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RFID Bolt Seals Tag

With a read range of up to 10 meters, it improves container and freight tracking efficiency.
The high-performance Alien Higgs 3/4 chip supports ISO/IEC 18000-6C EPC Gen2 protocol.
Data retention is up to 50 years, with up to 100,000 write cycles.
The tag is made of zinc-plated carbon steel with ABS/PC and is IP65 rated.
The tamper-proof design and one-time lock lock ensure the security of ocean shipping and cross-border logistics.

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RFID Bolt Seals Tag for Container Security

RFID Bolt Seals Tag for container security management requires more than standard RFID identification. In large port terminals, railway freight yards, and cross-border logistics systems, the seal must survive metal interference, rain exposure, violent handling, and long transportation cycles while maintaining stable EPC reading performance. Our RFID Bolt RFID Seal products are manufactured in China under ISO 17712:2013 3(H) compliance, using Alien Higgs 3 or Higgs 4 chips with up to 10-meter reading distance. As a direct RFID bolt seal manufacturer and bulk supplier, we support serialized EPC programming, laser marking, and project-level OEM customization for container tracking and anti-theft management systems.

Performance Overview

Container security environments are significantly different from ordinary RFID asset tracking scenarios. Standard RFID tags often fail because of metal reflection, container stacking interference, vibration impact, or exposure to salt spray environments near seaports. This is why RFID Bolt Seals used in customs supervision and freight anti-theft systems require both mechanical security and stable RF performance.
Our RFID Bolt Seals Tag is designed around these practical deployment conditions instead of laboratory-only specifications. The body structure combines carbon steel galvanization with ABS and PC housing materials to balance tamper resistance and RF signal consistency. The passive UHF transponder design eliminates battery failure risks during long transportation cycles.

product Specifications

Environmental Characteristics
Air Interface Protocol	ISO/IEC 18000-6C, EPC Class 1 Gen 2
Chip Options	Alien Higgs 3 / Higgs 4 (custom chip available)
Unique TID	96 bits
EPC Memory	96 bits
User Memory	512 bits
Read Range	Up to 10 meters
Operating Frequency	860–960 MHz
Operating Mode	Passive (battery-less)
Data Retention	50 years
Write Endurance	100,000 cycles
Ingress Protection	IP65
Operating Temperature	-30°C to +80°C
Storage Temperature	-30°C to +80°C
Mechanical Specifications
Pin / Key
Length	76 mm ±2 mm
Weight	335 g ±20 g
Material	Carbon steel galvanization + ABS
Body / Locker
Length	68 mm ±2 mm
Weight	228 g ±20 g
Material	Carbon steel galvanization + PC + ABS

EPC coding service

For customs or freight management systems, EPC data integrity is more important than visual printing.
We support:
Sequential EPC encoding
UID-EPC database matching files
CSV export for ERP/WMS integration
Duplicate EPC verification
Locked EPC programming
This prevents deployment conflicts during large-scale container registration projects.

frequently ask question

Q: Why do some RFID bolt seals show unstable reading performance near stacked containers?

A: This is usually caused by RF reflection overlap from adjacent metal surfaces. Reader antenna angle and polarization are more important than simply increasing power output. In dense container yards, circularly polarized antennas with controlled gate zones generally provide better reading consistency than high-power wide-angle scanning.

Q: Can low temperatures affect the locking mechanism or RFID performance?

A: The RFID chip itself remains operational within -30°C to +80°C. However, in extremely cold freight environments, low-grade ABS materials may become brittle. This is why the housing uses PC+ABS composite material instead of pure ABS to maintain structural stability during winter transportation.

Q: Why is User Memory important in customs container projects?

A: Many standard RFID seals only use EPC memory. In customs supervision systems, User Memory is often used to store inspection status, cargo category references, or encrypted logistics identifiers. The 512-bit User Memory allows additional deployment flexibility without changing EPC structures.

Q: Does galvanization affect RFID signal performance?

A: Improper metal shielding design can reduce reading distance. The internal antenna spacing inside the seal housing is engineered to separate the transponder from the galvanized steel body while maintaining tamper resistance.