Published byRetail Security Group Inc.
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Gen 3 Ink Tags

Checkpoint · RF · benefit denial

The Gen 3 hard tag with benefit-denial ink vials added. Defeat the tag, and the visible ink stains the garment. Four variants: blue or red ink, with or without shroud (shrouded = more tamper resistance). Same 46 mm round form factor as Gen 3 Hard Tag, same RF 8.2 MHz performance.

Technology
Radio Frequency (RF) · 8.2 MHz · benefit denial
Tag type
Hard tag · round · ink benefit-denial
Detacher
Standard Checkpoint RF detachers
Best for
High-risk apparel, denim, designer, apparel categories

Overview

Round Gen 3 with ink deterrent.

Ink tags shift the economics of theft: even if the thief defeats the EAS, the merchandise is ruined. Gen 3 Ink Tags bring that deterrent to the round-format Gen 3 line. Color choice (blue/red) aligns with retailer brand or category coding. Shrouded variants add physical tamper resistance for harsher environments.

Features

  • Benefit-denial ink vials
  • Four color/shroud variants
  • Round Gen 3 form factor
  • RF 8.2 MHz
  • Source taggable + in-store reusable

Specs

Technical snapshot

TechnologyRadio Frequency (RF) · 8.2 MHz + ink benefit denial
Diameter1.8 in (46 mm)
VariantsBlue shrouded · Red shrouded · Blue no shroud · Red no shroud

Compatibility

Compatible detacher(s): Standard Checkpoint RF detachers · ink-tag removal requires detacher (destruction risks ink release)

Product codes: 10112051 (Blue shrouded) · 10112017 (Red shrouded) · 10114769 (Blue no shroud) · 10114768 (Red no shroud)