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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ID card is engineered to meet the exacting standards required for secure identification applications. The card's dimensions are precisely 3.38 inches (85.73 mm) in width by 2.13 inches (53.97 mm) in length, conforming to the ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standard. This ensures seamless operation in mechanical card readers, printer feed mechanisms, and lamination equipment.
Constructed from high-quality Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), the card offers a balance of rigidity and flexibility. PVC is a proven material for ID cards, providing excellent durability for daily handling, resistance to wear, and a smooth surface that accepts printing and encoding reliably.
This section brings together practical product details such as Smart Card/Tag Width, Smart Card/Tag Length, Product Material, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The Fargo UltraCard delivers essential reliability and compatibility for identity management programs. Its standardized design and material quality translate directly into operational efficiency and reduced card failure rates.
Standard Compliance
Adheres to the global ID-1 card dimension standard, guaranteeing broad compatibility with off-the-shelf printers, encoders, and readers from major manufacturers.
- Ensures reliable printer feeding
- Works with common card reader slots
- Simplifies system integration
Durable PVC Construction
Made from robust Polyvinyl Chloride, offering long-term durability for cards that are handled frequently, carried in wallets, or exposed to everyday office environments.
- Resists cracking and bending
- Maintains print quality over time
- Provides a professional finish
Bulk Supply Efficiency
The 1000-card box format supports high-volume issuance needs, reducing per-unit cost and simplifying inventory management for large deployments or ongoing card replacement programs.
- Cost-effective for large rollouts
- Reduces packaging waste
- Streamlines procurement
Deployment / Use Cases
This blank PVC card is a fundamental component for physical security and identity verification systems. It serves as the raw media for creating personalized credentials across various organizational contexts.
Primary applications include corporate and government employee ID badges, university student and faculty cards, healthcare facility staff identification, and membership cards for gyms or clubs. It is also ideal for creating temporary visitor badges or contractor passes. The cards are designed to be personalized using direct-to-card printers for photo, text, and barcode data, and can often be encoded with magnetic stripes, smart chips, or proximity technology depending on the specific printer and encoder used in conjunction with them.
Highlights
- Standard ID-1 format: 3.38" x 2.13" (85.73 mm x 53.97 mm).
- Constructed from durable Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) material.
- Blank white card stock, ready for personalization and encoding.
- Sold in a bulk package of 1000 cards per box.
- Part of the Fargo UltraCard product line.
- Manufactured by ASSA ABLOY, a leader in access solutions.
- Ensures compatibility with most Fargo and industry-standard card printers.
- Ideal for high-volume employee ID or access card programs.
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASSA ABLOY |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 081758 |
| Brand Name | Fargo |
| Product Line | UltraCard |
| Product Name | UltraCard PVC Card |
| Packaged Quantity | 1000 Box |
| Product Type | ID Card |
| Product Information | |
| Smart Card/Tag Width | 3.38" (85.73 mm) |
| Smart Card/Tag Length | 2.13" (53.97 mm) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
FAQ
What are the exact dimensions of this Fargo UltraCard?
The Fargo UltraCard PVC Card measures 3.38 inches in width by 2.13 inches in length (85.73 mm x 53.97 mm). These dimensions conform to the ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standard, which is the same size as a standard credit card, ensuring compatibility with virtually all card printers, encoders, and readers.
What material is this ID card made from?
This card is manufactured from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). PVC is a durable and rigid plastic commonly used for ID cards and credit cards. It provides excellent resistance to everyday wear and tear, maintains its shape, and offers a smooth surface that reliably accepts dye-sublimation or resin printing for high-quality personalized images and text.
How many cards come in one package?
This product is packaged as a 1000-card box. This bulk quantity is designed for organizations with significant card issuance needs, such as large corporations, universities, or government agencies, providing a cost-effective solution for initial deployments or ongoing card replacement inventories.
Is this card compatible with my Fargo printer?
Yes. As a Fargo UltraCard product with standard ID-1 dimensions and PVC construction, it is designed for full compatibility with Fargo card printers and personalization systems. It is always recommended to consult your specific printer model's media specifications, but this card meets the standard requirements for most direct-to-card printers.
Can this card be encoded with magnetic stripe or smart chip data?
This is a blank PVC card stock. It is designed to be compatible with encoding technologies. Whether it can receive a magnetic stripe encoding or have a smart chip embedded depends on the specific capabilities of the card printer/encoder being used. The card material and dimensions support such processes when performed by compatible equipment.
What is the primary use case for these blank cards?
The primary use is as the raw material for creating personalized identification and access control credentials. Typical applications include printing photo ID badges for employees, students, or staff; encoding access control data for building entry; and creating membership cards. They serve as the blank canvas for security and identity programs across corporate, educational, healthcare, and institutional settings.