Metal Skin® Series
Printable On-Metal RFID Labels for Industrial Assets
Zebra-compatible • Long-range UHF • Gen2X • Industrial adhesive • Customizable
The award-winning Xerafy Metal Skin® series is engineered for industrial assets that need more than standard RFID labels.
Co-developed with Fortune 1000 companies, Metal Skin® combines on-metal RF performance, printable face stock, industrial adhesive bonding, and durable construction in flexible label formats ready for asset and inventory tracking.
Metal Skin® RFID labels are designed for high-value items, metal assets, mixed-material equipment, and operational workflows where identification needs to stay readable, printable, and reliable. They support logistics for parts and components, WIP inventory in production, MRO materials and consumables, returnable assets, hospital equipment, IT devices, data centers, electronics, AV rental equipment, and complex supply chains.
The series gives engineers and operators a practical selection path organized around 4 label sizes across read range, printer workflow, and specialty requirements:
> Mercury 86 Max – for the longest read range in the series, up to 13 meters.
> Mercury 95 Max – for the largest printable label format.
> Delta – for 0.4 mm thin on-metal labels that print on standard RFID printers, without a dedicated on-metal printing extension kit.
> Platinum – for universal asset and inventory labeling with a balanced size-to-performance ratio.
> Titanium M830 – for the smallest on-metal UHF RFID label, with Gen2X performance for compact assets.
> Specialty variants – for EPC/user memory chip options, liquid resistance, HF/NFC tracking, slim formats, and tamper-evident applications.
“These innovative labeling solutions help industry players reap the enormous benefits of EPC/RFID and make cost-effective tracking a reality.”
With IP-rated construction and resistance to water, dust, temperature variation, moderate solvents, caustics, and acids, Metal Skin® labels are built for demanding industrial environments. The laminated face stock supports thermal-transfer printing of logos, asset IDs, serial numbers, barcodes, and human-readable fields, while the flexible 3M industrial adhesive back enables secure bonding on flat, curved, and irregular surfaces.
Metal Skin® labels are ready for on-demand printing and encoding with leading industrial RFID printers from Zebra, SATO, TSC, and more. For deployments that require labels to arrive ready to use, Xerafy also supports custom printing, EPC serialization, chip encoding, and application-specific configurations through its service bureau and engineering capabilities.
Powered by advanced RFID chips from Impinj and NXP, including Gen2X-enabled options, Metal Skin® labels support accurate item-level identification across dense, metallic, and asset-heavy environments. The result is a flexible durable RFID label platform for integrated tracking systems, from field printing and warehouse inventory to production control, maintenance workflows, and enterprise asset management.
On-Metal RFID Labels Built for Industrial Deployment
Metal Skin® combines printable label formats, on-metal RFID performance, industrial bonding, and customization support for asset and inventory tracking in demanding environments.
On-Metal Performance
Engineered for reliable RFID reads on metal assets, with deployment flexibility across plastics and mixed-material inventories
Zebra Printers
Thermal-transfer printable face stock for on-demand printing and encoding with Zebra and other industrial RFID printers
Industrial Adhesive Bonding
Flexible 3M adhesive construction supports secure attachment on flat, curved, and irregular industrial surfaces
Long-Range UHF
Advanced Impinj and NXP chip options support long read ranges, item-level identification, and Gen2X performance
Industrial Durability
Built to withstand water, dust, temperature changes, industrial handling, moderate solvents, and caustics/acids
Customizable Deployment
Supplied in rolls with support for custom engineering, printing, EPC serialization, encoding, and ready-to-use labeling workflows
Select the Right Metal Skin® Label
Metal Skin® labels are available in multiple formats to match different asset sizes,
read-range requirements, printer workflows, and application constraints
Metal Skin® Mercury
86 Max
Longest Read Range with Impinj
Metal Skin® Mercury 86 Max delivers the longest read range in the Metal Skin® series, with up to 13 meters of UHF RFID performance on metal.
Its printable face stock is optimized for on-site printing and encoding, making it a strong fit for inventory management and asset tracking systems. The label supports RFID identification alongside human- and computer-readable information such as barcodes, serial numbers, logos, and graphics.
