1-PAS | Card to Bundle in One Pass

Description

The 1-PAS (Personalization, Affixing, and Secure Packaging System) by Pack-Smart Inc. is a groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize the high-volume production of secure open and closed loop cards. This innovative system is the world's first inline solution that seamlessly integrates the entire process of card personalization, affixing, secure packaging, and pack-out, delivering unparalleled efficiency, security, and flexibility in card packaging operations.

Producing 100% tamper proof packaging has never been easier. With continuous compression technology, the seal time is reduced to a half second allowing for 10 times the throughput compared to current heat seal processes. Governed by Delta-X software, 1-PAS allows real-time control of production data while mitigating quality assurance risks with End-to-End Reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What distinguishes the 1-PAS in the card packaging industry? The 1-PAS stands out as the world's first inline solution for high-volume personalization, affixing, packaging, and pack-out of secure open and closed loop cards, boasting speeds up to 20,000 products per hour. Its innovative design offers unmatched flexibility, creating unique workflows and adding new capabilities.

2. What are the main Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the 1-PAS? Key performance indicators include tamper-evident packaging, operational speeds of up to 20,000 products per hour, and end-to-end reporting, ensuring high efficiency and security throughout the card packaging process.

3. How does the 1-PAS add value to card packaging operations? The 1-PAS system reduces the number of operators required, eliminates the need for heat seal processes, and offers flexibility for unique product workflows. Its high standards of quality with 600dpi UV DOD printing and ±0.4mm accuracy, along with quick product changeovers, make it a valuable asset for any card packaging operation.

4. What materials can the 1-PAS process? The 1-PAS is capable of handling both open loop cards (such as Visa and MasterCard gift cards) and closed loop cards (including Amazon, Google, iTunes, and Starbucks gift cards), providing versatility in card packaging solutions.

5. Can the 1-PAS be integrated with existing systems? Yes, the modular design of the 1-PAS allows for easy integration into existing production lines. It can be customized to meet specific operational needs and is compatible with various card packaging technologies.

6. What are the benefits of using the 1-PAS for card packaging? Benefits include operational efficiency with reduced labor costs, high-speed and accurate card packaging, flexibility in handling different card types, and enhanced security features for tamper-evident packaging. The system also offers comprehensive data tracking and reporting for quality assurance.

7. What features does the 1-PAS offer? The 1-PAS features include tamper-evident package security, batching, flow-wrapping, bundle labeling, and case and pallet manifesting. It also has an automatic reissue of rejected cards and an on-the-fly bundle remake system, supported by real-time data-matching, tracking, validation, and reporting.

8. What are the specifications of the 1-PAS? Specifications include inline card personalization, carrier affixing, secure packaging, and pack-out speeds of up to 20,000 products per hour, with duplex card personalization speeds up to 35,000 products per hour. The system also features drop-on-demand UV printing at 600dpi and edge-to-edge affixing accuracy of ±0.5mm.

9. How does the 1-PAS ensure the security and integrity of packaged cards? The 1-PAS utilizes advanced Delta-X software for real-time control of production data, mitigating quality assurance risks with end-to-end reporting. This ensures that each card is accurately tracked and validated throughout the packaging process for maximum security and integrity.

10. What support and services does Pack-Smart Inc. offer for the 1-PAS? Pack-Smart Inc. provides comprehensive support and services, including installation, training, technical support, and maintenance. Our team is dedicated to ensuring customers achieve optimal performance and maximum value from their 1-PAS system.

Industries

The 1-PAS system caters to a wide array of industries, including financial services for the production of credit, debit, and gift cards; telecommunications for SIM card packaging; retail for loyalty and membership card packaging; and healthcare for patient ID cards and information brochures. Its versatility makes it an ideal choice for any sector that requires high-volume, secure card packaging solutions.

Financial Services: For credit, debit, and gift card packaging.
Telecommunications: Ideal for SIM card packaging.
Retail: Suitable for loyalty and membership card packaging.
Healthcare: For patient ID cards and information brochures.

Main KPI's

The system boasts impressive key performance indicators (KPIs), including speeds of up to 20,000 products per hour, making it one of the fastest in the market. It ensures tamper-evident packaging, providing top-tier security for sensitive products. Additionally, the 1-PAS offers end-to-end reporting capabilities, granting users complete visibility over the packaging process.

Speeds up to 20,000 products per hour (PPH).
Tamper-evident packaging for enhanced security.
End-to-end reporting for complete process visibility.

