Brushed Blank Metal Cards
Brushed blank card bodies in stainless, aluminum, or titanium, left plain for branding added downstream.
Description
A brushed surface takes engraving or print better than a mirror finish. It does not show fingerprints or light scratches as easily. That makes it a common choice for a blank card meant for later branding. Himgo brushes each blank in one direction before it ships downstream.
Applications
- Blank stock for personalization added after this stage.
- Membership or loyalty programs that print or engrave in batches.
- Card bodies where a satin, non-glare surface is preferred.
- Runs where a consistent brushed look matters across every card.
Material and finish choices
- Stainless steel, aluminum, or titanium where suitable.
- Brushed silver or brushed black surface.
- Consistent grain direction held across a batch.
Standard size guide
- 85.6 x 54mm ISO footprint.
- Thickness 0.76-1.2mm.
- Weight varies by metal, roughly 10-22 grams.
Typical applications
| Industry / setting | How this product is used |
|---|---|
| Regional banks | Brushed card body is shipped to a bureau for chip and magstripe encoding on a standard-issue debit product. |
| Credit unions | Brushed blank is supplied for embossed member account numbers. |
| Corporate ID badge programs | Brushed card body is sent for photo and barcode printing at an access-badge bureau. |
| Loyalty card issuers | Brushed blank is used as base stock before a print partner adds tier markings. |
| Gym and fitness chain membership programs | Brushed card body is fitted with an RFID chip for turnstile access at the club entrance. |
Specifications
| Material | 304 stainless (other grades on request) |
| Thickness | 0.76-1.2 mm |
| Size | 85.6x54mm (ISO), custom shapes and cut-outs (custom to your drawing) |
| Marking | laser cutting, laser engraving, chemical etching, brushing, PVD |
| Surface finish | brushed, mirror, matte, black, PVD |
| Mounting | card format; optional NFC reserve |
| Tolerance | +/-0.10 mm |
| MOQ | 100-500 pcs (by complexity) |
| Lead time | sample 5-7 days; bulk 12-30 days (by quantity) |
Size & price reference
| Example spec | Ref US$/pc |
|---|---|
| 304 stainless, 85.6 x 54 mm (ISO), 0.8 mm, simple finish | US$1.50-2.55 |
| 304 stainless, medium size, standard finish | US$2.40-3.60 |
| 304 stainless, large or specialty finish | US$3.30-5.17 |
Indicative only. Final price depends on surface finish, mounting method, marking complexity, and order quantity. Send your drawing for a factory-direct quote.
Send for quote
Send your card outline. Tell Himgo which metal and brush tone you want. Send your drawing for a factory-direct quote.
