Wood RFID keyfob
RFID Wooden Keyfob
FSC Wood, NTAG or MIFARE Chip
Quick answer
The RFID Wooden Keyfob pairs an FSC-certified wood body with a contactless RFID or NFC inlay reading at 1–4 cm typical range. It is designed for membership, access-control, and luxury-branding programs that need a tactile, sustainable alternative to plastic keyfobs without compromising on chip choice or read range. Chip options span NTAG, MIFARE, ICODE, and EM families; MOQ is 100 pieces with a 12–18 working day reorder lead time.
- FSC-certified maple, bamboo, or beech wood body with a stainless-steel split ring.
- Compatible with most NTAG, MIFARE, ICODE, and EM chip families.
- Read range 1–4 cm with NTAG 21x; up to 6 cm with MIFARE Plus EV2 on a quality reader.
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Specification
Material: FSC-certified maple, bamboo, or beech (custom species available). Dimensions: 35 × 30 × 4 mm typical; 28 × 28 × 5 mm on request.
Marking
Laser engraving (recommended): logo, member name, sequential number, QR. Two-sided engraving available on request.
Next step
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- MOQ: 100 pieces per chip family and engraving combination.
- Sample turnaround: 7–10 working days.
- Reorder lead time: 12–18 working days.
- Encoding included: UID lock, NDEF, custom block writes.
- Best-fit applications
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- Hotel and resort member keyfobs (premium and eco-positioning programs).
- Gym, fitness, and country-club membership credentials.
- Office and residential access control with sustainability story.
- Luxury automotive and sailing club access.
- Brand giveaway and gift programs.
Commercial terms
- MOQ
- Varies by SKU — stock items from 100 pcs; custom production typically 200-1,000 pcs
- Lead time
- Production 2-3 weeks after artwork and encoding sign-off; reorders on a 3-4 week cycle
- Samples
- Free samples and RF test report with every order; courier at customer cost
- Payment
- 50% T/T deposit, 50% before shipment; Net 30/60 for established accounts; LC for large orders
- Shipping
- FOB Shenzhen / Yantian; DHL, FedEx or EMS air freight; sea LCL / FCL for volume
- Response
- Itemized quote within one business day, Mon-Fri (UTC+8)
Why a wood keyfob instead of plastic or metal
ABS plastic and zinc-alloy keyfobs dominate the access-control market because they are cheap, durable, and easy to engrave. Wood keyfobs cost more, dent more easily, and need a sealed finish for outdoor use. They earn their place when the program needs a sustainability narrative or a premium tactile feel that plastic and metal cannot deliver.
- Biodegradable wood body; recyclable stainless-steel hardware (24 mm or 30 mm split ring).
- FSC chain of custody documented for sustainability audits.
- Distinct hand feel: the 35 × 30 × 4 mm body is warmer and quieter than ABS or zinc alloy.
- Laser-friendly: engraves crisply without ink lamination.
- Brand-positioning value: luxury, hospitality, eco-conscious memberships.
Where wood keyfobs underperform
Honest about limits: a wood keyfob is not the right choice for every program.
- Outdoor or wet environments: humidity warps unsealed wood. Use lacquer or skip wood.
- Heavy-use industrial: ABS or zinc lasts longer in trades and industrial keyrings (24–36 months versus 12–18 for wood).
- Cost-sensitive bulk: PVC or ABS at high volume undercuts wood by 30–50%.
- Aggressive print artwork: wood grain shows through full-color UV print.
- Long-distance UHF: wood adds dielectric mass that detunes UHF antennas.
How we test before shipping
Every encoded keyfob passes the same QC pipeline as our plastic keyfobs, with a wood-specific finish check.
- 100% functional read test on every encoded keyfob.
- Hardware torque test on the split ring attachment.
- Lamination and lacquer cure: 48 hours before engraving or shipping.
- Engraving QC: visual check on depth, contrast, registration.
- Pack-out: bulk poly bag, individual sleeve, or branded box on request.
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FAQ
Can the wood keyfob open hotel-lock readers?
Yes, with the right chip. MIFARE Plus EV2 and MIFARE DESFire EV3 wood keyfobs work with Saflok, VingCard, Onity, Salto, and Häfele Dialock systems. Read range is shorter than a flat card because of the keyfob form factor; 2–4 cm is realistic on standard hotel readers.
How long does the wood keyfob last on a daily-use keyring?
Expect 12–18 months before noticeable wear from pocket use, friction against keys, and humidity. ABS or zinc-alloy keyfobs last 24–36 months in the same conditions. Wood is a deliberate trade-off: shorter life for tactile and sustainability value.
Is dual-frequency available?
Yes, on request. We can pair an HF chip (NTAG, MIFARE, ICODE) with a 125 kHz LF chip (EM4100 or EM4305) in the same wood body. Dimensions and lead time both increase. Confirm reader requirements before ordering.
Will the engraving fade?
Laser engraving carbonizes the wood and does not fade in normal use. UV print and color-fill engraving wear over time depending on handling. Sealed lacquer slows wear on all marking methods.
Proud Tek is a Shenzhen-based RFID & NFC manufacturer supplying hotel chains, transit operators, event venues and retail brands worldwide. Every order includes free samples, RF testing and dedicated project support.
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