HID 2080CGSNV iClass 2K/2 Clamshell Card (Configured, Gloss Front, HID Logo, Vertical Slot)
The HID 2080CGSNV is an iClass 2K/2 clamshell-form-factor card with vertical slot punch, configured for the customer, glossy front, and HID logo on the back. Clamshell cards are the older form factor for 125 kHz Prox and 13.56 MHz iClass credentials — thicker than ISO cards, with a slot for clip-on attachment, suited to industrial environments where the card must survive drops, chemical exposure, or rough handling.
Key Features
- HID iClass 2K/2 contactless smart card
- Clamshell form factor (thicker than ISO ID-1)
- Configured for customer programming workflow
- Glossy front face for badge graphics
- HID logo on the back face
- Vertical slot punch for clip-on attachment
- 13.56 MHz iClass technology
Clamshell cards remain a valid choice for industrial environments. The thicker plastic body resists damage that would crack a standard ISO card, the slot punch supports clip-on lanyards and badge reels, and the form factor's longer history means most readers and badge accessories work cleanly with it. iClass technology offers a security upgrade over 125 kHz Prox clamshell cards, with mutual authentication and encrypted credential data.
Specify the configuration up front — facility code, card number range, and any custom keying. Decide on the iClass key strategy: HID's standard key, the customer's own custom key, or HID Elite for highest assurance. Train issuance staff on the clamshell form factor — it does not print as easily as ISO cards, so badge graphics often live on a clip-on holder instead of being printed directly onto the card.
