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 Keyfob (Key Tag / Keychain) |
| Housing Materials | ABS, PC, PPS, Nylon, Wood, Coconut Shell, Fiberglass (FR4), Silicone (LSR), Leather + metal hardware, Epoxy resin (clear / amber / frosted) |
| Dimensions | Varies by mold typical ABS: 40 x 32 x 6 mm; FR4 slim: 45 x 30 x 1.2 mm; Silicone: 38 x 30 x 5 mm; Leather: 65 x 30 x 4 mm |
| Weight | ABS 6-8 g; FR4 2.2 g; Silicone 8-12 g; Leather 15-22 g; Epoxy 8-12 g; PPS 7-10 g; Wood 5-9 g |
| Operating Frequency | 125KHz (LF), 13.56MHz (HF / NFC), 860-960MHz (UHF) single or dual-frequency options available |
| Compliance | ISO 11784/11785 (LF), ISO/IEC 14443 Type A/B (HF), ISO/IEC 18092 (NFC Forum), ISO/IEC 18000-6C (UHF Gen2) |
| LF Chip Options (125KHz) | EM4100/4102, EM4200, EM4305, TK4100, T5577, Hitag 1, Hitag 2, Hitag S |
| HF Chip Options (13.56MHz) | NXP MIFARE Classic 1K/4K, Plus EV2, Ultralight EV1/C/Nano, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3 (2K/4K/8K), ICODE SLIX, NTAG213/215/216, NTAG424 DNA |
| UHF Chip Options (860-960MHz) | NXP UCODE 8 / 9 / 9xm, Impinj Monza R6-P / M730 / M750 |
| Dual-Frequency Options | 125KHz + 13.56MHz (LF+HF for mixed reader generations); 13.56MHz + UHF |
| Cryptography | AES-128 (Plus EV2, DESFire EV3, NTAG424 DNA), 3DES (Ultralight C), open (EM4100, NTAG213) |
| IP Rating | ABS IP65; Silicone IP68 (1.5 m); Epoxy IP66; PPS IP68 + chemical; FR4 IP67; Wood IPX4 |
| Operating Temperature | -20 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Impact Resistance | ABS IK06 (1.5 m drop); FR4 IK08 (4J impact); Silicone 2 m drop no damage |
| Flammability | FR4 UL94 V-0 (flame retardant); PPS UL94 V-0; ABS UL94 HB |
| Personalization | Silkscreen (up to 4 Pantone colors), laser engraving (serial / QR / logo), debossed / embossed (leather, silicone), hot-stamping (gold / silver foil on leather), UV digital print |
| Available Colors | 9 ABS stock colors + custom Pantone; 10 silicone stock + custom; leather in black / brown / navy / burgundy / camel |
| Key Ring Attachment | Split ring (standard 25-30 mm); lanyard loop; clip attachment on select molds |
| Lifecycle | ABS 3-5 years; Silicone 5-8 years; Leather 2-4 years; PPS 10+ years; chip 20-year data retention |
| MOQ | 500 pieces (stock ABS); 5,000 pieces (custom Pantone); 10,000 pieces (custom mold tooling + NRE) |
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.
apartment and condominium entry where residents carry fobs on daily key rings for convenient door access
employee credential for door readers, elevator access, and secure area entry with audit trail logging
waterproof fob for member check-in at entrance readers, surviving locker room humidity
vehicle owner identification for barrier gates, operating from inside the car through windshield/window
IP68-rated fobs for wet environments where cards would degrade within weeks
PPS and fiberglass fobs for chemical plant and manufacturing floor access at extreme temperatures
RFID Keyfob Family Navigator — How To Choose
This umbrella keyfob product covers the full RFIDAK material family. Each material serves a different buyer persona — use this navigator to jump straight to the right sibling product for your environment. All materials share the same chip compatibility and reader behavior; material decides durability + aesthetics + price point.
Option A Cost-optimized, 9 colors, 15+ molds
Best for
Option B Specialty environments (water / luxury / chemical)
Best for
Quick decision tip — For 70%+ of B2B keyfob programs the answer is ABS (Option A) — lowest cost, 9 stock colors, immediate availability. Go to a specialty material (Option B) only when there's a specific environmental or brand-tier requirement that justifies the 2-5× cost premium. Never over-specify — paying for silicone or PPS capability that never comes into play is waste.
Yes if users need a durable everyday-carry credential mounted on a key chain for apartment / residential / fitness club / office / parking / gym-locker access and a wallet-size card is either too fragile or too inconvenient for the use case. The keyfobs give you 7 housing material options (ABS, PC, PPS, nylon, wood, coconut shell, fiberglass, silicone, leather, epoxy, FR4), tri-frequency support (LF 125KHz, HF 13.56MHz, UHF 860-960MHz), 40+ chip options from EM4100 to AES-128 DESFire EV3, and a 40-60% lower replacement rate than thin PVC cards which crack and delaminate under daily keychain mechanical stress (HID Global Access Control Market Insights, 2023).