With its robust design, long read range, and versatile application fit, Metal Skin® Mercury 86 Max helps improve the efficiency and accuracy of industrial tracking systems.
Metal Skin® Mercury
95 Max
Largest Printable Label
Metal Skin® Mercury 95 Max is the largest label in the Metal Skin® series, offering an extended printable area for asset data, barcodes, serial numbers, logos, and graphics.
Its NXP chip option supports reliable UHF RFID performance on metal and plastic surfaces, making it a strong fit for inventory management and asset tracking systems that require a larger label format.
With its large printable area, durable construction, and versatile application fit, Metal Skin® Mercury 95 Max supports efficient identification across industrial assets, inventory, and equipment.
Metal Skin® Delta
Prints on Standard RFID Printers
Metal Skin® Delta labels are engineered for on-metal RFID performance while remaining thin enough for standard industrial RFID printers. As thin as 0.4 mm, they can be printed and encoded without a dedicated on-metal printing extension kit.
Their low-profile construction improves conformability on curved, irregular, and space-constrained surfaces, helping the adhesive maintain secure contact with the asset. Delta labels combine industrial adhesive bonding with a large printable area for asset IDs, serial numbers, barcodes, logos, and human-readable information.
Ideal for asset tracking in demanding environments, Delta labels deliver reliable identification where metal performance, printer compatibility, surface fit, and durability are essential.
Metal Skin® Platinum
Universal Labeling Solutions
Metal Skin® Platinum labels offer the best size-to-performance ratio in Xerafy’s durable UHF RFID label series.
These universal labeling solutions deliver reliable read ranges on both metal and plastic surfaces, making them a strong fit for most assets and inventory. Their thin, durable material is optimized for on-demand printing, while the high-performance adhesive supports secure bonding on flat and curved surfaces.
Designed for automation in warehouses, distribution centers, production sites, and supply chains, Metal Skin® Platinum labels provide a balanced choice for comprehensive asset and inventory management.
Metal Skin® Titanium
M830
Smallest Label with Gen2X Accuracy
Metal Skin® Titanium M830 is the smallest UHF RFID label in Xerafy’s portfolio, designed for asset tracking where space is limited.
It delivers reliable performance on metal and off-metal surfaces, using industrial adhesive for durable identification on compact assets. The printable label is ideal for electronic devices, IT assets, medical supplies, handheld equipment, and other high-value items.
Upgraded with the Impinj M830 chip and Gen2X support, Metal Skin® Titanium M830 improves readability in metal-dense environments, supports faster inventory operations, and increases sensitivity for efficient item-level tracking.
Metal Skin® series
Service Bureau & Custom Engineering
Metal Skin® labels can be personalized for deployment through Xerafy’s Service Bureau,
or engineered to match specific application requirements when a standard label format is not enough
Printing
Service Bureau printing for logos, asset IDs, serial numbers, barcodes, QR codes, and human-readable fields
Encoding
Service Bureau encoding for EPC serialization, chip memory, and item-level data structures
Engineering
Custom label development for dimensions, low profile, chip, specialty adhesive, face stock, and specialty requirements
FAQs: RFID Labeling with Metal Skin® Labels
What are Metal Skin® RFID labels used for?
Metal Skin® RFID labels are used for asset and inventory tracking where standard RFID labels are not suitable for metal or mixed-material assets.
Common applications include:
– Parts and Components in manufacturing, MRO aerospace, rail, construction, and mining
– WIP inventory in automotive and industrial production
– Automated warehouses and high-value inventory
– Electronic devices and IT assets, including barcode readers, laptops, and tablets
– Data Center equipment such as servers and racks
– Hospital equipment and medical supplies
– Closed-loop logistics and complex supply chains
Can Metal Skin® labels be used on metal surfaces?
Yes. Metal Skin® labels are on-metal RFID labels designed to perform reliably on metal assets and other industrial materials such as plastics.
Standard RFID labeling often struggles on metal because metal interferes with RF performance. Metal Skin® labels use an on-metal construction that helps separate the RFID antenna from the metallic surface, enabling reliable reads on metal assets.
