Model E4-CC Plastic Card Machine :



Description :

Presenting the Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine.  Built from the ground-up to hot stamp plastic card blanks, the E4-CC is used to apply dazzling foil stamped graphics, security holograms, signature strips, sequential numbers, and scratch-off patches onto plastic cards.

The E4-CC has been designed to expertly handle 4 principal foil stamping applications:

  • Foil stamped graphics

  • Scratch-off patches

  • Signature Strips

  • Holograms

Running at speeds of up to 6,000 impressions per hour, the first thing you'll notice about the E4-CC is it's quiet, smooth operation.  An all-electric machine, the E4-CC generates 8 tons of pressure via a 4-post CAM design.

Fast, accurate and quiet, the E4-CC delivers professional-grade results from a compact, efficient design.


Pricing :

US $24,950
 

Upgrades :

Holographic Foil Feed : $2,500

Sequential Numbering

240 Electrics : $500

Shipping :

Shipping : $500 North America Ground 
                   
   $1,500 Global Air Freight

Crating :  $175

 


Operating Manual :

Operating Manual ( .pdf )


Card Styles :

The E4-CC is built to feed CR-80, Paper and Plastic Cards from 20 ~ 30 mils thick (.02" ~ .03").

Using the E4-CC, one can apply :

  • Metallic, Pigment, Holographic and Effects foil
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  • Custom Logos
  • Scratch-Off Patches
  • Signature Panels
  • Sequential Numbers (optional)
  • Security Holograms (optional)

Foil Stamped Graphics :

Nothing quite matches the appeal of brilliant metallic foil.  Emblazon your customer's image with the premium look of gold, or dazzle the eye with modern effects foils like sparkles, rainbows and light diffractions.

Looking for the simple ability to print a plastic card?  Pigment foils apply a permanent flat colour print and are suitable for low and high volume jobs alike.

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine
Samples courtesy: Premier Plastic Cards

 

Signature Panels :

What's the first thing you do when you get a new credit card?  Sign It !

Using signature panel foil, one can apply signature strips to the back of the card.  Permanent and durable, this value-added finishing process sets-up on the E4-CC in minutes.

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine
 

Scratch-Off Patches :

Do you have a PIN # or variable data to conceal ?

Using scratch-off foil, one can apply an opaque coating of non-permanent foil on top of the data to securely conceal it.  Once sold, the consumer simply scratches the coating off to reveal the data.

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine
 

Security Holograms :

Ensure authenticity with Holograms !

When equipped with the Holographic Foil Feed and a Hologram Die, the E4-CC is also able to register and hot stamp holograms.  

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine
 


Printing Process :

Cards begin their journey through the E4-CC by first being stacked into a vertical stack mechanism.  This stack holds about 300 @ CR-80 cards. 

Cards are grabbed from the bottom of the stack and then individually moved down the tracks to a pre-stamp staging area.

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine
 

 

On the next cycle, the card is moved beneath the print head, registered and then hot stamped.

The E4-CC employs a highly effective registration system that registers each card to its' own top-left corner.  By registering each card to itself, the E4-CC gains the ability to re-register a card to the same position on subsequent passes.  This enables the machine to stamp tightly registered multi-colour graphics.

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine
 

 

After stamping, the card is discharged from the print area onto an incremental conveyor belt. 

At this stage all of the cards remain uniformly oriented, an import consideration should you wish to later apply additional colours or foil effects.  

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine
 

Print Engine :

One central CAM mechanism supplies mechanical power to the entire machine. Smooth and precise, all bearings and parts are purposefully oversized to ensure long life and durability. The E4-CC generates up to 8 tons of pressure, more than sufficient power to produce dazzling foil stamped chips.

An all-electric machine, the E4-CC uses an electric motor as its power source, not pneumatics like most other hot stamping machines.  This means that with the E4-CC, you don't need a high-end air compressor, plus you eliminate 100% of the many inherent issues of pneumatic equipment.  Furthermore, the E4-CC runs cleanly and quietly, making it suitable for use in a home or office setting. 

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine
 

Print Head :

The CAM mechanism powers the print head, pulling it down from all four corners.  This results in an even dispersion of pressure.  A central heater runs the full length of the head to ensure even heating.

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine : 4-Post Print Head
 

 

Four levelling screws on the top of the head allow for fine adjustment. 

A central pivot allows one to rotate the head 5 degrees each way for fine alignment.

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine : Print Head
 

 

The E4-CC's print head flips up to reveal the chase area.  Equipped with our X / Y Chase system, one is able to center the print on the card by incrementally adjusting the chase left or right, up or down.

