Mobile RFID Scanners & Handheld UHF Readers UK

Purpose built for rapid bulk stocktakes, van tool audits, returnable container checks, and Geiger counter item finding where fixed dock portals cannot reach. GJBS supplies, configures, and supports ETSI 865 to 868 MHz mobile RFID scanners and modular UHF pistol sleds across leading enterprise manufacturers, ready to sync straight into AR-Tracker, AR-Tool Tracker, AR-Stock, and AR-LaundryPro.

Seuic AUTOID UTouch 2 and Nordic ID HH83/HH85 rugged mobile UHF RFID handheld readers supplied by GJBS

SUPPLIED MOBILE UHF RFID HARDWARE

Mobile RFID Scanners & UHF Pistol Sleds

Compare integrated Android mobile RFID scanners and modular Bluetooth or direct dock UHF RFID pistol sleds supplied by GJBS, complete with official manufacturer PDF datasheets.

Zebra RFD40 UHF RFID Standard & Premium Plus Sled supplied in the UK by GJBS

Zebra Technologies • Mobile RFID Scanners

Zebra RFD40 UHF RFID Standard & Premium Plus Sled

1,300+ tags/sec ETSI UHF pistol grip sled with eConnex snap on docking, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6 & 7,000 mAh battery

1,300+ Tags/Sec

6m+ Read Range

7,000 mAh Quick Lock

IP54 & 1.5m Drop

Zebra MC3330xR Integrated UHF RFID & 2D Keypad Mobile Computer supplied in the UK by GJBS

Zebra Technologies • Mobile RFID Scanners

Zebra MC3330xR Integrated UHF RFID & 2D Keypad Mobile Computer

All in one Android UHF RFID & 2D barcode pistol terminal with circular antenna, tactile keypad & 7,000 mAh battery

900+ Tags/Sec

Circular UHF Antenna

4" Touch + Keypad

IP54 & 1.5m Drop

Honeywell IH45 Ergonomic UHF RFID Handheld Sled Reader supplied in the UK by GJBS

Honeywell • Mobile RFID Scanners

Honeywell IH45 Ergonomic UHF RFID Handheld Sled Reader

Lightweight balanced ETSI UHF RFID pistol sled pairing seamlessly with Honeywell CT47 XP, CT45, CT30 & ScanPal terminals

865 to 868 MHz ETSI

Up to 6m Range

Bluetooth 5.0 & USB-C

IP54 Rugged Sled

Nordic ID HH83 & HH85 Rugged Modular Android UHF RFID Handheld Reader supplied in the UK by GJBS

Nordic ID • Mobile RFID Scanners

Nordic ID HH83 & HH85 Rugged Modular Android UHF RFID Handheld Reader

European engineered 1,000+ tags/sec Android UHF RFID & 2D handheld with 15m range, cross dipole antenna & IP65 armour

Up to 15m Read Range

1,000+ Tags/Sec

18 Hr Hot Swap

IP65 Heavy Duty (HH85)

Nordic ID EXA81 High Range IP65 UHF RFID & 2D Barcode Sled supplied in the UK by GJBS

Nordic ID • Mobile RFID Scanners

Nordic ID EXA81 High Range IP65 UHF RFID & 2D Barcode Sled

24 hour 10,050 mAh battery, 15m range, personal radar tag homing & IP65 weather sealing for Android, iOS & Windows

10,050 mAh (24 Hr)

Up to 15m Range

1,000+ Tags/Sec

IP65 Weatherproof

Unitech RG768 & RG768 Plus Impinj E710 Gen2X UHF RFID Gun Sled supplied in the UK by GJBS

Unitech • Mobile RFID Scanners

Unitech RG768 & RG768 Plus Impinj E710 Gen2X UHF RFID Gun Sled

Direct pogo pin Impinj E710 Gen2X UHF pistol sled delivering 1,300+ tags/sec & extended long range depot reading

Impinj E710 Gen2X

1,300+ Tags/Sec

Direct Pogo Pin Dock

One Piece Charging

Seuic AUTOID UTouch 2 IP67 Dual Battery Integrated UHF RFID Handheld supplied in the UK by GJBS

Seuic • Mobile RFID Scanners

Seuic AUTOID UTouch 2 IP67 Dual Battery Integrated UHF RFID Handheld

1,300+ tags/sec all in one Android UHF RFID & 2D pistol reader with massive 11,700 mAh dual hot swap battery & IP67

1,300+ Tags/Sec

11,700 mAh Dual Cell

5.5" Touch + Wi-Fi 6

IP67 & 2.0m Drop

M3 Mobile Modular ETSI UHF RFID Pistol Sled System (SL20 / SM20 / UL Series) supplied in the UK by GJBS

M3 Mobile • Mobile RFID Scanners

M3 Mobile Modular ETSI UHF RFID Pistol Sled System (SL20 / SM20 / UL Series)

Modular 865 to 868 MHz ETSI UHF RFID pistol sled adding bulk EPC Gen2v2 tag reading to M3 SL20 & SM20 mobile computers

900+ Tags/Sec

ETSI 865 to 868 MHz

Direct Pogo Pin / BT

Unified Cradle Charge

MOBILE UHF RFID CAPABILITIES

Why UK Teams Deploy Mobile RFID Scanners

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High Speed Bulk Audits

Capture passive UHF RFID tags simultaneously across shelving bays, tool cribs, wheeled trolleys, and service vans without requiring line of sight to individual labels.

