860-960mhz UHF RFID Wet Inlay Sticker Tag for Asset Tracking
UHF RFID Wet Inlay with Adhesive Backing
A UHF RFID inlay sticker is a thin passive RFID component made with a UHF RFID chip, antenna, substrate, adhesive layer, and release liner.
A UHF RFID wet inlay can be applied to suitable non-metal surfaces or converted into finished RFID labels, hang tags, packaging labels, and asset labels.
JIA RFID supplies UHF RFID inlays for asset tracking, retail inventory, logistics, supply chain management, and item-level identification. The final inlay should be selected according to tag size, chip type, surface material, read-distance requirement, and printer or conversion process.
Key Features of UHF RFID Wet Inlay Stickers
- Adhesive Wet Inlay Format
Supplied with adhesive backing and release liner for sticker-style application or conversion into finished RFID labels. - Passive UHF RFID Operation
Powered by a compatible UHF RFID reader, with no battery required inside the inlay. - Flexible Conversion Options
Suitable for conversion into RFID labels, packaging stickers, hang tags, smart labels, or OEM label formats. - Multiple UHF Chip Choices
Available with project-compatible UHF chips such as Impinj, NXP UCODE, Alien, or equivalent EPC Gen2 chip options. - Roll Supply for Production Use
Available in roll formats for label converting, encoding, printing, or automated application workflows. - Surface-Dependent Read Performance
Read range depends on inlay design, label size, item surface, reader setup, tag orientation, and operating environment.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | UHF RFID inlay sticker / UHF RFID wet inlay |
| RFID Type | Passive UHF RFID |
| Frequency | UHF 860–960 MHz, depending on regional regulations |
| Protocol | EPC UHF Gen2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63 |
| Chip Options | Impinj M730, NXP UCODE series, Alien Technology chips, or project-specific UHF chips |
| Antenna Material | Aluminum antenna, depending on design |
| Substrate | PET or project-specific inlay substrate |
| Adhesive | Pressure-sensitive adhesive backing |
| Liner | Release liner for peel-and-stick application or label conversion |
| Read Range | Up to 10 m under suitable conditions; depends on tag, reader, surface, and environment |
| Operating Surface | Paper, cardboard, plastic, packaging, and non-metal assets unless an on-metal design is selected |
| Printing / Conversion | Can be converted into RFID labels, stickers, hang tags, or printed label formats |
| Encoding Options | EPC encoding, TID matching, user memory writing, serial matching, and database association |
| Customization | Inlay size, antenna design, chip, adhesive, roll format, printing, encoding, and packaging |
Sample testing is recommended before bulk production because read performance depends on the inlay design, item material, reader setup, tag orientation, and operating environment.
Typical Applications
- Asset Tracking
UHF RFID inlay stickers can identify office assets, tools, equipment, files, and non-metal inventory items during audits or maintenance checks. - Retail Inventory
Retailers can use UHF RFID inlays in product labels, hang tags, or packaging labels for item-level stock counting. - Logistics and Supply Chain
Wet inlays can be converted into labels for cartons, packages, bins, returnable containers, and shipment identification. - Manufacturing Workflows
Factories can use UHF RFID wet inlays to identify work-in-process items, components, batches, or production records. - Label Converting and OEM Projects
Converters can integrate UHF RFID inlays into custom labels, printed stickers, smart packaging, or branded RFID products.
Which UHF RFID Inlay Format Fits Your Project?
| Project Requirement | Recommended Format | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Peel-and-stick asset label | UHF RFID wet inlay sticker | Adhesive backing supports direct application |
| Printed RFID label | Wet inlay converted into printed label | Allows artwork, barcode, QR code, and serial number |
| Retail hang tag | UHF inlay inside paper hang tag | Suitable for apparel and item-level retail workflows |
| Packaging identification | UHF wet inlay label | Can be applied to cartons, boxes, and product packaging |
| Small item tagging | Mini UHF inlay | Fits limited label space |
| Longer read distance | Larger antenna format such as dogbone or dipole design | Larger antenna area may support stronger read performance |
| Metal asset labeling | On-metal RFID label or spacer design | Standard wet inlays are not usually suitable for direct metal mounting |
Choose the inlay according to the item material, available label area, expected read range, reader type, printer or converter process, and environmental exposure.
UHF RFID Wet Inlay vs Dry Inlay vs Finished RFID Label
| Comparison Point | UHF RFID Wet Inlay | UHF RFID Dry Inlay | Finished RFID Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adhesive Backing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Release Liner | Yes | Usually no | Yes |
| Main Structure | Chip, antenna, substrate, adhesive, liner | Chip, antenna, substrate | Inlay plus printable face material |
| Typical Use | Peel-and-stick tagging or label conversion | Embedding or further converting | Direct printing and end-user application |
| Printing Surface | Depends on face material or conversion process | Not usually a finished print surface | Designed for visible printing |
| Buyer Type | RFID projects, label converters, OEM users | Converters and manufacturers | End users and integrators |
A UHF RFID wet inlay is suitable when adhesive backing is required or when the inlay will be converted into a finished RFID sticker.
A finished RFID label is more suitable when the buyer needs a printable surface, visible branding, barcode, QR code, or human-readable information.
