HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz)
Are you laminating, converting, or embedding RFID into your own final product?
- MOQ
- 1,000 sheets
- Lead time
- 10–15 days
- Samples
- Stock or custom
Entry tier. Then: samples available.
After PO + artwork approval. Then: 20–30 days custom.
Fees, freight and credits follow the sample policy.
Use this inlay or prelam when your team handles the lamination, die-cutting, or embedding step in-house. Confirm antenna geometry, chip family, pitch / roll format, and release-liner compatibility with your laminator before ordering sample rolls.
- Exact quote within 24 hours (Mon–Fri, GMT+8)
- Artwork PDF proof — bulk production starts only after your sign-off
- Stock and custom sample terms are confirmed before shipment
What buyers usually confirm first
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What to confirm in the spec sheet
These specifications help buyers decide whether the product belongs on the sample shortlist before they move into deeper review.
| Product Name | HF Card Inlay (13.56MHz Prelam) |
| Operating Frequency | 13.56MHz (HF) |
| Standards | ISO/IEC 14443A, ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18092 (NFC) |
| Chip Options | MIFARE Classic 1K/4K, MIFARE Plus, Ultralight EV1/C, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3, NTAG213/215/216, ICODE SLIX/SLIX2, Fudan FM11RF08 |
| Substrate | PVC (standard), PET, PC, PETG |
| Thickness | 0.40-0.50 mm |
| Antenna | 73-44 mm standard; custom geometry available |
| RF Resonance | 14.3-0.3MHz (custom tuning available) |
| Layouts | 2-5 to 6-8; custom up to 640-520 mm |
| Quality Control | 100% electrical performance test per inlay; ISO 9001: 2015 |
| Print Markings | Crossline + blackmark, trimmed reference edges |
| MOQ | 1,000 sheets (production); samples available |
| Lead Time | 10-15 business days stock; 20-30 days custom |
Shortlist Logic
Why buyers keep this option in play
These product traits often decide whether the format should move from browsing into a real sample plan.
Use Cases
Where this product format usually fits
These common deployments help buyers judge whether the product belongs in the right sample batch.
Access control and hotel key cards (MIFARE Classic / DESFire)
Transit and contactless payment cards (MIFARE, ISO 14443A)
NFC smartphone-interaction cards (NTAG213/215/216)
Campus, library and cashless ID cards
Loyalty and membership cards with NFC tap
Government and corporate identity credentials
HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz) Types
1HF inlay specifications
Operating frequency 13.56MHz (ISO/IEC 14443A, ISO/IEC 15693). Substrate PVC (standard), PET, PC or PETG. Thickness 0.40-0.50 mm. Antenna 73-44 mm etched aluminium (standard), copper-etched or wire-wound for high-Q builds. RF resonance 14.3-0.3MHz, custom tuning available. Layouts from 2-5 (10 per sheet) to 6-8 (48 per sheet); sheet size up to 640-520 mm.
2How the HF inlay reaches your card line
Automatic wire implanting and reasonable COB design give consistent frequency across the sheet, and automatic spot-welding keeps the antenna-to-chip joint stable. Chip-shelter processing and high-temperature steel-plate lamination hold the inlay flat, so cards laminate cleanly and rarely peel. Every sheet is 100% electrically tested marginal units are marked before they reach your press.
3Where the HF inlay sits inside the finished card
An HF card is seven laminated layers, and only three of them come from us. The antenna core carries the wire and the chip-on-board die; the two cover sheets protect it and give the press something to bond to. Your printing and overlay layers go on the outside.
The die is bonded straight onto the wire ends and buried in a recess milled into the antenna core. That is the difference between a card that prints flat and a card where the customer can feel the chip through the artwork.
4From PVC sheet to tested prelam — six stages
Nothing about an inlay is finished by hand. Wire is implanted automatically so turn spacing stays constant, and chip-to-antenna joints are spot-welded rather than soldered by an operator — hand-soldering is where static damage and short chip life come from.
5Every HF inlay is measured, not sampled
Chip response and antenna resonance are checked on every single unit, and marginal inlays are marked before they ever reach your press. The rest of the bench runs on a fixed sampling schedule.
| What is checked | Instrument | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Chip response and read/write | Multi-chip test platform with reader and terminal | 100% of units |
| Antenna resonance frequency | Bode 100 vector network analyser | Setup + in-process |
| Inlay thickness | Digital height gauge | Per sheet lot |
| Chip-to-antenna bond strength | Push-force instrument | Per shift |
| Bond joint condition | Stereo microscope | Per shift |
| Substrate identity and density | Precision density balance | Incoming material (IQC) |
| Ageing and lamination survival | Constant temperature and humidity chamber | Qualification + periodic |
Default HF resonance is 14.3 ± 0.3MHz. If your readers need something else — a transit scheme, an unusual card body, a metal-backed reader — send us the target and we will tune the antenna and re-qualify it.
6The two materials that decide HF yield
Most inlay complaints trace back to material, not design. These are the two inputs we hold to a fixed spec.
| Component | What goes in | Why it matters to your line |
|---|---|---|
| Hot-melt adhesive film | Heat-activated double-sided copolyamide film (Larsen L8406 / L8408 class) | Bonds PVC, ABS, PET and PC bodies and runs on conventional module-bonding equipment, so the same inlay suits several card programmes |
| Antenna wire | Enameled copper wire — stable impedance, uniform diameter, good solderability | Uniform diameter is what keeps resonance repeatable across a sheet; poor wire is the usual cause of scattered read range |
| Chip | Reel-packed COB die or MOA4 strip module | Reel feeding allows automatic placement and keeps a traceable lot code against every carton |
How Ordering Works
From inquiry to delivered hf card inlay (13.56 mhz) in four steps
The same process every order follows — you always see a proof and approve it before anything goes to production.
