PC Card

Product Description

In an dangerous era of rising identity fraud and data breaches, the choice of smart card material directly determines information security levels. Polycarbonate (PC), a thermoplastic polymer renowned for its robustness, has become the gold standard for high-security credentials. Because it outperforms traditional PVC and PETG in both physical resilience and anti-counterfeiting capabilities.

1.Inherent Material Security: Tamper-Resistance by Design

Polycarbonate's unique chemical structure creates a "monolithic block" when bonded under high temperature and pressure, making it nearly impossible to alter without visible damage. So once the offender tries to get the information of the PC Cards, the owners of the cards can easily find out and change password. Unlike PVC cards that delaminate easily during tampering, PC cards fracture or distort irreparably if fraudsters attempt to modify data or replace components. This inherent tamper-evidence extends card lifespan to 5–10 years—triple that of PVC—ensuring long-term security even under harsh use.

2. Layered Security Features: Beyond Basic Protection

Thanks to the containment of the PC cards, advanced security elements can integrate seamlessly with them, creating multi-layered defenses. The following are security measures that can be applied to PC cards:

• Laser Engraving: Personal data (photos, signatures, tactile text) is embedded directly into the card body by laser, eliminating surface printing that can be erased or altered.
• Dynamic Visual Elements: Technicians can make changeable Laser Images (CLI) and holographic overlays shift appearance at different angles on the PC card, while ghost images provide secondary visual verification.
• Chip Protection: PC's stability safeguards embedded IC chips storing biometrics and encrypted keys, resisting extreme temperatures (-60°C to +180°C) and electromagnetic interference. So they can protect the information under extremely environment.

Trusted by Global High-Security Sectors

Governments worldwide rely on polycarbonate for national IDs, driver's licenses, and e-passport data pages due to its unique security. From border control systems to financial transactions, PC smart cards protect sensitive data through hardware-level encryption (AES-256, RSA-2048) and secure key management, preventing unauthorized access even if the card is lost.

PC Card Structure

Produce Crafts

Glossy

Matte

Frosted

Spot UV

Brushed Gold

Brushed Silver

Laser Overlay

Gold Background

Silver Background

Gold Foil Stamping

Silver Foil Stamping

Inkjet Code

Flat Code

Laser Code

Big Embossing Code

Small Embossing Code

FM4428 IC Chip

FM4442 IC Chip

HF RFID Inlay

LF RFID Inlay

RFID Label Sticker

１．IOQ Incoming Material Inspection

２．IPQC Pre-production Inspection

３．CTP Quality Inspection

４．Screen Printing Quality Check

５．IPQC Printing Color Inspection

６．Chip Function Testing

７．IPQC RFID Inlay Chip Inspection

８．RFID Inlay Working Frequency Test

９．RFID Inlay Chip Attachment Inspection

１０．RFID Inlay Bonding Inspection

１１．RFID Inlay Read Write Function Test

１２．Printed Material Inspection

１３．Post-Assembly Inspection

１４．Card Surface Inspection after laminated

１５．IPQC Chip Inspection after laminated

１６．Die-Cutting Edge Inspection

１７．100% Function Testing

１８．Finished Card Working Frequency Test

１９．100% Appearance Inspection

２０．Finished Card Thickness Measurement

２１．100% Bending Testing

２２．Card Quality Checking

２３．Card Package Inspection

２４．Shipping Carton Inspection

２５．Final Outing Quality Control (OQC)

Chip

Model	Sample Pictures	Specifications	Model	Sample Pictures	Specifications
U9508		98*11mm	U4216		46*19mm
U9424		98*27mm	U2412		27*15mm
R4015		43*18mm	U3010		33*13mm
R7014		73*21mm	U7017		73*21mm
R8024		83*27mm	U5030		54*33mm

OEM

1. The design of film plates and CTP plates: In our company, we have commissioners to devise the pattern of the card. If you are short of the design capacity of the cards, we are glad to provide you with the pattern design service.

2. The printing of the card: There are two printing methods in our factory: screen printing and offset printing. If you need any of the printings support, we could provide you with the printing of the card.

3. Ultrasonic chip installing: We have a separate workshop to install the chip onto the card. If you are lack of means to load chips, we could help you install the chips on the cards.

