Ketian Smart Card Technology offers smart card substrates that comply with EMV standards and hold UL/GRS/ISO9001 certifications for card manufacturing enterprises. Covering five material series—PVC, PETG, ABS, PC, and RPVC—these substrates support the innovative manufacturing needs of financial payment cards, transportation cards, ID cards, and IoT smart cards.

 

I. Technological Trends and Material Challenges in the Smart Card Industry

With the global migration of payment systems to EMV standards and the popularization of contactless payments, card manufacturers face more stringent substrate requirements: materials must have higher dimensional stability, chip packaging compatibility, environmental compliance, and long-term durability.

Leveraging 25 years of R&D experience, Ketian Smart Card Technology has built a full-range card substrate system, including precision offset printing PVC, eco-friendly PETG card substrates, high-strength ABS, security-grade PC, and sustainable RPVC. It provides global customers with one-stop material solutions through core patented technologies.

 

II. Professional Applications of Ketian Card Substrates in Card Manufacturing

1. Financial Payment Card Field

Offset Printing PVC Card Substrate:With a thickness range of 0.1mm~0.8mm, it meets the strict lamination precision requirements for bank cards/credit cards.

Feature Advantages: Supports CMYK + spot color printing, compatible with security designs such as microtext and anti-counterfeiting patterns; UL certification ensures global applicability.

 

2. Identity Recognition and Security Field

Eco-Friendly PETG Core Material: Complies with EU RoHS/REACH directives, with a thickness of 0.065~0.76mm, suitable for long-term use scenarios such as ID cards and access control cards.

PC Card Substrates: Possess excellent impact resistance and temperature resistance, suitable for e-passports and high-security certificates.

 

3. IoT and Special Card Field

ABS Materials: Boast excellent mechanical strength and formability, suitable for the design of smart cards with special-shaped structures.

RPVC Materials: Hold dual UL and GRS certifications, meeting the needs of sustainable card manufacturing.

 

III. Why Global Card Manufacturers Choose Ketian

1. Full-Process Quality Control System

99.98% on-time delivery qualification rate

End-to-end control from raw material selection to finished product shipment

 

2. Technical Certification and Compliance Assurance

Certified by UL, GRS environmental certification, and ISO9001 quality management system

Products meet international payment scheme requirements and environmental directives

 

3. Production Capacity Guarantee and Customization Services

Annual production capacity of 15,000 tons, supporting large-batch order delivery

Provide full-set technical support covering printing parameters, lamination processes, and die-cutting processing

 

IV. Perfect Alignment of Ketian Materials with Industry Standards

All series of Ketian card substrates comply with core standards of the smart card industry:

EMVCo Standards: Ensure the security and interoperability of chip card transactions.

ISO/IEC 7810: Regulate the physical characteristics of identification documents.

Environmental Directives: Meet global environmental requirements such as RoHS and REACH.

 

As a global leader in PVC card base materials, Ketian Smart Card Technology continues to provide innovative material solutions for finance, transportation, communications, social security, and other fields. For specific product technical parameters or customization suggestions, please visit Ketian's official website www.ketian.net.cn or contact us via the contact information on the official website to get professional support.