Need a smaller credential than a full-size RFID card?
Stock SKU. Custom tooling from 2,000 pcs.
Standard; rush possible on request.
Stock samples via DHL / FedEx.
Use this keyfob or transponder when the credential needs to stay on keys, in pockets, or with everyday access routines. Confirm reader compatibility, shell style, numbering, and branding before production planning starts.
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Reader compatibility, shell style, numbering, and branding choices usually decide the right keyfob build.
| Product Name | RFID ABS Keyfob |
| Housing Material | ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) |
| Dimensions | 40 x 32 x 6 mm (teardrop) |
| Weight | 6-8 g |
| Available Colors | Black, white, gray, blue, red, green, yellow, orange, purple + custom Pantone |
| Operating Frequency | 125KHz (LF), 13.56MHz (HF), 860-960MHz (UHF) |
| LF Chip Options | EM4200, TK4100, EM4305, T5577, Hitag1, Hitag2, Hitag S256 |
| HF Chip Options | MIFARE Classic 1K/4K, Ultralight EV1/C, DESFire EV1/EV2, NTAG213/215/216, ICODE SLIX |
| UHF Chip Options | NXP UCODE 8/9, Impinj Monza R6-P |
| Read Range | 3-10 cm (LF/HF), up to 2 m (UHF) |
| Operating Temperature | -20 deg C to +70 deg C |
| Impact Rating | IK06 (1.5 m drop onto concrete) |
| Finishing | Silkscreen printing, laser engraving |
| MOQ | 500 pieces |
Shortlist Logic
These points usually matter when convenience, system match, and everyday durability all matter at once.
Use Cases
These are the access and membership workflows where a compact credential often beats a full-size card.
swap-out replacement for lost member cards, pre-encoded by member ID batch
employee key rings for standard door readers at 9-5 facilities without high-security needs
tenant-assigned fobs for drive-in gate control and unit-level door access logging
vehicle-mounted or hand-carried fobs for monthly parker authentication at garage gates
low-cost disposable credentials for multi-day conferences, trade shows, and short-term projects
ABS Keyfob vs Silicone Keyfob — How To Choose
ABS is the default keyfob material for 70% of B2B programs — cheap, durable, 9 stock colors, 15+ mold shapes. Silicone costs 1.6-2× more but survives water / chemicals / autoclave. Pick silicone only if the fob actually encounters those environments; otherwise ABS delivers the volume-economy value.
Option A IP65, 9 colors, 15+ molds, mass-market
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Option B IP68, autoclave-compatible, specialty
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Quick decision tip — For 70%+ of B2B keyfob deployments (apartment, gym, office, parking), ABS (Option A) at $0.45-0.85 delivers the volume-economy default. Upgrade to silicone (Option B) only when the fob will actually encounter water submersion, chemical exposure, or autoclave sterilization — paying the 60-100% material premium for capability you won't use is waste.
Yes — if your access control program needs a low-cost, daily-carry-durable, in-stock-color credential for apartment / office / fitness / parking / school deployments at 500+ units and you do not need waterproof / autoclave / chemical / flame-retardant special properties. ABS is the world’s most-deployed RFID keyfob material 15+ years after introduction because it balances 3 competing requirements better than any alternative: low per-unit cost ($0.45-0.85 at MOQ 5K), daily-carry durability (IK06 1.5 m drop, 9 stock colors, 15+ stock molds), and broad chip compatibility (LF / HF / UHF / dual-frequency).
Pick a different material if you need: IP68 waterproof / pool exposure (use silicone keyfob); premium hospitality / corporate gift feel (use leather keyfob); transparent visible-electronics for tech promo (use epoxy keyfob); 134°C autoclave / chemical resistance (use PPS keyfob); or wallet-fit slim 1.2 mm + flame retardant (use FR4 keyfob).
Comparison across the 6 keyfob material options in the The keyfob lineup. Prices indicative at MOQ 5,000 pieces with EM4305 LF chip baseline.
