IDTS-4216 UHF On-Metal PCB RFID Tag 42 x 16 mm, Approx. 4 m on Metal, IT Asset & Tool Tracking

The IDTS-4216 is a passive UHF on-metal (anti-metal) RFID tag built on a rectangular PCB bar measuring 42 x 16 x 2.6 mm. The black PCB body carries six copper-ringed mounting holes, three at each end, plus a circular opening in the centre, so it can be mechanically fixed to metal assets rather than relying on a label finish. With a read distance of approx. 4 m on metal and an operating range of -20 C to +150 C, it is aimed at Indian users who need a small, hard-mount identity marker on metal plant, tools and IT hardware.

Key Specifications

• SKU: IDTS-4216 (IDentium / IDTS, India RFID Store)
• Product type: UHF on-metal (anti-metal) RFID tag
• Category: PCB and Ceramic Tags
• 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. 4 m on metal
• Anti-metal: Yes - designed for mounting on metal surfaces
• Material: PCB
• Substrate class: PCB
• Length: 42 mm
• Width: 16 mm
• Thickness: 2.6 mm, stated as measured at the highest point
• Shape: Rectangular bar
• Colour / finish: Black PCB with copper-ringed mounting holes
• Mounting holes: Six copper-ringed holes, three at each end; hole diameter is not specified
• Centre feature: Circular opening / dome at the centre of the board
• Operating temperature: -20 C to +150 C

Applications

• IT asset audits: servers, switches, routers, UPS units and rack rails, where a 42 x 16 mm bar fits along a chassis edge or rack upright
• Tool cribs and workshops: hand tools, jigs, fixtures, torque wrenches and die sets issued and returned across shifts
• Manufacturing plant and machinery: motors, gearboxes, control cabinets and electrical panels that need a fixed identity point for maintenance rounds
• Utilities and metering: meter enclosures, junction boxes, valves and pipe fittings on inspection routes
• Warehouse racking and metal bins: location tags on shelf beams, uprights and steel bins in busy aisles
• Returnable metal assets: trolleys, stillages, cages and steel trays circulating between plants and vendors
• Pharma, lab and railway equipment: instrument bodies, trolleys and depot equipment where a screw-fixed metal-mount tag is preferred over an adhesive label

Why Choose This Tag

• Made for metal, not adapted to it: the tag is specified as anti-metal, so it is intended to be fixed directly onto metal assets that defeat ordinary UHF labels.
• Practical read distance for floor work: approx. 4 m on metal suits aisle-side and walk-past scanning during audits and maintenance rounds.
• Mechanically fixed, not stuck on: six copper-ringed mounting holes, three at each end, give installers a hard-mount option for assets that are cleaned, handled or moved often.
• Wide operating temperature window: -20 C to +150 C covers cold stores through to hot plant areas found in Indian manufacturing and utility sites.
• Standards-based and serialisable: ISO18000-6C with 128-bit EPC and 96-bit TID works with standard UHF readers and supports item-level serial numbering for asset registers.

Read range is a typical figure and will vary with the reader and its output power, the antenna used, the mounting surface and the surrounding environment. We recommend a site trial before large deployments.

Frequently asked questions

How far does the IDTS-4216 read on metal?

The IDTS-4216 reads at approximately 4 m when mounted directly on metal, which is where a paper label or a plain inlay would detune and fail. The 42 x 16 x 2.6 mm black PCB bar is aimed at metal plant, hand tools and IT hardware that need a small, hard-mounted identity marker.

How is this PCB tag fixed to an asset?

The IDTS-4216 carries six copper-ringed mounting holes, three at each end, plus a circular opening in the centre, so it is screwed or riveted mechanically to the asset rather than relying on a label finish. Mechanical fixing keeps the identity with the asset through daily handling and years of service.

What temperature can the IDTS-4216 withstand?

The IDTS-4216 has an operating range of minus 20 C to plus 150 C, so it suits equipment that runs hot as part of normal service, such as machine tools, motors and plant fittings. The PCB construction and hard mounting mean it stays in place where adhesive labels would lift or char.

What is the price and can I buy in bulk?

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, samples for trials and pan-India shipping.

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