The advantages of the X / Y Chase include:

  • Micro-positioning of the die related to the card
  • Mounting screws to securely affix the die to the heated platen
  • The two above features facilitate a faster set-up with less waste, especially on multi-colour artwork

The E4-CC is delivered with a 2" x 3.5" die holder.

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine : X / Y Chase
 

Die Making :

Although the chase of the E4-CC can be configured to accept a wide variety of existing die making systems, we recommend you use 11 point magnesium or copper dies.  Dies are trimmed to 2 x 3.5", drilled with locator holes, and then screwed onto the heated platen in 2 places.  The purpose of screwing plates to the chase is to enable one to precisely locate multi-colour artwork in relation to the mounting holes.  This rigidity of location significantly simplifies the set-up and registration of multi-colour jobs, while also keeps the die securely in place during stamping.

The E4-CC is designed to use 11 Point Magnesium or Copper die plates. Produced by an outside diemaker, die plates are chemically etched in vats of acid.  Durable for up to 50,000 impressions, and lasting for years, dies plates cost between $1.25 ~ $3.50 sq".

Hologram Dies: Hologram dies are typically made of steel and need to be highly polished.

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine


Control Box :

The control Box of the E4-CC features the following electronic controls:

  • Jog / Set-up button

  • Power switch

  • Run button

  • Stop button

  • Motor speed control

  • Reverse button

  • Digital batch counter with auto shut-off

  • Analogue heat control

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine : Control Box
 

 

All electronic components are brand-name (mostly Omron) and solid state.

A modular control box design allows for quick repair in the unlikely event of a component problem.

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine : Control Box Interior
 

Standard Foil Feed :

The E4-CC's standard foil feed accepts foil rolls from 1 ~ 3" wide, and up to 1,000 feet long.

Foil should be wound on a 1" core. 

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine : Foil Feed
 

 

The foil feed offers adjustable spacing between images. 

To maximize foil consumption, the E4-CC can pull as little as 1/8" between images.

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine : Foil Feed
 


Hologram Foil Feed : (+$2,500)

Security-minded clients can equip the E4-PK with the optional holographic foil feed option.  This is the same system we use to apply holograms onto credit cards.

 

Malahide E4-PK Poker Chip Press : Hologram Foil Feed

 

Hologram foils include a series of registration marks beside the holographic image. 

Malahide E4-PK Poker Chip Press : Hologram Foil

 

Using a photo-electric sensor combined with a step motor, the sensor watches the foil for the registration mark.  When it detects the mark, the motor stops and the registered hologram is stamped.

Malahide E4-PK Poker Chip Press : Hologram Foil Feed


Sequential Numbering :

When equipped with the sequential numbering head, the E4-CC has the ability to stamp progressive numbers such as :

1001 , 1002 , 1003 , 1004 , 1005 . . .

Using a center-driven numbering unit, these devices are available in Gothic or Roman fonts @ 2, 3, 4, 5 or 61/2 Cicero tall, and 6 or 7 digits long.

Numbering Machine Manufacturer's Info

Malahide E4-CC Plastic Card Machine
 


Give It Credit !

Whether you're an independent card finisher, a bank, or a multi-national card provider, we want you to know that we've built the E4-CC for you. Designed to do one thing, hot stamp plastic cards, our simple, well-built machine can be counted on to deliver lasting, reliable performance.

The E4-CC Plastic Card Machine ~ add one to your factory, and soon you'll be taking the credit.


Specifications :

Description :    
The E4-CC is a hot stamping machine equipped to feed and stamp ISO, CR-80 plastic card blanks.
 

Registration :

+ / - 10 / 1000 of an inch per cycle

Dimensions :

Uncrated :  36" wide 48" long x x 46" high
                  .9 m x 1.2 m x 1.2 m
 
Crated :      42" wide x 54" long x x 55" high
                  1 m x 1.3 m x 1.3 m
 

Weight :

Uncrated :  500 lbs. / 230 kg
Crated :      575 lbs. / 265 kg

Power :

> 120 standard.  240 optional.
> 13 Amps

Card Dimensions :

ISO CR-80 card : 2 1/8" wide x 3 3/8" long 
                           54 mm x 86 mm

Thickness :

Minimum :  20 / 1000 of an inch
Maximum : 33 / 1000 of an inch

Stack Capacity : 

200 cards

Impression Area :

2 x 3.5 " ( 50 mm x 89 mm )

Speed :

Maximum : 6,000 per hour
Typical Running Speed : 5,000 per hour

Stamping Pressure :

8 tons nominal

 


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