(April 2006) - Independent laboratory test results reveal that printed PPG TESLIN® Substrate contactless IC cards withstand flexing and IC mechanical stresses better than printed PVC cards.
Dynamic Bending
| Product | Length Flex | Width Flex | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVC cards | 2 cm | 1 cm | Fracture after 19000-26000 cycles |
| Teslin substrate-based cards | 2 cm | 1 cm | No Fracture after 40000 cycles |
3-Wheel Test (ISO/IEC 10373-3:2001—100 cycles, 30 cycles/minute)
| Product | Center Wheel Load | Contactless Reader Response After Load Cycling? |
|---|---|---|
| PVC cards | 8N | Yes |
| PVC cards | 15N | No |
| Teslin substrate-based cards | 8N | Yes |
| Teslin substrate-based cards | 15N | Yes |
| Teslin substrate-based cards | 18N | Yes |
3-Roller Test
| Product | Top Roller Load | Contactless Reader Response After 10 Passes? |
|---|---|---|
| PVC cards | 180N | No |
| Teslin substrate-based cards | 180N | Yes |
