Passive RFID UHF Asset Tags
There are many types of passive UHF tags that you can choose from based on your needs, as will be described below.
1. Confidex Steelwave
Durable on-metal tags for indoor and outdoor applications.
Steelwave has a wide range of items for both indoor and outdoor use. This innovative and long-lasting product line provides numerous attachment methods, small footprints, flexibility, and performance to guarantee the successful deployment of asset monitoring projects with a wide range of needs.
Steelwave Classic
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 115 x 30 x 3.9 mm (4.53 x 1.18 x 0.15 in)
Read range: Up to 12 m / 39 ft (regional)
Special features:
Printing protected with over-lamination against chemicals.
Great read range with thin structure.
Steelwave Flex
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 55 x 25 x 2.2 mm (2.17 x 0.98 x 0.09 in)
Read range: Up to 5 m / 16 ft (global)
Special features:
Global, VDA compliant on-metal label with flexible structure for parts with small radius.
Steelwave Micro II
Type: UHF RFID HF / NFC
Dimensions: 38 x 13 x 4.5 mm (1.5 x 0.51 x 0.18 in)
Read range: Up to 5 m / 16 ft (global)
Special features:
Versatile attachment options with adhesives and holes for cable tie.
Optimized for IT assets.
Steelwave HF
Type: HF / NFC
Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 0.45 mm (1 x 1 x 0.02 in)
Read range: Up to few cm on mobile phone
Special features:
Proven reliability for more harsh environments with industrial grade materials.
Several IC options available.
2. Confidex Ironside
Most rugged hard tags for industrial environments.
The Ironside collection is designed for metallic returnable transport products and industrial assets that are subjected to harsh weather and handling. A patent-protected antenna design with industry-leading performance and a very durable IP68 (up to IP69K with Ironside Flag) construction provides seamless asset tracking in the harshest situations.
The Ironside collection also provides a variety of connection options such as screws, pop rivets, industrial adhesives, and welding with an optional bracket. The Ironside family is also available in ATEX variations.
Ironside Classic
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 51.5 x 47.5 x 10 mm (2.03 x 1.87 x 0.39 in)
Read range: Up to 15 m / 50 ft (regional / global)
Special features:
Shock-resistant TPE enclosure.
Temperature resistance up to 125°C.
Available with a welding bracket.
Ironside Micro
Type: UHF RFID HF / NFC
Dimensions: 27 x 27 x 5.5 mm (1.06 x 1.06 x 0.22 in)
Read range: Up to 5 m / 16 ft (global)
Special features:
IP68 Robustness with small footprint.
Available also as an HF / NFC variant.
Ironside Slim
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 85 x 21 x 10 mm (3.35 x 0.83 x 0.39 in)
Read range: Up to 10 m / 33 ft (global)
Special features:
Narrow form factor optimal for metallic containers.
Compression limiters to enhance robustness.
Ironside Flag
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 52 x 29 x 14 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 0.55 in)
Read range: Up to 11 m / 36 ft (global)
Special features:
Great performance and IP69K rated robustness combined with unique single-screw attachment.
Ironside Plate
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 108 x 50.8 x 3.7 mm (4.25 x 2 x 0.15 in)
Read range: Up to 10 m / 33 ft (global)
Special features:
Metal plate tag with extreme durability for visual marking in challenging environments.
3. Confidex Silverline
Industrial grade printable on-metal labels.
The Silverline collection is the premier IP68-rated on-metal label solution for demanding applications. The Confidex Silverline collection enables RFID usage easier and more efficiently than ever before by combining the on-metal functionality of hard tags with the ease of customizing of labels.
They provide an easy-to-use solution for printing and encoding on-metal labels on demand when combined with the Zebra ZT410 Silverline or ZT411 On-Metal printer. The Silverline collection features a robust PET face and a variety of product sizes to fulfill the needs of applications ranging from high read range to small footprint.
Silverline Blade II
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 60 x 25 x 1.4 mm (2.36 x 0.98 x 0.055 in)
Read range: Up to 10 m / 33 ft (regional)
Special features:
Special adhesive for all surfaces.
Industry leading performance to size ratio.
Silverline Classic II
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 100 x 40 x 1.4 mm (3.94 x 1.57 x 0.05 in)
Read range: Up to 15 m / 50 ft (regional)
Special features:
Large space for visual printing.
Durable PET face.
Adhesive optimized for metals.
Silverline Micro II
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 45 x 13 x 1.3 mm (1.77 x 0.51 x 0.05 in)
Read range: Up to 3.5 m / 12 ft (regional)
Special features:
Great performance to size ratio.
Adhesive optimized for metals.
Silverline Slim II
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 100 x 13 x 1.3 mm (3.94 x 0.51 x 0.05 in)
Read range: Up to 7 m / 23 ft (regional)
Special features:
Narrow form factor combined with good on/off metal performance.
Adhesive optimized for metals.
4. Confidex Heatwave
High temperature tags with industrial grade reliability
Designed with extreme reliability as the prime focus. The Heatwave series is the result of over 10 years of research and development of high temperature tags with proven dependability in industrial applications such as automotive paint shops.
Heatwave Flag
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 76 x 55 x 0.35 mm (2.99 x 2.17 x 0.01 in)
Read range: Up to 12 m / 39 ft (global)
Special features:
Flag type of flexible structure for on and off metal applications.
