handles rugged manufacturing environments. Size also matters — ceramic for items < 100 g, on-metal for items > 1 kg.
Supplier Fit
Once the format is right, most teams still need confidence in manufacturing control, sample support, and repeat-order reliability.
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Next Reading
These guides help buyers compare environments, tag formats, and mounting logic before they commit to the first sample plan.
Comparison Pages
These head-to-head pages help buyers compare chip, frequency, material or format decisions before they lock a sample plan for this product.
Commercial Fit
Most inquiry-ready visitors want to know whether this product matches their workflow, region and approval stage. These cues help them move faster without leaving the product page.
Often validating tag fit, reader behavior and installation method before including the product in a wider solution.
Usually focused on wash-cycle durability, attachment method and read consistency in bulk handling.
Typically comparing on-metal, pallet, tyre or rugged tags for repeat deployment in harsh environments.
Quote Checklist
Market Notes
Frequent projects include warehouse visibility, IT asset management, returnable packaging and on-metal identification.
Industrial laundry, reusable transport items and traceability projects often require careful sample validation and repeatability.
Outdoor assets, utilities and long-service industrial tagging often put more weight on enclosure durability and field conditions.
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These sourcing pages cover the chip-specific and market-specific buying details that often decide the final spec for this product.
Before You Order
Five short reads on the procurement-side topics every B2B RFID buyer wants answered before signing a quote — MOQ thresholds, lead time reality, pricing transparency, sample policy, and how to audit a Chinese factory before your first order.
Buyer Questions
These FAQs cover the points that usually come up between a first shortlist and a real sample or quote request.
For RFID Ceramic Tag, the standard MOQ starts at 1,000 pieces on stock SKUs. Custom shape, material or antenna tooling typically requires 3,000–5,000 pieces to cover one-time mold / die-cut setup cost. Exact MOQ and unit pricing are quoted per project once chip, customization and packaging are confirmed.
Yes. Stock rfid tags samples of RFID Ceramic Tag are typically free; we only ask buyers to cover DHL/FedEx express shipping. Samples ship in 1–3 business days after your order is confirmed and arrive in 2–5 days to most countries. Custom samples (new chip, new size, printed artwork) usually take 3–7 additional days.
Standard RFID Ceramic Tag orders ship in 7–15 business days after PO confirmation and artwork approval. Large runs (>100k units) or orders with complex encoding / custom molds may take 15–25 business days. Rush production is available on request for time-sensitive launches; confirm MOQ and artwork early to protect the timeline.
Yes. RFID Ceramic Tag supports end-to-end customization: full-color CMYK / silk-screen / UV printing, laser engraving, serial numbering, custom chip encoding (UID write, NDEF, sector locking), custom shape / size (subject to tooling MOQ), and packaging. Share your artwork, chip requirement and quantity and we will return a spec sheet + price within 24 hours.
RFID Ceramic Tag supports Impinj Monza 4QT (128-bit EPC, 512-bit user memory). Before ordering, share your reader model or current credential so we can confirm the exact chip variant (e.g., MIFARE Classic 1K vs DESFire EV3, NTAG213 vs 215) and avoid compatibility issues after lamination.
RFIDAK operates under ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), audited by SGS. RFID Ceramic Tag is subject to incoming material inspection, in-process QC at every lamination / bonding / encoding step, and 100% electrical performance testing before shipment. Products meet CE, FCC, RoHS and REACH as applicable by market. Full test reports are available on request for buyer audits.
Yes. RFID Ceramic Tag can ship with UID range assignment, NDEF URL encoding (for NFC), sector-locked user data, serial numbering, and CMYK / silk-screen / UV printing of your artwork. Provide an AI/PDF artwork file at 300 dpi with 3 mm bleed and a chip-encoding spec; we return a digital proof for approval before production.
RFIDAK ships RFID Ceramic Tag via DHL / FedEx / UPS (door-to-door, 3–5 days to most countries), air cargo (5–7 days for heavier orders), or sea freight (20–35 days for bulk over 500 kg). Standard Incoterms are EXW, FOB Shenzhen and DDP; choose based on customs clearance preferences. Commercial invoice, packing list and CoC / MSDS are included automatically.
For repeat buyers, RFIDAK locks tooling, artwork and chip encoding on file so subsequent POs ship faster — typically 5–10 business days for stock chip types at previously-run quantities. Price is adjusted transparently per chip market rate and FX movement; we flag any chip shortage (e.g., DESFire EV3) before quotation so the project plan stays realistic.
Key RFID Ceramic Tag specs: frequency EU: 865-868 MHz; US: 902-928 MHz. A full technical datasheet including read range, chip memory map, IP / temperature rating and compliance certificates is available on request; attach your reader model and target environment so we can confirm suitability before quoting.
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