Why You Should Use Proximity Card Holders to Protect Your Proximity Cards

When using a proximity card it should be protected from damage, as these id cards are not like regular id cards, these have a chip embedded in them so they don't have to be ran through a reader but merely held up to a reader and then taken away for access.
Proximity cards are not like other access cards, and therefore shouldn’t be treated like other access cards. Instead of swiping them through a magnetic scanner, they are simply held in front of a scanner that grants access to rooms or parking structures.

While access cards that have a small magnetic strip can be purchased in bulk, and can be damaged or replaced without hurting your bottom line too much, proximity cards represent a much larger investment. This is why you should always take exceptional care of them, and the absolute best way is through a proximity card holder.

Here are a few advantages of using a proximity card holder over just using proximity cards bare.

No Scratches and Stains - When proximity cards are carried around bare, they are much more likely to get scuffed up. When you carry them in your pocket or your wallet, they are bound to rub against other objects, causing scratches and stains. When you place your proximity card into a proximity card holder, you shield it from all outside stressful that can cause damage. This doesn’t just help maintain the appearance, but it also helps prevent the valuable circuitry in the proximity cards from being damaged or shorting out.

Saves You Money - Proximity cards are much more technologically advanced than typical IDs that simply have a magnetic strip. They have a lot more advanced circuitry that allow them to activate magnetic locks simply by holding them adjacent to the scanner.

All of this advanced circuitry means that they are also much more expensive than you typical ID card, which means that they require additional care. By securing your proximity card in a proximity card holder, you will need to replace them much less often, which can save on you have to constantly buy more of these pricey cards.

More Professional in Appearance – No matter what your business is, appearance is crucial. Even with small things, like how you display and protect your proximity cards, can signal to your clients and customers just how serious you take your profession or business. By encasing all of your proximity cards in proximity card holders, you indirectly tell your clients that you take your business seriously. Taking time to make sure every little aspect of your business projects professionalism can have profound long term affects on company morale, growth, and profits.

Makes Transportation Easier - Many proximity cards are simply small, flat cards. Most people who use them easier shove them in their wallet or pocket. This doesn’t just increase the likelihood of them being lost, it also increases the chances of injuring your cards. With a proximity card holder, you can totally avoid this by wearing them with a lanyard.

Most proximity card holders feature a small hole where you can fit a hook or clip. By hanging your card holder on the outside of your body on a lanyard, it becomes much more visible, much more difficult to lose, and much easier to keep it on you.
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Protecting your proximity card doesent have to cost alot

By Rick Gambino
Published: 3/19/2009
 
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