4. Card patchwork synthesis: Our factory could perform three-layer splicing on the card through temperature changing. If you need to splice the cards, we could provide you with the related services.

5. Card rush cutting: There are three machines in our rushing card workshop face different cutting situations. If you need to cut your cards into pieces or into special shapes, we could provide you with the cutting services.

6. Card code number processing: We could provide you with many kinds of card code number printing, such as Embossing number, signature panel, UV/Flat serial number, barcode, scratch-off, magnetic stripe, punching hole, UV coating, gold stamping and so on. If you are interested in it, you could ask us for free samples.

Card Code Number

Embossing No.

Signature Panel

UV/Flat Serial No.

Barcode

Scratch-off

Magnetic Stripe

Punching Hole

UV Coating

Gold Stamping

7. Card craft display: We could provide you with many kinds of card craft display, such as gold stamping, silver stamping hot laser gold, UV, dot printing, dumb face, glossy, matt, QR printing, magnetic stripe, scratch card, convex code, and so on. If you are interested in it, you could ask us for free samples.

Card Craft Display

Gold Stamping

Silver Stamping

Hot Laser Gold

UV

Dot Printing

Dumb Face

Glossy

Matt

QR Printing

Magnetic Stripe

Scratch Card

Convex Code

Application

Financial Services: 70% of new credit cards in China use PC material for its resistance to wear during daily transactions.

Public transportation: PC Cards can thrive in harsh conditions. They withstand temperatures ranging from -20°C to 55°C without brittleness or warping, making them suitable for outdoor access control or automotive applications.

Government: Today, over 40 countries rely on PC materials for national IDs, and all EU member states mandate it for driver's licenses—proof of its unrivaled security.

Driving licenses: As mentioned above, some governments use PC cards as their identity cards. At the same time, some government departments also use PC cards as driving licenses.

Card Manufactures:

• Custom Card Design (Shape, Material, Pattern Customization)
• Free Sample Quality Inspection (Twice in Production Process)
• On-time Delivery Guarantee for Bulk Orders
• Card Durability Assurance Service
• Free Anti-Counterfeiting Design for High-end Cards
• Production Process Visualization Service (Real-time Monitoring for Buyers)
• Post-production Quality Feedback Service

Consumables Suppliers:

• Free Consumables Product Catalog (Categorized by Type & Application)
• Custom Consumables Sourcing Service (Find Special-use Consumables)
• Free Pre-shipment Quality Inspection (Check Quantity, Quality, Packaging)
• Timely Supply Guarantee (Prevent Stock-out for Long-term Partners)
• Cost-effective Procurement Solution Service (Bulk Purchase, Combo Deals)
• After-sales Quality Feedback Service (Handle Defective Product Claims)
• New Product Recommendation Service (Latest Consumables in the Market)

Card Product Traders:

• Free Card Product Cataloguing (Classified by Card Type/Industry)
• Product Sourcing Customization Service (Find Specific Card Suppliers)
• Free Pre-shipment QC Inspection (Three Checks: Quality, Quantity, Packaging)
• Timely Delivery Guarantee (Global Logistics Coordination)
• Branded Packaging Design for Card Products (Enhance Product Value)
• After-sales Problem-solving Service (Return, Exchange, Complaint Handling)
• Market Trend Sharing Service (Card Industry Demand & Style Trends)

Hotel Smart Lock Brands:

• Free Smart Lock Custom Design (Appearance, Function Matching Hotel Style)
• Product Installation Guidance Service (On-site or Remote Technical Support)
• Free Pre-delivery QC Inspection (Mechanical, Electronic Performance Checks)
• On-time Delivery Guarantee for Hotel Projects (Batch Order Scheduling)
• System Compatibility Assurance (Integrate with Hotel Management Software)
• After-sales 24/7 Technical Support (Quick Fault Resolution)
• Smart Lock Upgrade Service (Function Expansion for Existing Locks)

System Integrators:

• Free Card Product Cataloguing (Classified by Card Type/Industry)
• Product Sourcing Customization Service (Find Specific Card Suppliers)
• Free Pre-shipment QC Inspection (Three Checks: Quality, Quantity, Packaging)
• Timely Delivery Guarantee (Global Logistics Coordination)
• Branded Packaging Design for Card Products (Enhance Product Value)
• After-sales Problem-solving Service (Return, Exchange, Complaint Handling)
• Market Trend Sharing Service (Card Industry Demand & Style Trends)

