Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Labels

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EAS-RF (Electronic Article Surveillance-Radio Frequency) Tags are passive circuits that emit a signal when energized by passing through a gate or sensor. Major retailers use EAS systems to prevent theft. The tags are easily de-activated at the point of purchase.

These systems have proven that they curb the shrinkage rate of consumer goods significantly. Source Tagging is the introduction of EAS-RF Tags onto products at the point of manufacture or packaging.

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Market Drivers

• Without control, shoplifting increases
• EAS helps retailers reduce shrinkage
• Many major retailers have EAS systems
• More retailers now require Source Tagging Products that use EAS tags
• Nutraceuticals, drugs and cosmetics
• Consumer electronics and automotive parts
• Videocassettes, audiotapes, and software
• Toys, hardware and sporting goods
• Many sundry items

Radio frequency (RF) is the only source tagging technology that can be used successfully on high-speed bottling lines. Therefore, EAS-RF tags are the most widely used and are the most versatile for source tagging.

The Retailer’s Goal is to completely eliminate in-store security tagging. Therefore source tagging has become a requirement.

Advantages of Source Tagging

• Eliminates manual tagging
• Provides greater control of tag placement
• Cost effective at packaging level
• Allows for covert or obscure placement

Another Tapecon service – As your Prime Label source, Tapecon can easily incorporate your source tagging requirement by inserting the EAS Tag onto the back of your label prior to application to your product.

Tapecon Advantages

• Strategic Volume buying for lowest cost
• Fast and economical Insertion Equipment
• Value-added service to our customers
• Exceptional Tag Functionality to maximize effectiveness

Turn-Key Production With one-stop service, you see no loss of labels and no additional spoilage as you would with a separate insertion process. Source tagging integrates EAS-RF into pressure sensitive labels and tags.

Other Tapecon Advantages

• Exceptional Tag Functionality > 98%
• Complete ESD control
• Functionality Report for better accountability Engineering Support
• Packaging Design Assistance
• Willingness to Communicate with Co-Packer