IDTS-2510 UHF On-Metal RFID PCB Tag 25 x 10 mm | Tool Crib & IT Asset Tracking

The IDTS-2510 is a compact UHF on-metal (anti-metal) RFID tag built on a 25 x 10 mm rectangular PCB bar, designed to be fixed directly onto metal assets where a paper label or a standard inlay simply will not read. At 3.4 mm thick with two 2.3 mm mounting holes at a 21 mm pitch, it gives Indian asset-tracking teams a small, mechanically fixed identity marker for tools, equipment and metal fittings, with an operating range up to +150 C.

Key Specifications

• SKU: IDTS-2510 (IDentium / IDTS)
• Product type: UHF on-metal (anti-metal) RFID tag
• Frequency: 860-960 MHz (global UHF band); India operates in the 865-867 MHz de-licensed band
• Chip: U8 (as specified)
• Air-interface protocol: ISO18000-6C
• EPC memory: 128 bits
• TID memory: 96 bits
• Read distance: approx. 3 m on metal
• Material: PCB
• Substrate class: PCB
• Shape: rectangular bar
• Length: 25 mm
• Width: 10 mm
• Thickness: 3.4 mm, measured at the highest point
• Mounting holes: two holes of 2.3 mm diameter, at a hole pitch of 21 mm
• Colour and finish: black PCB with gold-plated edges and copper castellated pads
• Construction detail: four copper castellated plated-through pad groups at the corners, with a domed black encapsulation over the chip at the centre
• Operating temperature: -20 C to +150 C
• Anti-metal: Yes - intended for mounting on metal surfaces
• Category: PCB and Ceramic Tags

Applications

• Tool crib issue and return: tag spanners, torque tools, drill bodies and other metal hand tools where the 25 x 10 mm bar fits along a flat face or handle boss.
• IT asset audits: identify servers, switches, rack rails, UPS chassis and network hardware in data centres and IT rooms without opening enclosures.
• Jigs, fixtures, moulds and dies: tool-room and press-shop items that move between storage and machine, including areas that run warm - the tag is rated to +150 C.
• Utilities and electrical maintenance: mark switchgear cubicles, distribution boards, feeder panels and metal enclosures for inspection rounds and preventive-maintenance logging.
• Pharma and process plant fittings: identify small stainless fittings, valve bodies, clamps and calibration items on skids and process lines.
• Railway and manufacturing spares: serialise small metal sub-assemblies, brackets and rotable components through overhaul and stores.
• Returnable metal trays and bins: a compact bar tag for the rim or side wall of small metal totes and kitting trays in in-plant logistics loops.
• Board-level and assembly-level marking: the copper castellated plated-through pad groups suit workflows where the tag is fitted as part of an electronic assembly rather than fastened externally.

Why Choose This Tag

• Built for metal, not adapted to it. This is an anti-metal PCB tag intended to sit on metal surfaces, and its read distance is quoted in that condition - approx. 3 m on metal - so what you plan around is what the tag is specified for.
• A footprint that fits real assets. At 25 x 10 mm and 3.4 mm thick at the highest point, it goes onto narrow tool faces, rack rails and small fittings where larger on-metal housings will not sit flat.
• Mechanically fixed and repeatable. Two 2.3 mm mounting holes on a 21 mm pitch let your team drill or use existing holes to a fixed pattern, so tag placement stays consistent across a whole fleet of assets.
• Wide operating temperature. The -20 C to +150 C range covers cold-store lanes at one end and hot machinery, motors and tool-room environments at the other.
• Standards-based and audit-ready. ISO18000-6C with 128-bit EPC and 96-bit TID means the tag encodes to your existing UHF numbering scheme and carries a factory TID for verification, working with the readers you already own.

Read range is a typical figure. Actual performance varies with the reader and its transmit power, the antenna used, the mounting surface and surrounding metal, and the RF conditions of the installation. We recommend a short site trial before committing to a large rollout.

Frequently asked questions

Can the IDTS-2510 be fixed straight onto metal?

Yes, the IDTS-2510 is a UHF on-metal or anti-metal tag designed to be fixed directly onto metal assets, where a paper label or a standard inlay simply will not read. The 25 x 10 mm PCB bar gives asset teams a small, mechanically fixed identity marker for tools, equipment and metal fittings.

How is the tag mounted and how thick is it?

The IDTS-2510 is 3.4 mm thick with two 2.3 mm mounting holes at a 21 mm pitch, so it is screwed or riveted onto the asset rather than stuck on. The slim profile keeps it clear of moving parts and hands, which matters in a tool crib where items are picked and returned all day.

Does it survive heat in a plant environment?

The IDTS-2510 has an operating range up to plus 150 C, so it handles equipment and fittings that run hot during normal service. Because it is a rigid PCB tag fastened with screws rather than adhesive, it does not lift or peel the way a printed label does on warm metal surfaces.

What is the price and the minimum order quantity?

Pricing depends on the quantity and on any custom encoding you need, so check the listed price on this page or request a bulk quote. Identium is a BIS and WPC certified Indian manufacturer offering bulk and OEM pricing on PCB on-metal tags, evaluation samples and pan-India shipping.

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