PVC Card
PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride – a strong plastic polymer. It has internal layers that make it more resistant than classic cardboard cards.
These CR80 30 mil blank white PVC cards are ideal for printing ID badges and loyalty cards in your own printer. These high-quality cards feature excellent graphic quality and temperature durability.
Identification Cards
PVC ID cards are commonly used for identification purposes and work with most ID PVC Card card printers including Fargo, Evolis, Datacard, Magicard, Zebra and Nisca. PVC ID cards are made of a plastic material and usually feature a photo, name, barcode and other important information. They can also include security features like a magnetic stripe or RFID proximity communication capabilities that allow for quicker and more efficient access to areas within a building.
When choosing a PVC ID card, consider the amount of information you will need to store on your card and how long you expect the card to be in use. The more durable the card, the less likely it is to warp or crack when it’s subjected to high levels of heat. For this reason, composite PVC-PET cards are often the better choice when using a dye sublimation ID card printer or for long-term use.
You can also maximize the visual security of your PVC ID cards with card design options like holographic overlays and watermarks to make counterfeiting your cards more difficult. This provides additional protection against fraud and unauthorized entry to buildings or other facilities. This is especially important if your business has a high level of security, like an airport or a hotel. Adding this level of protection helps to prevent criminal activity and keeps guests, clients and employees safe.
Membership Cards
Membership cards are used to track the privileges of customers and clients at clubs, gyms, spas, resorts, travel companies, restaurants, welfare societies, social organizations, department stores, and more. They typically feature a photo and identification number that makes it easy for staff to identify the cardholder. They may also have a barcode or QR code that can be used to track and manage the benefits of each member.
PVC cards are a great option for membership cards because they’re durable and have machine-readable features. This allows them to be verified without the need for the cardholder’s presence, which can help reduce costs and improve customer response. Additionally, they can be personalised with various printing options such as dualam, peel-out, and butterfly style cards.
Unlike traditional paper cards, PVC is a durable plastic material that’s perfect for printing membership details on. It also has a better lifespan than paper. Additionally, you can add security features such as holograms and Guilloche patterns to protect your data from forgery.
Using ID Flow’s feature-rich design tools, you can easily personalize your membership cards. You can even add 1D and 2D barcodes to make it easy for them to work with 3rd party time tracking or access control systems. You can also create conditional elements that print only when record conditions are satisfied.
Access Cards
Proximity cards, also known as access cards, work with door access control systems to allow authorized users to enter while keeping out unauthorized personnel. They have a small antenna embedded in them that transmits data to an access card reader. These readers can then tell whether or not to grant access based on the information transmitted from the card.
These cards are the same size as a standard ID card, making them easy to fit into card holders and wallets. They have a chip that holds important information like the card number, unique customer or facility code, and more. This chip is powered by a radio wave that’s sent from desfire ev3 the card reader to the card. This wireless communication allows you to track who goes where and when.
When ordering proximity cards, you’ll need to supply the range of card numbers you need as well as the facility code. The manufacturer will then encode the cards during production. This helps minimize the risk of unauthorized card duplication and tampering.
The encoding process also allows you to benefit from economies of scale, making it more cost-efficient for you than if you were to encode the cards in-house. As a result, you can receive pre-encoded cards that are ready for activation as soon as you need them. This is especially helpful when dealing with disabled people who may have different degrees of support needs.
Credit Cards
Unlike paper bills and coins, credit cards are made of plastic, or more specifically, polyvinyl chloride acetate (PVC). The plastic that makes up most of the card is not only durable but also able to be imprinted with barcodes, magnetic strips and other security features.
In order to secure these cards, they are often designed with overlay materials and laminates that make it difficult for counterfeiters to duplicate the card without having access to the custom hologram images on the card. These overlay and laminate materials are also used to protect the card against damage from environmental elements and physical abuse.
PVC cards are printed using a variety of printers, including direct-to-card and retransfer printers. Composite PVC/PET cards, which are a 60/40 blend of PVC and polyester material, are also more durable than standard image grade PVC cards, as they are better able to withstand the high heat applied by the print heads during the printing process.
The most popular card size for ID card production is CR80, which is the same size as a credit card. This is the standard card size that works with most ID card printers. Other card sizes, such as CR79, are less common and only work with select ID card printers. Whether you want a standard PVC card or a more unique, custom-focused credential, Mixto has the technology and resources to deliver your cards quickly and economically.