Specialty off-metal labeling solutions are also available in Xerafy’s XSKIN series.
Which Metal Skin® label should I select?
Choose the Metal Skin® label based on the asset, read range, printer workflow, and application constraint:
- Delta — for on-metal labels that print on standard RFID printers without a dedicated on-metal printing extension kit.
- Mercury 86 Max — for the longest read range in the series, up to 13 meters.
- Mercury 95 Max — for the largest printable label format.
- Platinum — for universal asset and inventory labeling with a balanced size-to-performance ratio.
- Titanium M830 — for the smallest on-metal UHF RFID label, with Gen2X performance for compact assets.
- Specialty variants — for user-memory chip options, liquid resistance, HF tracking, slim formats, and tamper-evident applications.
What is the longest read range with a Metal Skin® label?
How small are the smallest Metal Skin® labels?
Metal Skin® Titanium labels are designed for compact assets and constrained surfaces.
Titanium M830 is the smallest on-metal UHF RFID label in the current Metal Skin® lineup, while Titanium 30 and Titanium 25 HF support additional compact RFID labeling needs.
Other narrow or compact options include Platinum 64 Slim for slim labeling and Titanium variants for electronics, IT assets, medical supplies, handheld equipment, and other high-value items with limited available space.
How durable are Metal Skin® labels?
Metal Skin® labels are built for demanding industrial environments. Depending on the model, they support:
– IP-rated protection from IP57 to IP68
– Dust resistance
– Temperature variation from -40°C to +85°C
– Industrial handling
– Moderate solvents
– Caustics and acids
For applications that require a more rugged hard-tag format, Xerafy also offers durable tag families such as POD TRAK.
For high-temperature off-metal labeling, Xerafy offers specialty XSKIN options such as the XSKIN Theta.
Which readers are compatible with Metal Skin®?
Metal Skin® UHF RFID labels are compatible with standard RAIN RFID handheld and fixed readers.
They are passive UHF RAIN RFID labels compliant with EPCglobal Gen2v2 and ISO 18000-63.
Titanium 25 HF supports HF/NFC tracking where short-range HF identification is required.
Xerafy offers a selection of recommended handheld RFID readers, with some supporting 1D and 2D barcode scanning. All are proven in the field to ensure full compatibility and optimal performance.
Can Metal Skin® labels be printed with Zebra, SATO, and TSC printers?
Yes. Metal Skin® labels are thermal-transfer printable and can support on-demand printing and encoding with leading industrial RFID printers.
The series is compatible with Zebra RFID printers such as the ZT411R. Delta is also designed to print on standard industrial RFID printers without requiring a dedicated on-metal printing extension kit.
Selected Metal Skin® labels are also supported with industrial RFID printers such as the SATO CL4NX Plus and TSC T6000e, as well as Postek and other printer ecosystems.
Are Metal Skin® labels available through a Service Bureau?
Can Metal Skin® RFID labels be encoded?
Yes. All Metal Skin® labels can be encoded using EPC memory.
Some Metal Skin® labels also include chip options with user memory, including selected Mercury, Delta, Platinum, and Titanium variants. User memory can support item-level data, application-specific encoding, and more structured identification workflows when required.
Encoding can be performed in the field with compatible RFID printers or through Xerafy’s Service Bureau and authorized partners.
Which adhesives are used on Xerafy Metal Skin® RFID labels?
Metal Skin® labels are available with permanent pressure-sensitive industrial adhesives from 3M. Adhesive options can also be customized for specific surfaces, operating conditions, and application requirements.
For curved, irregular, or space-constrained assets, low-profile label formats such as Delta can improve surface conformability and help the adhesive maintain secure contact with the asset.
What is a tamper-evident RFID label?
A tamper-evident RFID label is designed to indicate unauthorized removal or tampering.
For example, Metal Skin® Platinum 60 Tamper is designed so that tampering breaks RFID functionality, making it useful for applications where label integrity matters. Typical use cases include electronic device protection, pharmaceutical tracking, confidential document management, and high-value asset security.
