Xerafy - Flex OUTDOOR (Global)

Flexible and curve-friendly – RFID for gas cylinders, pipes and curved surfaces

Not every asset comes with a flat mounting surface. Gas cylinders, pipes, drums, barrels, hoses and round containers call for a tag that conforms to the curvature of the host object instead of perching on top or sticking out sideways. The Xerafy Flex OUTDOOR X0370-GL100-H3 is engineered exactly for this use case. This variant of the Xerafy OUTDOOR series combines a high-elasticity polymer housing with a low-profile build, delivering the mechanical flexibility required for attachment on curved exterior surfaces. If you operate a UHF | RAIN – RFID reader in transport and logistics identification, yard management or RTI inventory and need to integrate round host objects into your capture setup, this is the right pick within the OUTDOOR line.

Inside, the Alien Higgs 3 IC delivers 64-bit TID, 96/480-bit EPC and 512-bit user memory. The extended 480-bit EPC capacity combined with 512-bit user memory is a clear differentiator within the OUTDOOR line – you can store not only the asset ID on the tag, but also inspection intervals, audit data, fill history and ownership identifiers directly on the host component. In the global 860–960 MHz band, the tag reaches an off-metal read range of up to 7.50 m – a remarkable value given the form factor and material characteristic, and more than enough for gate reads at yard entrances, filling and return stations as well as inventory sweeps with handheld readers.

Measuring 90 x 18 x 4 mm and weighing just 8 g, the Flex OUTDOOR is the lightest member of the OUTDOOR line. Survival temperature reaches +100 °C, qualifying the tag for cleaning and filling processes with elevated thermal loads. The compression strength of 1,470 kPa is a top value within the OUTDOOR line and a direct indicator of the mechanical robustness of the high-elasticity polymer.

The following part number is available in the IDCRAFT online shop – this variant is designed for a specific use case:

• X0370-GL100-H3 – Xerafy Flex OUTDOOR in the global configuration for 860–960 MHz with Alien Higgs 3 IC, 96/480-bit EPC and 512-bit user memory. Form factor 90 x 18 x 4 mm at 8 g, high-elasticity polymer housing, IP68 rated, survival temperature −40 °C to +100 °C, compression strength 1,470 kPa. Off-metal read range up to 7.50 m, attachment via zip ties, cable ties or industrial adhesive as an option. The right pick for European and internationally operating users in transport and logistics with cylindrical host objects, yard management of gas cylinder and drum fleets as well as RTI inventory on curved returnable containers.

The key difference compared to the other OUTDOOR variants lies in material flexibility and mounting logic: while the Container OUTDOOR mounts onto flat container walls with M6 screws, the Cargo OUTDOOR with stainless steel carrier plate covers the mechanically stressed mid segment and the RTI OUTDOOR targets UV resistance, the Flex OUTDOOR is consistently engineered through its high-elasticity build for cylindrical and curved surfaces. To get the Xerafy Flex OUTDOOR price, current stock levels and volume tier conditions, contact IDCRAFT directly – your value-added distributor for UHF | RAIN – RFID hardware.

Technical Highlights

• EPC Gen2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63 compliant – works with all common UHF RFID readers and reader platforms
• Alien Higgs 3 IC with 96/480-bit EPC and 512-bit user memory – extended memory capacity for lifecycle and audit data
• Off-metal read range up to 7.50 m – fit for gate reads at yard entrances and return stations
• High-elasticity polymer housing – attachable to cylinders, pipes, drums and curved surfaces
• Compression strength 1,470 kPa, IP68 rating, survival up to +100 °C – top values within the OUTDOOR line
• Global 860–960 MHz band – the same tag for rollouts in Europe, the USA, Asia and Latin America

Applications

• Transport and logistics – RFID identification of cylindrical freight units such as gas cylinders and drums
• Yard management – inventory control and location assignment for curved host objects in open-air storage
• RTI inventory – tag attachment on round returnable containers and drums
• Industrial asset identification – tracking of pipes, hoses and drum-style containers

The Xerafy Flex OUTDOOR is the variant within the OUTDOOR line for all applications where the host object itself dictates the form factor requirements – rather than the other way around. While the other OUTDOOR variants assume flat mounting surfaces, the Flex OUTDOOR closes exactly the gap on round, curved and irregular geometries. Attachment via zip ties or cable ties also enables fast, tool-free installation and easy retrofitting in tag-swap scenarios.

Thanks to its EPC Gen2 compliance, the tag integrates seamlessly into existing UHF | RAIN – RFID infrastructures. It works reliably with fixed readers at yard gates and filling stations, tunnel antennas above return conveyors and mobile handheld scanners. There is no need to swap reader hardware or rework middleware – and the global 860–960 MHz band simplifies international rollouts in industries with cross-border asset movement, such as gas and industrial gas logistics.

Order the Xerafy Flex OUTDOOR X0370-GL100-H3 directly from IDCRAFT and benefit from upfront technical consultancy on your cylinder or pipe identification strategy, sample service for pre-tests on your own host objects and short delivery times within the EU. On request, we also provide custom pre-encoding, project-specific encoding services and tiered pricing for larger volumes.

Looking to order the Xerafy Flex OUTDOOR X0370-GL100-H3 or need a custom quote for larger quantities? Contact IDCRAFT GmbH – your Value Added Distributor for UHF | RAIN – RFID hardware.