New version high-temperature RFID News | 13.09.2023

The transition toward radio frequency identification is progressing rapidly across modern metallurgical and heavy-duty industrial sectors. Automated tracking of material movements and digital dispatch validation deliver immense efficiency advantages by eliminating manual data logging and stopping loading errors. However, the primary technological barrier inside steel mills remains extreme thermal stress. To rule out material mix-ups directly after production, end-to-end identification must occur right at the cooling bed or hook conveyor—at a stage when the product still radiates intense heat.

To match these punishing environmental conditions, we introduce the next evolutionary stage of our high-temperature RFID label. Through advanced material engineering, the thermal protection shielding the integrated transponder has been significantly enhanced. A newly formulated high-performance adhesive combined with an expanded protective layer insulates the sensitive electronic components from ambient heat.

Technical Refinement for Maximum Read Rates and Cost Efficiency

Furthermore, a newly developed protective coating guarantees lasting durability against harsh weather conditions during outdoor storage, while simultaneously lowering manufacturing costs. The updated product family includes two specialized application methods engineered for harsh day-to-day operations:

• RFID Hang Tags: These deliver a certified thermal resistance of up to 450 °C and withstand severe mechanical stress.
• Adhesive RFID Labels: This configuration allows direct, process-secure application onto substrates experiencing temperatures up to 300 °C.

These technical enhancements target a precise operational objective: stabilizing the wireless data transfer and driving the identification read rate within harsh operating environments as close to the 100% threshold as possible. We provide the physical foundation required for dependable automation sequences in smart steel logistics.

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To discover our full range of products, which are designed for extreme temperatures of up to 1200 °C, please visit our page on GRAPHITHERM^® high-temperature labelling.