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CR400 Ceramic UHF On-Metal RFID Tag

CR400 ceramic UHF on-metal RFID tag

The Identium CR400 is a miniature ceramic UHF RFID tag purpose-built for metal assets that ordinary labels cannot handle. At just 10 x 5 x 3 mm it tucks onto spanners, moulds, dies, surgical instruments, IT equipment and machine parts, yet the ceramic antenna design uses the metal surface to its advantage and still delivers around 2 m of read range from a fixed reader. With an IP68 sealed body and a -40 to +100 deg C operating window, it keeps reading through washdowns, oil, dust and outdoor exposure — conditions that destroy adhesive paper labels within weeks.

Key specifications

  • Size: 10.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 mm; black ceramic body with adhesive mounting
  • Chip: Alien Higgs-3 with 96-bit EPC, 512-bit user memory and 64-bit TID
  • Protocol: EPC Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C
  • Frequency: 865-867 MHz (India) and 902-928 MHz (US) versions
  • Read range on metal: up to 2.0 m with a fixed reader, around 1.0 m with a handheld
  • Durability: IP68 rated; operating temperature -40 to +100 deg C, storage up to +150 deg C
  • Memory life: 100,000 write cycles and 50-year data retention
  • Compliance: REACH, RoHS and CE

Applications

  • Tool and instrument tracking in workshops, hospitals and MRO stores
  • Mould, die and fixture identification on production lines
  • IT and electronic asset audits where label space is tight
  • Equipment maintenance records on pumps, motors and valves
  • Defence and high-value inventory where tags must survive harsh handling

The CR400 is stocked in New Delhi and works with our fixed readers and handheld readers — pair it with our RFID asset tracking or equipment maintenance solutions for a complete system. Request a quote for bulk pricing and encoding, or buy online at India RFID Store.

Who buys the CR400 in India

Most CR400 enquiries come from three kinds of buyers: plant maintenance teams tagging moulds, dies, pumps and valves; workshop and MRO stores rolling out RFID tool tracking for spanners and instruments; and IT or defence asset managers who need a metal-mount tag small enough for equipment where label space is tight. At 10 x 5 x 3 mm with an IP68 ceramic body and a -40 to +100 deg C operating window, it suits washdown, oily and outdoor environments where paper labels fail. Buyers comparing on-metal RFID tag prices in India typically shortlist it for the roughly 2 m read range on metal from a fixed reader. Pair it with our RFID asset tracking or equipment maintenance solutions, or browse the full metal-mount tag range. Stocked in New Delhi with pan-India dispatch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the CR400 on-metal RFID tag price in India?

Pricing is volume-dependent, so we do not publish a fixed rate. The main cost drivers are order quantity, the frequency version (865-867 MHz for India or 902-928 MHz for the US), EPC encoding requirements and delivery location. Request a manufacturer quote through our contact page for bulk pricing and encoding, or buy online at India RFID Store.

What read range does the CR400 give on metal surfaces?

The ceramic antenna design uses the metal surface to its advantage, delivering up to 2.0 m of read range with a fixed reader and around 1.0 m with a handheld reader when mounted directly on metal assets.

Can the CR400 survive harsh industrial conditions?

Yes. The tag is IP68 rated with an operating temperature of -40 to +100 deg C and storage up to +150 deg C, so it keeps reading through washdowns, oil, dust and outdoor exposure. The chip supports 100,000 write cycles with 50-year data retention.

Which chip and memory does the CR400 use?

The CR400 uses the Alien Higgs-3 chip with a 96-bit EPC, 512-bit user memory and a 64-bit TID, operating on the EPC Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C protocol. The user memory allows asset codes or maintenance identifiers to be written directly to the tag.

Need pricing, samples or a demo?

Talk to our RFID specialists — we manufacture in India and ship nationwide.