The use of straps for RFID applications can provide the flexibility needed for different label requirements.

By Prashant Upreti and Tony Sabetti

When straps are used on corrugated cartons, the RFID module is built into the cardboard so that it is not exposed, not even to the goods packed inside the container. The carton manufacturer prints the antenna on the inner liner, attaches the strap, and builds the corrugated layers over it with the module inside the corrugation. The resulting smart cartons or packages become premium products in the container manufacturer’s line, offering built-in intelligence for tracking through the entire process of manufacturing, shipping, and warehousing.