| Material | IP / temp range | Special property | Best fit | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The ABS keyfob (default) | IP65, -20 to +60°C | Lowest cost + 9 stock colors | Apartment, office, fitness, parking, school | $0.45 – 0.85 |
| The silicone keyfob | IP68 (1.5 m), -40 to +200°C | Waterproof + autoclave + medical-grade | Waterpark, pool, hospital, marine, construction | $0.85 – 1.45 |
| The leather keyfob | Splash, -10 to +60°C | Premium tactile + gold / silver hot-stamp | Hotel-grade, corporate exec gift, luxury brand | $1.85 – 4.50 |
| The epoxy keyfob | IP66, -25 to +80°C | Transparent visible chip + UV-stable | Tech promo, hackerspace, university, conference | $0.95 – 1.65 |
| The PPS keyfob | IP68 + chemical, -40 to +200°C | Autoclave 134°C + acid / solvent / base | Chemical plant, autoclave, industrial laundry | $1.45 – 2.75 |
| The FR4 keyfob | IP67, -30 to +100°C | Slim 1.2 mm wallet-fit + UL94 V-0 flame retardant | Data center, defense, telecom, cold chain | $0.75 – 1.45 |
Verdict: ABS wins when low cost + standard environment + stock color variety matter together — this covers ~70% of B2B keyfob deployments. The other 5 materials fill specialty niches with property advantages that justify the 1.5-5x cost premium when needed.
Fitness chains issue ABS keyfobs as the member credential because fobs live on keychains and survive gym bags, lockers, and parking lots far better than thin cards. Replacement at the front desk is a quick re-enroll rather than a card-print workflow.
Chains typically order in member-acquisition cycles, so consistent chip stock and locked artwork across reorders matter as much as first-batch quality. We keep tooling and encoding profiles on file for repeat POs.
Verified compatibility across LF / HF / UHF chips, access control panels, fitness / apartment / parking systems, and the 15+ ABS mold catalog.
| Category | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| LF chips (125KHz) | EM4200, TK4100, EM4305, T5577 (multi-protocol), Hitag 1 / 2 / S256 | EM4305 R/W is the apartment / fitness default; T5577 for HID Prox / Indala / AWID legacy emulation |
| HF / NFC chips (13.56MHz) | NXP MIFARE Classic 1K / 4K, Plus EV2, Ultralight EV1 / C / Nano, DESFire EV1 / EV2 / EV3 (2K / 4K / 8K), NTAG213 / 215 / 216, ICODE SLIX | DESFire EV3 for new secure-access deployments; Classic 1K for legacy hotel + transit |
| UHF chips (860-960MHz) | NXP UCODE 8 / 9, Impinj Monza R6-P | Long-range parking + fleet vehicle access scenarios |
| Dual-frequency variants | 125KHz + 13.56MHz combo (e.g., KF023 mold) | Single fob works across mixed reader generations during access system migration |
| Access control panels | HID VertX / Mercury Security / Lenel OnGuard / Software House CCure / Genetec Synergis / Brivo / Paxton / Honeywell Pro-Watch | Wiegand 26/34 (legacy) or OSDP Secure Channel (modern) reader interface |
| Apartment / residential systems | Kisi, Latch, Butterfly MX, dormakaba Keyscan, Yale / August, Brivo Onair | Most support EM4305 LF or DESFire HF for apartment / multi-family deployments |
| Fitness / gym platforms | ABC Fitness Solutions (DataTrak / GymSales), MindBody, ClubReady, Twin Oaks, Technogym MyWellness, Precor + Life Fitness equipment auth | EM4305 LF most common in fitness vertical; HF NTAG213 for NFC-tap member-app workflows |
| Parking / vehicle access | HID EDGE Parking, Nedap AEOS, T2 Systems, Amano McGann, Designa, Skidata, Scheidt & Bachmann | UHF UCODE 9 for windshield read at 60-120 cm; HF / LF for driver-tap at barrier |
| Mold catalog (15+) | KF001-KF009 + KF023 + KF101-KF107 + TK21 (full catalog in documents section) | KF002 teardrop is the all-time best-seller; KF101 Black Diamond for premium |
| Personalization | Silkscreen printing (full-color logo / artwork), laser engraving (sequential serial / QR code / barcode), custom Pantone color matching | Laser engraving for tamper-resistant audit-grade serials; silkscreen for branded multi-color logos |
How much does the The ABS keyfob cost at 5K pcs? Stock KF002 teardrop + EM4305 LF chip + black + single-color silkscreen logo: $0.55-0.78 per unit at MOQ 5,000. Volume brackets: MOQ 500 (evaluation) = $0.95-1.45; MOQ 5,000 = $0.55-0.78 (base); MOQ 25,000 = $0.42-0.58; MOQ 100,000+ = $0.32-0.45.
Chip upgrade? EM4305 (base): included. EM4200 (lower-cost read-only): -$0.05-0.10. T5577 (multi-protocol): +$0.10-0.18. MIFARE Classic 1K: +$0.15-0.28. MIFARE Plus EV2: +$0.45-0.85. DESFire EV3 2K: +$0.75-1.15. NTAG213 (NFC consumer): +$0.05-0.10. NTAG424 DNA (cryptographic SUN): +$0.45-0.65. UHF UCODE 9: +$0.08-0.15.
