Industrial RFID Disc Transponders
Add a durable machine-readable identity where installation space is limited. The AEG ID disc-transponder family is available in four diameters, with 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz chip options for automation, process control, logistics, service, and reusable-container workflows.
- 125 kHz or 13.56 MHz
- 13–50 mm
- IP67
Four Diameters for Tight and Exposed Installations
The family uses a thin thermoset-plastic housing designed for harsh industrial environments. Start with the available mounting area, then select the frequency and chip technology that match the reader and data requirement.
- 13 mm — the smallest option, 2.2 mm thick and supplied without a mounting hole.
- 20 mm — 2.0 mm thick with a 3.2 mm mounting hole.
- 30 mm — 2.0 mm thick with a 5.0 mm mounting hole.
- 50 mm — the largest option, 2.0 mm thick with a 5.2 mm mounting hole.
- Frequency choice — order a 125 kHz LF or 13.56 MHz HF configuration based on the installed reader system.
- Chip-dependent memory — read-only and read/write configurations are available across multiple chip technologies.
Rugged RFID Tags for Work-in-Process and Asset Tracking
Disc tags provide a low-profile identity for carriers, tooling, containers, and equipment when labels and barcodes are not durable enough.
- Automation Identify fixtures, carriers, and workpieces at machine and assembly checkpoints.
- Process Control Keep a persistent identifier with an asset as it moves through repeatable operations.
- Logistics Track reusable boxes, pallets, bins, and containers across handling points.
- Service + Inventory Associate equipment and tools with inspection, maintenance, or inventory records.
- Temperature Resistant The family is specified for operating temperatures to +85 °C and time-limited storage exposure to +200 °C.
- IP67 The sealed thermoset housing is protected against dust and temporary water immersion.
Disc Transponder Specifications
Readers and Tags for Industrial Tracking
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Stationary ReaderARE i9 Compact Reader
- LF/HF
- IP67
Extremely compact stationary reader that mounts directly on metal, no standoff bracket required. LF and HF variants.
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Reader InterfaceACM 9 Communication Module
- Up to 4 Readers
- DIN-Rail Option
- IP65
Connects up to four mixed LF and HF ARE i9 readers to EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or serial controls through one IP65 module.
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Keg & ContainerKeg Transponder
- LF
- IP67
ID 700 LF transponder optimized for direct mounting on stainless kegs and containers through a qualified micro-welded mounting ring.
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Common Disc-Tag Questions
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Can RFID disc tags track work-in-process and production carriers?
Yes. Attach the selected tag to a workpiece carrier, fixture, pallet, bin, or tool, then place readers at the production checkpoints where the identifier needs to be captured. Tag size, frequency, mounting, and read distance should be validated on the real asset.
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What sizes are the industrial RFID disc tags?
The family is offered in 13, 20, 30, and 50 mm diameters. The 13 mm tag is 2.2 mm thick; the other three sizes are 2.0 mm thick.
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Are disc transponders available in both LF and HF?
Yes. AEG ID lists 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz configurations. The frequency and chip must be selected to match the intended reader and memory requirement.
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Which sizes include mounting holes?
The 20, 30, and 50 mm tags have mounting holes measuring approximately 3.2, 5.0, and 5.2 mm. The 13 mm version does not have a mounting hole.
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How hot can an RFID disc transponder get?
The specified operating range is −25 to +85 °C. Storage exposure is listed from −40 to +200 °C, but exposure at the upper end is time limited and should be validated for the actual process.
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Can a standard disc tag mount directly on stainless steel?
Metal can change RFID antenna performance, so the tag and mounting method must be selected for the surface. For stainless kegs, barrels, vehicles, and similar assets, consider the purpose-built ID 700 keg transponder.
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Are RFID disc tags and disk transponders the same product type?
Yes. Disc tag, disk tag, RFID puck, and disc transponder are common search terms for this low-profile industrial RFID form factor.
Match the Tag to the Asset and Environment
Tell UID the mounting surface, available space, reader frequency, read distance, and environmental exposure. We will help select the appropriate diameter and chip.