PP Disposable RFID Zip Tie Tag with Metal Clip
- Internal stainless steel spring clip — far superior pull strength vs all-plastic locking designs
- Full PP body with ultrasonic-welded inlay encapsulation: no exposed metal, IP65 rated
- UHF EPC Gen2 (U8, U9, H9) — 3–8 m read range for portal and handheld scanning
- Custom silk-screen, laser marking, chip encoding, and password lock available from MOQ
PP Disposable RFID Zip — Features
The failure mode of all-plastic zip tie ratchets is well-documented in high-tension or vibration-heavy applications: the nylon pawl gradually deforms under sustained load, eventually allowing the strap to slip backwards. This tag addresses the root cause by substituting the plastic pawl with a hardened metal component that does not creep, deform, or fatigue under the forces encountered in multi-leg freight handling. The outer body remains entirely polypropylene — no metal is exposed at the surface — so there is no galvanic corrosion risk and the tag passes standard cargo screening without triggering metal detection alerts on the tag itself.
PP Disposable RFID Zip — Customization
PP Disposable RFID Zip — Specifications
| Total Length | 332 mm |
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| Material | PP body + internal stainless steel spring clip |
| Locking Mechanism | One-way metal clip (tamper-evident) |
| UHF Chips | NXP U8, U9, Impinj H9 |
| Frequency | 860–960 MHz (UHF) |
| Protocol | ISO 18000-6C / EPC Gen2 |
| Read Range | 3–8 m (reader dependent) |
| Operating Temp | -25 °C to +65 °C |
| Storage Temp | -30 °C to +70 °C |
| Unit Weight | 8.5 g |
| Packaging | 50 pcs / bag, 1,000 pcs / box (9.5 kg/box) |
| Customization | Silk-screen, laser, encoding, encryption |
| MOQ | 1,000 pcs |
PP Disposable RFID Zip — FAQ
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The internal stainless steel spring clip provides a one-way mechanical lock that significantly outperforms plastic ratchet designs under sustained load and repeated vibration. Exact break-strength figures depend on the specific strap gauge — contact us for test data relevant to your application.
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No. The steel clip is small, fully encapsulated within the PP head, and positioned away from the antenna inlay. There is no measurable impact on read range in standard testing.
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High-value freight logistics, parcel and package management, warehouse sealing, and any application where the security of an all-plastic ratchet is insufficient. The metal locking mechanism acts as a tamper indicator — any attempt to remove the tag without cutting is visible.
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Yes. Because the metal clip locks in one direction and the PP strap cannot be loosened without cutting, any removed tag will show a cut strap. This provides a straightforward visual check at receiving or checkpoint: if the strap is intact and uncut, the tag has not been removed since application.
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Standard configurations use NXP U8, U9, or Impinj H9. U8 and U9 are general-purpose EPC Gen2 chips suitable for most logistics systems. H9 (Impinj Monza) offers slightly better sensitivity in dense reader environments. If your system uses a specific middleware or reader platform, share the details and we will confirm compatibility.
