EAS gates, security tags and overhead RFID
Stop shoplifting without slowing down your shoppers. We supply, install and support EAS anti-theft gates, security tags and labels, detachers and gate-free overhead RFID for fashion, electronics, pharmacy and supermarket stores.
Trusted by retailers across the UAE and GCC
Cosy SundayDubai MallEvery store is different. Entrance width, what you sell and how you want the store to look decide which system fits. These are the three options we install.
The most widely used retail anti-theft system. Pedestals at the entrance alarm when an active tag or label passes through.
Best for: Fashion, footwear, pharmacies, supermarkets
A cost-effective option for smaller stores, with low-cost RF labels that can be built into packaging.
Best for: Bookstores, cosmetics, small stores
Ceiling-mounted readers detect unpaid RFID-tagged items at the exit and tell you exactly which item left the store.
Best for: Luxury, premium fashion, flagship stores
A quick comparison to help you shortlist. Many retailers start with AM gates and add RFID when they roll out item-level tagging for inventory.
| AM EAS gates | RF EAS gates | Overhead RFID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it detects | Active tag or label in the gate field | Active RF label in the gate field | Unpaid RFID tag passing under the reader |
| At the entrance | Pedestals (or concealed in floor/ceiling) | Pedestals | Nothing visible, open entrance |
| Knows which item left | No | No | Yes, item and SKU |
| Tags used | Hard tags, AM labels | RF labels, hard tags | RFID tags and labels (AM/RFID dual tags available) |
| Also used for stock counts | No | No | Yes, same RFID tags |
| Typical stores | Fashion, footwear, pharmacy, grocery | Books, cosmetics, small stores | Luxury, premium and flagship stores |
Moving from EAS to RFID? Read our EAS to RFID migration guide.
Everything you need around the gates, supplied with your system or as refills for an existing one.
Hard tagsReusable tags for clothing, bags and footwear.
Security labelsDisposable labels for packaged goods.
AM/RFID dual tagsOne tag for EAS gates and RFID stock counts.
Safers and wrapsFor bottles, boxes, perfume and electronics.
LanyardsLoop and pin lanyards for bags, shoes and accessories.
Hard tag detachersFast, secure tag removal at the till.
Label deactivatorsDeactivate labels at checkout so they don't trigger the gates.
Need RFID tags too?See our RFID tags and labels for item-level tagging.See RFID tagsTell us your store size, number of entrances and what you sell. Our team will recommend gates or RFID and send you a quote.
Readers mounted above the exit watch every item that leaves. Only unpaid items trigger an alert, so paying customers walk out freely.
Each item gets an RFID tag or label, ideally at source or when stock is received.
At checkout the item is marked as sold in your POS, so it no longer counts as unpaid.
Overhead readers spot unpaid items leaving the store and trigger an alert with the item details.
Stores that cut shrinkage with EAS and RFID.
Challenge: traditional EAS gates cluttered the entrance and caused false alarms. The store needed a discreet system that kept its look and customer experience.
Solution: ceiling-mounted RFID readers over the exit, RFID tagging of all apparel and accessories, and integration with the POS and inventory systems.
Discreet overhead RFID anti-theft that reduces shrinkage without visible EAS gates.
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RFID across 1 mega distribution centre and 94 stores, with 99.6% inventory accuracy.
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RFID checkout, EAS, stock count and item search for Ozoon's first UAE store.
Read the case studyWe match the system and tags to what you sell.
Hard tags and RFID for clothing, footwear and accessories.
Gate-free overhead RFID that keeps the entrance elegant.
Safers, wraps and lanyards for high-value boxed items.
Wide-aisle AM systems and labels for high-theft lines.
Labels and safers for cosmetics, perfume and health products.
RF labels and RFID for books and media.
Technowave is the exclusive supplier of Sensormatic EAS systems, tags and accessories in Oman and Bahrain.
It depends on your entrance, products and budget. AM EAS gates suit most fashion, footwear, pharmacy and grocery stores. RF gates are a lower-cost option for small stores. Overhead RFID suits premium stores that want an open entrance and item-level alerts.
EAS gates only detect that a tag passed through. RFID anti-theft identifies the exact product and gives real-time data such as SKU, item name and time of exit, so it improves both security and inventory visibility.
AM (58 kHz) systems give wider, more reliable detection and work well with hard tags. RF (8.2 MHz) systems use lower-cost labels and suit smaller stores and packaged goods. Tags must match the type of gate installed.
The reader is mounted discreetly above the store exit. This keeps the entrance open and clean, which is especially valuable for premium retail.
Yes. The system integrates with your POS, so only items that have not been sold trigger an alert when they pass the reader.
Yes. We supply hard tags, labels, AM/RFID dual tags, safers, lanyards, detachers and deactivators, with a new system or as refills for an existing one.
It depends on the number and width of entrances, the system type and the tags you need. Share your store details and we will send a quote.
Yes. Item-level alerts show exactly what is leaving the store, which helps you act quickly and find the products and times where losses happen.
Yes. We supply and support retail anti-theft systems across the GCC, and we are the exclusive Sensormatic supplier in Oman and Bahrain.
EAS gates, security tags and overhead RFID, supplied, installed and supported across the GCC.
Tell us what you need. Our specialists will reply with pricing, availability and the right configuration for your business.
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