RFID Tags, Labels & Specialty RFID Tags

BSD Infotech supplies RFID tags, labels, inlays and specialty RFID products for asset tracking, inventory, jewellery, laundry, vehicles, libraries, events, access and other identification applications.

Choose the tag according to RFID frequency, material, application, mounting surface, operating environment and required reader performance — and, where needed, BSD can supply the readers and software as well.

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  • HF & UHF labels and inlays
  • Asset, on-metal & application-specific tags
  • Tags + readers + software
  • Sample, bulk & project supply

What is an RFID tag?

An RFID tag is a small device with a chip and an antenna that stores an identifier, and sometimes user data, which an RFID reader can read by radio without line of sight. Passive tags have no battery and are powered by the reader’s signal; active tags have their own power source. Tags come as labels, inlays, hard tags, wristbands, fobs and specialty formats.

What type of RFID tag do I need?

The right tag depends on:

  • Frequency (LF, HF or UHF)
  • Tag material & format
  • Application
  • Required read range
  • Mounting surface (metal, liquid, glass)
  • Environment (heat, washing, outdoor)
  • The reader you will use
  • Chip & memory
  • Attachment method

Which RFID Tag Do You Need?

RequirementRecommended RFID tag
General product identificationRFID label / inlay
Boxes, cartons, inventoryUHF RFID label
IT equipment & general assetsUHF RFID asset tag
Metal equipment & machineryRFID on-metal tag
JewelleryUHF RFID jewellery tag
Laundry, linen, garmentsRFID laundry tag
Vehicle entry & parkingRFID windshield tag
Books & library mediaRFID library tag
Events, clubs, poolsRFID wristband
Access control & identificationRFID key tag or RFID card
Powered, longer-range trackingActive RFID tag

This is a selection guide, not a technical rule. Where more than one tag type could work, BSD recommends a sample test with your reader and items.

RFID Tag Categories

Prices depend on quantity, tag specification, printing, encoding and customization, so all tags are quoted on request. Model details below are examples; BSD confirms current availability when quoting.

Rolls of RFID labels and inlays

RFID Labels & Inlays

HF 13.56 MHz · UHF (EPC Gen2)

Thin, flexible tags for products, cartons, documents and general assets. Labels come with a face stock for printing and an adhesive; inlays are supplied for embedding into your own labels or products.

HF labels
13.56 MHz; ISO/IEC 15693 or ISO/IEC 14443-A chip options, in round and rectangular formats
UHF labels
ISO 18000-6C (EPC Gen2); paper, PET or PVC face stock; custom sizes
Options
Printing of logo, text, serial number, barcode or QR code, and encoding — depending on tag type and quantity
RFID hard tags in different sizes for assets

UHF RFID Asset Tags

UHF · ISO 18000-6C (EPC Gen2)

Tags for IT assets, office equipment, tools, furniture, warehouse and manufacturing assets, institutional assets, containers and returnable assets. The format depends on the surface: adhesive UHF labels for non-metal assets, slim on-metal tags for laptops, PCs and servers, and rugged hard tags for equipment and machinery.

Formats
Adhesive UHF labels; slim on-metal tags for IT equipment (for example 73 × 23 mm with industrial adhesive); rigid on-metal hard tags
Software
Works with BSD’s RFID asset management for asset registration, stock audit and movement tracking
Rugged RFID hard tags for mounting on metal

RFID On-Metal Tags

UHF (EPC Gen2) · LF / HF options

For machinery, metal equipment, tools, IT assets, warehouse racks, forklifts and containers. Ordinary RFID labels do not work reliably on metal; on-metal tags are built for the metal surface.

UHF hard tags
Ceramic or ABS housings (around 94 × 24 mm) with rivet/screw holes; adhesive backing optional
LF / HF tags
125 kHz or 13.56 MHz engineering-plastic tags (around 30 × 20 × 3.2 mm, customisable)
Read range
Depends on the tag, reader, antenna and mounting
Small RFID jewellery hang tags

UHF RFID Jewellery Tags

UHF · small ABS and hang-tag formats

For jewellery inventory, showroom stock audits, item identification and movement between counters, lockers and locations. Small tags attach to the item or its hang tag; reusable hang tags can move from item to item.

