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Inlay/ Prelam
13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay for Smart Card Making
High-Quality 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay for Smart Cards
Our 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay is a reliable pre-laminated inlay solution designed for smart card manufacturers, card converters, and RFID card production. It combines a durable PVC substrate with an embedded 13.56MHz HF chip and antenna, providing stable contactless communication and consistent performance during card manufacturing.
Designed for easy integration into standard card production processes, our PVC HF inlays are suitable for employee ID cards, access control cards, membership cards, loyalty cards, campus cards, transportation cards, and other contactless smart card applications.
With customizable chip options, dimensions, thickness, and card layouts, XINHEBAO can provide PVC inlay solutions according to your card design and production requirements.
Product Highlights
Stable 13.56MHz HF Performance
The integrated HF antenna and chip are designed for reliable contactless communication at 13.56MHz, making the inlay suitable for a wide range of ISO 14443A and NFC-related smart card applications, depending on the selected chip.
Durable PVC Substrate
The PVC substrate provides good mechanical strength and dimensional stability during card production. It is suitable for lamination, printing, and further card converting processes.
Ready for Smart Card Manufacturing
The pre-laminated inlay structure helps simplify card production by integrating the antenna and chip into a ready-to-process PVC layer. This can help improve production efficiency and reduce assembly complexity.
Custom Chip Options
Different 13.56MHz HF chip options can be supplied according to the required application, memory capacity, communication protocol, and card function.
Custom Sizes and Thicknesses
We can customize the inlay dimensions, thickness, sheet format, antenna design, chip configuration, and other specifications according to your card manufacturing requirements.
Consistent Quality
Each production batch is subject to quality control to help ensure consistent antenna performance, chip functionality, lamination quality, and dimensional stability.
13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay Specifications
Item | Specification |
|---|---|
Product Type | 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay |
Model | XHB-INLAY-PVC |
Brand | XHB |
Material | PVC |
Frequency | 13.56MHz HF |
Chip | Customizable |
Communication | Contactless |
Thickness | 0.25–0.50mm or customized |
Sheet Size | A4, A3 or customized |
Color | White / customized |
Antenna | Customized according to chip and application |
Application | Smart Card Manufacturing |
Processing | Lamination, Printing and Card Converting |
Customization | Size, Thickness, Chip, Antenna & Layout |
Packaging | Customized according to order quantity |
Technical specifications can be customized according to different card designs, chip requirements, and production processes.

How Does a 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay Work?
A 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay consists mainly of a PVC substrate, RFID/NFC antenna, and embedded chip.
When the finished smart card is placed within the operating range of a compatible RFID/NFC reader, the antenna receives electromagnetic energy from the reader. The chip then communicates with the reader through the antenna without requiring a physical electrical connection.
The inlay is subsequently laminated or converted into the final card structure, allowing manufacturers to produce contactless smart cards with different designs and functions.
Basic structure:
PVC Substrate + 13.56MHz Antenna + HF Chip → Lamination → Finished Smart Card
This structure provides a practical solution for high-volume smart card manufacturing.
Applications of 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay
Our HF PVC inlays can be integrated into different types of contactless cards, including:
Employee ID Cards
Suitable for employee identification, attendance systems, internal access control, and corporate management cards.

Access Control Cards
Designed for contactless access control and security identification systems using compatible 13.56MHz HF technology.
Membership & Loyalty Cards
Ideal for clubs, gyms, retail stores, hotels, healthcare centers, and loyalty programs.
Campus & Student Cards
Can be used for student identification, campus access, library systems, and other contactless campus applications.
Transportation Cards
Suitable for transportation-related card projects when the selected chip and system are compatible with the required application.
NFC & Contactless Cards
Depending on the selected chip, the inlay can be used for NFC-compatible smart cards and other contactless applications.