Pick a different form factor if the credential must be worn on the wrist in water (use silicone wristband), carry full-color photo ID (use a printed card), or be attached to metal assets (use on-metal tag). Pick a keyfob if the workflow is: apartment residents carrying keys daily, fitness club members checking in, employees accessing 4-8 doors, parking barrier authentication, or gym-locker assignment.
Comparison across the 7 housing material classes for common B2B keyfob programs. Prices indicative at MOQ 5,000 pieces with EM4305 LF chip.
| Housing material | Weight | Operating temp | IP rating | Best fit | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS (standard) | 6-8 g | -20 to +60 deg C | IP65 | Apartment, fitness, office default choice | $0.45-0.85 |
| Silicone (LSR) | 8-12 g | -40 to +200 deg C | IP68 (1.5 m) | Waterpark, pool, hospital, construction | $0.85-1.45 |
| Leather + metal hardware | 15-22 g | -10 to +60 deg C | Splash | Hotel-grade, corporate gift, premium brand | $1.85-3.50 |
| Epoxy (transparent) | 8-12 g | -25 to +80 deg C | IP66 | Promotional, tech conference, hackerspace, university | $0.95-1.65 |
| PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) | 7-10 g | -40 to +150 deg C | IP68 + chemical | Chemical plant, autoclave, industrial laundry | $1.45-2.75 |
| FR4 (fiberglass) | 2.2 g | -30 to +100 deg C | IP67 | Slim wallet-fit, data center, defense, cold storage | $0.75-1.35 |
| Wood / coconut shell | 5-9 g | -10 to +50 deg C | Light splash | Eco-brand, sustainable events, resort gift | $1.10-2.20 |
Verdict: ABS is the default for 80% of B2B programs; silicone wins where water / sweat is present; leather wins for premium / hospitality; FR4 wins where slim profile matters; PPS wins for chemical / autoclave workflows.
Apartment management groups standardize on keyfobs over thin PVC cards because fobs survive life on a tenant keychain, and the replacement workflow (deactivate lost fob, enroll new one at the leasing office) takes minutes when programming is done on a desktop reader on site.
Portfolio operators typically centralize procurement across properties for unit-cost leverage, and spec MIFARE Plus or DESFire on new installs as insurers push Classic out of new deployments.
Verified compatibility across chip families, access control panels, and door lock systems.
| Category | Compatible systems | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| LF chips (125KHz) | EM4100/4200, EM4305, TK4100, T5577, Hitag 1/2/S | T5577 multi-protocol for legacy reader coexistence |
| HF / NFC chips (13.56MHz) | MIFARE Classic 1K/4K, Plus EV2, Ultralight EV1/C, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3, ICODE SLIX, NTAG213/215/216, NTAG424 DNA | DESFire EV3 for secure apartment / enterprise; NTAG for NFC membership |
| UHF chips (860-960MHz) | NXP UCODE 9, Impinj Monza R6-P | Long-range parking / fleet vehicle access |
| Dual-frequency variants | LF 125KHz + HF 13.56MHz; HF + UHF | Single fob works across mixed reader generations |
| Access control panels | HID VertX, Mercury Security, Lenel OnGuard, Software House CCure, Genetec Synergis, Gallagher, Brivo, Paxton | Wiegand or OSDP reader interface |
| Apartment / residential access | Kisi, Latch, Butterfly MX, ButterflyMX, dormakaba Keyscan, Yale / August | Most support MIFARE Plus / DESFire EV3 for AES security |
| Hotel electronic locks | Assa Abloy Saflok / VingCard, SALTO, Onity (Dormakaba), TESA, Kaba | Leather + metal keyfob preferred for hotel guest gift; ABS for staff |
| Fitness club / gym systems | ClubReady, MindBody, Technogym, Precor equipment auth, Life Fitness | LF EM4305 or HF NTAG213 most common |
| Parking / vehicle access | HID EDGE, Nedap AEOS, APT, SentryPass, Gateway parking | UHF for windshield read; HF for driver tap |
| Personalization | Silkscreen printing (up to 4 Pantone colors), laser engraving (serial number, QR code, logo), debossed / embossed (leather), hot-stamping (gold / silver foil) | Serial number / QR code standard on all orders > 1,000 pcs |
How much does the The keyfob cost at 10K pcs? Stock ABS fob with EM4100 LF chip at MOQ 10,000: $0.38-0.52 per unit. Chip tier up-charges: MIFARE Classic 1K +$0.08-0.15; MIFARE Plus EV2 +$0.45-0.85; DESFire EV3 2K +$0.75-1.15; NTAG424 DNA +$0.45-0.65; UHF UCODE 9 +$0.08-0.15; T5577 multi-protocol +$0.18-0.28.
