80x20 Flexible & Printable UHF On-metal Label

The ID-80X20 is a high-performance UHF RFID inlay measuring 80mm × 20mm, engineered for on-metal asset tracking applications. Built on the UHF chip platform, it delivers reliable read ranges of up to 6 m in demanding real-world environments.

Key Features:

• Compact 80mm × 20mm form factor
• UHF chip — optimised for long-range performance and fast inventory cycles
• Frequency: 860–960 MHz (global UHF RFID standard)
• Read range: up to 6 metres (depending on antenna and environment)
• Flexible, thin substrate suitable for flat and curved surface application
• RoHS-compliant materials; suitable for high-volume industrial deployment

The ID-80X20 is compatible with all standard UHF RFID readers and printers. Ideal for warehouse logistics, retail, manufacturing, and field asset management where high-throughput scanning and durability matter.

About the 80x20 Flexible & Printable UHF On-metal Label

A rack beam, a shelf edge and a machine rail share one awkward trait: plenty of length, hardly any height. The ID-80X20 is cut for that geometry, giving 80 mm by 20 mm of printable on-metal label that sits along a narrow steel face and still carries a full location code in type large enough to read from the aisle. Its thin flexible build means slightly curved profiles and pipework take it as readily as a flat beam, so one part number can cover both locations and long slim assets. Range tops out at 6 m and varies with antenna choice and surroundings.

Key specifications

Best-fit applications

• Beam and bin location labelling across selective and drive-in racking
• Shelf-edge identification in spare-part and MRO stores
• Pipe spools, tubes and long profiles held in a fabrication yard
• Machine rails, guards and conveyor sections visited on maintenance rounds
• Long hand tools, extension bars and ladders issued from a store
• Metal cabinet fronts and drawer edges in document and sample archives

Mounting, encoding and reading notes

Decide the convention before the first label goes up: same height, same end of every bay, printed with the location code the WMS already uses. Clean the beam and apply along its length, keeping the label off the return edge, because a bend across the middle of one costs range. Print and write in a single pass so the code on the face and the data inside can never disagree. When a location refuses to read, look first for a shelf lip or a stacked pallet shadowing it, not for a faulty label.

Why buy from Identium

Rack labelling runs into thousands of pieces, which is exactly where buying from the factory shows up in the budget and the schedule. Identium makes these in New Delhi, quotes bulk and OEM volumes directly, and supplies pre-encoded serialised rolls printed with your location scheme so nothing has to be relabelled on site. Samples go out free for a trial bay. Export is straightforward as well, since 865-868 MHz stock matches ETSI 865-868 MHz. See more RFID tags, or review RFID tag pricing in India.

Frequently asked questions

Can this 80x20mm RFID label be applied to metal assets?

Yes, the ID-80X20 UHF RFID label is engineered for on-metal asset tracking, where standard paper RFID labels fail to read reliably. The long 80 by 20mm strip suits narrow metal rails, pipes, tool bars and equipment edges, and its flexible substrate handles curved surfaces.

What read range does the ID-80X20 UHF on-metal label give?

The ID-80X20 UHF on-metal RFID label offers a read range of up to 6 metres depending on the antenna and environment. Reader power, tag orientation and nearby metal change the practical distance, so testing on your actual assets is advised before a large Indian rollout.

Does this UHF RFID label work on the Indian 865 MHz band?

Yes. The ID-80X20 covers 860 to 960 MHz, which includes India's 865 to 868 MHz UHF RFID band approved by WPC and licence-free within notified power limits. It is compatible with all standard EPC Gen 2 UHF readers and printers used in India.

Can I get these on-metal RFID labels custom printed in bulk?

Yes, the ID-80X20 is printable and can be supplied with custom artwork, barcodes and pre-encoded data. India RFID Store is a BIS and WPC certified Indian manufacturer offering bulk and OEM pricing, sample quantities and pan-India shipping. Refer to the listed price or request a volume quotation.

Related guides & resources

• Browse all On Metal RFID Tags
• Read: choosing on-metal RFID tags
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