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Foamgrid Aluminum Card Slab Protector - aviation-grade 6063-T5 aluminium case for PSA CGC BGS graded slabs
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✈️ Aviation-Grade 6063-T5
Aluminum Card Slab Protector main view - gunmetal finish
Aluminum Slab Protector open showing foam lining
Aluminum Slab Protector anodise colour range
Aluminum Slab Protector laser-etched serial number
Aluminum Slab Protector grader fit variants comparison
👑 Ultra-Premium Slab Protection

Aluminum Card Slab Protector — Where Metal Meets Legacy.

The ultimate tier of graded card protection. Foamgrid machines aviation-grade 6063-T5 aluminium into a precision shell that fits PSA, CGC, BGS, SGC, TAG and HGA slabs to ±0.1mm. 2.0m drop-rated. Microfibre foam lining. Anodised in six colours. Laser-etched serial numbers and bespoke brand Logos from MOQ 200 pcs. The protector your PSA 10 deserves.

✈️ Aviation-Grade Al
6063-T5 · 2.0mm wall
🚩 2.0m Drop-Rated
SGS certified · hardwood
🌟 7 Grader Fits
PSA / CGC / BGS + more
⚡ Laser Etch Serial
Permanent 0.15-0.25mm
Quick Parameters
Material
Aviation-grade Aluminium 6063-T5
Wall Thickness
2.0mm CNC-machined shell
Internal Lining
0.8mm microfibre-backed foam · acid-free
Grader Fits
PSA / BGS / CGC / SGC / TAG / HGA / Universal
Anodise Colours
Black / Gunmetal / Gold / Space Blue / Red / Rose Gold
Laser Etch
Serial / Logo / QR · permanent · MOQ 200
MOQ
200 pcs (Logo) / 300 pcs (custom anodise)
Price Range
USD 8.50 – USD 38.00 / pc FOB
Why Our Aluminum Slab Protector

8 Reasons This is the Final Form of Slab Protection

Every feature engineered around one question — how do you store a PSA 10 that is worth more than a car, knowing it will outlast you?

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Aviation-Grade 6063-T5
The same aluminium alloy used in aerospace, bicycle frames and DSLR camera bodies. T5 temper means it is heat-treated and artificially aged for maximum hardness — harder than any polymer-based slab protector ever made.
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2.0m Drop-Rated
Independently tested by SGS: 2.0m drop onto solid oak flooring, 6 faces and 4 edges. The 2.0mm-thick CNC shell absorbs and distributes energy away from the foam lining and graded slab inside. Zero visible shell deformation.
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Zero-Contact Foam Lining
0.8mm microfibre-backed foam pads every internal surface. No bare metal ever touches the slab polycarbonate. Foam is acid-free, plasticizer-free, REACH SVHC-free — chemically inert against PSA, CGC and BGS shell material indefinitely.
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O-Ring Compression Seal
Silicone O-ring set into a machined groove in the lid edge creates a dust-proof and splash-resistant seal when closed. IP54-equivalent protection against dust ingress and water splash during transit.
Laser-Etched Permanent Serial
0.15-0.25mm depth laser etch on anodised surface — permanent, abrasion-proof, unfalsifiable. Sequential serial numbers for provenance tracking, custom QR codes linked to your verification URL, brand Logos and commemorative text.
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6-Colour Anodise Palette
Type-II anodise in six standard colours: Jet Black, Gunmetal Grey, Champagne Gold, Space Blue, Blood Red, Rose Gold. Custom Pantone-matched anodise on request. Colour penetrates the oxide layer — never chips or peels.
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Premium Gift Presentation
Each unit ships nested in a velvet-lined EVA inner case inside a magnetic-close gift box. Upgrade to leatherette shell, collectors tin or custom slipcase for high-end retail and auction house presentation.
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Limited Edition Ready
Numbered limited editions (/300, /500, /1000) with custom commemorative text, unique serial, custom anodise and premium packaging. Turn-key design and production service — one supplier from concept to delivered collectors item.
Technical Specifications

Every Number Your Engineering and Procurement Team Needs

Machining tolerances, anodise standards, foam chemistry, laser etch depth, drop ratings — all published. NDA required only for OEM tooling drawings.

