ADT Introduces High-Speed Automatic Applicator For RFID Labels
ADT's new RFID automatic label applicator, the Sensormatic® Quadrel T Series, applies up to 100 labels per minute. Automatic label application plays a significant role in RFID implementation because it eliminates the need to apply RFID labels by hand, which can be more expensive and may result in damage to the RFID label, rendering it useless.
According to Randy Dunn, director of ADT's RFID Division, high speed label application will help consumer packaged goods manufacturers meet the RFID implementation requests set forth by Wal-Mart, the United States Department of Defense and other retailers.
"Automatic label application is essential for large-scale RFID deployments because placing labels on cases and pallets by hand can be expensive and time consuming," Dunn said. "High speed application is another cornerstone in the widespread adoption of RFID."
In addition, the ADT applicator features self diagnostic capabilities that will allow a plant manager to quickly identify and correct label application issues, such as label shortages or timing issues between the conveyor belt and application speeds.
"For more than a decade, we have worked with retailers to apply Sensormatic brand anti-theft labels on products during manufacturing," said George Reynolds, Tyco Fire & Security's vice president of RFID.
"Our years of experience with automatic label application combined with Quadrel's innovative label application equipment helped us maximize the design for greater speed while overcoming the development challenges presented by RFID label application."
About ADT Security Services, Inc.
Celebrating its 129th anniversary, ADT Security Services, a part of Tyco Fire & Security, is the largest provider of electronic security services to nearly six million commercial, government and residential customers throughout the United States. ADT's total security solution include intrusion, fire protection, closed circuit television, access control, critical condition monitoring, electronic article surveillance and integrated systems. ADT's Web site address is www.adt.com.
About Tyco Fire & Security Through its Sensormatic solutions, Tyco Fire & Security, a major business segment of Tyco International Ltd., develops innovative solutions using radio frequency identification (RFID) for the retail and manufacturing supply chains. In most areas around the world these solutions are sold via ADT, a part of Tyco Fire & Security. Tyco Fire & Security also designs, manufactures, installs and services electronic security systems, fire protection, detection and suppression systems, sprinklers and fire extinguishers. With $11 billion in annual sales and more than 90,000 employees, Tyco Fire and Security Services includes more than 60 brands, which are represented in over 100 countries. Its products are used to safeguard firefighters, prevent fires, deter thieves and protect people and property. The Sensormatic Web site address is www.sensormatic.com.