Durable construction assures vehicle ID, access control

MASON CITY, IOWA (Sept. 10, 2009) – Metalcraft today announced availability of a destructible version of their RFID Windshield Tag designed to deliver long read range at lower cost for customers automating vehicle tracking and access control. The Destructible RFID Windshield Tag is engineered to be durable, but attempts to remove an applied Tag render it unusable. The destructible version is available at the same price as Metalcraft’s standard RFID Windshield Tag.

“Our Destructible RFID Windshield Tag is perfect for gated communities, secured parking and other applications protecting identification and property,” said Metalcraft president Steve Doerfler.

Metalcraft’s standard RFID Windshield Tag is a 4-inch by 1-inch adhesive label that can be placed on the interior or exterior of automobile glass. The label provides a read range over 18 feet using a passive KSW Microtec Windshield RFID inlay and does not require a foam standoff like other windshield tag designs. The destructible version adds slits along the perimeter of the label which destroy the inlay if someone tries to remove it from a windshield.

Metalcraft’s construction encapsulates the inlay between thin layers of polypropylene adding a bar code and human readable information to one side and a windshield-compatible adhesive to the other. This encapsulation process protects the inlay and reduces the effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD) while the windshield-compatible adhesive protects against the harmful UV rays.

“Metalcraft remains committed to developing high-value RFID products,” said Doerfler. ”Metalcraft’s superior printing and encapsulation produce attractive, durable tags, and the passive RFID inlays give us long read range while keeping the investment low.”

Orders are shipped within 15 days of proof approval. Prices vary by quantity; a complete price list is available at http://www.idplate.com or by request at 800-437-5283.

About Metalcraft
Metalcraft has provided property identification solutions since 1950. From a headquarters in Mason City, Iowa, Metalcraft has provided thousands of businesses throughout North America and around the world with a wide range of choices in durable nameplates and labels to meet the needs of the ever-evolving industry of tracking and controlling. These customized products may include consecutive numbers using barcode and/or RFID technologies. Metalcraft nameplates and labels are made from the toughest materials – polyester, anodized aluminum, stainless steel, polycarbonate, ceramic and more – to withstand environments ranging from mild to extreme, resisting abrasion, caustics/acids, solvents, salt air, high temperatures, and UV rays. Visit http://www.idplate.com for more information.

###

Posted: September 10, 2009 at 8:06 am by Ryan Hanser