Polycarbonate Film for ID Cards and E-Passports
The PolyIDfilm® series includes laserable films, white core films, transparent films for overlays, as well as co-extruded films and toughened hard-coated films, enhancing the security and durability of ID cards and other security documents.
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Product Description
High-end polycarbonate (PC) film is the core substrate for various identification and security documents. It is widely used in the production of security-level documents such as driver's licenses, e-passport data pages, border crossing cards, residence permits, military and police credentials, smart card inlays, medical insurance cards, and civil servant ID cards. With its outstanding material properties, PC film provides high-strength physical protection and high-level security anti-counterfeiting capabilities for documents, effectively resisting daily wear, frequent inspection, temperature and humidity changes, and external impacts, while keeping the document structure intact, images and text clear, and data stable over the long term. The material is fully compatible with multiple anti-counterfeiting and smart components such as holograms, microtext, optically variable ink, UV response features, embedded chips, and antennas, precisely protecting sensitive content such as biometrics, encrypted information, and health data, with excellent tamper resistance and anti-forgery performance. At the same time, the substrate offers high printing precision, enabling stable rendering and long-term retention of high-definition portraits, barcodes, and characters, meeting the high-standard visual identification requirements of official documents. Combining high strength, weather resistance and stability, excellent processability, and advanced anti-counterfeiting compatibility, it is a high-end security substrate for government security, immigration management, military and police systems, and smart cards for public services, fully meeting the core needs of formal documents for long-term use, safety compliance, and anti-counterfeiting traceability.
Specifications
Primary Category | Document Type | Core Role of Polycarbonate Film | Key Security and Performance Advantages |
Identification and Security Documents
| Driver's License | Enhances durability to withstand daily wear; serves as the substrate for integrating anti-counterfeiting features. | - Highly wear-resistant, remaining clearly legible over the long term - Supports anti-counterfeiting elements (holograms, microtext, UV response components) to prevent forgery |
e-Passport Data Page | Security encapsulation of electronic chips (storing biometric data); maintains physical and electronic integrity under humidity and temperature fluctuations. | - Protects the embedded chip from environmental damage - Ensures long-term integrity of the physical structure and biometric data - Resists aging caused by environmental factors (moisture, temperature changes) | |
Border Crossing Card | Provides a robust substrate for embedded chips and holograms; reliable tamper resistance and long service life. | - Tamper-resistant, preventing unauthorized alterations - Supports complex anti-counterfeiting features (embedded chips, holograms) - High durability for frequent inspection use at borders | |
Residence Permit | Provides a durable substrate for anti-counterfeiting elements and maintains structural stability in daily use. | - Integrates anti-counterfeiting features (optically variable ink, embedded holograms) to deter forgery - Resists physical wear and unauthorized tampering | |
Military and Police ID Cards | Protects sensitive data (biometrics, encrypted information); high strength for harsh operating conditions. | - Protects sensitive information (biometric data, digital photos, encrypted content) - Outstanding strength for demanding use scenarios - Supports advanced anti-counterfeiting features to prevent forgery of official documents | |
Smart Card Inlays | Serves as a protective substrate for embedded chips and antennas; ensures long-term proper operation of electronic components. | - Protects chips and antennas from physical damage - Supports data encryption and security authentication protocols - Keeps electronic components intact over the long term | |
Medical Insurance Cards | Enhanced durability for frequent use; protects built-in sensitive health data. | - Resists physical wear, maintaining clear legibility and proper function - Protects sensitive health information with supported security features - Maintains structural stability throughout the card's service life | |
Civil Servant ID Cards | Provides a durable substrate for high-resolution images and barcodes; prevents forgery through integrated anti-counterfeiting elements. | - Supports high-quality printing (high-resolution images, barcodes) for clear identification - Resists wear in office and field use - Supports anti-counterfeiting features to ensure authentic identification | |
Comprehensive Advantages of Polycarbonate Film | General Material Advantages | As a versatile high-performance substrate suitable for various ID documents, it combines durability, security, and clarity. | - Durability: Impact-resistant and wear-resistant, withstands environmental factors (moisture, temperature), long service life - Safety: Compatible with advanced anti-counterfeiting features (chips, holograms, microtext) - Clarity: Ensures text, images, and barcodes are clearly legible - Flexibility: Customizable, integrates document-specific security/design elements |
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