RFID smart tunnel
Conveyor or roller tunnel that reads a full carton in one pass.
| Read rate | 99.9% on a commissioned install |
|---|---|
| Throughput | Up to 40 cartons/min |
| Shielding | RF-absorbing lined enclosure |
| Output | Pass / fail light and gate |
Hardware
Smart tunnels, RFID POS and security gates
Some RFID jobs need a purpose-built enclosure rather than a reader on a wall. A tunnel reads a full carton or trolley in one pass. An RFID POS reads a whole basket at the counter. A security gate at the exit catches an item that has not been billed. These are engineered products, and we build and commission them.
A specialised RFID system is a reader, several antennas and a shielded enclosure designed so that everything inside it is read and nothing outside it is. That shielding is the engineering — it is what stops a tunnel from counting the next trolley in the queue.
The range
Model names and exact specifications change as manufacturers revise their ranges. These are indicative — your quotation carries the current specification.
Conveyor or roller tunnel that reads a full carton in one pass.
| Read rate | 99.9% on a commissioned install |
|---|---|
| Throughput | Up to 40 cartons/min |
| Shielding | RF-absorbing lined enclosure |
| Output | Pass / fail light and gate |
Counter pad that reads a whole basket or tray at once.
| Area | Counter-top pad or bowl |
|---|---|
| Use | Apparel, jewellery, library issue |
| Speed | Full basket in under 2 seconds |
Exit gate that alarms on unbilled tagged goods.
| Lane width | Up to 1.8 m per lane |
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| Alerts | Audible, visual, camera trigger |
| Display | Optional item identification on screen |
Shelving with antenna arrays that knows its own contents.
| Update | Continuous or scheduled |
|---|---|
| Use | High-value stores, tool cribs, pharmacy |
Cabinet that counts items in and out automatically.
| Use | Tool cribs, linen exchange, sample storage |
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| Access | Card-controlled door |
Wide tunnel sized for a loaded linen trolley.
| Capacity | 300+ items per pass |
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| Environment | Damp-area rated |
What you get from us
Every unit is tuned on your site with your goods until the read rate is proven and documented. We hand over the test results, not just the hardware.
RF-absorbing lining and antenna placement keep stray reads out. Without this a tunnel counts the next trolley and the data is worthless.
The tunnel or gate posts directly into WMS, the laundry system or the retail system, and drives its own lights and barriers on the result.
Tunnels and cabinets made to your trolley, carton or conveyor size rather than forcing your operation to fit a standard box.
Where it is used
Compatible software
It also works with software we did not write. We integrate at protocol level, so this hardware can be driven from your own system — that is a service we offer.
These are project items, quoted after a site visit and a read-rate trial with your goods. Lead times are longer than catalogue hardware because each unit is built to the site.
Ask for volume pricingFull specifications, model numbers and selection guidance for specialised rfid systems.
The right tag for the surface, the range and the environment
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Read moreWhere the read rate is actually won
Read morePrint the label and encode the tag in one pass
Read moreTell us the item, the surface, the environment and the range, and we will specify it — then prove it with a read-rate trial on your own goods before you order.
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