HID Expands EXO SLIM LITE Family with New Cost-Efficient RAIN RFID Hard Tags

New 500 OM and 800P models combine rugged design with attractive total cost of ownership for indoor and outdoor asset tracking.

HID is extending its proven EXO SLIM platform with two new compact hard tags: the EXO SLIM LITE 500 OM (on-metal, EU/US) and EXO SLIM LITE 800P (off-metal, global). Both are RAIN RFID tags designed to deliver exactly what many projects need today: reliable performance, robust housings, and an attractive price point for volume deployments.

The EXO SLIM LITE family targets asset tracking projects where labels are not durable enough, fully potted tags are oversized or too expensive, and project managers are looking for a slim, discreet form factor that still stands up to everyday use.

Compact tags for demanding environments

The EXO SLIM LITE 500 OM and 800P are built for asset tracking in both indoor and outdoor environments. Their slim design and low weight make them suitable for assets where every millimeter and gram counts, while the hard housing protects the inlay from impact and environmental stress.

Key characteristics include:

• RAIN RFID (UHF) technology for long read ranges and fast inventory

• On-metal (500 OM) and off-metal (800P) variants for flexible use across asset types

• Transparent, wipe-resistant housings that keep printed information and barcodes readable

• Lightweight construction, ideal for mobile and frequently handled assets

Typical application areas include IT equipment, rental tools and equipment, returnable transport items (RTIs), industrial carts and trolleys, and healthcare assets such as medical devices or treatment carts.

Already proven in industrial trolley tracking

One of the first live use cases for the new EXO SLIM LITE models is industrial trolley tracking. In this scenario, tags need to survive repeated handling, occasional knocks, and sometimes outdoor exposure – while remaining reliably readable in portals or with handheld readers.

The EXO SLIM LITE 500 OM and 800P are engineered to handle exactly these conditions:

• Robust housings protect against shock and vibration

• Resistance to moisture, cleaning agents and oils (depending on configuration) supports use in industrial and logistics environments

• Stable performance on the intended mounting surface (metal or non-metal) ensures consistent reads in daily operation

For operators, this means better visibility of mobile assets, fewer lost RTIs or trolleys, and a more data-driven approach to managing equipment pools.

Balancing durability and cost-efficiency

The EXO SLIM LITE platform is designed to bridge the gap between simple labels and heavy-duty specialty tags. Compared with standard on-metal labels, EXO SLIM LITE tags offer:

• More mechanical protection thanks to the hard housing

• Secure mounting options such as adhesive, screws or other fixings (depending on model)

• Long read ranges thanks to RAIN RFID and optimized antenna design

At the same time, the slim format and material concept are optimized for cost-efficient rollouts, including projects with hundreds or thousands of tagged assets.

Part of the wider EXO SLIM ecosystem

With the new 500 OM and 800P LITE models, HID further extends its EXO SLIM portfolio, which includes a wide range of plates and shells for different surfaces, read ranges and environmental requirements. System integrators can:

• Mix and match tags within the EXO SLIM family for different asset types

• Use standard RAIN RFID infrastructure (EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C compliant)

• Combine printed barcodes, human-readable text and RFID in one compact form factor

This makes the EXO SLIM LITE platform a practical building block for end-to-end asset visibility in industries such as logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, IT services and rental fleets.

If you’re planning an asset tracking project where tags must be slim, robust and scalable in cost, the new HID EXO SLIM LITE 500 OM and 800P offer a compelling option – from industrial trolley tracking to IT assets, RTIs and healthcare equipment.

Get in contact with HID to discuss your specific use case, request samples or technical details, and explore how EXO SLIM LITE can fit into your existing RFID infrastructure.

View the HID EXO Slim Tag Datasheet!