Security & Access Control:

• Free Access Control Card Design (Encryption, Authorization-related Design)
• System-integrated Card Solution Service (Match Access Control Hardware & Software)
• Free Pre-deployment QC (Card Encryption, Compatibility Checks)
• On-time Delivery for Security Project Card Installation
• Access Control Card Security Assurance (Anti-copy, High-level Encryption)
• Card-based Access Rights Management Service (Hierarchical Authorization)
• Card System Upgrade & Maintenance Service (Adapt to New Security Requirements)

Public Transportation:

• Free Transportation Card Design (Appearance, Fare-related Function Integration)
• Smart Card System Compatibility Service (Match Public Transport Operation Systems)
• Free QC Inspection for Transport Cards (RFID Function, Durability Checks)
• On-time Delivery Guarantee for Transit Projects (Batch Card Deployment)
• Card Security Assurance Service (Anti-fraud, Data Encryption)
• Post-launch Operation Support (Card Reading Equipment Coordination)
• Card Re-issuance & Replacement Service (For Lost/Damaged Cards)

Hotel Smart Lock Brands:

• Free Smart Lock Custom Design (Appearance, Function Matching Hotel Style)
• Product Installation Guidance Service (On-site or Remote Technical Support)
• Free Pre-delivery QC Inspection (Mechanical, Electronic Performance Checks)
• On-time Delivery Guarantee for Hotel Projects (Batch Order Scheduling)
• System Compatibility Assurance (Integrate with Hotel Management Software)
• After-sales 24/7 Technical Support (Quick Fault Resolution)
• Smart Lock Upgrade Service (Function Expansion for Existing Locks)

Education & Campus:

• Custom Campus Card Design (Student ID, Function-integrated Campus Card)
• Free Campus Card System Integration Design (Link with Academic, Dining, Access Systems)
• Pre-delivery QC Inspection (Card Function, Data Accuracy Checks)
• On-time Delivery Guarantee for New Semester Card Issuance
• Campus Card Security Assurance (Student Information Protection)
• Card-related Campus Service Expansion (Payment, Access, Attendance Integration)
• Card Upgrade & Replacement Service (As Campus System Evolves)

Retail & Membership:

• Free Membership Card Design (Brand Image, Member-exclusive Elements)
• Custom Retail Card Function Design (Loyalty Points, Discount Integration)
• Free Pre-production QC (Card Material, Printing Quality Checks)
• On-time Delivery for Retail Promotion Card Launches
• Membership Card Data Security Service (Member Information Protection)
• Card-linked Marketing Service (Coupon, Activity Push via Card System)
• After-sales Card Service Hotline (Handle Member Usage Issues)

Healthcare:

• Custom Medical Card Design (Patient ID, Health Record Integration)
• Free Medical Card System Compatibility Service (Link with Hospital Information Systems)
• Pre-delivery QC (Card Function, Patient Data Accuracy)
• On-time Delivery for Hospital Card Procurement (New Patient Enrollment Support)
• Medical Card Privacy Assurance Service (Strict Health Data Protection)
• Card-based Healthcare Service Expansion (Appointment, Payment Integration)
• Card Replacement & Update Service (As Patient Information Changes)

Tourism & Cultural:

• Custom Tourism & Cultural Card Design (Scenic Spot, Cultural Element Integration)
•  Free Cultural Card Storytelling Design (Incorporate Historical/Cultural Narratives)
• Pre-production QC (Card Aesthetics, Cultural Accuracy Checks)
• On-time Delivery for Tourism Promotion Card Releases
• Tourism Card Experience Enhancement Service (AR, QR Code-linked Cultural Content)
• Card-based Tourist Service Integration (Ticketing, Guide, Souvenir Purchase)
•  Cultural Card Heritage Promotion Service (Spread Local Cultural Knowledge)

Service for Supper Market:

• Product Customization Service
• Factory Inspection Service (BSCI etc.)
• Order Tracking (Proofing-Production-Shipping-after Sales)
• QC Inspection Service (Three Times in Production)
•  Delivery on-time Guarantee
• Quality Assurance Service

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