TECTUS ATEX RFID Disc Tag | ATEX Zone 1/21 On-Metal RFID Transponder

Description

The TECTUS Disc Tag is a passive RFID transponder built for one of the toughest combinations in industrial identification: permanent attachment to metal equipment, inside ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas. Metal detunes standard RFID tags and reflects the radio signal, drastically reducing read range — the Disc Tag is engineered to overcome this, delivering reliable reads even when bolted directly to steel piping, valves, motors, machine frames, or tank surfaces. A 4.5 mm mounting hole accepts a screw or rivet for permanent installation, while an optional 3M4604 adhesive backing is available for surfaces where drilling isn’t practical.

Available across all three RFID bands — LF, HF (including NFC), and UHF — the Disc Tag pairs seamlessly with the TECTUS MultiPEN triple-frequency reader, as well as with any standard RFID infrastructure. Five housing colours (yellow, black, blue, green, red) make it easy to visually classify assets by area, criticality, or maintenance schedule. The overmolded polyamide construction is IP68 rated for full immersion and dust exclusion, withstands temperatures from -45°C to +60°C, and is built to survive the chemical, abrasive, and mechanical stresses found in refineries, petrochemical plants, offshore platforms, gas facilities, and other Zone 1/21 environments.

Features

• ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 21 certified for gas and dust hazardous areas
• On-metal performance — engineered to function reliably when mounted on steel, aluminium, and other metallic surfaces
• IP68 rated — dust-tight and protected against continuous immersion in water
• Wide operating temperature range: -45°C to +60°C
• Robust polyamide overmolded housing for industrial durability
• Compact disc form factor: 34 mm diameter × 6 mm thickness, 7 g weight
• 4.5 mm mounting hole for permanent screw or rivet attachment
• Multi-frequency portfolio: LF, HF/NFC, and UHF variants
• LF chip option: EM4200 / Unique (ISO/IEC 11784/85 compatible)
• HF chip options: NTAG213, NTAG216 (ISO/IEC 14443A & 18000-3), and ICODE SLIX 2 (ISO/IEC 15693 & 18000-3)
• UHF chip option: Impinj Monza 4QT (ISO 18000-6C / EPC Gen2 V2)
• Available in 5 housing colours: yellow, black, blue, green, red — for visual asset classification
• Compatible with the TECTUS MultiPEN handheld reader and any standard RFID system
• RoHS, REACH, and CE compliant
• Online verification database — confirm authenticity and ATEX/IECEx certification status for any TECTUS Disc Tag produced from 2019 onwards
• Designed and manufactured in Germany by TECTUS

Custom options (on request)

• 3M4604 adhesive backing for surfaces where drilling is not possible
• Custom logo printing for branded asset tracking
• Alternative chip integrations for specialised applications
• Other housing colours on request

Note: The TECTUS Disc Tag is available across 25 standard SKUs — five housing colours combined with five chip and frequency options. Use the variation selectors above to configure your tag. For high-volume orders, custom chip integrations, branded logo printing, or pairing recommendations with the TECTUS MultiPEN reader and your broader RFID infrastructure, contact us for a tailored quote.