Value Proposition

Pack-Smart Inc.'s 1-PAS system offers unmatched flexibility, allowing for the creation of unique product workflows and the addition of new capabilities to meet evolving business needs. It sets high standards of quality with 600dpi UV DOD printing and ±0.4mm accuracy, ensuring that each product meets the highest quality benchmarks. The system also facilitates quick product changeovers, enhancing operational efficiency.

Unmatched flexibility for creating unique product workflows.
High standards of quality with 600dpi UV DOD and ±0.4mm accuracy.
Quick product changeover for operational efficiency.

Benefits

The 1-PAS system significantly reduces labor costs by minimizing the number of operators required for the packaging process. It eliminates the need for heat seal processes, reducing financial expenditures and environmental impact. The system's in-line automated piece remakes and end-to-end tracking and reporting features streamline operations and provide valuable insights for continuous improvement.

Reduced labor costs by minimizing the number of operators needed.
Elimination of heat seal requirements, cutting down on financial expenditures.
In-line automated piece remakes for operational convenience.
End-to-end tracking and reporting for operational insights.

Features

Key features of the 1-PAS system include tamper-evident package security with hybrid adhesive seal and extended compression, batching, flow-wrapping, bundle labeling, and case and pallet manifest. The system is equipped with automatic reissue of rejected cards, packs, or bundles and an on-the-fly bundle remake system. Real-time data-matching, tracking, validation, and end-to-end reporting are facilitated by the advanced Delta-X software, ensuring product integrity and operational transparency.

Tamper Evident Package Security with Hybrid Adhesive Seal and Extended Compression.
Batching, Flow-Wrapping, Bundle Labeling, and Case and Pallet Manifest.
Real-Time Data-Matching, Tracking, Validation, and End-to-End Reporting.
100% Servo Driven with Digital Brushless Servo Motors for precision and reliability.

Specifications

The 1-PAS system is capable of inline card personalization, carrier affixing, secure packaging, and pack-out speeds of up to 20,000 PPH, with duplex card personalization speeds reaching up to 35,000 PPH. It features drop-on-demand UV printing at 600dpi for high-resolution personalization and maintains edge-to-edge affixing accuracy of ±0.5mm in both portrait and landscape orientations.

Inline card personalization, carrier affixing, secure packaging, and pack-out speeds up to 20,000 PPH.
Duplex card personalization speeds up to 35,000 PPH.
Drop-On-Demand UV Printing at 600dpi (3.5pL drop size).
Edge-to-Edge Affixing Accuracy of ±0.5mm in portrait and landscape orientation.
1 Operator + 2 Person Reloading + 1-2 People on Delivery

Processed Material

This system is adept at handling both open loop cards, such as Visa and MasterCard gift cards, and closed loop cards, including various branded gift cards. Its versatility extends to a wide range of card materials and types, ensuring precise placement and handling.

Open Loop Cards (e.g., Visa Gift Card, MasterCard Gift Card).
Closed Loop Cards (e.g., Amazon Gift Card, Google Gift Card).

Applications

The 1-PAS system is designed for secure packaging and personalization of financial cards, efficient packaging of telecom SIM cards, and production of retail loyalty and gift cards. Its high security and aesthetic appeal make it a preferred choice for businesses aiming to enhance customer engagement through high-quality card products.

Secure packaging and personalization of financial cards.
Efficient packaging of telecom SIM cards.
Production of retail loyalty and gift cards with high security and aesthetic appeal.

Process Flow(s)

From card personalization, including printing, encoding, and verification, to affixing, secure packaging, and pack-out, the 1-PAS system streamlines every step of the production process. It ensures that each card is precisely placed onto carriers, securely sealed within packages, and prepared for shipping with batching and labeling.

Card personalization: Printing, encoding, and verification.
Affixing: Precise placement of cards onto carriers.
Packaging: Secure sealing of card packages.
Pack-out: Preparation of packages for shipping, including batching and labeling.

Related Systems & Technologies

The 1-PAS system integrates seamlessly with high-speed imaging systems for quality control, automated card feeding systems for efficient input, and packaging integration systems for seamless end-of-line processes. Its foundation on the Delta-X software platform enables real-time control of production data, while UV DOD printing technology and servo-driven automation ensure precision and reliability.

SJ Series, HSL60, ME1, SR250, RP Series, VC Series, VSC1000, BSG1000, DV Series, SP Series, UVL7550, ABM, HMI10, DXT, Emeral 2500, BC Series, BSC1000, PAP3000, F750