Plastic-housed on-metal tags

Plastic-housed on-metal tag 88 x 56.5 mm (MHP-88x57-T)

Short answer

MHP-88x57-T is a plastic-housed on-metal tag, 88 x 56.5 x 4 mm, for metal surfaces. The supplier states a read distance of up to 9 m (EIRP 4 W, on metal). The supplier states an operating range of -20 to +85 °C.

Size: 88 x 56.5 x 4 mm
Stated read distance: up to 9 m; Supplier-stated. EIRP 4 W, on metal
Operating: -20 to +85 °C; Supplier-stated
Weight: about 27 g

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1.0At a glance

Shape and stated figures

MHP-88x57-T, drawn from the stated size. Dimensions in millimeters.

Stated read distance

up to 9 m EIRP 4 W, on metal Supplier-stated
up to 6 m Handheld reader, ATID AT880, on metal Supplier-stated

Temperature

Storage temperature -40 to +85 °C Supplier-stated

Operating temperature -20 to +85 °C Supplier-stated

2.0Choosing

Choose the MHP-88x57-T, or look elsewhere

In favor

Choose it when read distance drives the decision: it states up to 9 m (EIRP 4 W, on metal), the 2nd longest of the 7 plastic-housed on-metal tags that state that footing (they range from 3 m to 12 m).
Choose it when height is tight: at 4 mm high it is the thinnest of the 7 plastic-housed on-metal tags.

Against

Avoid it when the available surface is smaller than 88 x 56.5 mm: it is the largest of 7 plastic-housed on-metal tags, and 6 smaller models exist in the family.
Avoid it when you want to fix it by screw, rivet or glue: the record lists adhesive tape only.
Avoid it where the tag runs hotter than 85 °C in service: that is the stated operating maximum.

3.0Specifications

Specifications

Identity
Model code	MHP-88x57-T
Body material	PC, ceramic
Mounting	Adhesive tape
Marking and encoding options	Pre-encoding, Laser marking, Logo printing

Dimensions and weight
Size (L x W x H)	88 x 56.5 x 4 mm
Weight	about 27 g

Radio
Chip options	Alien Higgs-3, Impinj Monza 4QT
Frequency, FCC (US)	902 to 928 MHz
Frequency, ETSI (EU, UK)	865 to 868 MHz
Frequency, China	Band not stated
Read and write	EPC and user memory
Air interface	EPC Class 1 Gen 2; ISO 18000-6C
Power source	Passive, no battery
Read distance, up to	9 m Supplier-stated EIRP 4 W, on metal
Read distance, up to	6 m Supplier-stated Handheld reader, ATID AT880, on metal
Data retention	50 years Supplier-stated

Environment and durability
Storage temperature	-40 to +85 °C Supplier-stated
Operating temperature	-20 to +85 °C Supplier-stated
Storage humidity	5 to 95 % RH Supplier-stated
Drop test	1 m, 200 drops: passed Supplier-stated
Alcohol test	95 % alcohol: passed Supplier-stated
Gasoline test	Passed Supplier-stated
Thermal shock test	-40 to +70 °C, 7 cycles, 48 h Supplier-stated Test conditions, not a rating
Temperature cycle test	-40 to +70 °C, 7 cycles, 48 h Supplier-stated Test conditions, not a rating

Packaging and supply
Packaging	bubble bag, carton
Supply format	Single pieces

4.0Reading the figures

What the figures do and do not say

Next to its neighbors

MHP-88x57-T comparisons below use supplier-stated records.

MHP-88x57-T's supplier-stated headline is up to 9 m (EIRP 4 W, on metal).

MHP-88x57-T's next smaller catalog footprint is MHP-155x30-TF (155 x 30 x 10 mm). MHP-88x57-T to MHP-155x30-TF: length increases by 67 mm, width decreases by 26.5 mm and height increases by 6 mm. Supplier-stated (EIRP 4 W, on metal): up to 9 m for MHP-88x57-T; up to 12 m for MHP-155x30-TF. To add screw, rivet and glue beyond MHP-88x57-T's listed mounting methods, MHP-155x30-TF is the alternative that names them. Chip selection changes from MHP-88x57-T's Alien Higgs-3 to MHP-155x30-TF's NXP UCODE 7m. Operating maxima: MHP-88x57-T 85 °C; MHP-155x30-TF 70 °C (supplier-stated). Stated weight: MHP-88x57-T about 27 g; MHP-155x30-TF about 28 g.

