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Product Features
Technical Overview
This magnetic stripe card utilizes a printable PVC material that accepts dye-sublimation or resin printing for high-quality front-side customization. The magnetic stripe on the back supports standard encoding protocols, allowing storage of data such as employee IDs, access codes, or membership information.
The card dimensions are precisely manufactured to 2.13" x 3.37" (53.98 mm x 85.60 mm) with a 30 mil (0.76 mm) thickness, conforming to ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standards for universal compatibility. This ensures reliable performance in card printers, readers, and holders without jamming or misalignment issues.
This section brings together practical product details such as Technology, Media Type, Smart Card/Tag Width, Product Material, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The Datacard 809748-002 combines printability with magnetic encoding capability in a single durable card, reducing the need for separate media and simplifying card issuance workflows. Its PVC construction offers excellent resistance to bending, cracking, and environmental factors, ensuring cards remain functional over extended periods.
Durability and Reliability
PVC material provides robust physical integrity, maintaining card shape and stripe readability through frequent handling and use.
- Resists bending and cracking
- Long-lasting magnetic stripe performance
- Suitable for high-traffic environments
Printing Compatibility
Designed for use with Datacard SP25 and SP25 Plus printers, ensuring consistent print quality and reliable encoding without compatibility issues.
- Optimized for dye-sublimation printing
- Precise dimensions prevent printer jams
- Seamless integration with Datacard systems
Deployment / Use Cases
This card is deployed in environments requiring secure, dual-purpose identification media. Organizations use it for employee badges that combine a printed photo and details with encoded access permissions on the magnetic stripe, streamlining both visual verification and automated entry systems.
Common applications include corporate access control, university student IDs, gym membership cards, and library patron cards. The pack of 125 supports medium to large-scale card issuance projects, reducing per-card costs and simplifying inventory management for ongoing card replacement or new hire onboarding.
Corporate Security
Issue to employees for building access, time tracking, and secure identification, with the magnetic stripe enabling integration with door readers and attendance systems.
Educational Institutions
Provide students with IDs for library access, meal plans, and event entry, using the printable front for student photos and details alongside encoded data for automated services.
Highlights
- Blank front printable surface for custom ID design
- Magnetic stripe back for data encoding and access control
- Durable PVC construction resists wear and environmental damage
- Standard dimensions 2.13" x 3.37" (ID-1 format)
- Compatible with Datacard SP25 and SP25 Plus printers
- Pack of 125 cards for cost-effective bulk issuance
- 30 mil thickness for reliable handling and durability
- Ideal for employee badges, student IDs, and membership cards
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Datacard Group |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 809748-002 |
| Brand Name | Datacard |
| Product Model | 809748-002 |
| Product Name | Blank Front Magnetic Stripe PVC Back Card |
| Packaged Quantity | 125 Pack |
| Packing | Pack |
| Product Type | ID Card |
| Product Information | |
| Technology | Magnetic Stripe Card |
| Media Type | Printable |
| Smart Card/Tag Width | 2.13" (53.98 mm) |
| Smart Card/Tag Length | 3.37" (85.60 mm) |
| Smart Card/Tag Thickness | 30 mil (0.76 mm) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Datacard Card Printers: SP25 SP25 Plus |
FAQ
What is the primary use of this Datacard?
This Datacard is designed for identification and access control applications. It combines a printable front for visual customization with a magnetic stripe back for encoding data such as access codes or employee IDs, making it suitable for corporate security, educational institutions, and membership programs.
Is this card compatible with my existing card printer?
The card is specifically compatible with Datacard SP25 and SP25 Plus printers. Its dimensions of 2.13" x 3.37" and 30 mil thickness conform to ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standards, ensuring reliable performance in these models without jamming or print quality issues.
How many cards are included in a pack?
Each pack contains 125 blank front magnetic stripe PVC back cards. This quantity supports medium to large-scale card issuance projects, providing cost savings and convenience for organizations needing to produce multiple IDs at once.
What material is the card made from?
The card is constructed from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), a durable plastic material known for its resistance to bending, cracking, and environmental factors. PVC ensures long-term durability and reliable magnetic stripe performance even with frequent use.
Can I print both sides of this card?
Only the front of this card is printable. The back features a magnetic stripe for encoding data and is not designed for printing. The printable front accepts dye-sublimation or resin printing for high-quality custom designs, photos, and text.
What are the exact dimensions of this ID card?
The card measures 2.13" (53.98 mm) in width, 3.37" (85.60 mm) in length, and has a thickness of 30 mil (0.76 mm). These dimensions match the standard ID-1 format, ensuring compatibility with most card printers, readers, and holders.