{"id":2584,"date":"2025-07-13T16:17:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T09:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/?p=2584"},"modified":"2025-07-13T16:19:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T09:19:28","slug":"choosing-rfid-tags-for-metal-surfaces-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/en\/choosing-rfid-tags-for-metal-surfaces-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing RFID Tags for Metal Surfaces \u2013 What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >N\u1ed9i Dung<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a1df4509d3e0\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-6a1df4509d3e0\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a1df4509d3e0\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/en\/choosing-rfid-tags-for-metal-surfaces-what-you-need-to-know\/#1_Industries_and_Equipment_Requiring_Specialized_RFID_Tags\" title=\"1. Industries and Equipment Requiring Specialized RFID Tags\">1. Industries and Equipment Requiring Specialized RFID Tags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/en\/choosing-rfid-tags-for-metal-surfaces-what-you-need-to-know\/#2_Types_of_RFID_Tags_for_Metal_Surfaces\" title=\"2. Types of RFID Tags for Metal Surfaces\">2. Types of RFID Tags for Metal Surfaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/en\/choosing-rfid-tags-for-metal-surfaces-what-you-need-to-know\/#3_Choosing_the_Right_RFID_Tag_for_Metal_Applications\" title=\"3. Choosing the Right RFID Tag for Metal Applications\">3. Choosing the Right RFID Tag for Metal Applications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Metal surfaces are known to interfere with the radio signals emitted by RFID readers or antennas. As a result, special RFID tags are required to ensure accurate and effective data reading, just as with non-metallic surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Industries_and_Equipment_Requiring_Specialized_RFID_Tags\"><\/span><strong>1. Industries and Equipment Requiring Specialized RFID Tags<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medical equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT devices (computers, servers, data centers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial machinery manufacturing plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steel, iron, and sheet metal factories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle tracking and positioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil pipeline manufacturers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Products stored in metal containers such as oil drums, beer kegs, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Container management and tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Types_of_RFID_Tags_for_Metal_Surfaces\"><\/span><strong>2. Types of RFID Tags for Metal Surfaces<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many types of anti-metal RFID tags, varying in material, function, and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"1756\" src=\"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/epc-gen2-printable-uhf-metal-label-on-metal-rfid-label-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1756\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Th\u1ebb d\u00e1n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"1752\" src=\"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vehicle-management-rfid-mount-on-metal-tag.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1752\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Th\u1ebb nh\u1ef1a<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"1754\" src=\"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/customized-pcb-mount-on-metal-uhf-rfid-tag.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1754\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Th\u1ebb PCB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"1757\" src=\"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/HUAYUAN-RAIN-RFID-Sucker-Tag.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1757\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Th\u1ebb ch\u1ed1ng kim lo\u1ea1i<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Label Tags<\/strong><br>Flexible, small-sized standard RFID tags that can be curved to adhere to metal surfaces. These can be printed using specialized RFID printers, making them highly flexible and cost-effective. However, they are not ideal for large metallic equipment or harsh environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ABS Plastic Tags<\/strong><br>RFID chips are encased in durable ABS plastic housing, making them waterproof, heat-resistant, and shockproof\u2014ideal for tracking metallic items in extreme environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PCB RFID Tags<\/strong><br>These compact tags contain multiple chips and antennas inside, offering better read performance and extended range compared to standard tags. Their impact resistance makes them suitable for electronics, electrical tools, and compact industrial accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On-metal RFID Tags<\/strong><br>These omni-directional tags can convert metal surfaces into energy sources, enhancing read distance and allowing signal reception from behind the metal. They are commonly used for tracking gas cylinders and beer kegs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Choosing_the_Right_RFID_Tag_for_Metal_Applications\"><\/span><strong>3. Choosing the Right RFID Tag for Metal Applications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With various shapes, sizes, materials, and environmental resistance levels, selecting the right RFID tag requires understanding your use case. Here are some guiding questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are the properties of the equipment? Is the metal thick or thin? What is the size and weight? Can the tag be adhered or must it be mounted?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the operating environment of the RFID system?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many items need tagging?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the available budget for the RFID implementation?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><strong>Note<\/strong>: Anti-metal RFID tags are not limited to metal surfaces only. In fact, they are also effective in environments where metallic interference is high\u2014such as manufacturing plants filled with metal machinery that could disrupt RFID systems.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, when choosing RFID tags for use on or near metal, it&#8217;s essential to carefully evaluate the properties of the tagged assets and the operating environment to ensure stable and accurate performance of the RFID system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure about which RFID tag best suits your needs, feel free to contact <strong>1Gate<\/strong>. With extensive experience in implementing RFID projects of various scales across Vietnam, we are ready to advise and support you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce7 <strong>Email<\/strong>: <a>info@1gate.com.vn<\/a><br>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Phone<\/strong>: (028) 3932 0445<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metal surfaces are known to interfere with the radio signals emitted by RFID readers or antennas. As a result, special RFID tags are required to ensure accurate and effective data reading, just as with non-metallic surfaces. 1. Industries and Equipment Requiring Specialized RFID Tags 2. 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