Mold variants? KF002 classic teardrop (base): no premium. KF101 Black Diamond / KF104 round coin with metal swivel (premium molds): +$0.15-0.25. KF023 dual-frequency combo (LF + HF): +$0.35-0.55. Custom OEM mold tooling: NRE $1,500-4,200 + per-unit unchanged after amortization (10K+ pieces).
Personalization? Single-color silkscreen logo: +$0.04-0.08. Multi-color silkscreen: +$0.08-0.15. Laser-engraved serial number: +$0.04-0.08. Custom Pantone color matching: +$0.08-0.15 + one-time color-match NRE $250-500.
How should I compare against a PVC card? ABS costs slightly more per unit, but compare effective annualized cost: unit price times your real replacement rate. Fobs typically replace far less often than thin cards on keychains, and members generally prefer a credential that lives with their keys.
ABS dominates keyfob deployments because the purchase criteria of the volume verticals — multifamily access, fitness, parking — align with ABS strengths: impact resistance, low unit cost at scale, broad color options, and dependable molding tolerances. Specialty housings (silicone, PPS, FR4, leather) win where chemistry, heat, compliance, or brand experience override cost.
On chips, new orders continue shifting from MIFARE Classic to AES-capable MIFARE Plus and DESFire under security-audit pressure. For chip-level decisions see the RFID Chip Comparison pillar.
The stocks 15+ ABS keyfob injection molds, each with its own characteristic silhouette and keyring attachment style. Standard teardrop (40 x 32 mm) is the all-time best-seller for general access control. Pointer/almond shapes (42 x 28 mm) offer a slimmer profile for pocket carry. Round discs (32 mm diameter) provide an even, logo-friendly printing surface. Rectangular flat-cap fobs (45 x 15 x 8 mm) integrate a metal clip for belt-loop hanging. Dual-hole keyring designs accommodate lanyards alongside split rings. Beyond these classics, specialty molds include the 'coin + swivel ring' format for premium corporate gifts, the transparent teardrop for customers who want the NFC chip visible, and the integrated 'pinch grip' shape for one-handed credential presentation at turnstiles. If an existing mold does not match your product specification, custom mold development is available with a 6-8 week tooling lead time and 10,000-piece minimum amortization order.
ABS keyfobs ship in 9 standard colors stocked for same-week order fulfillment: black, white, gray, blue, red, green, yellow, orange, and purple. Multi-color deployments help security staff visually distinguish credential tiers for example, blue for standard employees, red for management, yellow for visitors and contractors without having to scan each fob at a handheld reader. Custom Pantone color matching is available for corporate branding programs with minimum 3,000-piece orders and 2-week color development lead time. The maintains a reference color library built up since 2008 to match common corporate palettes on first run.
Silkscreen printing applies full-color logos or artwork to the fob surface using UV-cured ink, producing crisp branding that reads clearly at reading distance. This is the preferred finish for corporate branding, sports club logos, and multi-color promotional deployments. Resistance to daily wear is good for 2-3 years in normal office conditions. Laser engraving burns sequential unique IDs (ASCII, barcode, QR code) into the plastic surface tamper-resistant, permanent, and ideal when physical serial numbers must match the encoded chip UID for audit and compliance workflows. The supplies the laser UID CSV mapping file to customer CRM or access control system for automated enrollment.
For 125KHz legacy access control systems (HID Prox, Farpointe Pyramid, Keri Systems), specify EM4200 or TK4100 read-only chips these are bitwise compatible with most installed reader firmware generations 2005 and later. For 13.56MHz HF systems requiring higher security, MIFARE Classic 1K (S50) is the most common installed base standard, while MIFARE DESFire EV2 with AES-128 encryption is the recommended choice for new deployments. NTAG213/215 variants handle NFC smartphone interactions for building directory apps and guest check-in flows. The supplies pre-encoded chips with customer-specified site codes, facility codes, and card number ranges for direct drop-in to existing access control host systems. Different mold shapes can host different chip families within the same production batch for example, round disc shapes typically house larger HF antenna geometry for longer read range, while slim rectangular fobs favor LF antennas with a narrower coil footprint. The engineering team matches chip selection to mold geometry for read performance per chosen form factor.
