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RFID Badges & Tags
Are you looking for an RFID card to secure your premises or identify your employees? As a major player in B2B identification and security, SBE Direct offers an expert range of high-performance badges, blank or custom-made, perfectly suited to optimizing your professional access control system.
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What is an RFID card?
An RFID card (Radio Frequency Identification) is a device that integrates a chip and an antenna. It enables data to be transmitted contactlessly via radio waves, quickly and securely.
Embedded in a highly durable PVC RFID card, this technology is essential for access control and identification in business environments:
- Physical access control: opening doors, parking barriers, and secured areas.
- Attendance management: HR time tracking systems and working hours monitoring.
- Personal identification: fast authentication of employees, contractors, or visitors.
- Cashless payment: payments in company cafeterias or vending machines.
- Logical access control: secure unlocking of computers or printers.
Simply present the badge to a compatible reader to trigger a door opening or validate attendance.
Choosing the right badge: blank or personalized RFID card?
Your choice of equipment depends on your current gear and the brand image you wish to project.
The blank RFID badge: the cost-effective solution
The blank RFID badge is the most cost-effective option when a company already has a card printer. Sized like a standard bank card, it remains compatible with most market machines and is suitable for regular in-house printing, such as the blank RFID cards in the range.
The personalized RFID card: security and brand image
For a professional finish without the need to invest in printing equipment, choose a custom RFID card. SBE Direct prints your visuals in ultra-high definition directly in its production workshops.
We notably offer the full-colour double-sided custom RFID card, which includes encoding, sequential numbering, and the addition of your logos or photos.
This is the ideal option to combine robust security with a strong enhancement of your brand image.
Which technology should you choose: standard or Mifare card?
There are two main chip families for your identification badges.
- Standard technology (low frequency 125 kHz) is perfectly suited for simple access control and less complex environments.
- In contrast, the Mifare card operates at high frequency (13.56 MHz). It features built-in memory storage and enables data encryption for maximum security. It is a reference technology for complex systems or cashless payment applications.
The frequency choice must match the reader already installed. Both frequencies are based on the same RFID and traceability technologies used in contactless identification systems within businesses.
Essential equipment: RFID badge reader and software
A smart card only works within its dedicated reading ecosystem. Badge reading is performed by an RFID badge reader, operating on the same frequency as the cards (125 kHz or 13.56 MHz). Data management is then handled through RFID software, while equipment tracking relies on RFID labels.
For presentation purposes, badges can be complemented with accessories such as badge holders, lanyards, and clips.
Essential accessories for wearing your badges
Once you have your RFID card or badge in hand, you still need to be able to wear and protect it on a daily basis. SBE Direct offers a complete range of compatible accessories to complete your equipment:
- Badge holders: protect the card from wear and scratches, while allowing quick reading without removing it (depending on model).
- Lanyards: for comfortable wear around the neck, with or without an anti-strangulation safety clip.
- Badge clips: quick fastening to a pocket or garment, ideal for employees on the move.
- Neck lanyard document holder: to combine badge and professional documents.
These accessories allow badge wearing to be adapted to each profession and field constraint (mobility, visibility, brand image).
Why order your cards from SBE Direct?
Backed by our expertise since 1999, SBE Direct is a trusted B2B partner for all your identification and traceability projects. Our expertise covers your entire project, from the simple supply of equipment to advanced technical customization.
- Tiered pricing: optimize your budget for high-volume orders.
- Industrial-grade quality: enhanced durability of our plastics for daily use.
- Tailored support: assistance with graphic design and customized encoding services.
FAQ
How to print on a blank RFID PVC card?
Use a thermal card printer or a retransfer printer. Just make sure your device is compatible with the standard thickness (generally 0.76 mm) of your plastic cards.
Is my current system compatible with a Mifare card?
La sécurité de vos biens et documents stratégiques passe par des solutions fiables : étiquettes inviolables, scellés de sécurité et protocoles d’accès stricts. Ces mesures réduisent les risques de pertes ou de manipulations non autorisées, tout en préservant la confidentialité.
Is my current system compatible with a Mifare card?
This depends entirely on your reader. A Mifare card requires equipment operating at a 13.56 MHz frequency, so check the technical specifications of your existing installation.
Which RFID badge reader should you choose for these cards?
Choose an RFID badge reader that matches exactly the same frequency as your badges (125 kHz or 13.56 MHz). Also consider the type of connectivity required for your network (USB, standalone, Ethernet).
What is the delivery time for custom badges?
SBE Direct lead times generally range from 2 to 3 weeks after final approval of your proof (BAT). Blank cards are shipped within 24 to 48 hours.
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