UHF Printable Flexible RFID Smart Label On-metal Sticker
Printable UHF Anti Metal RFID Tag for Asset Tracking
A flexible RFID tag is a bendable UHF RFID label used when a hard RFID tag is too thick, heavy, or difficult to install.
This label uses an RF isolation layer to support RFID reading on metal assets. It is suitable for flat or moderately curved surfaces, depending on label size, adhesive type, and installation conditions.
The tag operates at UHF 860–960 MHz and is designed for asset identification workflows that need both RFID data and printed information such as barcodes, QR codes, or serial numbers.
Flexible RFID Tag Key Product Features
- Flexible Label Structure
The bendable format helps the tag fit surfaces where standard hard tags may not be practical. - Printable Surface
The label can support thermal transfer printing for visible asset information, including text, barcode, QR code, and numbering. - UHF RFID Reading
UHF technology enables contactless identification with compatible RFID readers, reducing the need for barcode-only line-of-sight scanning. - Adhesive Installation
Industrial adhesive backing allows direct mounting without screws or mechanical fixtures. - On-Metal RFID Design
The RF isolation layer helps maintain RFID readability when the label is applied to metal assets.
Flexible RFID Tag Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Product Type | Flexible RFID tag / UHF on-metal RFID label |
| Main Application | RFID tags for metal surfaces and industrial asset tracking |
| Frequency | UHF 860–960 MHz |
| Protocol | EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C, depending on chip selection |
| Read Range | Up to 6 m, depending on reader, antenna, surface, and environment |
| Surface Compatibility | Flat metal and selected curved metal surfaces |
| Material Structure | Printable label face, RF isolation layer, adhesive backing |
| Mounting Method | Industrial adhesive |
| Print Method | Thermal transfer printing |
| Encoding Options | EPC encoding, sequential numbering, asset ID matching |
| Customization Options | Size, chip, adhesive, printing, encoding, logo, barcode, QR code, packaging |
| MOQ | 500 pcs |
Flexible RFID Tag Typical Applications
- Manufacturing Assets
Used for equipment, fixtures, work-in-progress items, and reusable production assets. - IT and Data Center Equipment
Applied to servers, racks, storage devices, cabinets, and network equipment for asset audits. - Logistics Containers
Used on bins, cages, pallets, containers, and returnable transport items. - Automotive and Aerospace Parts
Supports identification of parts, assemblies, and components. - Tool Management
Used in tool rooms to connect tools and equipment with check-in/check-out records.
Flexible RFID Tag vs Standard RFID Label vs Hard UHF RFID On-Metal Tag
| Comparison Point | Standard RFID Label | Flexible RFID Tag for Metal Surfaces | Hard UHF RFID On-Metal Tag |
| Use on metal | Usually not suitable directly on metal | Designed with RF isolation layer | Designed for on-metal use |
| Surface fit | Best for flat non-metal surfaces | Fits flat and selected curved surfaces | Best for fixed mounting points |
| Read performance | Good away from metal; weaker on metal | More stable than standard labels on metal | Usually strongest on-metal option |
| Read distance | Strong on non-metal assets; reduced on metal | Up to 6 m | Often longer, depending on tag design |
| Thickness | Thin | Thin to medium | Usually thicker and rigid |
| Printing | Usually printable | Thermal transfer printable | Limited printable area |
| Mounting method | Adhesive | Industrial adhesive | Adhesive, screw, rivet, or cable tie |
| Best use cases | Cartons, plastic assets, documents, packaging | IT assets, bins, curved surfaces, containers, tools | Outdoor equipment, machinery, pallets, heavy-duty assets |
| Cost level | Usually lower | Medium | Usually higher |
A standard RFID label is suitable for cartons, plastic assets, documents, and packaging, but may not read reliably when attached directly to metal.
A flexible RFID tag is a better option when the asset requires a printable, adhesive-backed label with on-metal readability and a low-profile format.
A hard UHF RFID on-metal tag is usually selected for heavy-duty environments where stronger mechanical protection, screw mounting, or longer read distance is required.
Need a Flexible RFID Tag for Your Metal Asset Project?
Share your asset surface, label size, reader model, print file, encoding format, adhesive requirement, and operating environment.
JIA RFID can review these details and recommend a flexible on-metal RFID label configuration suitable for your application before bulk production.
Frequently Asked Question
The top questions about Flexible RFID tag.
A flexible RFID tag is a bendable RFID label used where a rigid tag may not be suitable.
Yes. It uses an RF isolation layer to support on-metal RFID reading.
Yes. It is an anti metal RFID tag designed to reduce metal interference during RFID reading.
Yes. It supports thermal transfer printing when used with compatible printer and ribbon materials.
The read range can reach up to 6 meters, depending on the RFID system and installation environment.
Yes, on selected curved surfaces. Suitability depends on tag size, bend radius, adhesive type, and surface condition.
The MOQ is 500 pcs.
Recommended details include asset material, surface shape, reader model, label size, print file, encoding format, adhesive requirement, operating environment, and 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.
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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
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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
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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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