Industrial RFID antennas are made to handle metal without losing signal. The Cykeo CK-C8 uses dual-feed polarization, so it can read tags on metal tools, machines, or containers reliably. It hops between 902–928 MHz to avoid interference, and the 70° beam covers tight spaces, cutting dead zones a lot. Mount it at a 45° angle with about 30 cm clearance, and it works best. One automotive supplier saw tool-search time drop 45% and got 99% read accuracy on metal tags.

To get the best coverage in a big warehouse, start by mapping zones with the CK-C8’s 70° beam. For a 20 m-wide aisle, put antennas every 15–18 m on opposite racks about 2.5–3 m high. You can group antennas in 4-element arrays, spaced 0.75λ apart, to reach over 12 m and use the Cykeo ARS-2000 controller to keep their signals in sync. Finally, tweak the UHF frequency to match local rules and nearby devices, and in noisy regions like the EU, turn on Listen Before Talk to avoid interference.

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Yes, the CK-A8 industrial RFID antenna is made for tough conditions. It works from –40°C to 85°C, and the ABS-aluminum housing stops condensation while frost-resistant cables stay flexible in the cold. The radome has a special coating to prevent ice buildup, even in freezer farms at –30°C. In hot, sunny spots, UV-stabilized materials stop yellowing and warping, and aluminum fins on the base help lower internal temperature by about 15°C. One pharma distributor used these antennas with Cykeo’s Cold Chain RFID tags and got 99.9% inventory accuracy at –25°C, with the system automatically logging temperature via IoT sensors.