MICRO series
High-Reliability RFID Tags for Rugged On-Metal Asset Tracking in Complex Processes: Resistant to High Temperatures, Shocks, and Chemicals
The MICRO series from Xerafy offers precision-engineered, high-temperature, on-metal RFID tags tailored for critical tracking applications in the automotive, manufacturing, and medical device industries. These benchmark-leading tags are built to ensure consistent reliability even under the most extreme conditions.
Designed for the toughest environments, the MICRO series tags excel in withstanding extreme temperatures, mechanical shocks, corrosive chemicals, and high pressures. Fully waterproof and customizable with advanced encoding options, these tags guarantee reliable performance and impeccable data integrity across complex industrial processes.
Co-developed with Fortune 500 companies, the MICRO series tags adhere to the highest standards of performance and reliability and have been field-tested globally.
“We love Xerafy’s range of special metal tags, which never let us down in any of our projects, especially for demanding production environments.”
With the MICRO series, our award-winning engineering team pushes the boundaries of RFID technology. Each of the 6 rugged tags combines patented packaging and engineered casing materials to protect the RFID chip from high temperatures, shocks, abrasions, pressure, and corrosives. Metal inserts enhance tag ruggedness, optimizing them for secure attachment with robust mounting systems such as rivets and screws.
For more RFID tagging solutions, the MICRO series is compatible with the PICO series for small tools and equipment, the XS series for the smallest tags, and the ultra-rugged ROSWELL series.
High Temperature RFID Tags That Stand Out
Engineered to provide a reusable on-metal tagging solution that
operates reliably in the harshest environments
Rugged
For extreme conditions with Hi-Temp, Chemicals, Pressure and Waterproof
250°C
Up to 500 hours high temp cycling
10 meters
Leading on-metal read range
Stainless Steel Inserts
Reinforced mounting system for M3 rivets, Zip Ties, Industry-grade adhesives
Laser Engraving
Permanent identification in the harshest environments
Unique ID
Memory for item-level identification and data encoding
MICRO Industrial
First Choice For Manufacturing
The Xerafy MICRO Industrial passive RFID tag provides the dependability and ruggedness required in manufacturing and production.
The high temperature UHF RAIN RFID tag is field-proven for harsh environments, where its durability matches the asset's life, thanks to its rugged case and 10 meter on-metal performance.
MICRO Paint Shop
Best For The Paint Shop
The Xerafy MICRO Paint Shop offers an on metal RFID tagging solution for cycling through high temperatures, fluids, and chemicals.
The silicone-free design eliminates the risk of contamination in the shop, and the rugged RFID tag's IP68 rating and high-temperature survival up to 250°C ensure its ruggedness.
MICRO Autoclave
Best For Complex Processes
The Xerafy MICRO Autoclave is a rugged RFID tag purpose-built to withstand the rigors of sterile processing in healthcare.
With its IP69K rating and high-performance engineered polymer case, the on metal RFID tag withstands repeated chemical cleaning and autoclave cycles at high temperatures.
MICRO Medical
Best For Medical Devices
The MICRO Medical is an autoclavable tag designed for tracking medical devices and surgical trays.
Its IP69K rating and medical-grade material tag case allow it to withstand high-pressure washing, steam, and sterilization cycles.
MICRO Power
Full Performance In Half The Size
The Xerafy MICRO Power delivers full on metal and high temperature RFID performance in a smaller form factor small enough to fit power tools and equipment.
The smaller rugged RFID tag is made of a high-performance engineered polymer for IP68 rating and extra durability against high temperatures and caustic chemicals.
MICRO Heat
The First Choice for High-Temp
The Xerafy MICRO Heat leads all other high-temperature RFID tags with its survivability at up to 215°C.
The rugged RFID tag comes in a compact form factor that delivers a read range of 7 meters on metal. Its selected materials deliver full performance with industry-grade mounting solutions and IP68 rating.
