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Metal QR Code Tags for Freight Container QR Code Applications

ISO/TS 7352:2023 relates to NFC and QR code seals used with freight containers. Posttech manufactures laser-marked metal QR code tags that can be considered as durable physical identification components for freight-container, logistics and related industrial QR code applications.

Our metal tags can carry QR codes, Data Matrix codes, barcodes, serial numbers and other variable identification data on stainless steel, aluminium and titanium substrates.


What is ISO/TS 7352:2023?

ISO/TS 7352:2023 addresses NFC and QR code seals for freight containers. It concerns the broader identification and seal system rather than prescribing a particular Posttech tag material or manufacturing method.

For companies evaluating QR-based identification for freight containers, the standard provides an important technical context for how QR or NFC information may be incorporated into container-seal systems.

ISO/TS 7352:2023 is an ISO technical specification. For complete requirements and clause-level interpretation, consult the official ISO document.

Metal QR Code Tags for Freight Container Identification

A metal QR code tag can provide a durable physical surface for machine-readable identification where printed labels or short-life identification methods are not appropriate for the operating environment.

Posttech provides QR code marking on metal using permanent laser marking. Depending on the project, tags can contain:

  • QR codes
  • Data Matrix codes
  • 1D barcodes
  • Human-readable serial numbers
  • Asset or container identification numbers
  • URLs or database identifiers
  • Batch-specific and variable data

These tags may be used in freight-container, logistics, equipment, returnable-asset and industrial identification systems where a durable metal identification component is required.

Laser Marked QR Codes on Metal

Posttech uses laser marking to produce permanent machine-readable identification on suitable metal substrates. The QR code, barcode or Data Matrix can be generated from customer-provided serial data or produced as part of a variable-data serialization project.

Important design factors include tag dimensions, code size, data length, scanner distance, surface finish, contrast, mounting position and the expected operating environment.

Metal QR Tag Material Options

Stainless Steel QR Tags

Stainless steel is a durable general-purpose option for industrial, outdoor and long-life identification applications.

Available with QR codes, barcodes, Data Matrix codes and serialized variable data.

Aluminium QR Tags

Aluminium, also commonly searched as aluminum, provides a lightweight option for identification plates and QR code tags.

Anodized aluminium can be selected where low weight and permanent laser-marked identification are important.

Titanium QR Tags

Titanium may be considered for specialized applications where its low weight, corrosion resistance or material-specific properties justify its use.

Suitability should be validated against the actual operating and mounting conditions.

QR Code Seals and Metal QR Tags

A QR code seal and a metal QR identification tag are not necessarily the same thing. ISO/TS 7352:2023 concerns the overall QR/NFC seal application for freight containers.

A Posttech metal QR tag may form one physical identification component within a broader container identification or seal implementation, depending on the system design.

Important: A metal QR tag by itself should not be represented as an ISO/TS 7352:2023-compliant seal system. Conformity depends on the complete system, data structure, seal design, implementation and the applicable requirements of the official specification.

Typical Freight and Industrial Applications

  • Freight-container identification
  • Container asset numbering
  • Returnable transport assets
  • Logistics equipment
  • Industrial equipment identification
  • Machine-readable asset tags
  • Serialized metal identification plates
  • QR-linked inspection or asset records

What to Specify When Ordering Metal QR Tags

Parameter Information to Provide
Material Stainless steel, aluminium or titanium
Tag Size Required width, height, thickness and shape
Code Type QR code, Data Matrix, barcode or combination
Data Serial number, URL, asset ID or customer-provided variable data
Mounting Hole, rivet, clamp, carrier or other approved installation method
Environment Outdoor exposure, chemicals, abrasion, temperature and handling conditions
Scanner Expected scanner type and approximate scanning distance

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Frequently Asked Questions

ISO/TS 7352:2023 relates to NFC and QR code seals for freight containers. It addresses the broader seal and information system, not simply the choice of metal used for an identification plate.

Yes, metal QR code tags can be considered for durable freight container and logistics identification applications. Whether a tag forms part of a particular QR seal system depends on the complete system design and applicable requirements.

Yes. Posttech manufactures laser-marked QR code tags on stainless steel and aluminium, and also offers titanium for specialized applications. QR codes, Data Matrix codes, barcodes and serial numbers can be produced using variable customer data.

No. A metal QR tag alone should not be treated as a complete ISO/TS 7352:2023-compliant seal system. Compliance depends on the complete seal system, data structure, implementation and the requirements in the official ISO specification.

Browse our complete range of metal QR code tags for industrial identification, logistics and freight-container projects.

Reference: ISO/TS 7352:2023. Consult the official ISO publication for the complete technical specification and clause-level requirements.

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