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Lamination Plates

A high quality plate is characterized by a spotless surface. Every scratch, dent or stripe lowers the achievable quality of the cards. At Schwan we are able to finish both sides of the plate with a defined, consistent Roughness Value (RA) and brightness level. A high quality plate contains a steady heat conductivity and heat distribution.

Stainless Steel Plate Card Production

These press plates are the flagship product in the Schwan program, used in many production plants around the world. These plates are mostly used for plastic card production, for example smart cards and bank cards. Other applications are PCB, CCL etc. For these plates we select only defect-free surfaces in order to guarantee high-quality output. Furthermore, we approve the flatness of the plates. Every plate is produced on demand, according to the specific requirements of the lamination process. Size, finish and special treatments like positioning holes are hand customized here in Viersen Germany.
 
  • Master Sheet Finish: High Glossy - Both sides of the plates have the same finish and degree of brightness.
  • Available Thickness: 0.8 mm | 1 mm
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Included Services

 
Protection Foil: The film is protecting the plates from air particles and other substances.
Smooth Edges & Rounded Corners: During the production process, there is no danger of hurting hands.
Proofed and tested roughness value: Precise Roughness is key for your surface? No problem, we check every plate
Reliable and solid packaging: Every order is shipped in a customized wooden box. Therefore, the plates can't move and damage themselves within the packaging

Optional Services

 
Sandy finish: All kinds of brightness are possible, from heavy glossy to heavy matt.
Positioning holes: Due to laser technology, positioning holes can be applied accurate to the hundredth of a millimeter.
Marking: Data-Matrix Codes, serial number, QR-Code can be applied or customized to every scope of application.
Research & Development: We are always open to new ideas and willing to try new set-ups.
Individual shape: Apart from the standard rectangle, all kinds of shapes or cutouts are feasible.

Technical details

  • Material: Stainless Steel card conform.
  • Roughness (RA) < 0,03 µ.
  • Core Hardness approx. 160 HV (Hardness in Vickers).

In contrast to competitor alternatives, our standard stainless steel are not polished. The glossy finish remains from the outstanding production. Additional polishing is not necessary, it would even more effect the smoothness of the plates negatively.
Plates with scratches, stripes and dents will be rejected during the inspection and won't be used!

These plates are used as separator sheets in the lamination cassette. They have direct contact to the laminates. The surface of the press plates will be copied to the laminates 100%.