All the RFID tags in the MICRO series can be fully
personalized to support the deployment of an asset tracking RFID system
Printing
Compatible with printing: Serial numbers, IDs, Logo, 1D and 2D Barcodes
Marking
Support for permanent laser marking with case color optimized for optical readability
Encoding
Support unique IDs and EPC serialization for item-level tracking
Engineering
Support custom engineering: Industrial adhesives, ATEX, backplate, sensing features...
Case Studies
The MICRO series high-temperature RFID tags provide advanced identification and on-metal tracking capabilities to assets in demanding operations:
FAQs RFID Tagging with MICRO Series
What are the MICRO series RFID tags used for?
The MICRO series RFID tags are used in manufacturing paint shops, automotive work-in-process, production lines, as well as aerospace, oil and gas, and healthcare. Their technical features make them the ideal rugged tagging solution to track assets in challenging industries.
Can the MICRO series RFID tags perform on metal surfaces?
Yes, they are specifically designed to perform on metal surfaces.
Ordinary RFID tags cannot be used for metal assets: The metal interferes with RFID signals, causing problems with readability and accuracy. The Xerafy MICRO series, on the other hand, are industrial RFID tags that use antennas designed to work on metal surfaces without interference, as well as techniques such as orientation optimization.
What are the maximum temperatures for MICRO series RFID tags?
The MICRO series RFID tags can survive maximum temperatures of up to 250°C. The tags have also been tested in various high-temperature cycles that are typical of industrial processes such as paint shops.
The Xerafy engineering team can advise on the best tag selection for specific cycles and assist with testing.
Can the MICRO series RFID tags withstand acid and alkali?
Yes, their materials offer protection to varying types and concentrations of acid or alkali typical of industrial environments. Some acid or alkali may corrode or damage the tag over time, while others may have little to no effect.
The Xerafy Engineering team can advise on the tagging solutions best suited to the environmental conditions in which the tags will be used and assist with testing.
Are MICRO series RFID tags waterproof?
Yes, each of the MICRO series tags is waterproof and comes with its own IP rating. The tags are designed to be resistant to water and moisture, making them suitable for use in outdoor or wet environments.
An IP rating, for Ingress Protection, sees the first number referring to protection against solids, and the second number referring to protection against water. The most common IP ratings for industrial RFID tags are:
- IP54 – Against contamination from limited amounts of dust and other particles, and water sprays from all directions.
- IP68 – Against immersion.
- IP69k – Dustproof and can withstand pressurized washdown at high temperatures.
How reliable are the MICRO series RFID tags?
The MICRO series tags have been thoroughly tested and validated in the field by industry leaders for a range of challenging conditions, including and not limited to:
– Read range on metal and non-metal surfaces
– Read range with fixed and handheld readers
– Radiation pattern on a metal surface
– Operational and survival temperatures
– High-temperature cycling
– 10% sulfuric acid (H2SO4)
– 10% nitric acid (HNO3)
– 20% phosphoric acid (H3PO4)
– 25% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
– 10% sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
– IP rating
– Compression strength
– Shocks
– Vibrations (MIL-STD-810G)
– Explosive environments (e.g. ATEX)
The results of these standard and custom tests are featured in each product’s datasheet. The Xerafy Engineering team remains available to support selecting and qualifying a tagging solution best suited to the environmental conditions in which the tags will be used.
What RFID readers work with the MICRO series?
MICRO series tags work with standard RFID readers from Zebra, Honeywell, TSL, etc that comply with EPCglobal Gen2v2 and ISO 18000-63 standards, also referred to as RAIN RFID.
Advice is available on a selection of hands-free and handheld RFID readers with frequencies and antenna polarization matching the tags’ for optimal performance.
How to securely attach the MICRO series RFID tags on metal assets?
The MICRO series can be securely mounted using pop rivets, screws, cable ties, as well as industrial adhesives and glues.
The Xerafy Engineering team can advise on the mounting solutions best suited to the assets and environmental conditions in which the tags will be used.