Product NameAluminum Card Slab Protector (Metal Slab Case)
Model SeriesFG-ALS-PSA / BGS / CGC / SGC / TAG / HGA / UNI / CUS
Aluminium Grade6063-T5 (aviation / architectural grade)
CNC Wall Thickness2.0mm standard — 2.5mm heavy-duty option
Surface TreatmentType-II anodise · 10-12 micron oxide layer · colour-to-metal bonded
Anodise Standard ColoursJet Black / Gunmetal Grey / Champagne Gold / Space Blue / Blood Red / Rose Gold
Custom Anodise ColourPantone-matched Type-II — MOQ 500 pcs · ΔE ≤ 3.0
Laser Etch Depth0.15-0.25mm · permanent · abrasion-proof
Laser Etch OptionsSerial number (sequential) / Logo / QR code / commemorative text / custom font
Internal Lining0.8mm microfibre-backed EVA foam · all 6 interior surfaces
Foam Chemical ComplianceAcid-free · PVC-free · plasticizer-free · REACH SVHC-free · RoHS
Closure TypeFlush compression-lock lid with silicone O-ring dust seal
Sealing RatingIP54-equivalent: dust-proof, splash-resistant
Closure Option BRare-earth magnetic lid — field ≤ 0.5 mT at slab surface (SGS)
Grader Fit Tolerance±0.1mm on all slab-contact dimensions
Drop Test Rating2.0m onto solid oak flooring · all 6 faces + 4 edges · SGS certified
Operating Temperature-40°C to +120°C — no warpage, no anodise degradation
Weight (PSA variant)approx 180g
Weight (Universal variant)approx 225g
Chemical ComplianceREACH SVHC-free · RoHS · FDA food-contact safe aluminium · EN 71-3
Packaging (standard)Individual velvet-lined EVA inner case + magnetic-close gift box
Packaging (upgrade)Leatherette shell case / collectors tin / custom slipcase
Factory CertificationsISO 9001:2015 · ISO 14001:2015 · BSCI audit ready
MOQ (standard anodise + Logo)200 pcs per SKU
MOQ (custom anodise colour)300 pcs per SKU
MOQ (custom grader-fit tooling)200 pcs after tooling approval
Lead Time (existing tooling)20-30 days
Lead Time (custom anodise)30-40 days
Lead Time (new tooling)60-90 days total
Payment Terms30% T/T + 70% against BL · L/C at sight above USD 50K · Alibaba TA
Loading PortShenzhen Yantian · Shenzhen Shekou · Guangzhou Nansha
Warranty12-month quality warranty from BL date · lifetime replacement for machining failure
Full Custom / OEM / ODM / Private Label

Every Surface Fully Customisable.
Aviation Metal Meets Your Brand Identity.

Metal is the ultimate blank canvas for a collector brand. Foamgrid controls CNC machining, anodise, laser etch, foam lining and presentation packaging under one Dongguan roof — delivering a finished limited-edition product, not just a component.

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OEM
Anodise Colour

6 standard · custom Pantone Type-II anodise on request. Gradient, two-tone and masked multi-colour anodise available for ultra-premium editions.

OK Type-II · ΔE ≤ 3.0 · MOQ 500
OEM
Laser Etch

Serial number / Logo / QR code / commemorative text / custom font. 0.15-0.25mm depth — permanent, abrasion-proof, museum-standard.

OK Any vector artwork · MOQ 200
ODM
Grader-Fit Geometry

±0.1mm machined to any grader slab spec. Custom foam cradle insert. Custom lid recess for sticker zone. Blind-pocket for authentication chip.

OK CNC · ±0.1mm · MOQ 200
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ODM
Closure System

Flush compression-lock O-ring standard. Optional rare-earth magnetic lid. Optional 3-digit combination lock. Optional spring-eject mechanism.

OK All closure types in-house
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OEM
Foam Lining

0.8mm standard microfibre EVA. Custom velvet lining. Custom foam colour. Extra padding thickness. Foam inlay for companion card display.

OK Acid-free · any colour
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OEM
Limited Edition Numbering

Numbered editions (/100 to /5000). Sequential serial with provenance database API. Hologram sticker integration. Certificate of authenticity co-design.

