Fully automatic magnetic stripe card machine

In the card manufacturing industry, magnetic stripes are widely used in many fields, such as finance, security, retail, and membership management, as information storage and identity recognition technology. With the continuous growth of global smart card demand, the requirements for efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of magnetic stripe packaging systems are also increasing. The fully automatic magnetic stripe card packaging machine launched by our company strengthens the integration of cutting-edge machinery and intelligent control and serves the world with the integrated solution of magnetic stripe welding and cutting. This will be the most advanced machine in the industry and has been designed with global market characteristics in mind. This will help companies remain competitive in their respective industries.

1.The core of magnetic stripe machine

Servo motor drive system: precise control of the production rhythm

With a high-performance servo motor drive, it realizes the full digital control of feeding, positioning, welding, and cutting. Users can directly change and set the running parameters, such as speed and feeding length, on the human-machine interface, and the control is more efficient when processing various materials. Unlike traditional pneumatic or mechanical drives, the closed-loop control of the servo system can provide a positioning repeatability of ±0.1 mm and can eliminate cumulative errors even under extreme operating loads. For example, when processing ultra-thin PET, the system automatically adjusts the feeding force to ensure that the PET does not bend or slip. In the high-speed mass production of paper cards, the stable and fast feeding mechanism of the system increases the output by more than 30%.

Intelligent temperature control system: ensures the stability of welding quality

Temperature control accuracy is critical in magnetic strip welding. The equipment adopts a high-sensitivity temperature probe and PID intelligent control module and is equipped with a uniform heating tube system so that the temperature control is accurate to ±1℃ in the range of 50℃-300℃. The three-stage temperature control logic is preheating, welding, and heat preservation. This sequential control minimizes the performance degradation of the magnetic strip due to temperature changes and prevents substrate deformation. Actual tests have confirmed that the system's temperature recovery time is 40% shorter than that of traditional temperature control, making it suitable for flexible production environments where materials are frequently changed.

Independently adjustable magnetic laying system

Each head has an integrated temperature and pressure control module that can be adjusted by the user to suit their specific material and magnetic stripe configuration. For example, when processing multi-layer composite PVC cards, different pressure and temperature control settings can be set for each layer. The pressure on the upper layer can be reduced to avoid surface indentation, and the temperature on the lower layer can be increased to improve the bonding strength. This level of control is designed to address the limitations of the "one size fits all" approach of older equipment, enabling a single unit to cover the entire range of products from standard credit cards to specially shaped access cards.

2. Excellent performance of magnetic stripe machine

Welding stability and product consistency

The new mechanical structure design is combined with static and dynamic balance technology, and the welding quality is excellent at high-speed operation. The adhesive strength between the magnetic stripe and the substrate is 1.5 times higher than the industry standard. In addition, the coefficient of variation of the peeling strength is controlled within 5%, which ensures the uniform and reliable service life of each card and minimizes the quality complaints. The 24-hour welding machine continuously fatigue tests 500,000 welds, and the performance parameters far exceed the standard.

Wide material compatibility

The equipment is highly applicable in production and can be adapted to materials with a thickness range of 0.2-1.2 mm, such as PET, PVC, and paper cards, as well as magnetic strips with a width of 5-20 mm. The unique self-adaptive sheath system can complete the switch within 3 minutes without changing the mold. Parameter preset, flexible production of small batch, multi-variety system. This is beneficial to multinational OEM card manufacturers and card printer manufacturers. Overseas customers have given good feedback on the design.

Fully automated production process

From the automatic feeding of the roll-mounted magnetic strip to the precise positioning of the card and then to the synchronous welding and cutting, the whole process of the equipment is truly "unmanned." The optional machine vision system can monitor the welding quality in real time, eliminate defects, and generate production reports. Compared to semi-automatic systems, this automated system can save 2-3 operators per shift. Based on average global labor costs, the return on investment is typically less than one year.

Precision cutting and perfect finish

The self-developed alloy cutter and servo-driven cutting system are adopted to ensure the consistency of the cutting length of the magnetic strip, with the accuracy up to ±0.2 mm, and the cutting edge is seamless and smooth. The advanced cooling system can prevent the magnetic stripe from warping and the substrate from blistering due to the cutting heat. The system is stable in performance, and the yield rate is over 99.2%. It effectively reduces cutting waste and value-added processing costs.

3. Parameters of magnetic stripe machine

4. Global application scenario analysis

In the financial field, the equipment is used for the encapsulation of magnetic stripe bank cards and credit cards, and the stability of the equipment meets the diversified international financial card specifications; in terms of security, it is very suitable for mass production of access cards and ID cards, and the welding strength ensures the durability of the cards, which can be swiped repeatedly; in the retail industry, the fast switching characteristics of the equipment are conducive to the production of membership cards and points cards, which is essential for the timely launch of promotional products; in the education industry, the equipment can be used to economically customize student cards and library cards in small batches.

It is worth noting that the equipment design takes into account the different environmental settings around the world: electrical components can adapt to high-humidity tropical climates. The voltage design meets the requirements of the European and American power grids. The modular structure makes it easy for overseas technicians to repair and replace components.

5. Competitive advantages and value-added services

Shenzhen's manufacturing industry, Shenzhen's R&D team, and the complete supply chain system make the cost performance of the equipment department commendable. The equipment has a high performance-to-price ratio and can be compared with similar products in Europe. The equipment cost is reduced by 30-40%, and the performance indicators reach the level of similar international products, and some indicators exceed the international level.

We offer the following to our global customers:

Technical documentation and operating interfaces in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Arabic, etc.).

Remote video guidance diagnosis.

Provide on-site technical assistance in strategic overseas locations.

Customized solutions for customer needs

6. Conclusion

With the upgrading of the global card-making industry, choosing a fully automatic high-performance magnetic stripe machine is an upgrade of production tools and a wise strategic decision to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises. Our machines' precise control system, stable welding quality, material and process diversity, and high level of automation have made us the first choice of many world-renowned card manufacturers. If you want to upgrade your existing production line or expand your card business, our fully automatic magnetic stripe machine will exceed your expectations and become your partner.