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ST-110 UHF RFID Cable Seal, One-Time Steel-Wire Lock, 5 m Read
Single-use UHF RFID cable seal with a steel-ball lock and a 280 mm × 1.8 mm steel wire; reads at 5 m on a fixed reader for containers, tankers and trailer doors.
- One-time steel-ball lock: once pulled tight, the wire cannot be withdrawn
- 280 mm steel wire, 1.8 mm diameter, with a 100 × 26.5 × 13.4 mm ABS head
- Alien Higgs-9 chip across 860–960 MHz reads on US and EU band readers
- Rated 5 m with a 4 W fixed reader and 2 m with a handheld
- Must be cut to remove, leaving visible tamper evidence
- Frequency
- 860–960 MHz
- Chip
- Alien Higgs-9 (EPC Gen2)
- Read range
- 5 m (4 W fixed reader)
- Handheld range
- 2 m
- Seal head
- 100 × 26.5 × 13.4 mm, ABS
- Wire
- Steel, 280 mm (11 in) × Ø1.8 mm
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UHF RFID Cable Seal, One-Time Steel-Wire Lock, 5 m Read: overview
The ST-110 is a disposable UHF RFID cable seal for freight: shipping containers, tanker trucks, box trucks and trailers. It combines a mechanical one-time lock with a passive EPC Gen2 tag, so a yard or gate reader can log the seal's ID while staff can still see at a glance whether it has been cut.
The seal head is ABS, 100 × 26.5 × 13.4 mm, with a 280 mm steel wire of 1.8 mm diameter. Thread the wire through the door hasp or valve handle and push it into the head, where a steel ball grips it. Once pulled tight, it cannot be drawn back out, so opening the sealed item means cutting the wire, which is obvious on inspection.
Inside the head, an Alien Higgs-9 chip works across 860–960 MHz, so the same seal reads on US, European and other regional UHF readers. The datasheet gives 5 m with a 4 W fixed reader and 2 m with a handheld, enough for a portal reader over a gate lane or a handheld check as a truck pulls in.
Integration notes
Record the tag ID against the shipment or container number when you apply the seal, then read it again at each handover point. No ISO 17712 classification is stated for the ST-110, so use it for RFID identification and visual tamper evidence alongside, not instead of, any bolt seal your customs process mandates. For close-contact checks on small fittings, the compact ST-120 is an alternative.
ST-110 specifications
RF & chip
| Frequency | 860–960 MHz |
|---|---|
| Chip | Alien Higgs-9 |
| Air interface | EPC Gen2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63 passive UHF |
Read performance
| Fixed reader (4 W) | 5 m |
|---|---|
| Handheld reader (Impinj R2000-based) | 2 m |
Construction & locking
| Head material | ABS plastic |
|---|---|
| Head dimensions | 100 × 26.5 × 13.4 mm |
| Wire | Steel, 280 mm (11 in) long, 1.8 mm diameter |
| Locking | Steel-ball one-time lock; wire cannot be withdrawn once tightened |
| Removal | Cut the wire (single use) |
| Security classification | No ISO 17712 rating stated |
Seal, tie and plant tag comparison
| SKU | Type | Size | Chip | 4 W fixed reader | Handheld reader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST-110 | One-time steel-wire cable seal | Head 100 × 26.5 × 13.4 mm; wire 280 mm × Ø1.8 mm | Alien Higgs-9 | 5 m | 2 m |
| ST-120 | Compact one-time steel-wire cable seal | Head 36 × 23 × 11 mm; wire 280 mm × Ø1.8 mm | Alien Higgs-9 | 0.3 m | 0.1 m |
| ST-130 | Plant breeding stake label | Head 100 × 60 × 3 mm; 360 mm overall | Impinj Monza 4QT | 10 m | 2.5 m |
| ST-140 | Cable tie tag | Head 53.5 × 30 × 1.9 mm; 330 mm overall | Impinj Monza 4QT | 0.7 m | 0.2 m |
| ST-150 | Archive file lock tag | Tag 44 × 32 × 3 mm; 83.31 mm overall | Impinj Monza 4QT | 1.5 m | 0.5 m |
| ST-160 | Leaf-shaped plant tag | Inlay pocket 52 × 20 × 2 mm | Impinj Monza 4QT | 7–8 m | 1.5–2 m |
All six tags operate across 860–960 MHz. Ranges as published with a 4 W fixed reader and an Impinj R2000-based handheld.
Specifications can change between production batches. Confirm the current revision with us before placing volume orders.
Ordering options
Quote the SKU that matches your frequency, interface and mounting. Not sure? Send us your controller model and we will pick the variant for you.
| SKU | Configuration | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| ST-110-GL | UHF RFID cable seal, 100 × 26.5 × 13.4 mm ABS head, 280 mm × Ø1.8 mm steel wire, Alien Higgs-9, 860–960 MHz |
Where the ST-110 is used
- Sealing ocean container doors and logging the seal ID at port and depot gates
- Tanker valve and hatch seals checked at loading and unloading bays
- Trailer and box-truck doors in line-haul and cross-dock operations
- Drop-trailer yards where a portal reader confirms seals on arrival
RFID Seals for Containers, Trucks & Meters
Plan RFID container seal checks: one-time-lock UHF wire seals, handheld and fixed gate readers, and encoding that links each seal to its shipment record.
ST-110 FAQ
Can the seal be reopened or reused?
No. It is single-use: once the wire is pulled tight, the internal steel ball stops it from being withdrawn, so the only way off is to cut the wire.
Will it read on both US and EU readers?
Yes. The tag is specified across 860–960 MHz, which covers both the 902–928 MHz band and the 865–868 MHz European band.
What read distance should I plan for at a gate?
The datasheet lists 5 m with a 4 W fixed reader and 2 m with a handheld. Aim the reader antenna at the area where seals sit on the doors and test with a sample on your vehicles.
Is it an ISO 17712 high-security seal?
No ISO 17712 classification is stated for this seal. Use it for RFID identification and visible tamper evidence, and add a certified bolt seal where customs or your contract requires one.
Before you buy
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