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Integrated Handhelds vs Modular Sleds

Choose dedicated single unit Android UHF handhelds for full time inventory teams, or clip on UHF pistol sleds that pair with rugged 5G smartphones and mobile computers.

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Pinpoint Geiger Item Finding

Locate a single missing calibration tool, engineering die, sample garment, or archive file hidden inside a crowded store room using acoustic and visual proximity homing.

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Dual Mode RFID & 2D Barcode Capture

Combine bulk UHF RFID sweeps with integrated 1D and 2D barcode imaging on the same handheld device so operatives handle mixed tagged and barcoded stock effortlessly.

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UK ETSI 865 to 868 MHz Tuned

Every mobile RFID scanner supplied by GJBS arrives locked to legal UK ETSI frequencies with antenna power and session parameters tuned for metallic or dense warehouse stock.

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Cross Dipole & Circular Antennas

Read UHF transponders reliably regardless of whether tagged totes, garments, or steel tools are stacked flat, upright, or at awkward angles inside trolleys and containers.

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Full Shift Hot Swap Batteries

High capacity battery packs and shared multi bay charging cradles keep high power RF polling running across demanding warehouse, port, and laundry shifts.

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Offline Yard, Van & Site Sync

Conduct mobile RFID audits inside steel-framed basements, remote civil engineering compounds, or field vans with local offline caching and automatic Wi-Fi or 5G sync.

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Preloaded GJBS AR-Suite Workflows

Devices ship preinstalled with licensed GJBS Android apps so operators scan tools, stock, or linen out of the box on day one.

OnSite Central utility crew vehicle and specialist water monitoring equipment tracked via GJBS cloud RFID

MOBILE VS FIXED RFID ARCHITECTURE

When to Specify Mobile RFID Scanners Alongside Fixed Portals

Fixed RFID dock portals excel when goods pass through a defined choke point, whereas mobile RFID scanners bring high speed UHF reading directly to static racking, parked engineer vans, laydown yards, and hospital or hotel linen cupboards. Many GJBS clients combine both, using fixed portals at dispatch doors and mobile RFID scanners for cycle counts and exception hunting.

Bulk UHF RFID handheld scanning of commercial hospitality linen and uniforms with GJBS AR-LaundryPro

CHOOSING THE RIGHT READER

Matched to Your Environment, Workflow & Read Range

The best mobile RFID reader depends on where and how your team scans day to day. Clean indoor store rooms, linen cupboards, and archive bays suit lightweight ergonomic handhelds, whereas outdoor yards, construction compounds, and cold stores call for heavier IP65 or IP67 sealing and all-shift battery capacity. Depending on your workflow, you can choose an all-in-one Android RFID terminal or a modular pistol-grip sled that pairs with existing mobile devices, tuned for either close-range item picking or long-range racking reads.

Discuss Your Requirements

MOBILE RFID SELECTION CRITERIA

Key Factors We Check Before Specifying Mobile RFID

Every mobile RFID scanner recommendation from GJBS is engineered around practical UK site conditions rather than generic catalogue specifications.

All in One Reader vs Sled Architecture

Integrated readers such as the Zebra MC3330xR, Nordic ID HH83/HH85, and Seuic AUTOID UTouch 2 eliminate sled pairing, while modular sleds like the Zebra RFD40, Honeywell IH45, Nordic ID EXA81, and Unitech RG768 let you upgrade host phones independently.

Read Range & Tag Density

Densely packed trolleys and totes holding closely stacked items require fast anti collision algorithms, clean session persistence, and adjustable transmit power to prevent stray reads from adjacent bays.

Indoor Store Room vs IP67 Outdoor Yard

Clean retail or archive interiors suit lightweight ergonomic guns, while wet construction compounds, utility depots, and washdown bays demand IP65 to IP67 sealing and drop-tested housings.

Turnkey UK Staging & Support

GJBS configures RF profiles, Wi-Fi 6 security certificates, barcode symbologies, and AR-Suite mobile software prior to dispatch, implemented and supported by our UK engineering team.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions About Mobile RFID Scanners

What is the difference between mobile RFID scanners and fixed RFID readers?

Mobile RFID scanners are cordless handheld guns or smartphone mounted sleds carried by an operator to sweep shelving, vans, trolleys, or yards on demand and locate specific items. Fixed RFID readers mount permanently at dock doors, conveyors, or laundry archways to capture tags automatically without human intervention.

How far can a mobile UHF RFID scanner read tags in a UK warehouse?

Under UK ETSI 865 to 868 MHz regulations, typical read distances range from 1 to 3 metres on miniature recessed metal tool tags up to 6 to 15 metres on full size warehouse pallet, container, and returnable transit tags.

Can a mobile RFID scanner also read standard 1D and 2D barcodes?

Yes. Integrated mobile RFID terminals include a dedicated 1D and 2D CMOS barcode imager in the nose of the unit, and modular UHF sleds either include a built in 2D imager or pair directly with a rugged Android barcode terminal.

Will GJBS preinstall AR-Tracker or AR-Tool Tracker onto our mobile RFID scanners?

Yes. Every mobile RFID scanner supplied as part of a GJBS system is staged, licensed, and tested in-house against sample tags so your team can begin live scanning immediately upon delivery.

Need Advice or UK Trade Pricing for Mobile RFID Scanners & Handheld UHF Readers?

Speak with our UK engineering team for practical advice, sample tag testing, or pricing across our mobile RFID range.