On the product
Tags and labels
Hard tags clip onto clothing. Soft labels stick onto packaging.
Stop theft at the door.
Anti-theft systems for clothing stores, supermarkets and pharmacies. Gates, tags and checkout tools that work together.
Alarm: active tag detected
Move the tag through the gate
Three parts. One system.
Every anti-theft setup has the same three pieces. They must all run on the same frequency.
At the till
Detachers and deactivators
Staff remove hard tags and switch labels off when the customer pays.
At the door
Security gates
A pair of antennas at the exit sounds the alarm if an active tag passes.
Checked before you buyWe confirm your tags and entrance width
US and China warehousesDelivery estimate shown at checkout
Secure checkoutPayPal, Shop Pay, Apple Pay and cards
Wholesale pricingFor chains and multi-store orders
How it works.
Follow one item from the rail to the exit.
Step 1 · Sales floor
Tag the merchandise.
Each tag or label hides a small resonator tuned to one frequency, 58 kHz for AM or 8.2 MHz for RF. It stays on the item while it's on display.
Hard tag on a shirt
Soft label
Step 2 · Checkout
Release it when they pay.
A magnetic detacher unlocks hard tags in one motion. A deactivator pad switches soft labels off as they pass over it.
Detacher
Deactivator
Step 3 · Exit
The gate watches the door.
Two antennas create a detection zone across the exit. They send a signal and listen for any tag that answers back.
58 kHzAM sends short pulses, then listens
8.2 MHzRF sweeps the signal continuously
Step 4 · Alarm
Unpaid items set it off.
An active tag answers the gate. Lights flash and the alarm sounds so staff can respond. Paid items pass quietly.
Paid, tag removed: passes quietly
Unpaid, tag still active: alarm
Item on display with an active tagTop view
AM or RF?
Both stop tagged items at the door. They run on different frequencies, so you pick one and use it for the whole store.
AM
58kHz
Acousto-magnetic
- Best for
- Supermarkets, pharmacies, cosmetics and wider entrances
- Foil and metal
- Generally less affected
- Gates
- AM-052, AM-055, AM-056 and more
RF
8.2MHz
Radio frequency
- Best for
- Clothing, shoe and gift stores with a standard door
- Foil and metal
- More prone to interference
- Gates
- RF-003 kit and more
Try it: AM and RF don't mix
Drag the shirt through the gate. Change the gate or the tag, or remove the tag at checkout, and walk it through again.
Gate armedAM gate waiting for a tagged item
Gate
Tag on the shirt
At checkout
Find the right system for your store.
Five quick questions. You'll get a gate, the matching tags and the checkout tools to go with it.
All security gates.
Each listing is a pair of antennas. Choose a finish to see it.
Questions before you buy.
Can't find your answer? Send us a photo of your entrance and we'll take a look.
Will my existing tags work with a PACABA gate?
Yes, if the frequency matches. AM 58 kHz tags work with AM gates and RF 8.2 MHz tags work with RF gates. The frequency is usually printed on the tag or its packaging. If it isn't, send us a photo and we'll identify it.
How many antennas do I need?
A standard single door usually needs one pair. Double doors and open storefronts may need extra antennas. Send us the width of your entrance and we'll tell you exactly what to order.
What do I need for installation?
A power outlet near the entrance and space to fix the antennas to the floor on each side of the door. Product pages list the dimensions and what's in the box.
Do I need both a detacher and a deactivator?
Only if you use both kinds of tag. Hard tags need a detacher. Soft labels need a deactivator. Many clothing stores use only hard tags; supermarkets mostly use labels.
Where do orders ship from?
From our US warehouse or our warehouse in China, depending on stock. Your delivery estimate is shown at checkout. See the shipping policy.
Still not sure? We'll check for you.
Send us your entrance width, what you sell and the tags you use now. We'll reply with a matching system.
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