NFC Round Plastic NTAG213 Disc Tag

Durable NFC Disc Tags designed for both indoor and outdoor use, ideal for asset tracking, location tagging, warehouse management, and secure identification. Built with high-quality ABS plastic, these tags are waterproof, weather-resistant, and available in sizes 25mm, 30mm, and 40mm. Options include standard tags or on-metal versions with a ferrite barrier layer for reliable performance on all surfaces, including metal.

These tags are used for a wide range of applications where you need a tough, weatherproof NFC tag such as asset & equipment tracking including on on bee hives with apps such as Hivebase.

Key Features

• Available Sizes: 25mm, 30mm, 40mm
• Material: ABS plastic, tough and impact-resistant
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications
• Waterproof and resistant to extreme temperatures (-40°C to +80°C)
• Optional on-metal design with ferrite layer for reliable use on metal surfaces
• Mounting options: adhesive (3M), rivet, nail, screw, or wire
• NTAG213 chip, 144 bytes memory, password protection, NFC-compatible

Using NFC Tags on Metal Surfaces

Standard NFC tags generally do not function properly when placed directly on metal surfaces. The metal interferes with the signal, preventing the tag from being read. To use NFC tags on metal, you have two options:

• Create a gap - Leave at least 0.5 cm of space between the NFC tag and the metal surface.
• Use on-metal NFC tags - These are specially designed with a ferrite barrier layer between the chip and the adhesive, allowing them to work effectively on metal.

"On-metal" NFC tags are versatile because they can be used on both metal and non-metal surfaces. However, they typically have a slightly shorter scan range compared to standard NFC tags. For most applications where tags will not be attached to metal, standard NFC tags are the better choice due to their longer read distance and lower cost.