HID 82267 UltraCard 10 Mil Mylar Adhesive Back Cards
The HID 82267 is a consumable credential card stock—10 mil thickness with Mylar-reinforced adhesive backing—engineered for the Persona C30 Photo ID System and compatible credential workflows. Unlike standard 30 mil PVC cards, the 10 mil Mylar composite resists mechanical wear, solvent exposure, and moisture ingress while remaining flexible enough to adhere securely to badge holders, laminates, and equipment overlays. Organizations deploying field credentials, temporary badges, or multi-layer ID systems benefit from the adhesive backing's permanent bond and the Mylar substrate's resistance to abrasion and chemical contamination in handling-intensive environments.
Key Features
- 10 Mil Mylar Composite: Thinner than standard 30 mil PVC yet reinforced with Mylar resin layer. Resists flexing, tearing, and chemical solvents without curling or delamination.
- Adhesive Back (Pressure-Sensitive): Factory-applied permanent adhesive enables direct bonding to badge holders, lamination overlays, and secondary credentials. No additional adhesive application required.
- Persona C30 Dye-Sublimation Printing: Accepts full-color dye-sublimation at 600 dpi from the Persona C30 printer (model 44501). Compatible with standard ribbon cartridges and cleaning-roller specifications in the Persona ecosystem.
- Chemical & Moisture Resistance: Mylar backing resists exposure to alcohol, hand sanitizer, cleaning solvents, and humidity—critical for credentials stored in outdoor equipment racks or field vehicles.
- Bulk Supply Format: Supplied in standard 500-card boxes (10 boxes per case available), enabling consistent reprinting and replacement cycles without inventory fragmentation.
- Lamination-Compatible: Adhesive backing does not interfere with thermal or cold-lamination overlays. Secondary lamination enhances durability for high-traffic access points.
The Persona C30 system is purpose-built for on-site credential issuance—smaller footprint than enterprise-class systems, lower consumable cost per card, and software integration with Asure ID Express for rapid batch printing. Organizations managing distributed sites, contractors, or visitor credentials find the C30 + 82267 combination delivers fast turnaround without requiring centralized issuance infrastructure. Dye-sublimation ensures photographic quality and fade resistance compared to thermal-transfer alternatives; the Mylar substrate eliminates the need for protective overlays in moderate-wear environments.
The adhesive back opens workflow flexibility not available with standard PVC. Credentials can be bonded directly to badge reels, equipment tags, or multi-layer composite ID systems without lamination machines or external adhesives. The permanent bond cures in 24 hours at ambient temperature, and the substrate's chemical resistance means field conditions (rain, dust, hand sanitizer exposure) won't compromise the credential image or adhesive integrity. Storage must follow standard card guidelines: 68–77°F, 35–65% RH, away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent premature adhesive activation.
Compliance and lifecycle: The 82267 is a consumable product with no warranty (wear and tear is expected). Ensure your Persona C30 firmware is current before deploying adhesive-back media, as older printer models may require adhesive-specific feeder calibration. The Asure ID Express software suite (included in C30 starter kits) manages credential design, photo capture, batch printing, and audit logs. Multi-card printing from a single design reduces per-unit handling time and minimizes adhesive waste during production.
Marty AllisonPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
We've deployed the HID 82267 across corporate visitor programs, contractor badge systems, and field-service credential workflows—and the adhesive back is a genuine operational difference. In high-turnover environments (construction sites, event security, temporary staffing), the ability to print a credential, peel and stick it to a badge reel in one motion, and hand it to the credential holder saves 20–30 seconds per issuance cycle. Over a day of onboarding 50+ visitors, that adds up. The Mylar substrate holds up in dusty, humid, or chemical-exposure conditions that would degrade standard PVC—we've seen credentials survive warehouse environments, outdoor equipment cages, and even light solvent splash without image fade or adhesive failure. The Persona C30 is entry-level relative to enterprise HID systems, but paired with the 82267, it punches above its price point for distributed issuance. The trade-off: dye-sublimation on Mylar doesn't match the card durability of 30 mil PVC over a 5–10 year lifecycle. If your credentials need to be re-issued every 1–3 years anyway (common for contractors and visitors), the 82267 is economically rational. If you're issuing employee badges that stay in wallet for years, invest in thicker PVC stock and centralized printing.
Technical Highlights:
- Mylar Composite vs. Standard PVC: The 10 mil thickness with Mylar resin layer trades weight and storage footprint against traditional 30 mil PVC. Operationally, this means the substrate flexes under mechanical stress (badge-reel clips, laminator pressure) without cracking or delaminating. Chemical resistance to alcohol and hand sanitizer is measurably better than uncoated PVC—credentials survive repeated exposure in healthcare, retail, and manufacturing environments without image degradation.
- Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Backing: Factory-applied adhesive is permanent and moisture-resistant. No setup cost, no adhesive waste, no drying time variability. Peel and apply; allow 24 hours for full cure. Compatible with lamination overlays if additional durability is needed.
- Dye-Sublimation Printing at 600 dpi: The Persona C30 achieves photographic-quality color output. Image retention is excellent under normal wear; UV fade is minimal for 2–3 years of indoor/outdoor exposure. Ribbon cartridges are widely available and low-cost relative to enterprise HID systems.
- Bulk Economics: 500 cards per box; 10 boxes per case (5,000 cards). Per-unit cost is lower than specialty laminate or pre-printed stocks. Reorder cycles are predictable, enabling just-in-time inventory for high-volume visitor or contractor programs.
- Integration with Asure ID Express: The included software handles batch design, photo ingestion (via USB camera in the C30 kit), batch printing, and credential audit logging. No separate VMS or access-control platform required—credential issuance is self-contained.
Deployment Considerations:
- Adhesive activation and storage: Mylar adhesive backing is stable at 68–77°F and 35–65% RH. Exposure to heat (>85°F) or high humidity (>70% RH) for extended periods can cause the adhesive to set prematurely or the substrate to warp. Store in sealed boxes, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. A climate-controlled print room is ideal; a humid or hot warehouse will reduce card lifespan.
- Feeder compatibility: The Persona C30 feeder is designed for standard PVC and Mylar-backed stock. Load cards with the adhesive side facing down (print side up). Some older Persona firmware versions require adhesive-media calibration in the printer settings; confirm your C30 is running current firmware before bulk deployment.
- Bonding pressure and cure time: When applying adhesive cards to secondary materials (badge holders, equipment tags), use firm, even pressure across the entire surface (hand-press or light roller). Allow 24 hours at ambient temperature for the adhesive to fully cure. Do not laminate, stack, or handle credentials during this cure window.
- Lamination overlap: If you laminate over the credential after adhesive bonding, ensure the laminate does not cover the adhesive backing—this can interfere with future removal or reapplication. Laminate only the print side for dual-layer protection.
- Lifecycle and disposal: The 82267 is a consumable product. Plan for credential replacement every 1–3 years depending on use case (visitors: 6–12 months; contractors: 12–36 months; employees: 3–5 years if reusable). Mylar and adhesive residue require special disposal in regulated waste streams—do not mix with standard office recycling.
The HID 82267 is best suited for organizations issuing high-volume temporary or short-term credentials (visitor, contractor, event security, temporary staffing) where adhesive bonding saves handling time and Mylar durability reduces credential failure in field conditions. For long-term employee badges or high-security applications, standard PVC stock and enterprise issuance platforms remain the better choice. Explore the full HID credential and access-control catalog for compatible printers, software, and card stock options.
