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Additional Features at Schwan

Card production is a global industry – but press pads, press plates, and the lamination process are far more complex than they may appear at first view. At Schwan, we know exactly what matters – and we offer a wide range of additional services to make your production safer, more efficient, and more tailored to your needs.

Below you will find an overview of all included and optional services we provide.
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Included Services

Our included services are value-added features that come as standard – no need to request them separately.

From edge rounding and deburring for easy handling, to protective film and laser marking for surface protection and traceability, and even custom wooden transport crates for safe and stable shipping – you get all of this automatically when ordering from us.

Smooth Edges & Rounded Corners

Cutting plates naturally creates sharp edges. To ensure safe and comfortable handling, edge deburring and corner rounding are standard parts of our production process.
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Protection Foil

Our protective foil protects the sensitive surfaces of your plates – a clear advantage over many competitors. After cutting and any optional sandblasting, the plates are covered with protective film using a special machine.

Reliable & Stable Packaging

In our in-house carpentry workshop, we build custom wooden crates tailored exactly to your order. This prevents dangerous shifting during transport and reliably protects edges and surfaces.

Marking

We laser-engrave our logo, order number, and a serial number by default. Custom engraving is possible. No engraving needed? Please let us know when placing your order.

Optional Services

Our optional services are available on request. These need to be arranged in advance and are perfect if you have specific technical requirements.

We offer the following optional features:
 
  • Individual shapes for tailored products
  • Thermal conductivity testing (for Schwan and third-party products)
  • Research & development for your customer-specific applications
  • Positioning holes for simplified handling of cassette components
  • Wide range of matt surface finishes – from partial to full matt finishes and from semi glossy to heavy matt

Individual Shape

Rectangles aren’t always the answer. We produce custom-shaped plates and pads up to 2.5 m long and 1.2 m wide—including complex contours and small parts.

Need something special? Just let us know!

Test of heat conductivity

Each lamination system has specific settings. Even slight changes in pad thickness or thermal behavior can affect results. That’s why we test every new batch for thermal performance.

On request, we also test third-party pads or recheck quality.

Research & Development

Lamination is not a one-size-fits-all solution. With over 40 years of experience, we support your development process and have delivered practical, often outstanding solutions.

Let's solve your challenge together.

Positioning Holes

For precise alignment in cassette systems, we offer custom laser-cut positioning holes. They simplify handling and prevent shifting. Size, position, and quantity are flexible.

Available for all press plates and press pads except the “Genius” model.

Matt Finish

The most requested surface treatment for press plates!

We offer two main types:
 
  • Partial Matt Finish: Usually applied to the plate edges. The sandblasted surface prevents PVC leakage during the lamination process. A center line is also available if needed.
  • Full Matt Finish: Defines the final surface structure of the card. By using different blasting materials and blasting pressures, we offer over 8 different finish levels, from semi glossy to heavy matt.

In a pre-production meeting, we’ll define your desired surface roughness (RA) together. During production, we continuously monitor and document this value to ensure consistency.

 

Get in touch with us!

Whether you're interested in press plates, press pads, or lamination accessories – we are your professional partner.

Use our contact form or give us a call – we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with expert support tailored to your needs.
 

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