Who states these figures

Every performance figure on this page is a supplier statement: read distance, wash life, temperature, tests, pressure and data retention. TagBrio has not tested them, and no test report, laboratory or standard is cited for them. A test envelope is a condition of a test, not a rating. Confirm each figure that matters to you on samples, on your own items and with your own reader.

5.0Mounting

How it is attached

General schematic of the method. It does not show this tag.

6.0Variants

Variants and chips

Frequency variants
Region	Band	Order suffix
FCC (US)	902 to 928 MHz	FCC
ETSI (EU, UK)	865 to 868 MHz	ETSI
China	Band not stated	Not stated

Chip facts published by the vendors for MHP-88x57-T
Chip	Memory published by the vendor	Source
Alien Higgs-3	Not stated by the vendor	Alien Technology Higgs 3 product page Read on October 1, 2026
Impinj Monza 4QT	EPC 128 bit, user 512 bit	Impinj Monza 4QT product page and linked comparison table Read on October 1, 2026

7.0Compared

Consider these instead, and compare the neighbors

Models to consider instead of the MHP-88x57-T
Model	Look at it when	What its record says
Plastic-housed on-metal tag 155 x 30 mm MHP-155x30-TF	You need a longer stated read distance	MHP-155x30-TF is 155 x 30 x 10 mm, the smallest model of the family that states more. Under the same stated footing (EIRP 4 W, on metal) it states 12 m against 9 m.
Plastic-housed on-metal tag 46 x 31 mm MHP-46x31-TF	The tag runs hotter than 85 °C in service	MHP-46x31-TF states an operating maximum of 95 °C and is 46 x 31 x 7.5 mm. Under the same stated footing (EIRP 4 W, on metal) it states 6 m against 9 m.
FR4 on-metal tag 100 x 30 mm MFR-100x30-TF	Less than 4 mm of height is available	MFR-100x30-TF is 3.4 mm high (100 x 30 x 3.4 mm), in a different family. Under the same stated footing (EIRP 4 W, on metal) it states 6.5 m against 9 m.

MHP-88x57-T next to the models closest to it in size
Specification	Plastic-housed on-metal tag 88 x 56.5 mm MHP-88x57-T This model	Plastic-housed on-metal tag 155 x 30 mm MHP-155x30-TF	Plastic-housed on-metal tag 70 x 25 mm MHP-70x25-TF	Plastic-housed on-metal tag 85 x 20 mm MHP-85x20-TF
Size (L x W x H)	88 x 56.5 x 4 mm	155 x 30 x 10 mm	70 x 25 x 5 mm	85 x 20 x 11 mm
Weight	about 27 g	about 28 g	about 5 g	about 10 g
Chip options	Alien Higgs-3, Impinj Monza 4QT	NXP UCODE 7m, NXP UCODE 8	NXP UCODE 7m, NXP UCODE 8	Impinj Monza 4QT, Impinj Monza R6
Memory	Not stated	EPC 96 bit, user 32 bit	NXP UCODE 7m: EPC 96 bit, user 32 bit; NXP UCODE 8: EPC 128 bit, no user memory	Not stated
Mounting	Adhesive tape	Screw, Rivet, Glue, Adhesive tape	Screw, Rivet, Glue, Adhesive tape	Screw, Rivet, Glue, Adhesive tape
Operating temperature	-20 to +85 °C Supplier-stated	-25 to +70 °C Supplier-stated	-40 to +70 °C Supplier-stated	-25 to +70 °C Supplier-stated

8.0Questions

Questions about the MHP-88x57-T

Answers quoted from the record

How far can the MHP-88x57-T be read?

The supplier states up to 9 m (EIRP 4 W, on metal) and up to 6 m (ATID AT880 handheld, on metal). TagBrio has not tested either figure, so read a sample on your own part before you rely on them.

How is the MHP-88x57-T attached?

The record lists adhesive tape. Confirm the fixing on your own material and surface before you order in volume.

What temperatures does the MHP-88x57-T state?

The supplier states an operating range of -20 to +85 °C and a storage range of -40 to +85 °C. A storage range is not an operating range, and a test envelope is not a rating. Both are supplier-stated.

Which chip and memory does the MHP-88x57-T list?

The record lists Alien Higgs-3 and Impinj Monza 4QT as chip options.

Which frequency variants does the MHP-88x57-T come in?

FCC at 902 to 928 MHz and ETSI at 865 to 868 MHz. The record also names China but states no band, so this page lists none. Say which region the tags will be read in when you ask for a quote.

Can the MHP-88x57-T be encoded or marked?

The record lists pre-encoding, laser marking and logo printing. Ask the team which combination is available for your order.

Test it on your own surface

Samples are handled per request. The team confirms availability and terms by email.

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