{"id":160272,"date":"2025-12-18T16:39:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T15:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cipam.com\/rfid-tags-presentation-and-definitions\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T16:54:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T15:54:02","slug":"rfid-tags-presentation-and-definitions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cipam.com\/en\/rfid-tags-presentation-and-definitions\/","title":{"rendered":"RFID tags: presentation and definitions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; row_height_use_pixel=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;100477&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;860875&#8243;][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; row_height_use_pixel=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_horizontal=&#8221;left&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h1&#8243; text_size=&#8221;bigtext&#8221; text_uppercase=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;190875&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>RFID tags: presentation and definitions<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;100350&#8243;]An <strong>RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag<\/strong> is not just another consumable. It&#8217;s the <strong>identity sensor<\/strong> of your flow: it carries the identifier, resists your environment and &#8220;talks&#8221; correctly to the antennas. A label that performs well on cardboard may fail on metal or in a damp environment. This guide helps you to <strong>understand tag families<\/strong>, <strong>select the right reference<\/strong>, <strong>encode the identifier<\/strong> and <strong>validate under real-life conditions<\/strong> &#8211; for stable readings and robust traceability.<br \/>\nFor an overview, see the article: <a href=\"https:\/\/cipam.com\/en\/rfid-the-complete-guide-to-choosing-deploying-and-successfully-implementing-your-project\/\">RFID technology<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;156333&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;291573&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;745271&#8243; row_name=&#8221;definition&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;359366&#8243;]<strong>1) The main RFID tag families and their uses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Label selection is based on three factors: <strong>substrate<\/strong>, <strong>environment<\/strong> and <strong>process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.1 Consumables (inlays and printable labels)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ideal for cartons, files, clothing, non-metallic plastic parts. An <strong>inlay<\/strong> (antenna + chip) is integrated into a <strong>printable<\/strong> and <strong>encodable<\/strong> label.<br \/>\nAdvantages: low unit cost, high print output, quick installation.<br \/>\nPoints to watch: adhesive adapted to surfaces<strong>(PE, polyethylene<\/strong> \/ <strong>PP, polypropylene<\/strong>, painted steel, powder paint). <\/p>\n<p><strong>1.2 Hard tags (industrial tags)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Designed for harsh environments (heat, chemicals, shock, UV). <strong>ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene)<\/strong> \/ <strong>PBT (polybutylene terephthalate<\/strong> ) \/ epoxy housings, high <strong>IP (Ingress Protection)<\/strong> ratings (IP67\/IP68), fastening by rivet, screw, collar or technical adhesive.<br \/>\nUses: reusable bins, racks, molds, tooling. <\/p>\n<p><strong>1.3 On-metal labels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specific to metal surfaces. They incorporate an insulating layer or a tuned antenna to maintain <strong>UHF (Ultra High Frequency)<\/strong> performance on metal.<br \/>\nFormats: very thin (IT\/tools) or thick (long range, shock). <\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-160250 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RFID_chaine_production.jpg\" alt=\"RFID onmetal\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RFID_chaine_production.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RFID_chaine_production-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RFID_chaine_production-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RFID_chaine_production-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RFID_chaine_production-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RFID_chaine_production-350x233.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.4 Seals and safety labels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For securing containers, cupboards, drums and chests. Visible break when opened. Access traceability and &#8220;chain of custody&#8221;.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>1.5 HF\/NFC cards and key fobs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>HF (High Frequency)<\/strong> at 13.56 MHz includes <strong>NFC (Near Field Communication)<\/strong>. Ideal for <strong>access control<\/strong>, operator assignment and proximity interaction with a smartphone. <\/p>\n<p>To place the tag in the complete chain (readers, antennas, rulers), read: <strong>How does an RFID system work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Frequencies: LF, HF\/NFC or UHF, what difference does the choice make?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Frequency determines <strong>range<\/strong>, <strong>mass reading<\/strong> and <strong>tolerance<\/strong> to the environment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LF (Low Frequency, 125-134 kHz)<\/strong>: very short range, good performance in damp\/metallic environments, single reading (e.g. access control).