What about material upgrades? Silicone body: +$0.35-0.60 per unit. Leather + metal hardware: +$1.10-2.65 per unit. Epoxy transparent: +$0.45-0.85. PPS industrial: +$0.95-1.75. FR4 slim: +$0.25-0.45. Wood / coconut: +$0.55-1.35.
MOQ picture? MOQ 500 = $0.95-1.45 per unit (stock ABS + EM); MOQ 5,000 = $0.55-0.78; MOQ 10,000 = $0.38-0.52 (base); MOQ 50,000 = $0.28-0.38; MOQ 100,000+ = $0.22-0.32 per unit.
How should I compare against thin PVC cards? The fob premium pays back through replacement behavior: a molded fob survives keychain life that cracks thin cards, so reissue cost and front-desk time drop. Compare your current card replacement rate against a fob pilot before standardizing.
What drives custom mold NRE? Custom mold tooling (non-catalog shape): one-time NRE $1,500-4,200 for ABS injection molding, $3,500-8,500 for silicone compression molding, $2,200-5,500 for epoxy casting. Amortized across 10K+ unit runs; cost per unit typically adds $0.02-0.05 over stock mold pricing.
Keyfobs remain the workhorse credential for multifamily housing, gyms, and parking because they survive keychain life that destroys thin cards. The clear chip trend on new deployments is the shift from MIFARE Classic toward AES-128-capable chips (MIFARE Plus, DESFire EV3) as the long-published Crypto-1 vulnerability works through insurance and audit requirements.
The ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) keyfob is the world's most-deployed RFID credential format injection-molded rigid plastic shell at 40 x 32 x 6 mm, 6-8 g, 9 stock colors, IK06 impact rating (1.5 m drop tolerance), and 15+ standard mold shapes available from catalog (KF001 TK21). Best for apartment access, fitness clubs, self-storage, small offices, and parking anywhere the balance of low unit cost, daily carry durability, and stock availability matters more than premium aesthetics or extreme environmental tolerance. MOQ 500 pieces, 7-15 day lead time.
Medical-grade silicone (LSR) molded into a soft, flexible keyfob that is fully waterproof (IP68, 1.5 m submersion), autoclave-rated to 121 deg C, and tolerant of -40 deg C to +200 deg C. Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 for skin contact and ISO 10993 biocompatibility. 10 stock colors plus custom Pantone, three logo methods (embossed, debossed, silk-screen). Best for waterparks, swimming pools, hospitals, construction sites, marine vessels, and multi-day outdoor events where rigid plastic fobs fail.
Genuine or PU leather body with chrome-plated or gold-plated metal hardware, encapsulating a 13.56MHz HF NFC inlay compatible with Saflok, VingCard, SALTO, Onity, and TESA hotel lock systems. Three shapes (teardrop, rectangular, keychain-strap) and three decoration methods (laser engraving, debossed hot-stamping with gold or silver foil, silkscreen printing). Corporate gifting programs report 3-4x higher brand recall from branded leather NFC credentials versus paper cards.
UV-cured epoxy resin shell in crystal clear, amber, blue, green, red, or frosted white that makes the embedded chip and copper antenna coil visible through the body. Laser-engraved unique ID etches permanent white markings on the surface for audit-compliant serial numbering. Preferred by tech conferences, hackerspaces, universities, and promotional product distributors because the visible hardware communicates technical authenticity and increases perceived gift value by 35-50% versus opaque plastic.
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) thermoplastic body rated -40 deg C to +150 deg C continuous with intermittent tolerance to +200 deg C, autoclavable at 134 deg C for 1,000+ sterilization cycles, and resistant to industrial solvents (IPA, acetone, MEK), acids (H2SO4, HCl), and bases (50% NaOH). MTBF 10+ years in chemical plants, hospital central sterile supply, industrial laundries, and automotive assembly environments where ABS fails within months.
FR4 grade-4 glass-reinforced epoxy laminate (the same material used in printed circuit boards) molded into a slim 45 x 30 x 1.2 mm keyfob weighing only 2.2 g. UL94 V-0 flame retardant rating approved for defense, telecom NEBS Level 3, and data center cabinet interior use. Antenna is etched directly into the FR4 copper foil layer for mechanical integrity. Thin enough to fit inside wallet card slots, tolerates -30 deg C to +100 deg C for outdoor and cold-storage environments.
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.
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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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Keyfob specs: frequency 125 kHz (LF), 13.56 MHz (HF / NFC), 860-960 MHz (UHF) — single or dual-frequency options available; dimensions Varies by mold — typical ABS: 40 x 32 x 6 mm; FR4 slim: 45 x 30 x 1.2 mm; Silicone: 38 x 30 x 5 mm; Leather: 65 x 30 x 4 mm. 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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