Format
Small ABS tags (for example 36 × 24 × 1 mm UHF) and reusable hang tags
Printing
Logo and serial number by laser engraving or screen printing

Read performance depends on the jewellery item, tag, reader, antenna and environment. BSD recommends a pilot with your items.

Flexible RFID laundry tags

RFID Laundry & Garment Tags

UHF · ISO/IEC 18000-6 Type C (EPC Gen2)

Washable tags for hospital linen, hotel and institutional laundry, uniforms and dry cleaning. Tags are sewn or heat-sealed onto the textile and read in bulk at issue, return and counting points.

Models
L9640 (72 × 18 mm) and L9662 (96 × 10 mm)
Durability
Rated for laundry and dry cleaning; estimated lifetime 400 wash cycles or 5 years (L9640 datasheet)
Attachment
Sewing or heat sealing
Diagram of a windshield RFID tag read by a gate reader

RFID Windshield Tags for Vehicle Access & Parking

UHF · EPC Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C

Adhesive tags applied inside the windscreen for parking, gate access, fleet identification, campuses and residential communities.

Size
94 × 20 mm
Memory
Up to 512-bit user memory
Printing
Custom text, numbers and barcode, readable through the windscreen
Read range
Depends on the reader, antenna, glass and installation
Thin RFID library label being peeled from a sheet

RFID Library Tags & Labels

HF 13.56 MHz · ISO 15693 / ISO 18000-3 / ISO 28560-1

Labels for books, magazines and CDs/DVDs in RFID-enabled libraries, used for issue/return, stock verification and security gates.

Models
Lib Label 100 & 110 (books, 50 × 53 mm), Lib Label 200 (54 × 86 mm), Lib Label 300 (CDs, 40 mm) and Lib Label 310 (CD/DVD/Blu-ray, 116 mm)
Chip & memory
ICODE SLIX, 1024-bit total memory, 0.46 mm overall thickness
Coloured silicone RFID wristbands

RFID Wristbands & Wrist Tags

LF 125 kHz, HF 13.56 MHz or UHF — depending on the model

For events, clubs, membership, lockers, pools, hospitals, campuses and cashless or access applications. Choose reusable silicone bands for members and staff, or one-time bands for events and visitors.

Reusable
Silicone wristbands (30 mm tag body) in several colours
One-time use
PVC, paper or Tyvek bands with a lock
Note
Frequency and chip are chosen per model to match your reader; not every band is available in every frequency

Specialty RFID Tags

RFID Key Tags & Key Fobs

ABS key fobs (about 46 × 36 mm) at 125 kHz or 13.56 MHz, for access control, parking, staff identification and membership. Logo and serial printing available.

RFID key tags

RFID Animal Tags

Ear tags, injectable tags and pigeon tags at 125 kHz or 134.2 kHz for livestock identification and farm records. Availability confirmed on request.

RFID animal tags

Active RFID Tags

Active tags have their own internal power source (battery), unlike passive HF and UHF tags. Range, battery life and accuracy depend on the model, reader and environment.

Active RFID tags

Looking for RFID cards instead of tags? See RFID cards.

HF vs UHF vs Active RFID

TypeFrequencyPowerTypical BSD uses
LF RFID125 kHz (134.2 kHz for animal tags)PassiveKey fobs, some wristbands, animal tags
HF RFID13.56 MHzPassiveLibrary labels, HF labels, key fobs and wristbands
UHF RFIDUHF band (865–867 MHz in India)PassiveAsset, inventory, jewellery, laundry and windshield tags
Active RFIDModel-specificInternal batteryPowered tracking applications
The tag and the reader must be compatible — an HF reader cannot read a UHF tag. Read range depends on the tag, reader, antenna and environment; metal and liquids affect performance.

RFID Tags Are Only One Part of the Solution

RFID tag→RFID reader→Application→Database→Business workflow→Reports

BSD Infotech can supply and integrate the complete chain: RFID tags, fixed and desktop RFID readers, handheld readers and RFID software such as RFID asset management, inventory management, RFID laundry management and library automation, plus customized applications for your workflow.