<\/li>\n<li><strong>HF (High Frequency, 13.56 MHz, including NFC)<\/strong>: short to medium range, reliable exchanges in close proximity, useful for operator\/smartphone interactions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UHF (Ultra High Frequency, 860-960 MHz, also known as RAIN RFID)<\/strong>: reading <strong>at several meters<\/strong> and <strong>en masse<\/strong>. Here, <g id=\"gid_3\">RAIN (RAdio frequency IdentificatioN)<\/g> refers to the ecosystem and industry standard around passive UHF (associations, usage profiles, interoperability). It is the logistics\/industrial reference (flash inventories, shipping tunnels, gantries).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When it comes to radio regulations, remember the <strong>ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute)<\/strong> zone in Europe and the <strong>FCC (Federal Communications Commission)<\/strong> zone in the USA. For basics and standards, see : <strong>RFID frequencies and standards<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p><strong>3) What&#8217;s on your label: identifiers, memory and security<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each label includes at least :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TID (Tag Identifier)<\/strong>: read-only hardware identifier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EPC (Electronic Product Code)<\/strong>: business identifier encoded in the chip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Among the most widely used <strong>GS1 (Global Standards One)<\/strong> schemas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SGTIN (Serialized Global Trade Item Number)<\/strong>: product serialized by unit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code)<\/strong>: logistics unit (pallet, parcel).<\/li>\n<li><strong>GRAI (Global Returnable Asset Identifier)<\/strong>: reusable container.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GIAI (Global Individual Asset Identifier)<\/strong>: individual asset\/equipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SGLN (Global Location Number)<\/strong>: location (site, quay).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some chips offer <strong>user memory<\/strong> (parameters, dates). Access can be <strong>password-protected<\/strong>, and a <strong>kill<\/strong> command can be used to deactivate the label if required. <\/p>\n<p><strong>EPC best practices:<\/strong> govern uniqueness (ranges per site\/line), link <strong>EPC \u2194 reference \u2194 batch \u2194 order<\/strong>, control encoding on printing. Detailed definition: see <strong>EPC<\/strong> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/cipam.com\/en\/rfid-the-complete-guide-to-choosing-deploying-and-successfully-implementing-your-project\/\">RFID Technology<\/a> pillar. <\/p>\n<p><strong>4) Support and environment: the key to performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Label performance is first and foremost <strong>physical<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Metal<\/strong>: reflects the <strong>UHF<\/strong> wave. Use <strong>on-metal<\/strong>, create distance (spacer), take care with orientation\/posting. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Liquids<\/strong>: water absorbs<strong>UHF<\/strong>. Multiply tests, optimize orientation\/antennas; for near-unit reading, <strong>HF<\/strong> may be preferable. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature \/ washing \/ chemistry<\/strong>: autoclave, ovens, solvents, detergents. Choose <strong>high-temperature cures<\/strong>, validate chemical and UV resistance. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Mechanical stress<\/strong>: impact, abrasion, dust, humidity. Select robust enclosures, compatible adhesives and suitable <strong>IP<\/strong> ratings. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5) Printing and encoding: reliability right from the start<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Printable\/encodable<\/strong> labels are processed in a single pass with an <strong>RFID printer<\/strong>: encoding of the<strong>EPC<\/strong>, verification then printing of the visual (text\/codes).<br \/>\nBest practices :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Failure control<\/strong>: retry, scrap, logging (zero &#8220;dumb tag&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-encoding proofreading<\/strong>: check <strong>EPC &#8211; visual<\/strong> association.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consumables<\/strong>: paper\/PP<strong>(polypropylene)<\/strong>\/PE<strong>(polyethylene<\/strong>)\/PI<strong>(polyimide)<\/strong> and ribbons compatible with your substrates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traceability<\/strong>: who printed\/encoded what and when.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong>RFID middleware<\/strong> (software layer) then transforms the reading into a <strong>business event<\/strong> and sends it to your systems. To find out more: <strong>RFID software solutions<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p><strong>6) Selection method: how to choose the right label (field approach)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Selection takes place <strong>at your premises<\/strong>, on <strong>your media<\/strong>, at <strong>your pace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Qualify requirements<\/strong>: distance\/span, flow rate, unit vs. mass reading, exposure (heat, water, chemical).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-select 3-5 references<\/strong>: standard for cardboard\/plastic, <strong>on-metal<\/strong> for metal, <strong>hardened<\/strong> for severe cycles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prototype in real-life conditions<\/strong>: measure <strong>read rates<\/strong>, <strong>false positives\/false negatives<\/strong>, <strong>stability<\/strong> over the day\/week; test <strong>orientation<\/strong> and <strong>location<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Validate the supply chain<\/strong>: availability, <strong>MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)<\/strong>, multi-source alternatives, print quality\/adhesion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industrialize<\/strong>: <strong>approved tag<\/strong> repository, <strong>SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)<\/strong> for installation\/encoding\/control, recovery plan (reprint, re-encode).