ABS keyfobs are the default credential format across four high-volume access scenarios: apartment elevator call buttons (resident taps fob to authorize floor access), apartment building entry (door reader unlocks at verified UID), parking lot barrier gates (vehicle driver taps fob against outdoor pedestal reader while seated in the car), and public transit fare collection (rider taps fob at bus turnstile or metro gate for stored-value deduction). For each scenario, the ABS material balances the three competing requirements: low per-credential cost (allowing deployment to thousands of residents, drivers, or commuters), daily-carry durability (keychain abrasion, drops, pocket lint), and outdoor-readable from a sheltered context (apartment vestibules, covered parking, sheltered bus stops). Silicone, leather, and metal alternatives each fail one or more of these criteria at scale, which is why ABS remains the world's most-deployed keyfob material 15+ years after its introduction.
Mold Code Reference
Each RFIDAK rfid abs keyfob mold carries a unique code (KF001 – TK21) that engineering and procurement teams can reference directly in quotes and POs. Browse the catalog below to match your project requirements to a specific mold shape, then include the code in your inquiry for fastest sample turnaround.
KF001
Rectangular rounded-corner with side grip cutout — best for flat logo print
KF002
Classic teardrop with embossed center dimple — most popular general-purpose mold
KF003
Teardrop with large smooth center — optimized for laser-engraved UID text
KF003A
KF003 variant with updated keyring hole geometry
KF004
Waterproof 13.56 MHz MIFARE Classic 1K edition
KF005
125 kHz TK4100 legacy access variant
KF006
Slim navy oval with top hole — pocket-friendly profile
KF008
Small-size teardrop with dual metal rings for keychain + lanyard
KF009
4-color shield-embossed teardrop (green, brown, yellow, orange)
KF023
Dual-frequency (125 kHz + 13.56 MHz) combo mold
KF101
Black Diamond pointer — premium black matte finish with luxury packaging option
KF102
Classic teardrop variant — 38 mm footprint
KF103
Compact almond — slimmest ABS teardrop in the catalog
KF104
Round coin with metal swivel ring — premium branded gift format
KF105
Heavy-duty oval with thicker shell for industrial sites
KF106
Mid-size teardrop — balanced cost vs. printing surface
KF107
Narrow pointer — lowest unit cost at volume
TK21
Classic soft-edge teardrop — DESFire EV2 HF native option
Supplier Fit
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 product compatibility before bulk purchasing and customization decisions.
Next Reading
These guides help teams compare shell styles, chip fit, and installed reader compatibility before they request keyfob samples.
Comparison Pages
These head-to-head pages help buyers compare chip, frequency, material or format decisions before they lock a sample plan for this product.
Commercial Fit
Most inquiry-ready visitors want to know whether this product matches their workflow, region and approval stage. These cues help them move faster without leaving the product page.
Usually replacing or expanding apartment, office and parking credentials that must match installed readers.
Often need broad shell options, dependable repeat supply and clear compatibility checkpoints.
Typically care about portability, branding and compact credentials that are easy for end users to keep.
Quote Checklist
Market Notes
Apartment access, gyms and parking systems often start with compatibility matching and sample verification.
Corporate and residential upgrades often compare stronger chip options alongside shell durability and print quality.
Hotels, residential compounds and visitor systems often want branded credentials with dependable daily-use performance.
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These sourcing pages cover the chip-specific and market-specific buying details that often decide the final spec for this product.
Before You Order
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
These FAQs cover the points that usually come up between a first shortlist and a real sample or quote request.
For RFID ABS Keyfob, the standard MOQ starts at 500 pieces on stock SKUs. Custom shapes, molds or non-standard materials typically move MOQ to 2,000–5,000 pieces to cover tooling setup. Exact MOQ and unit pricing are quoted per project once chip, customization and packaging are confirmed.
Yes. Stock rfid keyfob samples of RFID ABS Keyfob 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.
Standard RFID ABS Keyfob orders ship in 7–15 business days after PO confirmation and artwork approval. Large runs (>100k units) or orders with complex encoding / custom molds may take 15–25 business days. Rush production is available on request for time-sensitive launches; confirm MOQ and artwork early to protect the timeline.
Yes. RFID ABS Keyfob 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.
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.
RFIDAK operates under ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), audited by SGS. RFID ABS Keyfob 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.
Yes. RFID ABS Keyfob 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.
RFIDAK ships RFID ABS Keyfob 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.
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.
Key RFID ABS Keyfob specs: frequency 125 kHz (LF), 13.56 MHz (HF), 860-960 MHz (UHF); dimensions 40 x 32 x 6 mm (teardrop); substrate ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). 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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