Covestro demonstrated a series of innovative thin film solutions at the 12th China Visa Card Security Technology Expo & Summit, including Pla TPON Passport Hinge Solution Platilon ID 9122 .
Once released, the solution reap tremendous attention and receive the 'Blue Shield Cup' security and anti-counterfeiting technology innovation award, which is the fourth consecutive year that Covestro has won the award. The product incorporates information on polycarbonate (PC) Pages are securely embedded in a new generation of e-passports, which is one of the major trends in the current security document industry, so Makrofol ID332, a super laser PC film compliant with this trend, is also popular as Covestro's latest research and development attention.
To meet the differentiated needs of different credential manufacturers, such as card coupons, Covestro has developed a series of PC film solutions (Makrofol and Bayfol) and TPU film solutions (Platilon) to help effectively prevent counterfeiting and enhance personal identity Safe maintenance.
Passport hinge solution
'Multi-Layer Composite TPU Film PlatilonID9122 works seamlessly with PC-based data sheets, unless the passport is broken.' 'The two will not separate again. "Asia Pacific Director, Special Films Business Coatings, Adhesives and Specialty Chemicals Business Unit At the same time, TPU material properties are similar to fabrics that allow the passport to break or damage even when it is opened and closed numerous times. "The excellent thermoplasticity and flexibility make the Platilon ID9122 a protective integrated chip, Antenna, etc. The hinges made from TPU film can be stitched securely in your passport using existing binding technology.
Strengthen security, improve overall performance
Platilon ID products can be given laser reactive properties to further enhance security and enhance overall performance according to customer requirements. Like the PC Passport data sheet, Platilon ID products can also be personalized using standard laser-etching equipment.
The thickness of the composite film is thinner than that of the single-layer film, and the design has a greater degree of freedom and can make the data sheet thinner under the premise of ensuring excellent toughness and elasticity, greatly reducing the difficulty of security and anti-counterfeit integration, and thinner data pages Cost savings.
Enhance the contrast, personal safety
For high-security credentials and e-passport data sheets, Covestro also presented the Makrofol ID 332, a super laser PC film solution at the SDS Forum, which enables cardholder information and photos to be personalized by laser ablation , Giving higher contrast than conventional laser-responsive films, through which personal information can be integrated into the core film to provide better security.
Compared with conventional production methods, Makrofol ID332 super laser PC film production methods can make personal identification documents faster and more economical. By developing such special films and patented super-laser technology, Covestro to lead the security documents the latest market trend.
Ultra-thin film invisible chip
At the SDS Forum, Covestro also showcased other innovative product applications such as the ultra-thin white PC film under the MakrofolID brand, which ensures that the chip and antenna are made with a thin card body due to their excellent opacity Visible to the naked eye. Only 30/50 micron film thickness also makes it possible to composite more transparent film.