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-160252 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tunnel_RFID_scan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tunnel_RFID_scan-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tunnel_RFID_scan-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tunnel_RFID_scan-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tunnel_RFID_scan-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tunnel_RFID_scan-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cipam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tunnel_RFID_scan-350x197.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>7) Use case: ready-to-use tag baskets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shipping &amp; warehousing (UHF, mass reading)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cartons\/pallets: labels <strong>printable + encodable<\/strong> with RFID printer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tunnel<\/strong>: orientation-tolerant, mass-reading-validated references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Production &amp; WIP (Work-In-Progress)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reusable bins, racks, molds: <strong>on-metal hardened<\/strong> screwed\/glued.<\/li>\n<li>Tooling: robust, compact mini <strong>on-metal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Health &amp; pharmaceuticals<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sterilizable instruments: <strong>autoclave<\/strong> tags.<\/li>\n<li>Sensitive containers: chemical-compatible labels, wet testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Agro &amp; beverages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drums\/bottles: <strong>hardened<\/strong> tags or <strong>RFID seals<\/strong>; <strong>on-metal<\/strong> if required.<\/li>\n<li>High-speed lines: <strong>tunnel<\/strong> validation, performance on wet surfaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For inspiration by sector, see <strong>Using RFID in industry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>8) Common mistakes to avoid (and how to correct them)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a &#8220;generic&#8221; tag <strong>with no real testing<\/strong> \u2192 random performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Underestimate metal\/water<\/strong> \u2192 reading rate collapses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incorrect<\/strong> installation <strong>location<\/strong>: shadowing, twisting, rubbing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adhesive unsuitable for<\/strong> material\/environment \u2192 delamination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Absent EPC governance<\/strong>: duplication, reuse too early.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uncontrolled encoding<\/strong>: mute labels in production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>9) Costs and procurement: realistic orders of magnitude<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inlays \/ UHF printables<\/strong>: a few tens of centimes depending on volume.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-metal \/ hardened<\/strong>: from 1 to a few euros depending on format and resistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RFID seals<\/strong>: variable according to security\/robustness level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HF\/NFC cards<\/strong>: low unit cost, printable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Optimize by <strong>standardizing 1-2 references per use<\/strong>, securing a <strong>second source<\/strong> and planning your <strong>consumables<\/strong> (white labels, ribbons, liners).<\/p>\n<p><strong>10) To find out more about RFID<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A label only has value if its reading becomes a <strong>business event<\/strong> in your tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overview : <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cipam.com\/en\/rfid-the-complete-guide-to-choosing-deploying-and-successfully-implementing-your-project\/\">RFID technology<\/a><\/strong> (pillar page).<\/li>\n<li>End-to-end mechanics: <a href=\"https:\/\/cipam.com\/en\/how-does-an-rfid-system-work\/\"><strong>How does an RFID system work?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Technical framework: <strong>RFID frequencies and standards<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Software layer: <strong>RFID software: all solutions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Case study: <strong>RFID in industry<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; 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back_color=&#8221;accent&#8221; radius=&#8221;sm&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;143390&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]Faq RFID tags[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;157859&#8243;]Our answers to the questions often asked by our customers[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;alpha-anim&#8221; animation_speed=&#8221;1000&#8243; width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;876318&#8243;][vc_accordion typography=&#8221;advanced&#8221; sign=&#8221;plus&#8221; gutter_simple=&#8221;1&#8243; no_h_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; titles_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; titles_weight=&#8221;500&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;118970&#8243; active_tab=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Which label to choose for metal?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1665420124-1-86166688918790517156102387059756-06ca&#8221;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;481052&#8243;]A dedicated <strong>on-metal<\/strong> label, with insulating layer or specific antenna. 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