Need UHF RFID Inlay Stickers for Your Tracking Project?
Contact JIA RFID with your application, item surface, required read range, inlay size, chip preference, printing or conversion method, and encoding rules.
The team can recommend a suitable UHF RFID wet inlay format and prepare samples for adhesion, encoding, printing, and reader testing before bulk production.
Frequently Asked Question
The top questions about UHF RFID inlay sticker
Standard UHF RFID wet inlays are usually not suitable for direct metal mounting. Metal assets normally require an on-metal RFID label, spacer, foam layer, or specialized antenna design.
Read range depends on the chip, antenna size, reader power, reader antenna, tag orientation, item material, surrounding environment, and installation method.
Confirm the item material, label size, required read range, reader model, chip preference, printing or conversion method, adhesive requirement, encoding format, roll format, and order quantity.
Hot To Customize RFID Tags
Know the customization process about RFID tags
Size & Shape
Send your requirements on size and shapes. Tags are typically designed in simple shapes and sizes to match the internal antenna. However, they can also be customized in various sizes and shapes to best fit the intended application and the asset being tagged. For instance, RFID hang tags can be customized in size, shape, and attachment method to perfectly suit specific applications.
Layout & Chips
In the label format designer, select the layout that matches the type and size of the RFID label you wish to create. Our factory provides a variety of label templates, including RFID-specific options. We also offer a range of RFID chips tailored to meet your specific requirements.
High Customization
Custom tags are designed from the ground up to meet the needs of specific applications, with unique variables for nearly every option listed below. A semi-custom tag typically starts as a standard tag but offers additional customization options, such as custom printing, encoding, or specific backings and attachment methods.
Sample Confirmation
Before proceeding with full-scale production, we offer a sample confirmation process to ensure that the RFID tags meet your exact specifications and application requirements.
Mass Production
Our mass production process for RFID tags is designed to deliver high-quality, reliable products at scale, ensuring that your business has a steady and consistent supply of RFID solutions tailored to your needs. Leveraging state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and advanced technology, we maintain efficiency and precision throughout the production cycle.
RFID Tags Application
Use customized RFID tags in different industies.
RFID Vehicle Tags
Vehicles with RFID tags enable secure access to gated areas. RFID tags also streamline truck weighing for efficient billing.
Temperature Sensor Tags
RFID temperature sensors, used in industries like steel, send data to alert users of unsafe conditions via RFID readers.
RFID Supply Chain Tags
RFID tags for supply chain visibility track products, showing when a box, pallet, or container moves from one facility to another.
RFID Personnel Tracking
RFID strengthens access security: employee badges for workspace entry, hotel wristbands for pool access.
RFID Pallet Tracking Tags
Our RFID tags are ideal for tracking pallets and containers, offering durable, low-profile solutions for warehouse management.
Custom RFID Tags & Labels
Our factory supplies custom RFID tags and OEM hardware solutions for unique needs when standard RFID products aren't available.
RFID Laundry Tags
Our RFID laundry tags, with a soft rubber casing, are flexible and durable, surviving 200 wash cycles and 60 bars of pressure.
Industrial RFID Tags
We provide rugged industrial RFID tags and readers for demanding applications. Our tags withstand all weather conditions.
Animal RFID Tags
RFID tags track animals and pets using ear tags or injectable ampoules. Ear tags can be custom-printed and come in various colors.
RFID Asset Tracking
RFID tags for asset tracking, like file servers, rental equipment, streamline inventory, asset management, enabling quick location, tracking.
Consumables RFID Tags
RFID counterfeit tags on consumables, with a reader in the machine, verify authenticity and prevent counterfeit use.
Manufacturing RFID Systems
RFID tags are used on almost all products—apparel, furniture, appliances, and cars—and are crucial for automated manufacturing systems.
Why Choose Us
As an original manufacturer with over 13 years of experience, we specialize in designing and manufacturing passive RFID (NFC, HF, and UHF) tags for applications in inventory, laundry, access control, identification, and industrial automation management.
We are a pioneering leader in RFID technology and smart product solutions. For nearly 20 years, we have been at the forefront of custom RFID and NFC technology, offering innovative solutions in every imaginable form. Our expertise lies in developing and producing RFID/NFC products that are tailored to meet your specific requirements.
As the world’s leading RFID supplier, our factory is passionate about RFID technology. We deliver a wide range of products, including NFC tags, NFC cards, RFID/NFC labels, RFID inlays, various apparel tags, laundry tags, and RFID devices, to clients around the globe. Our RFID products are widely used in marketing campaigns, healthcare monitoring, workforce management, stock control, access control, apparel systems, laundry systems, inventory systems, IoT systems, and security applications.
Our Benefits
We provide products with competitive pricing and reliable quality, backed by an after-sales warranty. Whether you are a distributor, system integrator, or end-user, you will find the right RFID and related products here, ensuring that your company gains tangible benefits.
We have grown into a company with over 200 team members, including a production department, R&D center, sales department, technical support, and after-sales service. Understanding that time is of the essence, we can fulfill customized orders within just 5 days. Our dedicated team of over 100 factory staff ensures a stable supply and fast delivery for all our orders.
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