In today’s fast-paced world, data visibility is everything. Metalcraft’s RFID tags are designed to bring intelligence to your assets, enabling automated tracking, real-time inventory management, and seamless data integration. Whether you’re tracking IT equipment, industrial machinery, or returnable containers, our RFID solutions deliver the accuracy and reliability you need to optimize operations.
From on-metal tags that overcome interference challenges to flexible labels for curved surfaces and rugged tags built for extreme environments, our RFID portfolio is engineered for versatility. We combine advanced inlay technology with our signature durability to create tags that perform where others fail. With Metalcraft RFID, you’re not just tracking assets—you’re unlocking insights that drive smarter business decisions.
From The Asset Tracking Blog
6 Common RFID Implementation Pitfalls To Avoid
Avoid common RFID implementation pitfalls by understanding tag selection, ROI expectations, real-life testing, integrators, reader options, and programming schemes for a smooth installation.
What Is RFID? A Basic Guide To Radio Frequency Identification
Learn how RFID technology works, including the types of RFID tags (active, passive, and battery assist) and their frequencies, while exploring the efficiency and speed advantages it offers across various applications.
RFID Technology For Retail Inventory Management
RFID technology has revolutionized retail inventory management by offering real-time visibility, automation, and improved accuracy, though challenges like initial investment and tagging complexity must be considered for successful implementation.
Services Videos
Passive RFID Tag Use on Metal
In this video, learn how to effectively use passive RFID tags on metal surfaces, a common challenge in RFID applications. Metal can interfere with RFID performance, but with proper research and testing, these issues can be minimized.
Passive RFID Tag Use on Metal
In this video, learn how to effectively use passive RFID tags on metal surfaces, a common challenge in RFID applications. Metal can interfere with RFID performance, but with proper research and testing, these issues can be minimized.
RFID UHF Memory Banks Explained
Passive UHF RFID tags contain four distinct memory banks, each serving a unique function. Colynn Black, RFID Business Development Director, breaks down their roles: Reserved, EPC, TID, and User Memory Banks.
RFID Tags – How Metalcraft RFID Labels & Service Are Better
Metalcraft’s RFID tags stand out from competitors due to their manufacturing capabilities, offering custom RFID tag construction in any size, shape, or style. Their Universal RFID product line provides the industry’s largest selection.
RFID Tags – How Durable Are Metalcraft RFID Tags
Our RFID tags are built to last in the toughest conditions! Extreme temperatures, chemicals, abrasion—you name it, our tags can handle it. Here’s how they performed in independent lab tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
RFID tags are made up of three key components: the integrated circuit (IC), the antenna, and the substrate that holds them together.
- The integrated circuit (IC), also known as the microchip, is the brain of the RFID tag. It stores and processes data, manages communication with RFID readers, and sometimes includes security features like encryption to protect sensitive information.
- The antenna plays a crucial role in transmitting and receiving radio signals. It captures the energy from an RFID reader’s signal and enables communication between the tag and the reader.
- The substrate is the physical material that holds the IC and antenna together. It can be made from a variety of materials, such as plastic, paper, or flexible polymers, depending on the intended use of the tag.
RFID technology works by using radio waves to wirelessly transmit data between an RFID tag and a reader. When the RFID reader emits a radio signal, the tag’s antenna captures this energy and powers the integrated circuit (IC) inside the tag. The IC then processes and stores data, such as a unique identifier, and transmits it back to the reader. The reader converts this data into a usable format and sends it to a computer system for further processing.
There are three types of RFID tags: active, passive, and semi-passive, each designed for different applications based on their power source and functionality.
Passive RFID Tags
Passive RFID tags do not have a built-in power source and rely entirely on the energy transmitted by an RFID reader to activate and send back data. They are smaller, cost-effective, and highly durable.
Active RFID Tags
Active RFID tags have an internal battery that allows them to continuously broadcast signals to RFID readers, making them ideal for real-time tracking over long distances.
Semi-Passive RFID Tags
Semi-passive RFID tags have an internal battery that powers the tag’s microchip but still rely on the RFID reader’s signal to initiate communication.