The company needed a robust manufacturing tracking solution to address two key challenges:
- Quality and Operations – Ensuring motorcycle frames maintain quality through the painting and curing process, withstanding extreme heat and enabling accurate temperature control
- Assembly & Delivery – Tracking fuel tanks to guarantee timely arrival at the assembly line, preventing bottlenecks and ensuring production schedules are met
Without a high-temperature–resistant RFID tag, the manufacturer risked workflow disruptions, increased defect rates and production delays. They turned to RFID technology for a solution that could operate under the stringent conditions of motorcycle production.
How do RFID Tags work in High-Temperature Manufacturing Applications?
The manufacturer deployed HID® IQ On-Metal Label™ RFID tags designed to withstand the extreme conditions of painting and curing. These specialized labels can be applied directly to metallic parts—where traditional RFID tags typically fail due to limited read range. HID IQ On-Metal Labels are engineered to survive the high heat of the curing process while maintaining data integrity. This enabled real-time tracking of motorcycle frames and fuel tanks throughout production.
Key Features
- Effortless Integration – Simply apply HID IQ On-Metal Labels to metallic assets for fast deployment
- Interoperable Technology – Available in NFC and RAIN® UHF RFID formats for flexible system compatibility
- System Integration – Linked with the manufacturer’s existing inventory and production systems for accurate, real-time tracking of frame and tank status
- Superior Accuracy – Delivers faster and more reliable data capture than QR codes or barcodes, especially in rugged conditions
Integrating RFID into the motorcycle manufacturing process dramatically improved process control—making our operations more reliable and our products superior in quality.
Lisa Moore, Sales Manager, U.S.A.
The Benefits of RFID in Motorcycle Manufacturing Tracking
RFID not only resolved immediate tracking issues—it gave the manufacturer a competitive edge in production efficiency, quality control and supply chain visibility.
By adopting RFID technology, the motorcycle manufacturer achieved the following:
- Real-Time Monitoring – Tracks frames through painting and curing in real time, capturing time stamps tied to each part
- Improved Quality Control – Ensures every frame is correctly processed, reducing defects and improving product consistency
- Efficient Assembly Management – Enables precise fuel tank tracking to reduce delays and streamline the assembly process
- Reduced Operational Costs – Minimizes manual checks and human error, lowering labor costs and increasing throughput
Optimized Production Scheduling – Real-time data improves planning and allows fast response to changes in production demand
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