Need a compact RFID format for tight space or embedded placement?
Stock SKU. Custom tooling from 2,000 pcs.
Standard; rush possible on request.
Stock samples via DHL / FedEx.
Use this compact form factor when the RFID unit needs to fit inside a small product, tool, or molded part. Confirm available space, substrate, and required read distance before the sample plan is locked.
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 | RFID FPC Tag (Flexible Printed Circuit) |
| Substrate Material | Polyimide (PI) |
| Thickness | 0.13 mm (typical) |
| Dimensions | Circular: 6 / 8 / 10 mm; Rectangular: 5 x 5, 6 x 6, 7 x 7, 4.7 x 11.5, 6 x 15, 8 x 13 mm |
| Operating Frequency | 13.56MHz (ISO/IEC 14443A, ISO/IEC 15693), 860-960MHz (UHF) |
| Chip Options | NXP MIFARE Classic 1K/4K EV1, Ultralight EV1/C, NTAG213/215/216, ICODE SLIX, DESFire EV1 (2K/4K/8K) |
| Antenna Type | Precision-printed copper |
| Power Supply | Passive |
| Operating Temperature | -40 deg C to +200 deg C |
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.
primary embedded RFID component for water park, hotel, and event wristband production lines
embed in smart watches, fitness bands, and NFC rings where tag thickness must be under 0.2 mm
flexible enough to conform to curved surgical instrument handles for sterilization cycle tracking
laminate into thin product packaging for NFC-based authentication and consumer engagement
core RFID component for silicone and epoxy keyfob injection molding
solder directly onto circuit boards for anti-counterfeiting in electronics manufacturing
FPC Tag vs PCB Tag — How To Choose
FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) and PCB (rigid) both use copper-trace antennas but differ fundamentally in substrate flexibility. FPC bends into curved product shapes (silicone molding, wearable injection). PCB holds flat for PCB integration and rigid enclosures. Non-interchangeable — the embedding method decides.
Option A Flexible PI substrate, 0.13 mm thin
Best for
Option B Rigid FR4, PCB-integratable
Best for
Quick decision tip — If the tag will be molded inside flexible silicone, bent around a curved product, or embedded in a wearable — FPC (Option A) is the only option that survives the mechanical stress. If the tag integrates into rigid electronics (product PCB, hard enclosure, token) or needs mechanical stiffness, PCB (Option B) is the industrial standard. Bend tolerance is the single determining factor.
Supplier Fit
Once the format is right, most teams still need confidence in manufacturing control, sample support, and repeat-order reliability.
Quality-focused manufacturing and sample support for custom RFID projects.
RFID manufacturing experience across cards, tags, labels, wristbands and readers.
Test product compatibility before bulk purchasing and customization decisions.
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.
Nearby Options
A similar tag can behave very differently once surface, enclosure, and installation method change, so it helps to keep close options visible.
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Compare this optionBefore 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 FPC 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 FPC 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 FPC 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 FPC 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 FPC Tag supports NXP MIFARE Classic 1K/4K EV1, Ultralight EV1/C, NTAG213/215/216, ICODE SLIX, DESFire EV1 (2K/4K/8K). 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 FPC 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 FPC 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 FPC 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 FPC Tag specs: frequency 13.56 MHz (ISO/IEC 14443A, ISO/IEC 15693), 860-960 MHz (UHF); dimensions Circular: Ø6/8/10 mm; Rectangular: 5x5, 6x6, 7x7, 4.7x11.5, 6x15, 8x13 mm; substrate Polyimide (PI). 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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