IDTS-D29 UHF RFID Pipe Tag - 29mm Metal Alloy + PCB + Epoxy Disc on Stainless Steel Worm-Drive Clamp

The IDTS-D29 is a passive UHF RFID pipe tag built for asset identification on pipework and tubular plant. A 29 mm round disc with a black epoxy face on a silver metal body ships attached to an adjustable stainless steel worm-drive band clamp, so the tag wraps directly around a pipe and is tightened into place. With a rated operating range of -40 C to +200 C and an NXP UCODE 8 chip on an ISO18000-6C air interface, it is aimed at Indian plants, utilities and process industries that need a durable, machine-readable identity on line assets that pen and paper tags struggle to keep up with.

Key Specifications

• SKU: IDTS-D29
• Product type: UHF RFID tag (pipeline tag)
• Category: PCB and Ceramic Tags
• Chip: NXP UCODE 8
• Protocol: ISO18000-6C
• Frequency: 860-960 MHz (global UHF band); India operates in the 865-867 MHz de-licensed band
• EPC memory: 128 bits
• TID memory: 96 bits
• Read distance: approx. 2 m (depending on reader/writer performance)
• Material: Metal alloy + PCB + epoxy resin
• Construction: epoxy resin over a PCB antenna, housed in a metal alloy disc
• Diameter: 29 mm (circular disc, 29 mm across both in-plane axes)
• Thickness: 10 mm
• Form factor: round disc mounted on an adjustable stainless steel worm-drive band clamp for wrapping around pipes
• Mounting: via the perforated stainless steel worm-drive band clamp it ships attached to, sized to fit around a pipe; no mounting holes
• Colour: black epoxy face on a silver metal disc, with a stainless steel band clamp
• Operating temperature: -40 C to +200 C

Applications

• Process piping identification in chemical, pharma and refinery plants, where each line, spool or section needs a scannable identity for inspection rounds.
• Steam, hot-water and thermal-oil line tagging in manufacturing and process utilities, suited to circuits that sit within the tag's -40 C to +200 C rating.
• Utility distribution pipework - water, gas and district cooling networks - where field crews need to confirm which asset they are standing in front of before logging work.
• Gas cylinder manifolds and valve-neck pipework at filling stations and industrial gas depots, where the clamp band suits round tubular sections.
• HVAC and chilled-water pipe runs across large campuses, hospitals and commercial buildings for planned maintenance and audit trails.
• Fire-protection pipework, hydrant lines and sprinkler risers that carry statutory inspection schedules and need per-section traceability.
• Scaffolding tubes, conduits and railway service pipework where a wrap-around fixing suits the round profile of the asset.

Why Choose This Tag

• Wrap-and-tighten fitting. The tag arrives on an adjustable stainless steel worm-drive band clamp, so it fits around a pipe and is tightened down - there are no mounting holes to drill or align on the asset.
• Wide -40 C to +200 C rating. That range covers a lot of Indian industrial ground, from cold-side utility lines to hot process piping, without changing tag type across the plant.
• Rugged material stack. Metal alloy + PCB + epoxy resin, with the epoxy layer over the PCB antenna and a metal alloy body around it - a construction chosen for plant-floor handling rather than for indoor label use.
• Standards-based, integration-ready. NXP UCODE 8 on ISO18000-6C with 128-bit EPC and 96-bit TID works with standard UHF handhelds and fixed readers, and the TID gives every unit a factory-set identity for anti-cloning checks in your EAM, CMMS or ERP.
• Compact 29 mm x 10 mm disc. Small enough to sit on a pipe run without fouling adjacent fittings, while still presenting a clear, consistently placed read point for field crews.

Read range is stated as approx. 2 m and depends on reader/writer performance. Actual results in the field will also vary with the antenna used, the mounting surface and the surrounding environment, so we recommend a short on-site trial in your own conditions before finalising volumes.

Frequently asked questions

How does the IDTS-D29 attach to a pipe?

The tag ships already fitted to an adjustable stainless steel worm-drive band clamp, so it wraps around the pipe and is tightened into place with a screwdriver. No drilling, welding or adhesive is needed, and the clamp can be loosened and moved if the line is reconfigured later.

What temperature range does the pipe tag handle?

The IDTS-D29 is rated for operation from -40 C to +200 C, which covers hot process lines, outdoor pipework and cold service across Indian plants and utilities. The 29 mm disc uses a black epoxy face on a silver metal body, so the electronics stay sealed against the heat and handling of a working site.

Is it compatible with Indian UHF readers and software?

Yes. It runs an NXP UCODE 8 chip on the ISO18000-6C air interface, the passive UHF standard that Indian handheld and fixed readers are built around, and it works in the 865-867 MHz licence-free band notified by WPC. That band sits inside the wider ETSI 865-868 MHz allocation used overseas.

What does it cost and can I order in bulk?

Pricing depends on order quantity, so check the price listed on this page or request a bulk quote for project volumes. Identium manufactures in India with BIS and WPC certification and supplies the IDTS-D29 with custom encoding and marking, samples before a rollout, and shipping across India and to export markets.

Related guides & resources

• Browse all UHF RFID Tags
• Read: RFID tag price guide (India)
• Read: UHF vs HF vs LF frequency guide
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