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High-Performance PC ID Card Film for Secure and Durable Credentials
Kaixin’s ID card film delivers superior durability, laser compatibility, and anti-counterfeiting features for high-security identity and smart cards.
ID Card Film
Our company specializes in the R&D and manufacturing of polycarbonate (PC) films for high-security identification cards. Our product range includes the PC-32W white core film series, PC-32J laser engraving layer film series, PC-32 overlay film series, and PC-32T thermal adhesive layer film series. These products are designed for various high-security card applications requiring stringent safety standards.
PC-32W White Core PC Film Series
Structural Core:
Serves as the central layer of identification cards, providing foundational structural stability and strength.
High Contrast:
The white substrate ensures sharp legibility of card contents while enhancing visual contrast.
Superior Mechanical Properties:
Delivers excellent impact resistance and durability, making it ideal for long-service-life credentials.
PC-32W
White Core PC Film
| Color: | White |
| Thickness (mm): | 0.075, 0.1, 0.125, 0.2, 0.25 |
| Width x Length (mm x m): | 930×1500, 930×500 |
PC-32J Laser-Engravable PC Film Series
Additionally, the material itself exhibits outstanding heat resistance. It maintains structural integrity even under high temperatures generated during laser engraving, ensuring both process reliability and long-term durability of the final results.
PC-32J
Laserable PC Film
| Color: | Translucent |
| Thickness (mm): | 0.05, 0.1, 0.175, 0.25 |
| Width x Length (mm x m): | 930×1500, 930×500 |
PC-32 Overlay PC Film Series
Surface Protection:
As the outermost layer of credentials, it provides scratch resistance, UV protection, and chemical corrosion resistance.
Enhanced Durability:
Extends credential service life while maintaining visual integrity.
Anti-Counterfeiting Integration:
Incorporates security features such as holographic patterns and microtext.
PC-32
Overlay PC Film
| Color: | Translucent |
| Thickness (mm): | 0.05, 0.075, 0.1 |
| Width x Length (mm x m): | 930×1500, 930×1000 |
PC-32T PC Film + TPU Bonding Layer:
This lamination system combines PC film with thermoplastic adhesive, leveraging high transparency, security features, and multilayer integration capabilities to create counterfeit-resistant, highly durable card structures.
PC-32T
PC Film + TPU Bonding Layer
| Color: | Transparent / Custom |
| Thickness (mm): | 0.05 – 0.2 |
| Width x Length (mm x m): | 930×1500, 930×1000 |
Although traditional PVC or PETG materials offer certain cost advantages, they fall short in heat resistance, anti-counterfeiting capabilities, and compatibility with laser processing. These limitations make them inadequate for modern high-security document requirements. Polycarbonate film, with its exceptional comprehensive properties, is emerging as the material of choice for high-security identification cards. For reference, the comparative characteristics of different materials are listed below.
| Materials | Durability | Anti-counterfeiting Performance | Environmental Performance | Cost | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVC | Generally (2-3 years) | Low grade, requires additional anti-counterfeiting treatment | Poor quality, difficult to recycle, produces harmful gases when incinerated | Low | Membership card, temporary document |
| PETG | Medium (3-5 years) | Medium level, with partial anti-counterfeiting technology support | Good, recyclable | Medium | Bank cards, transportation cards |
| PC | High (5-10 years) | High, supports laser etching, anti-counterfeiting fibers, etc. | Excellent, eco-friendly, recyclable | Higher | Identity card, passport, driver’s license |
Why Our PC Film Is Exceptionally Suitable for High-Security Identification Cards?
Our company specializes in R&D and production of high-performance optical films. For identification card applications, our PC film products deliver the following targeted advantages to comprehensively address critical technical requirements across various credential applications:
Strict Thickness Control Ensures Multi-Layer Consistency & Lamination Stability
Utilizing precision German-imported equipment, we maintain minimal thickness tolerances. This guarantees outstanding performance in multi-layer laminated structures, making it ideal for high-stability encapsulation in portrait cards, electronic chip cards, and embedded RFID cards.
Optimized Surface Texture Enhances Printing/Laser Processing Compatibility
Kaixin offers diverse surface treatments (matte, gloss, sandblasted, etc.) and film structures optimized for screen printing, digital printing, and fiber laser engraving. This significantly improves image reproduction accuracy and anti-counterfeiting capabilities – particularly suited for front/back patterns, information windows, and portrait embedding.
Superior Laser Marking Performance with High-Definition Etching
Our specially formulated PC film delivers exceptional laser reactivity, achieving high-contrast etched results. Ideal for laser-personalized IDs, e-passports, and social security cards requiring sharp, permanent markings.
Reliable Interlayer Bonding
Adhesive Base: TPU thermoplastic adhesive
Bonding Process: Irreversible fusion via thermal lamination
Bond Strength: High peel strength (≥6–10 N/15mm) effectively resists delamination and reverse peeling.
Ultra-Low Shrinkage & Exceptional Dimensional Stability Ensure Long-Term Durability Without Deformation
Suitable for various card manufacturing processes including high-speed lamination, card cutting, and encapsulation. Guarantees resistance to warping or cracking during usage despite environmental temperature/humidity fluctuations, particularly critical for frequently handled outdoor cards such as transportation passes and military/police credentials.
