Chainway

Chainway is a Chinese information technology company that designs and manufactures rugged mobile computing and automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) hardware. Its product portfolio centers on enterprise-grade mobile computers, rugged tablets, handheld and fixed RFID readers, Bluetooth RFID readers, RFID modules and RFID software, biometric readers, printers, and vehicle-mounted computers. These devices are built for industrial and field use, with features such as 5G connectivity, Android operating systems, IP-rated sealing, and cold-storage variants. The company's mobile computer family includes models such as the C66, MC51, C63, MC51S, MC62, MC95, MC50, MC21, C61, C90, C6000, C71, C72, C70, C75, and C90A, spanning Android 10 through Android 16 and offering options such as keypad or touchscreen input, Wi-Fi-only or 5G connectivity, integrated thermometers, and built-in printers. Chainway also offers a broad RFID line covering handheld, Bluetooth, and fixed readers, plus RFID modules and software, positioning it as a one-stop supplier for RFID and mobility deployments. Chainway sells through a global reseller and partner network, and its official website is published in multiple languages including English, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, and Portuguese. The company is headquartered in China and is active in the international AIDC market, serving sectors such as retail, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, healthcare, and field service.

Chainway is a Chinese information technology company that has built its business around rugged mobile computing and RFID data capture hardware. Public information about the company's early corporate history is limited, but its product evolution can be traced through the generations of mobile computers and RFID devices it has brought to market. Chainway's mobile computer line has progressed through multiple Android generations. Earlier models such as the C6000 ran Android 10 and Android 13 and are now listed as discontinued, while current products span Android 11 through Android 16. The portfolio has expanded from standard rugged handhelds to specialized variants, including cold-storage models designed for sub-zero environments, devices with integrated thermometers, and mobile computers with built-in printers. Connectivity has also advanced, with 5G models such as the MC51 and MC50 joining Wi-Fi-only options. Alongside mobile computers, Chainway has developed a broad RFID portfolio. The company offers handheld RFID readers, Bluetooth RFID readers, fixed RFID readers, RFID modules, and RFID software, allowing it to support a range of identification and tracking deployments. It also produces biometric readers, printers, and vehicle-mounted computers, rounding out its AIDC offering. Chainway sells internationally through a partner and reseller network and maintains a multilingual website. The company is headquartered in China and competes in the global market for enterprise mobility and RFID hardware, where its combination of Android-based rugged devices and RFID components positions it as a supplier for retail, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, healthcare, and field service applications.

• Chainway lists the C6000 mobile computer (Android 10/13) as discontinued, marking the end of an earlier product generation.

• Chainway expands its mobile computer line to include 5G models such as the MC51 and MC50.

• Chainway introduces cold-storage mobile computers such as the C63 Cold Storage and C61 Cold Storage for sub-zero environments.

• Chainway adds specialized mobile computers including the C70 with Thermometer and the C75 with Printer.

• Chainway's mobile computer portfolio reaches Android 16 with the MC51S.

Leading provider of RFID readers, handheld computers, and rugged tablets.

• Mobile Computers

• Rugged Tablets

• Handheld RFID Readers

• Bluetooth RFID Readers

• Fixed RFID Readers

• RFID Modules

• RFID Software

• Biometric Readers

• Printers

• Vehicle-mounted Computers

1. 1Chainway | Leading Provider of RFID Readers, Handheld Computers, Rugged Tabletchainway.net
2. 2About Us - Chainwaychainway.net
3. 3Handheld Computer_Mobile Computer_Handheld RFID Reader_UHF RFID Readerchainway.net
4. 4Our Partners - Global Resellerschainway.net
5. 5Chainwaywikidata.org