Schreiner to show NFC logistics at LogiMAT 2014

Schreiner ProTech is to showcase its latest RFID labels for application to metallic and conductive substrates at LogiMAT 2014, as well as a new NFC product.

Schreiner said its portfolio of labels enable end-to-end data acquisition on metal containers, ESD boxes and other large metal components across the supply chain

Its presence will include the ((rfid))-DistaFerr ESD, ((rfid))-DistaFerr SL (UHF), ((rfid))-DistaFerr HighTemp and ((rfid))-IdPlate NFC.

The ((rfid))-IdPlate NFC allows smartphone-based maintenance and service. It combines a nameplate label or service tag with NFC technology and is functional on all metallic or non-metallic substrates.

Schreiner said it opens up completely new opportunities for communication with maintenance personnel or end customers, with service personnel, for instance, using customized software or apps to scan the label on location and view the service parameters. New and updated data can be written to the chip and supplemented as needed. This creates a service history for much higher transparency of completed actions. In addition, further information for personnel or consumers is available via a link to a website.

The ((rfid))-DistaFerr ESD label is designed to deliver a long read range even in very small sizes of 48 x 23mm and 69 x 15mm and a thickness of 1.5mm, despite the presence of conductive material with high graphite content. The label enables bulk reading of containers stacked on pallets or forklifts, which reduces the need for manual in-process work and increases flow efficiency. Automatic bulk reading of empty containers and end-to-end documentation of cleaning cycles are possible as well.

The ((rfid))-DistaFerr SL is intended for identification of metallic components in production, automotive engineering and general industrial uses. The flexible and thin construction makes it possible to use the label on assembly components and metal containers. For customized applications, the ((rfid))-DistaFerr SL label can be programmed and provided with barcodes, human-readable text or logos. With a size of 22.5 x 50mm the RFID label achieves a read range of up to four meters. The label can be programmed and printed on site using a TTR printer and is immediately applied in the process by hand or an automatic dispensing system.

The ((rfid))-DistaFerr HighTemp is a heat-resistant RFID labels for metal. In many industrial processes, metallic objects are subjected to high-temperature cycles, such as painting, drying or testing. This makes it more difficult to provide the products with self-adhesive RFID solutions for automatic identification, Schreiner said.

The ((rfid))-DistaFerr HighTemp label allows data reading with a range of approximately two meters, even at high temperatures and directly on metal. The RFID labels resist temperatures of up to 230 degrees C in several cycles. The label size is smaller than that of standard UHF labels and the label operates with a frequency of 868MHz.

Schreiner said its portfolio of labels enable end-to-end data acquisition on metal containers, ESD boxes and other large metal components across the supply chain.

LogiMAT 2014 takes place on February 25-27 in Stuttgart, Germany.