Normal NFC tags do not work when placed directly onto metal surfaces. Therefore, when using NFC tags on metal you either need to create a gap of at least 0.5 cm between the tag and the metal or you can use a special tag - called an 'on-metal' tag - which has an additional ferrite barrier material between the NFC tag and the adhesive.
On-metal tags will work on both metal and non-metal surfaces. However, on-metal tag scan distances always tend to be slightly less than standard NFC tags so unless you need tags that will (or might) go on metal, we would strongly recommend that you go with standard tags.
For more information and details of how on-metal tags compare with normal tags, read our on-metal NFC tag guide.
NFC tag management allows you to dynamically control the destination URL of your NFC tags. It provides tracking and stats, authentication services for anti-counterfiet tags, and a host of features to assist in getting the right tags in the right locations or products. Ixkio even allows you to encode your own NTAG213, iCODE or NTAG424 tags with our mobile App.
Ixkio is designed as an engine for your NFC tags and works alongside your existing ecommerce or marketing website. You don't need to spend time and money to recreate your branding or content. Ixkio can be used as an API system for authentication or more commonly a redirect system - managing dynamic links. Of course, you can attach your own domain so the tags are encoded with your brand.
Tags can be encoded by us at supply (free of charge for labels) or you can encode your own tags - including NTAG424 - usng our mobile app or your own mehtods. You can then manage and alter the tag destination using rules and dynamic data features to display pages from your exiting website.
Ixkio provides additional powerful tools to protect your landing page when using authentication tags and can even pass tag related information from ixkio - such as serial numbers or prodict information - to be dynamically displayed on your page. We have even built a Shopify App to make integration easier for Shopify users.
Absolutely. Ixkio has a comprehensuve data factilities engineered to allow extensive product information to be connected to your tags. This data can then be dynamcially passed to your existing website for display if required.
Ixkio subscriptions can be purchased online at ixkio.com or contact us for more information.
A normal NFC chip, such as the NTAG213, NTAG215 or iCODE SLIX can store a URL (web link) in it's memory. When scanned, it presents this link to the scanner (a mobile phone for example). It presents the same link every time, in a similar way to a QR Code.
An authentication NFC chip, such as the NTAG424, works differently. When the URL is encoded onto the tag, a secret key is also encoded, along with some other settings. When the tag is scanned, it presents the URL but also a unique code which is generated using this secret key. This unique code changes on every scan and can be verified using an authentication server which will hold the same secret key.
Note that the full name for the NTAG424 chip is the NTAG424 DNA. We usually just refer to it as the NTAG424 chip.
As this code is unique for each scan, these NTAG424 NFC tags can be used for anti-counterfeit and authentication. It makes them extremely powerful as they can be used to ensure that the tag is the exact tag that you expect it to be. All from a simple scan with a mobile phone (no special app required).
Authentication chips have a huge range of use cases from the obvious protection of luxury goods, artwork and pharmacuiticals to supply chain security, document authentication, ticketing, proof of physical presence, secure log-on and more.
While standard NFC tags can be easily encoded with any of the free mobile phone applications, encoding NTAG424 chips is substantially more complicated. You have four choices :
For more information on buying and using NTAG424 or other authentication chips, contact us or read more about NFC tag authentication.
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| NFC Chip | NTAG424 |
| Interface Specification | ISO 14443 / 13.56 MHz / NFC Forum Type 4 |
| Total Memory | 416 Bytes (User) |
| Data Retention | 50 years (estimated) |
| Metal Surfaces (?) | Yes |
| Unique Print (?) | Not Available |
| NFC Label Format | On-Metal Label |
| Real ScanStrength (?) | 26mm - 30mm |
| On-Metal ScanStrength (?) | 21mm - 25mm |
| ScanStrength Offset (?) | < 50% |
| Printing Option | Thermal Transfer |
| Label Size | 22mm Circular |
| Thickness | 0.32 mm |
| Adhesive | Yes, Permanent |
| Face Material | White PET Plastic |
| Antenna Type | Etched Aluminium |
| Weather Resistance | Low |
| Water Rating | Water Resistant |
| Availability | Stock Item - Immediate Dispatch |
| Delivery Format | Reel / Strips of 5 |
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