Why Choose XINHEBAO for HF PVC Inlays?
Experienced Smart Card Material Manufacturer
XINHEBAO has more than 15 years of experience in card base materials and smart card-related products, including PVC, PETG, polycarbonate, paper substrates, and RFID/NFC inlays.
Stable Production Quality
We focus on consistent antenna positioning, chip integration, lamination performance, and dimensional accuracy to support reliable card manufacturing.
Flexible Customization
Every card project can have different requirements. We can customize:
13.56MHz HF chip options
Antenna design
Inlay dimensions
PVC thickness
Sheet layout
Card format
Printing or overlay requirements
Packaging
Order quantity
Suitable for OEM & Bulk Production
Whether you need samples for product development or large-volume production for an established card program, we can provide customized inlay solutions according to your requirements.
Professional Technical Support
Our team can help recommend suitable chip and inlay configurations according to your card application, card structure, production process, and target performance.
Custom 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay for Your Card Project
Different smart card projects require different chip types, antenna designs, dimensions, and card structures.
Before production, you can provide us with:
Required card application
Chip model or chip requirements
Card size
Inlay thickness
Antenna requirements
Required sheet layout
Expected order quantity
Final card structure
Our team can recommend a suitable 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay configuration for your project and provide samples for evaluation when required.
PVC Inlay Manufacturing Process
1. Chip Bonding
The RFID/NFC chip is accurately bonded to the antenna using advanced flip-chip technology. Precise positioning and stable bonding ensure reliable electrical performance and consistent reading.
2. Antenna Slitting
The antenna material is precisely slit according to the required specifications. Accurate dimensions and clean edges help ensure stable performance during the following assembly process.
3. Inlay Assembly
The chip and antenna are assembled into a complete RFID/NFC inlay. The assembly process is carefully controlled to ensure proper alignment, strong bonding, and consistent quality.
4. Die Cutting
The assembled inlay material is die-cut into the required size and shape. Standard card sizes such as CR80, as well as customized dimensions, are available according to customer requirements.
5. Performance Testing
Every batch of PVC inlays undergoes quality and performance testing, including chip reading, communication stability, antenna performance, and appearance inspection, to ensure reliable performance before delivery.
6. Vacuum Packaging
Qualified PVC inlays are carefully counted, sorted, and vacuum-packed to protect them from moisture, dust, and damage during storage and transportation. Customized packaging is available for bulk orders.

13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay for Different Smart Card Projects
Whether you are producing PVC RFID cards, NFC cards, employee ID cards, access cards, membership cards, campus cards, or loyalty cards, the inlay is one of the most important components determining the card's contactless performance.
A properly designed HF inlay should provide:
Stable chip communication
Consistent antenna performance
Accurate positioning
Good lamination compatibility
Reliable card production
Flexible customization
Consistent performance across production batches
XINHEBAO provides customized 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay solutions for card manufacturers and distributors worldwide.
FAQ
Q: What is a 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay?
A 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay is a smart card component consisting of a PVC substrate, HF antenna, and embedded 13.56MHz chip. It is used as the internal contactless component of RFID, NFC, and smart cards.
Q: What cards can be made with this PVC HF Inlay?
It can be used for employee ID cards, access control cards, membership cards, loyalty cards, campus cards, transportation cards, and other compatible contactless smart cards.
Q: Can I customize the chip?
Yes. Chip options can be customized according to your application, communication protocol, memory requirements, and card system.
Q: Can the inlay size and thickness be customized?
Yes. We can customize the inlay dimensions, thickness, sheet format, antenna design, and layout according to your card production requirements.
Q: Is the PVC HF Inlay suitable for mass production?
Yes. The inlay is designed for integration into smart card manufacturing processes and can be supplied for both sample development and bulk production.
Q: Can you provide samples before mass production?
Yes. Samples can be provided for testing and evaluation before bulk production, depending on the project requirements.

Get a Custom 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay Quote
Looking for a reliable 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay manufacturer for your smart card project?
Send us your required chip, card size, inlay thickness, antenna design, application, and order quantity.
Our team will recommend a suitable PVC HF inlay solution and provide a quotation for your project.
Contact XINHEBAO today for samples and customized 13.56MHz HF PVC Inlay solutions.