Peak temperature up to 230°C for 3h.
Heatwave Tough
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 50 x 30 x 3 mm (1.97 x 1.18 x 0.12 in)
Read range: Up to 9 m / 30 ft (regional)
Special features:
Hard tag for metallic surfaces.
Peak temperature up to 250°C for 50min.
5. Confidex Go
Cost engineered for fast and reliable identification in high volumes
Confidex Go products are designed with cost efficiency in mind. They are the go-to choice for fast and reliable logistics applications that require unique features such as reading from all angles, eco-friendly paper based structure, VDA compliancy or tagging challenging specialty retail categories such as sports equipment, beauty and personal care items.
Crosswave Classic Neo
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: Various, see datasheet
Read range: Up to 10 m / 33 ft (global)
Special features:
360-degree readability with modular dimensions and latest IC generation
Casey
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 92 x 24 x 0.2 mm (3.62 x 0.94 x 0.01 in)
Read range: Up to 16 m / 52 ft (global)
Special features:
Waterproof IP68 label for high volume logistics.
Leaf
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 92 x 27 x 0.2 mm (3.62 x 1.06 x 0.01 in)
Read range: Up to 10 m / 33 ft (global)
Special features:
Paper-based, eco-friendly label for short term logistics.
eKanban GTL SLC
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: According to VDA 4994
Read range: See datasheet
Special features:
RFID enabled Kanban cards.
VDA 5501 compliant.
Ferrowave Classic
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 100 x 17 x 1.1 mm (3.94 x 0.67 x 0.04 in)
Read range: Up to 5 m / 16 ft (regional)
Special features:
Optimized for high volume on metal logistics.
Ferrowave Flag
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 45 x 8 x 1.5 mm (1.77 x 0.31 x 0.06 in)
Read range: Up to 12 m / 30 ft (global)
Special features:
Versatile on metal labels with great performance.
Ferrowave Micro
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 45 x 8 x 1.5 mm (1.77 x 0.31 x 0.06 in)
Read range: Up to 4 m / 23 ft (global)
Special features:
Small on metal label optimized for specialty retail items.
6. Confidex Carrier
Washable tags for plastic returnable items
The Confidex Carrier family is designed especially for plastic returnable transit item (RTI) tracking. They are all IP68 classified and can withstand washing processes while maintaining their strong grip on plastic surfaces. All labels can be printed and encoded with standard RFID printers or be ordered pre-personalized.
Carrier Classic
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 73 x 8 x 0.2 mm (2.87 x 0.31 x 0.01 in)
Read range: Up to 10 m / 33 ft (global)
Special features:
Narrow design ideal for containers with limited space.
Carrier PRO
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 92 x 24 x 0.2 mm (3.62 x 0.94 x 0.01 in)
Read range: Up to 12.5 m / 41 ft (global)
Special features:
More space for printing and long read range + close to high liquid content.
Carrier Tough Slim
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 122 x 18 x 2 mm (4.8 x 0.71 x 0.08 in)
Read range: Up to 12 m / 39 ft (global)
Special features:
For the harshest of environments.
Printing protected under plastic cover.
Carrier HF
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 0.45 mm (1 x 1 x 0.02 in)
Read range: Up to few cm on mobile phone
Special features:
HF/NFC label solution for more harsh environments with industrial grade materials.
Several IC options available.
7. Confidex Cruiser
Reliable vehicle identification for parking, vehicle registration and toll collection
The Confidex Cruiser family is designed for Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) and Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) applications. Cruiser labels can withstand varying weather conditions and washing processes while remaining tamper-proof. Confidex also delivers fully personalized Cruiser products against customer requirements.
Cruiser Headlamp
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 90 x 11.5 x 0.2 mm (3.54 x 0.45 x 0.01 in)
Read range: Up to 10.5 m / 34 ft (global)
Special features:
Transparent structure with specific UV and IR protection.
Cruiser Windshield
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 92 x 26 x 0.2 mm (3.62 x 1.02 x 0.01 in)
Read range: Up to 8 m / 26 ft (global)
Special features:
Full customization and encoding options with tamper-proof structure.
Cruiser Windshield Crypto
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 107 x 21.5 x 0.2 mm (4.21 x 0.85 x 0.01 in)
Read range: Up to 10 m / 33 ft (global)
Special features:
Fast and secure communication with cryptography authentication check.
8. Confidex DesignStudio
Not finding the tag you need for your project from our standard product offering?
Confidex DesignStudio provides you with uniquely new products or standard product modifications for your specific needs, whether simple or complex. Let’s co-create together a BLE, RFID, or NFC product that fits your needs.
TireTag
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 40 x 5.5 x 2.1 mm (1.57 x 0.22 x 0.08 in)
Read range: up to 3 m / 10 ft (global)
Special features:
ISO 20909 and 20910 compliant embedded TireTag with great performance.
Survivor
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 155 x 26 x 14,5 mm (6.1 x 1.02 x 0.57 in)
Read range: Up to 18m / 60ft (regional)
Special features:
Available as a Battery Assisted Passive variant with a read range up to 60m / 200ft.
Captura
Type: UHF RFID
Dimensions: 57.5 x 19 x 20 mm (2.26 x 0.75 x 0.79 in)
Read range: Up to 10 m / 33 ft (global)
Special features:
Sealtag with tamper-proof structure.
No tools needed for attachment.
