Thin Revolution: 0.4mm On-Metal RFID Tags Shatter Performance Limits

Sophia

10/23/2025

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The Challenge of RFID on Metal

Applying RFID tags to metal surfaces has long meant choosing between bulky, stable formats and thin, flexible but less reliable options.

Recent solutions, such as tags powered by Impinj M830/Gen2X chipsets from Xerafy, deliver breakthrough performance at just 0.4mm thickness, which makes them ideal for curved, compact assets in fields from IT to healthcare.

Performance Breakthrough: Specs and Possibilities Expanded

For this new generation of tags:

0.4mm thickness means “sticker-like” flexibility for curved or rugged surfaces
Read range up to 3–4.5 meters, boosting inventory speed
Full compatibility with standard RFID printers for on-demand encoding
Industrial IP68 durability to suit tough environments

Feature	Traditional Tags	Ultra-Thin Tags
Thickness	≥1 mm	0.4 mm
On-metal read range	2–3 m	3–4.5 m
Printing usability	Factory-only encode	Standard RFID printers
Protection grade	IP67	IP68

Asset Digitization: Four Key Use Cases

IT asset management: Discreet tracking for laptops, servers, switches
Medical instrument monitoring: Adaptation for small or complex tools requiring sterilization and location tracking
Manufacturing/tool control: Efficient asset management for hand tools, molds, WIP and MRO spare parts
Retail/logistics: Tracking goods with metal packaging or reusable containers

Industry Outlook & Our Service Focus

Ultra-thin tags represent an important technology trend. But real-world needs vary widely — most projects still require reliable, mature anti-metal tags tailored to the task.

As a dedicated custom RFID tags solution supplier, we could help you review use requirements, select form factors/chips/materials, whether for robust industrial tags or flexible, miniaturized versions. Our commitment is practical advice, technical consultation, and connecting you with the right partners for efficient project delivery.

Final Thoughts & Get in Touch

Every advance in RFID tags brings new possibilities. Ultra-slim tags show the future — but the “right” tag for each workflow makes the difference now.

Share your asset management goals and project environment. We’ll help you select and customize anti-metal RFID tags that make digital tracking truly work for you.

Sophia

I'm a writer for the ZealTag blog. My role involves investigating the newest trends in RFID and NFC technology, then conveying those findings as straightforward, practical advice for the industry. My goal is to assist readers in grasping and utilizing smart identification technologies more effectively.