RFID Tag Applications

Asset tracking

Tag IT and office assets, equipment and tools; audit and trace movement with handheld and fixed readers.

Inventory & warehouse

UHF labels on cartons and stock for faster counts and dispatch checks.

Jewellery

Showroom stock audits and item identification with small UHF tags.

Laundry & garments

Linen issue and return, wash counts and garment tracking with washable tags.

Vehicle access & parking

Windshield tags read at gates for authorised vehicle entry.

Libraries

Book issue/return, stock verification and security gates with HF library labels.

Events & wristbands

Entry, lockers and cashless or member transactions with wristbands.

Access & identification

Key fobs, wristbands and RFID cards for doors, parking and staff ID.

Customization

Dimensions, printing, numbering, encoding, adhesive, material, attachment and shape — options depend on the tag type and quantity.

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Prices depend on quantity, tag specification, printing, encoding and customization. Tell us:

  1. Application and what you are tagging
  2. Material or surface (metal, plastic, textile, glass)
  3. Tag type or format
  4. Quantity
  5. Your existing RFID reader, if any
  6. Printing, numbering or encoding required
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RFID Tag FAQs

An RFID tag is a small device with a chip and an antenna that stores an identifier, and sometimes user data, which an RFID reader reads by radio without line of sight. Passive tags are powered by the reader; active tags have their own battery. Tags come as labels, inlays, hard tags, wristbands, fobs and specialty formats.
HF tags work at 13.56 MHz and are typically read at short range, for example library labels and key fobs. UHF tags work in the UHF band (865–867 MHz in India) and are used where tags are read at greater distances or in bulk, such as assets, cartons and laundry. Actual range depends on the tag, reader, antenna and environment.
UHF RFID asset tags are usually used: adhesive UHF labels for non-metal assets, slim on-metal tags for laptops, PCs and servers, and rugged hard tags for equipment. The right tag depends on the asset surface and how it will be read.
Only tags designed for metal surfaces. Ordinary RFID labels do not work reliably on metal. BSD supplies UHF on-metal hard tags in ceramic or ABS housings and slim on-metal tags for IT equipment; performance depends on the tag, reader and mounting.
Small UHF jewellery tags or reusable hang tags are used for showroom inventory and stock audits. Read performance depends on the jewellery item, tag, reader, antenna and environment, so BSD recommends a pilot with your items.
Yes, with washable laundry tags such as the L9640 and L9662 UHF tags, which are sewn or heat-sealed onto textiles. The L9640 datasheet rates it for an estimated 400 wash cycles or 5 years. Ordinary labels are not washable.
Yes. UHF windshield tags are applied inside the windscreen and read at gates for parking, vehicle access and fleet identification. Read range depends on the reader, antenna, glass and installation.
HF 13.56 MHz library labels compliant with ISO 15693 and ISO 28560-1, such as BSD's Lib Label 100/110 for books and Lib Label 300/310 for CDs and DVDs, with ICODE SLIX chips and 1024-bit memory.
Yes, depending on the tag type and quantity. Options can include custom dimensions, printing, numbering, encoding, adhesive, material, attachment method and shape.
Many can. Labels can carry printed logos, text, serial numbers, barcodes or QR codes; hard tags and key fobs can be laser-engraved or screen-printed. Not every tag type is printable.
Most read/write tags can be encoded with an EPC or user data before delivery or on site. Some identifiers are fixed by the chip, and encoding options depend on the chip and quantity.
There is no single figure. Read range depends on the tag, the reader and its antenna, the mounting surface and the environment. HF tags are generally read close to the reader; UHF tags can be read further away. BSD recommends testing samples with your reader.
Yes. BSD Infotech supplies RFID tags for sample tests, bulk orders and projects. Prices depend on quantity, tag specification, printing, encoding and customization.
Yes. BSD can supply fixed, desktop and handheld RFID readers together with compatible tags, and confirm that the tag and reader work together for your application.
Yes. BSD Infotech provides RFID asset management, inventory, laundry management and library automation software and can develop customized applications that use your RFID tags.

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