- 1Within 24 hours
Send your inquiry
Share quantity, chip and application — or send the configuration straight from the estimate above. We reply with an exact quote and a chip / format recommendation.
- 21–3 days
Samples & artwork proof
Stock samples may be free under the sample policy; freight, custom-sample fees and any credits are confirmed before shipment. Test compatibility and finish before bulk approval.
- 3You control the clock
Approve the proof
Bulk production starts only after your written sign-off on the proof, chip encoding plan and numbering / UID list. Revisions before approval are free.
- 47–15 business days
Production & delivery
Standard lead time for stock tooling (custom molds add time — confirmed on your quote), then door-to-door express with tracking to your office or warehouse.
Details in writing:sample policy ·shipping & Incoterms ·quality control process
Supplier Fit
Why buyers source HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz) from RFIDAK
Once the format is right, most teams still need confidence in manufacturing control, sample support, and repeat-order reliability.
Quality-focused manufacturing and sample support for custom RFID projects.
RFID manufacturing experience across cards, tags, labels, wristbands and readers.
Test compatibility before bulk approval; stock and custom sample terms follow the published sample policy.
Next Reading
What to read before you lock the sample path
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Procurement guides every Card Inlay buyer reads first
Five short reads on the procurement-side topics every B2B RFID buyer wants answered before signing a quote — MOQ thresholds, lead time reality, pricing transparency, sample policy, and how to audit a Chinese factory before your first order.
Buyer Questions
Questions buyers usually ask before sample approval
These FAQs cover the points that usually come up between a first shortlist and a real sample or quote request.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz)?+
For HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz), the published MOQ is 1,000 sheets (production); samples available. Exact MOQ and unit pricing are quoted per project once chip, customization and packaging are confirmed.
Does RFIDAK provide free samples of HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz)?+
Yes. Stock card inlay samples of HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz) are typically free; we only ask buyers to cover DHL/FedEx express shipping. Samples ship in 1–3 business days after your order is confirmed and arrive in 2–5 days to most countries. Custom samples (new chip, new size, printed artwork) usually take 3–7 additional days.
What is the production lead time for HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz)?+
Published lead time for HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz) is 10–15 business days stock; 20–30 days custom. The clock starts at PO confirmation and artwork approval, not at your first inquiry. Rush production is available on request for time-sensitive launches; confirm MOQ and artwork early to protect the timeline.
Can HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz) be customized for my brand or project?+
Yes. HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz) supports end-to-end customization: full-color CMYK / silk-screen / UV printing, laser engraving, serial numbering, custom chip encoding (UID write, NDEF, sector locking), custom shape / size (subject to tooling MOQ), and packaging. Share your artwork, chip requirement and quantity and we will return a spec sheet + price within 24 hours.
Which RFID chips are supported for HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz)?+
HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz) supports MIFARE Classic 1K/4K, MIFARE Plus, Ultralight EV1/C, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3, NTAG213/215/216, ICODE SLIX/SLIX2, Fudan FM11RF08. Before ordering, share your reader model or current credential so we can confirm the exact chip variant (e.g., MIFARE Classic 1K vs DESFire EV3, NTAG213 vs 215) and avoid compatibility issues after lamination.
What certifications and quality control does RFIDAK apply to HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz)?+
RFIDAK operates under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 management systems, certified by Anhui Certification and Inspection Co., Ltd. HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz) is subject to incoming material inspection, in-process QC at every lamination / bonding / encoding step, and 100% electrical performance testing before shipment. Products meet CE, FCC, RoHS and REACH as applicable by market. Full test reports are available on request for buyer audits.
Can HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz) be pre-encoded or printed with my artwork before shipment?+
Yes. HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz) can ship with UID range assignment, NDEF URL encoding (for NFC), sector-locked user data, serial numbering, and CMYK / silk-screen / UV printing of your artwork. Provide an AI/PDF artwork file at 300 dpi with 3 mm bleed and a chip-encoding spec; we return a digital proof for approval before production.
How does RFIDAK ship HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz) internationally?+
RFIDAK ships HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz) via DHL / FedEx / UPS (door-to-door, 3–5 days to most countries), air cargo (5–7 days for heavier orders), or sea freight (20–35 days for bulk over 500 kg). Standard Incoterms are EXW, FOB Shenzhen and DDP; choose based on customs clearance preferences. Commercial invoice, packing list and CoC / MSDS are included automatically.
How does RFIDAK handle repeat orders of HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz)?+
For repeat buyers, RFIDAK locks tooling, artwork and chip encoding on file so subsequent POs ship faster — typically 5–10 business days for stock chip types at previously-run quantities. Price is adjusted transparently per chip market rate and FX movement; we flag any chip shortage (e.g., DESFire EV3) before quotation so the project plan stays realistic.
What are the technical specifications of HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz)?+
Key HF Card Inlay (13.56 MHz) specs: frequency 13.56 MHz (HF). A full technical datasheet including read range, chip memory map, IP / temperature rating and compliance certificates is available on request; attach your reader model and target environment so we can confirm suitability before quoting.
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