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Magstripe/Magnetic Stripe and
Smartcard Testing Laboratory

Physical Card Testing

Physical Card Testing

  • 3-Wheel testing for chip cards
  • Electro Static Discharge (ESD) testing
  • Environmental conditions of humidity and temperature
  • Impact resistance card testing (ANSI NCTCS 322 5.7)
  • Abrasion Resistance (ANSI NCTCS 322)
  • Embossing retention
  • Component and material adhesion (ANSI NCTCS 322 and ISO 7810)
  • Card flatness and profiles
  • Card dimension analysis
  • Color control and matching card testing
  • Card flex testing
  • Conductivity and electrostatic discharge card testing
  • Vision inspection for magnetic stripe, logo or chip location, color correctness and other physical attributes
  • Statistical analysis of all card testing data
  • Card testing report generation, certification of conclusions and recommended directions


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Since 1988, Q-Card has designed, manufactured, and supported the most accurate transaction test equipment in the world. We have supplied test equipment to hundreds of companies all over the world.

Q-Card is the official guardian of the world's magnetic stripe standard.

Our popular Mag3x line of magstripe analyzers are used by card manufacturers, transit authorities, banks, personalizers, desktop printer manufacturers, and labs.

Learn more about Q-Card products for your facility.