Multiple Eco-Certifications & Compliance with Global Regulatory Standards
Our PC film complies with environmental regulations including RoHS and REACH. It further supports integration of advanced anti-counterfeiting technologies, empowering clients to meet increasingly stringent regulatory and information security requirements in the identification card sector.
Application Areas:
Follow the international card thickness standard (ISO/IEC 7810), which specifies defined requirements for thickness, tolerances, and structural stability across various credential types, we have developed three polycarbonate (PC) film solutions featuring tailored thicknesses for different card applications. Leveraging extensive project experience and client feedback from domestic and international markets, these solutions prioritize card manufacturing compatibility, anti-counterfeiting integration capabilities, and lamination stability.
| Item | Card Structure | Overall Thick/mm | Color | Specification/mm | Quantity/pcs
(for one complete card) |
| PC
(solution 1) |
LASER PC OVERLAY FILM+ | 0.7 | Translucent | 0.1 | 1 |
| CORE+ | White | 0.25 | 2 | ||
| NON-LASER PC OVERLAY FILM | Translucent | 0.1 | 1 | ||
| PC
(solution 2) |
TOP | 0.75 | Transparency | 0.25 | 1 |
| LASER PC OVERLAY FILM+ | White | 0.25 | 1 | ||
| MIDDLE CORE+ | Transparency | 0.25 | 1 | ||
| BOTTOM | |||||
| LASER PC OVERLAY | |||||
| PC
(solution 3) |
OVERLAY FILM+ | 0.8 | Translucent | 0.05 | 1 |
| LASER PC + | Translucent | 0.1 | 1 | ||
| CORE + | White | 0.25 | 2 | ||
| NON-LASER PC+ | Translucent | 0.1 | 1 | ||
| OVERLAY FILM | Translucent | 0.05 | 1 |
Ushering in a New Era of Identity Authentication with Innovative PC Materials
Polycarbonate (PC) is increasingly replacing PVC/PETG as the premier material for high-end identity cards, driven by its superior physical properties, advanced security features, and eco-friendly profile. Leveraging deep technical expertise, Kaixin delivers a comprehensive PC card film system encompassing core layers, laser engraving films, protective coatings, and adhesive inter-layers, fulfilling critical demands for anti-counterfeiting, security, visual excellence, and durability.
As digital identities converge with multifunctional cards, future credentials will evolve into integrated platforms unifying:
Data security
Counterfeit identification
Smart sensing capabilities
Traceability management
Kaixin will advance functional materials, micro-structural engineering, and anti-fraud technologies to integrate PC with electronics, optics, and anti-replication systems, propelling safer, smarter next-generation authentication ecosystems.
Kaixin focused on customer-centric applications and sustainable manufacturing, drives innovation to deliver reliable, intelligent, and efficient PC material solutions. We stand as a pivotal enabler in the technological transformation of identity verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are high security identity and card products shifting from PVC/PETG materials to PC materials?
Compared to PVC and PETG, PC offers superior heat resistance, laser engraving compatibility, anti-counterfeiting integration capabilities, and long-term dimensional stability, making it more suitable for modern, high-security applications such as ID cards and electronic passports.
What role does white core film play in the structure of identity and security cards?
White core film serves as the structural core of the card, providing stable mechanical strength and thickness support. Simultaneously, it enhances the contrast and readability of printed and laser-engraved information.
What anti-counterfeiting and personalized functions can be achieved with the laser information layer film?
Personalized information such as photographs, signatures, serial numbers, and micro-text can be implemented through laser engraving. The engraved content is permanent and cannot be erased, effectively enhancing tamper resistance and security levels.
How does the surface layer of identity and security cards extend their service life?
The surface layer provides protection against scratches, UV radiation, and chemical corrosion. It also supports the integration of security elements such as holograms and anti-counterfeiting textures, maintaining the card's visual integrity over its long-term use.
How are multiple layers of PC film securely bonded together?
Through the thermal lamination process involving PC film and a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) bonding layer, an irreversible fusion is achieved. This results in high peel strength, effectively preventing delamination and tampering.
Does PC film easily deform during high speed card manufacturing and lamination processes?
No. The material features an extremely low shrinkage rate and excellent dimensional stability, making it suitable for high speed lamination, cutting, and encapsulation processes. It is resistant to warping or cracking over long-term use.
Does your PC card film comply with international card standards and regulatory requirements?
Yes, the material meets card thickness standards such as ISO/IEC 7810 and complies with environmental regulations including RoHS and REACH, making it suitable for global markets.
What are the unique advantages of Kaixin PC ID card film for identity and security cards?
We provide a complete PC card manufacturing material system covering the core layer, laser engraving layer, surface layer, and adhesive layer. We possess mature mass production experience in areas such as thickness control, laser compatibility, and lamination stability.
Request a Material Recommendation
Need help selecting the right PC card film for your high-security identity or smart card project? Share your card type, layer requirements, thickness, and anti-counterfeiting features. Kaixin can recommend the optimal material configuration, including core layer, laser information layer, surface layer, and adhesive layer, based on your project specifications.