What is a Access Control Card?
Access control card is a contactless card that can be customized to look like staff ID cards with pictures, names and more. It's mainly to prevent the entry and exit of foreign personnel and improve local security. The access control card is mainly used for your employees, students, visitors, or members to enter or unlock a door. In addition, the access control card must be equipped with an access control system.
Access Control Card Types
Our selection of access control cards includes ID card and IC card. ID card is the most widely used card in the access control system, with the characteristics of long reading distance, high market share and relatively mature technical practice. However, since ID access control card cannot store consumption data, it can only be used to open the door by swipes.
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| Frequency | 125KHz | 13.56MHz | 868MHz | ||||
| Encryption or Not | Unencrypted | Unencrypted | Half the encryption | Encrypted | Encrypted | ||
| Market Share | Most Used | Less Used | Most Used | Less Used | Least Used | ||
| Available Chips | TK4100, IDUA1001, EM4100, low-frequency T5577 chips | F08, S50, S70, IISI, 4439, 4442, 4428, 4412, 24C series chips | |||||
Access Control Card Sizes
Standard Access Control Card Size: 85.5×54mm; Bleeding Size: 88.5×57mm.
Standard Thickness is 0.76mm or can be customized.
Different sizes or shapes is available for your pvc access control cards to stand out.
Custom Access Control Card Material
The following PVC materials are often used on pvc access control cards. However, there are many other unique materials that can really make your plastic access control cards standout, including ABS, PET, PETG, etc.
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| White PVC material | Colorful pvc material | Transparent PVC material |
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| Rainbow laser material | Rhombus laser material | Various laser material |
Custom Access Control Card Finish
When choosing card finish, there are multiple finish options and looks for Access Control Cards. Something to keep in mind is that some printing options only work with certain finishes. If you're not sure which finish is right for your custom card, contact us to discuss your options.
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| Glossy Glossy gives a shiny and glass-like appearance that enhances the color and vibrancy. | Matte Matte has a soft and non-shiny look, producing an elegant and sophisticate feeling. | Frosted finished Frosted finished have a rough and granular feeling that makes cards look very noble. |
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| Clear Clear can be made into full-page transparent or partially transparent in various shapes. | Embossing After embossing, the text or pattern becomes a relief effect, making the card more vivid. | Brushed It refers to the drawing effect from different angles after printing with drawing material. |
Access Control Card Printing Options
As a smart cards manufacturer, We not only create the following print options, but can also help you achieve whatever access control cards printing effect you want. The most special print options are the hot stamping process. The hot stamping (available in gold, silver or laser) is also a better choice to create a memorable, modern look. Please contact us, and you will get what you want !
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