Irregular Card Inlay
Are you laminating, converting, or embedding RFID into your own final product?
- MOQ
- 1,000+ pcs
- Lead time
- 20–30 days
- Samples
- Stock or custom
Entry tier. Then: samples available.
Standard; rush possible on request.
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
swipe →Spec Check
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 | Irregular Card Inlay (Mini / Keychain / Epoxy) |
| Operating Frequency | 13.56MHz (LF options available) |
| Antenna | Coil 10-40 mm dia. or 20-60 mm L/W; custom |
| Chip Format | 5-8 mm COB / MOA4 strip |
| Substrate | PVC |
| Thickness | 0.50-0.02 mm (COB builds 0.35-0.38 mm) |
| Process | Single/double-side avoidance lamination, high-temp flat-plate press |
| Layouts | Customized to card shape |
| Quality Control | 100% electrical performance test per unit; ISO 9001: 2015 |
| Print Markings | Trimmed reference edges, optional cross marks |
| MOQ | 1,000+ pieces; samples available |
| Lead Time | 20-30 business days |
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.
Keychain / key-fob access cards
Mini cards for compact carry
Epoxy (doming) cards and tags
Custom-shape membership and loyalty tokens
Promotional and event mini credentials
Non-standard access fobs
Irregular Card Inlay Types
1Irregular inlay specifications
Frequency 13.56MHz (LF options available). Antenna: coil diameter 10-40 mm or 20-60 mm length/width, adapted to the shape. Thickness 0.50-0.02 mm; COB/MOA4 strip builds 0.35-0.38 mm. Substrate PVC. Process: single-side or double-side avoidance film with high-temperature steel-plate direct pressing. Trimmed reference edges with optional cross marks.
2Designing a non-standard shape
Because the body is smaller than a standard card, the antenna is redesigned to fit the outline while keeping read/write performance, and the layout is planned around where the card will be punched. Send the finished shape, size, chip and target read range, and we will design an antenna and inlay thickness that laminate and die-cut cleanly.
3Shapes we already build — and what they have in common
Mini cards, keyfobs, epoxy tags, zodiac and character shapes: none of them are CR-80, and none of them can use a standard 73×44 mm antenna. Each outline gets its own coil geometry so read performance survives the smaller body.
Coil diameters run 10–40 mm, or 20–60 mm length/width for non-round outlines. Send the finished shape, the chip and the read range you need, and we design the antenna and the inlay thickness around the punch line.
4Keyfob and carabiner formats
The most-ordered irregular formats are epoxy-domed fobs on a carabiner or split ring. They are small, they get carried on keys, and they take more mechanical abuse than any card — so the antenna is placed away from the punch edge and the hole, and the build is pressed flat before die-cutting.
5Thin builds use a COB or MOA4 strip at 0.35–0.38 mm
Small bodies do not have room for a standard 0.50 mm build, so 13.56MHz irregular inlays use a 5×8 mm COB or a MOA4 strip and drop to 0.35–0.38 mm. Single- or double-side avoidance lamination plus high-temperature flat-plate pressing keeps the small format flat.
6Non-ISO layouts on the sheet
Because the finished outline is not a rectangle, the sheet layout is built around the punch rather than around a grid. Trimmed reference edges and optional printed cross marks give the die something to register against.
How Ordering Works
From inquiry to delivered irregular card inlay 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 Irregular Card Inlay 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
These references help buyers move from broad browsing into a tighter shortlist before they send project details.
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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 Irregular Card Inlay?+
For Irregular Card Inlay, the published MOQ is 1,000+ pieces; samples available. Exact MOQ and unit pricing are quoted per project once chip, customization and packaging are confirmed.
Does RFIDAK provide free samples of Irregular Card Inlay?+
Yes. Stock card inlay samples of Irregular Card Inlay 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 Irregular Card Inlay?+
Published lead time for Irregular Card Inlay is 20–30 business days. 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 Irregular Card Inlay be customized for my brand or project?+
Yes. Irregular Card Inlay 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.
Is Irregular Card Inlay compatible with my existing reader or system?+
Compatibility depends on the frequency band (LF 125 kHz / HF 13.56 MHz / UHF 860–960 MHz) and chip family used by your reader or installed system. Send a photo of your current card / reader model and we will recommend the matching chip + test a sample before bulk order.
What certifications and quality control does RFIDAK apply to Irregular Card Inlay?+
RFIDAK operates under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 management systems, certified by Anhui Certification and Inspection Co., Ltd. Irregular Card Inlay 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 Irregular Card Inlay be pre-encoded or printed with my artwork before shipment?+
Yes. Irregular Card Inlay 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 Irregular Card Inlay internationally?+
RFIDAK ships Irregular Card Inlay 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 Irregular Card Inlay?+
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 Irregular Card Inlay?+
Key Irregular Card Inlay specs: frequency 13.56 MHz (LF options available). 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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