identytag OnMetal Global Label 54 x 25 mm RFID Tags for Metal Surfaces

identytag OnMetal Global Label 54 x 25 mm is a series of industrial passive UHF RFID tags specifically designed for identifying equipment, metal containers, reusable transport items, components, assemblies and other assets with metal surfaces.

Unlike standard RFID labels, which may perform poorly when applied directly to metal, OnMetal Global Label is optimized for reliable operation on metallic surfaces. Its 54 x 25 x 1.8 mm format provides enough space for visual identification while remaining compact enough for industrial equipment and other assets.

The tag can be used not only as an RFID identifier, but also as a combined identification medium: RFID + barcode + Data Matrix + human-readable number.

OnMetal Global Label 54 x 25 mm Product Variants

The series includes four part numbers based on NXP UCODE 9xm and NXP UCODE 9xe RFID chips. The variants also differ by supply option — without prior personalization or with customized printing and RFID encoding.

Part Number RFID Chip EPC Memory User Memory Supply Option
103251 NXP UCODE 9xm 128 / 256 / 496 bit 752 / 624 / 384 bit without pre-printing and pre-encoding
103252 NXP UCODE 9xm 128 / 256 / 496 bit 752 / 624 / 384 bit with customized printing and RFID encoding
103253 NXP UCODE 9xe 128 bit none without pre-printing and pre-encoding
103254 NXP UCODE 9xe 128 bit none with customized printing and RFID encoding

Which 54 x 25 mm RFID Tag Should You Choose?

For flexible asset tracking, inventory, maintenance and traceability applications, versions based on NXP UCODE 9xm provide the greatest versatility.

The UCODE 9xm chip supports configurable EPC memory and additional User Memory. This makes it suitable not only for storing a unique asset identifier, but also for more advanced applications where additional operational data needs to be stored directly in the RFID chip.

If the application only requires a standard 128-bit EPC and no additional user memory, versions based on NXP UCODE 9xe may be sufficient.

Custom Printing and RFID Encoding

The OnMetal Global Label surface is made of white polyester and is suitable for thermal transfer printing.

The RFID tag can be customized with:

  • asset or inventory number;
  • equipment serial number;
  • Code 128 barcode;
  • Data Matrix code;
  • QR code;
  • text and operational information;
  • company logo.

Variants supplied without prior personalization can be printed and RFID-encoded by the customer or system integrator. Personalized versions can be supplied with printed information and pre-encoded RFID data according to the requirements of a specific project.

RFID + Barcode + Data Matrix

The 54 x 25 mm format provides more space for printed information than the compact Mini 54 x 13 mm series.

One tag can simultaneously carry an RFID identifier, linear barcode, Data Matrix, serial or asset number, and additional text information.

This approach is particularly useful in environments where several automatic identification technologies are used together, including RFID readers, barcode scanners, mobile terminals and visual verification.

Main Technical Specifications

  • tag size — 54 x 25 x 1.8 mm;
  • operating frequency — 865-928 MHz;
  • type — passive UHF RFID transponder;
  • standards — ISO/IEC 18000-6C, EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2;
  • read range — up to 7 m in ETSI and up to 6 m in FCC conditions under laboratory testing;
  • surface material — white polyester;
  • printing method — thermal transfer;
  • adhesive — permanent acrylic adhesive;
  • operating temperature — from -20°C to +85°C;
  • minimum application temperature — +5°C;
  • RFID memory write endurance — up to 100,000 cycles at +25°C.

RFID Read Range

One of the key advantages of the OnMetal Global Label 54 x 25 mm is its extended RFID read range.

According to the manufacturer, under laboratory conditions and when applied to a metal surface, the read range can reach up to 7 meters in the ETSI frequency range and up to 6 meters in FCC conditions.

Actual performance in a real project depends on the metal type, asset size and geometry, tag position, RFID antenna orientation, reader model, transmit power and surrounding environment.

Applications of OnMetal Global Label 54 x 25 mm

Tags from this series can be used in a wide range of industrial applications:

  • industrial equipment identification;
  • RFID inventory of fixed assets;
  • tool and fixture tracking;
  • metal container identification;
  • reusable transport item tracking;
  • component and assembly identification;
  • vehicle and transport component identification;
  • spare part and component traceability;
  • maintenance and repair tracking;
  • asset movement control.

RFID Equipment Identification

When used for equipment identification, each RFID tag can be linked to a digital asset record or equipment passport in an information system.

The digital record can include:

  • equipment name;
  • model and type;
  • serial number;
  • asset ID;
  • operating location;
  • responsible employee or department;
  • commissioning date;
  • technical condition;
  • movement history;
  • maintenance and repair records;
  • inventory verification results.

In this way, the physical RFID tag becomes the link between the real-world asset and its digital record.

Automated RFID Inventory

OnMetal RFID tags make it possible to move from traditional inventory based on manual verification of asset numbers to automated RFID-based identification.

RFID does not require direct line-of-sight scanning of each individual code. Depending on the system architecture, tags can be read using:

  • handheld RFID readers;
  • mobile RFID terminals;
  • fixed RFID readers;
  • RFID workstations;
  • RFID gates and portals;
  • integrated movement control systems.

This is particularly useful for industrial sites with large numbers of equipment items, tools, containers and other physical assets.

OnMetal Global Label 54 x 25 mm or Mini 54 x 13 mm?

When choosing between the two identytag formats, it is important to consider not only the physical size of the tag, but also the required read range and the amount of printed information.

OnMetal Global Label Mini 54 x 13 mm is a good choice where labeling space is limited and the most compact possible RFID tag is required.

OnMetal Global Label 54 x 25 mm provides more room for printing and offers a significantly greater potential read range. It is therefore well suited for equipment, containers, reusable assets and other objects where the 54 x 25 mm format is not a limitation.

RFID Tag Selection and Testing

Nominal RFID tag specifications do not guarantee identical performance on every type of equipment. Surface material, object geometry, tag placement and tag orientation can significantly affect RFID read quality and range.

For this reason, practical testing on the actual assets is recommended before volume deployment.

Typical testing should include:

  • several possible tag mounting positions;
  • actual RFID read range;
  • read stability at different asset orientations;
  • barcode and Data Matrix print quality;
  • tag durability under operating conditions;
  • ease of use for personnel;
  • compatibility with RFID hardware and software.

Vostok-IT supports the selection of industrial RFID tags, RFID printers and encoding equipment, mobile and fixed RFID readers, and integration of RFID identification into asset tracking, inventory, maintenance, traceability and equipment management systems.

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