RFID Labels: Effective Traceability and Stock Management
RFID labels (Radio Frequency Identification) are smart supports integrating an electronic chip that stores a unique identifier and data related to a product or asset. Used in many sectors, they automate information collection, optimize inventory management, and strengthen asset traceability. Unlike traditional barcodes, they can be read without visual contact, through certain materials, and sometimes from several meters away, depending on the frequency used.
Available in adhesive versions, they can be easily affixed to all types of surfaces: plastic, metal, cardboard, or textile. With customization (logo, text, serial number, barcode), they also become a tool for secure identification and anti-fraud marking.
Everything You Need to Know About How RFID Labels Work
Each label contains an RFID chip connected to a miniature antenna. When an RFID reader sends a radio signal, the chip is activated and transmits its data. The reading range depends on the frequency:
- LF (Low Frequency): short-range reading, ideal for metallic or humid environments.
- HF (High Frequency) and NFC: reading within a few centimeters, perfect for badges, access cards, or sensitive products.
- UHF (Ultra High Frequency): range of several meters, suited for logistics and large-scale inventories.
Some RFID labels can be rewritable, allowing data updates over time—a major advantage in logistics or maintenance.
Choosing the Right RFID Labels: Key Criteria
The choice of RFID labels depends on several key factors. First, consider the type of surface they will be applied to—plastic, metal, cardboard, wood, or textile. The frequency used—LF, HF/NFC, or UHF—also impacts reading range and performance. The required reading distance, environmental conditions such as heat, humidity, or dust, and the desired level of customization (logo, text, sequential numbering, barcode) are also crucial. Finally, the chosen format—rectangular, round, square, mini-label, or large label—must suit the intended use. At SBE Direct, we offer RFID labels designed to meet all these requirements, whether for an office, a construction site, a logistics warehouse, or a healthcare facility.
Practical Applications of RFID Labels
Versatile and efficient, RFID labels are used across many industries:
- Industry and logistics: tracking parts, tool traceability, quick inventories
- Retail and distribution: inventory management, anti-theft, automated restocking
- Healthcare and hospitals: tracking medical equipment, patient identification
- Education and administration: library management, badge-based access control
- Construction and worksites: equipment tracking, workforce check-in
- Events: ticketing, connected wristbands, VIP access
Customizable RFID Labels: Print Them Yourself or Have Them Printed
Our tear-resistant PVC RFID labels feature high-performance adhesive compatible with all surface types. Available in multiple formats, they can be customized in black or color printing with your logo, barcode, or unique number.
You have two options:
- Outsourced printing: we deliver ready-to-use labels, already customized and encoded.
In both cases, each label is tested and inspected to ensure readability, print quality, and compatibility with your RFID reader.
RFID Labels: A Strategic Asset for Your Business
Choosing RFID labels means investing in a reliable, fast, and scalable solution to ensure traceability, optimize inventory management, and strengthen access security. Combined with our RFID readers, specialized printers, and management software such as SAM – SBE Asset Manager, they form a complete ecosystem to automate your operations and ensure reliable data.
Thanks to their versatility, customization, and compatibility with all RFID systems, RFID labels become a strategic asset for improving productivity, accuracy, and peace of mind in your daily management… all thanks to RFID labels.
If you would like more information about customizing your labels, feel free to check out our guides: