Xerafy - Circular TRAK

Food-grade and round – RFID for reusables, hospitality and food equipment

The Xerafy Circular TRAK X0553-EU170-R6P is a UHF RFID hard tag built for exactly those environments where classic industrial tags cannot be used – legally or hygienically: in direct proximity to food, in commercial kitchens, in hospitality settings and on reusable containers that run through wash lines. This variant of the Xerafy TRAK series is consistently engineered for food-grade deployment – both in housing material and mounting technology. If you want to operate a UHF | RAIN – RFID reader in reusable container logistics, catering or equipment tracking in large food service operations, this is the right variant within the TRAK line.

Inside, the Impinj Monza R6-P IC delivers 48-bit TID, 128/96-bit EPC and 32/64-bit user memory. The R6-P is a well-proven industrial chip with high sensitivity and strong dense-reader performance – particularly relevant in wash lines, container return systems and at handover points, where many tags have to be captured in a short window. In the EU 865–868 MHz band, the tag reaches up to 2.30 m read range on metal and up to 1.30 m off metal – values that match the typical capture distances in kitchen logistics, at wash line gates and in container handovers.

The food-grade silicone housing is the central differentiator of this variant: it meets the requirements for direct contact with food environments, resists detergents and cleaning chemistry and withstands hot-water cleaning cycles with a survival temperature of up to +100 °C. Attachment is done via food-grade silicone glue, which is also approved for the food sector – a consistent material concept without hygienic weak spots.

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

• X0553-EU170-R6P – Xerafy Circular TRAK in the EU configuration for 865–868 MHz with Impinj Monza R6-P IC. Round form factor Ø 25 x 3.50 mm at 2.20 g, food-grade silicone housing, IP68 rated, operational temperature −40 °C to +85 °C, survival temperature −40 °C to +100 °C, compression strength 1 MPa. Read range up to 2.30 m on metal and 1.30 m off metal, attachment via food-grade silicone glue. The right pick for European users in commercial food service, catering, hospitality as well as reusable container pools and food equipment management.

The key difference compared to the other TRAK variants lies in the material and application profile: while the Versa TRAK, Data TRAK II, Global TRAK and Slim TRAK rely on industry-grade polymer housings for logistics, IT asset management and MRO, the Circular TRAK consistently optimises for food suitability. With a compression strength of 1 MPa – the highest value within the TRAK line – the tag is also well prepared for mechanically stressed reusable containers and stack boxes. To get the Xerafy Circular TRAK 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
• Impinj Monza R6-P IC with 128/96-bit EPC and 32/64-bit user memory – high sensitivity for dense-tag capture
• Up to 2.30 m read range on metal and 1.30 m off metal – fit for container handovers and wash line gates
• 1 MPa compression strength, IP68 rating, survival up to +100 °C – highest compression value in the TRAK line
• Food-grade silicone housing Ø 25 x 3.50 mm at 2.20 g, attached via food-grade silicone glue

Applications

• Hospitality and commercial food service – RFID tracking of equipment and serving containers
• Reusable containers in food logistics – dense-tag capture at sorting and return stations
• Catering pools – inventory of transport boxes and warming containers
• Food-grade metal equipment – durable tag attachment on stainless steel containers and devices

The Xerafy Circular TRAK closes a gap in the UHF | RAIN – RFID world that is often underestimated: the need for a tag that is not only rugged but also meets regulatory requirements for materials in food contact environments. While most industrial tags raise compliance issues in food logistics, the Circular TRAK is built end-to-end for this requirement – from the silicone housing to the silicone glue.

Thanks to its EPC Gen2 compliance, the tag integrates seamlessly into existing UHF | RAIN – RFID infrastructures. It works reliably with fixed readers at return stations, tunnel antennas at wash lines and mobile handheld scanners. There is no need to swap reader hardware or rework middleware – read-out works exactly as with any standard UHF tag.

Order the Xerafy Circular TRAK X0553-EU170-R6P directly from IDCRAFT and benefit from upfront technical consultancy on your container or equipment identification setup, sample service for pre-tests in your own wash line 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 Circular TRAK X0553-EU170-R6P or need a custom quote for larger quantities? Contact IDCRAFT GmbH – your Value Added Distributor for UHF | RAIN – RFID hardware.