How do you choose an RFID inlay converter: dry or wet?
Short answer
If you receive dry inlay you need a converter that laminates it with adhesive and die-cuts it; with wet inlay, one that laminates it into the label. The ADA A7000 Plus does both, two rows at a time and up to 60 m/min; the A-200 is the entry option for wet inlay.
Dry and wet
The inlay is the chip and antenna on a film. Dry inlay arrives without adhesive; wet inlay already has adhesive and applies like a label. The converter places it between face stock and liner to make the finished label.
What to check
Production speed, maximum inlay and label width, label length, die-cut accuracy, whether it runs two rows and whether it detects and marks defective inlays inline.
Fabric labels
The A7000 Plus cuts fabric ultrasonically: no frayed edge or residue, for garment labels.
What comes next
Once converted, the label is encoded and verified. Printum also supplies ZSF inlays and the integration with your software, printers and readers.
| Item | A7000 Plus | A-200 |
|---|---|---|
| Inlay | Dry and wet, two rows | Wet |
| Max. speed | 60 m/min | 60 m/min |
| Inlay width | Up to 190 mm | Roll up to 120 mm |
| Label | Up to 190 × 550 mm | Adhesive roll up to 190 mm |
| Inline detection | Yes | Optional |