0.3mm & 0.4mm Rigid Polycarbonate Card Core Film

HSQY 0.3mm and 0.4mm rigid polycarbonate card film is designed for laminated ID cards, smart cards, card cores, driver license cards, passport-related card structures and other professional card-manufacturing applications where dimensional stability, printing, lamination and personalization performance are important.

The featured gauges on this page are 0.3mm and 0.4mm. The broader listed PC card-film range also includes 0.05mm, 0.06mm, 0.075mm, 0.10mm, 0.125mm, 0.175mm and 0.25mm for different layers within laminated card constructions.

Available source-listed colors include porcelain white, milk white and super clear, with glossy, fine matte and velvet surface options. Buyers should specify whether the required layer is a core, printable layer, transparent layer or laser-personalization layer before placing a bulk order.

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0.3mm & 0.4mm PC Card Film Specifications

What Is Polycarbonate Card Core Film?

Polycarbonate card film is a thin rigid PC material used in multilayer card constructions. Depending on the card design, different PC layers may serve as opaque cores, printable layers, transparent protective layers or laser-personalization layers.

During card manufacturing, compatible PC layers are assembled and laminated under controlled processing conditions. Printing, personalization, punching, chip or antenna integration and other manufacturing operations are then performed according to the finished card design.

The exact film grade is important. A white card-core film, transparent film, printable PC film and laserable PC film should not automatically be treated as identical materials.

0.3mm vs. 0.4mm Polycarbonate Card Film

Both 0.3mm and 0.4mm are featured gauges for this product page, but the correct choice depends on the complete card-layer stack and target finished construction rather than thickness alone.

There is no single universal thickness that applies to every identity, financial or smart-card program. Buyers should provide the complete target card construction where possible.

PC Film for Laminated ID Card Construction

Polycarbonate cards can use multiple layers with different functions. A project may include clear outer layers, printed layers, opaque core films and functional personalization layers depending on the document design.

Successful lamination depends on compatibility between the PC layers together with temperature, pressure, dwell time, surface condition and the total stack thickness.

For new card projects, provide the complete layer stack, target finished thickness and current lamination parameters when requesting a film recommendation.

PC Card Core Film for ID Cards

ID cards are one of the primary applications listed for this rigid polycarbonate film. White or clear PC layers can be selected according to the card architecture, printing, personalization and visual requirements.

For identification-card projects, buyers should specify card type, layer position, required thickness, surface finish, opacity or transmission, printing method, personalization process and lamination conditions.

Polycarbonate Film for Driver License Cards

Rigid PC film can be evaluated for driver license card structures where polycarbonate is specified as part of a laminated card system.

The exact material grade should be selected according to the document program's printing, personalization, durability, security and regulatory requirements.

Polycarbonate Film for Passport Data Structures

Passport applications are listed on the current product page. Where polycarbonate is used in a passport data structure, film selection depends on the complete multilayer design and required personalization process.

Projects with regulated document requirements should specify the applicable program standards and request documentation for the exact PC grade rather than relying on generic card-film data.

Polycarbonate Film for Smart Card Cores

Smart card is another source-listed application. A smart-card construction may require consideration of chip modules, antenna or inlay positioning, card thickness and lamination conditions in addition to the PC film specification.

Provide the complete smart-card construction and processing requirements when evaluating 0.3mm or 0.4mm material.

Polycarbonate Film for Bank Card Cores

Bank card core is included among the current product applications. Polycarbonate should be selected only where PC is specified for the intended card construction and production process.

Financial-card manufacturers should define material type, thickness, printing, lamination, chip integration and any required performance documentation before approving the film.

Laserable vs. Standard Polycarbonate Card Film

Laser engraving is listed among the processing directions for this product family. However, laser personalization should be treated as a grade-specific requirement.

If laser personalization is required, validate the actual production film with the intended laser system and complete laminated card construction before volume purchasing.

Porcelain White, Milk White and Super Clear Options

The current product specification lists porcelain white, milk white and super clear PC film.

For controlled card programs, specify required opacity, whiteness, transmission or approved sample appearance rather than ordering only by the general color name.

Glossy, Fine Matte and Velvet Surfaces

Surface finish affects appearance, printing, handling, lamination and the final tactile feel of a card layer. The current product family lists glossy, fine matte and velvet options.

For precision lamination projects, specify the required surface on each side of the film if the two faces have different functions.

Offset Printing on PC Card Film

Offset printing is listed among the current processing options. Printing performance depends on the exact film surface, ink system, curing conditions, print side and subsequent lamination process.

Card manufacturers should test ink adhesion, color reproduction and post-lamination appearance using the actual production-grade film before full-volume printing.

Silk-Screen Printing on Polycarbonate Film

Silk-screen printing is also listed for this PC card-film range and can be used for selected graphics, functional printed areas and card-manufacturing processes.

Specify ink chemistry, print-side surface, drying or curing process and lamination requirements when evaluating compatibility.

Flatness and Card Lamination

The source product information identifies flatness as an important characteristic for card lamination.

For production programs where flatness, curl or dimensional stability is critical, include measurable acceptance criteria in the purchasing specification rather than relying on descriptive terms alone.

Roll storage, winding condition, temperature, humidity and converting conditions can also influence handling during downstream card production.

Impact and Tear Resistance

Impact and tear resistance are listed among the characteristics of the current PC card-film range.

Where a card program requires a specific mechanical result, bending test, impact test or durability requirement, request technical data for the exact thickness and grade being supplied.

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How to Specify 0.3mm & 0.4mm PC Card Film

Roll Handling and Packing Requirements

Card-film surfaces should be protected from scratches, dust and handling contamination during storage, conversion and transportation.

For roll orders, buyers should specify roll width, core inside diameter, maximum roll outside diameter or weight, surface protection, label information and pallet requirements where these parameters affect downstream equipment.

Store and handle the film according to the requirements of the selected PC grade and downstream card-production process.

Certification and Documentation

The current product page lists SGS, ISO 9001:2008, RoHS and REACH documentation. Buyers should request current copies and verify the issuing organization, validity, scope and applicability to the exact PC card-film grade being ordered.

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About HSQY Plastic Group

HSQY Plastic Group supplies polycarbonate films and plastic sheet materials to card manufacturers, printing companies, laminators, converters, distributors and other professional industrial buyers.

For 0.3mm and 0.4mm PC card-film projects, provide the card construction, layer function, required thickness and tolerance, color, surface, printing or laser-personalization requirements, roll dimensions, quantity and destination so the appropriate specification can be reviewed.