OK Turn-key LE program
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OEM
Presentation Packaging

Velvet EVA inner case + gift box (standard). Upgrade: leatherette shell case / collectors tin / wood presentation box / custom slipcase with foil stamp.

OK Gift to collector tier
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Private Label
Brand Incubation

Full-stack: product design / anodise colour guide / etch artwork / box dieline / product photography. Turn-key from concept to delivered LE collectors product.

OK Turn-key private label
The Three-Tier Protection Bundle
Aluminum Protector (storage) + PSA Bumper Guard (transit) + Magnetic Holder (display) — the complete system, from one factory.
Foamgrid manufactures all three products under one roof. One gift box, one FNSKU, one FBA shipment. The ultimate collector gift bundle. MOQ 200 sets.
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6 Anodise Colours

Choose the Colour of Legacy

Six standard anodise colours — each communicates a distinct collector personality and retail positioning. All are Type-II hardcoat anodise, colour bonded into the oxide layer, never chips or peels.

Most Popular
Jet Black

The most popular colour — timeless, authoritative, pairs with any grader label. The default choice for auction houses and high-end collectors.

Type-II anodise · 10-12 micron
All grader variants
Bestseller - B2B
Gunmetal Grey

Industrial precision aesthetic. Slightly metallic sheen that shows the aluminium grain. Preferred by tech-influenced collector brands and limited-edition drops.

Type-II anodise · 10-12 micron
All grader variants
🏅 Auction House
Champagne Gold

The premium tier signal. Gold anodise reads as luxury, exclusivity and investment-grade — perfect for high-PSA-grade slabs and auction presentation.

Type-II anodise · 10-12 micron
All grader variants
🔵 Asia Market
Space Blue

Deep navy anodise — refined and distinctive without being loud. A popular choice for Japanese and Asian collector markets.

Type-II anodise · 10-12 micron
All grader variants
🔴 Limited Edition
Blood Red

Bold and collectible — the Limited Edition signature colour. Often paired with gold laser etch for maximum visual contrast on a /500 LE drop.

Type-II anodise · 10-12 micron
All grader variants
🌸 Gift / Lifestyle
Rose Gold

Warm metallic pink — the lifestyle collector colour. Popular with gifting, premium unboxing content and female-skewing collector segments.

Type-II anodise · 10-12 micron
All grader variants
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Custom Pantone anodise available. Any Pantone Solid Coated colour matched to Type-II anodise. ΔE ≤ 3.0. MOQ 500 pcs for custom colour. Multi-tone, gradient and masked two-colour anodise also available for ultra-premium LE editions. Contact Kelly with your Pantone reference.
Application Scenarios

Six Moments Where Only Aluminium Will Do

The Aluminum Slab Protector is not for every card. It is for the card that deserves a permanent home — the PSA 10, the BGS Black Label, the /1 of 1.

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PSA 10 and High-Grade Storage

The most valuable graded cards — BGS Black Labels, PSA 10s worth five figures — deserve more than a cardboard box shelf. The Aluminum Protector is the permanent home for a card that will outlive its owner.

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Auction House Presentation

Heritage, Goldin and Robert Edward present high-value lots in branded Aluminum Protectors as a premium provenance signal. The case becomes part of the auction lot — adding perceived value and preventing pre-sale handling damage.

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Collector Gift and Trophy

The highest-end gift in the trading card hobby. Aluminium protector with custom engraved recipient name, card name and a /1 or /500 serial — presented in a velvet box with a certificate of authenticity.

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Limited Edition Brand Drops

TCG publishers, YouTube channels and card shops launching /300 or /500 LE numbered editions. Custom anodise colour + graded card + aluminum protector = a premium product that sells at 5-10x the card value.

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Vault and Long-Term Storage

PWCC Vault, Alt Custody and Collectable storing thousands of high-value graded cards. Aluminum cases are non-magnetic, dustproof and stackable — reducing long-term environmental degradation risk.

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Championship and Award Trophy

Tournament champion awards. Pokemon World Championship award, regional champion plaques, store championship trophies — a numbered aluminum case holding the winner's prize card is the new gold standard.

🏭 Inside the Production Line

4 Steps · Every Bumper Guard Machined In-House

No outsourcing, no traders. From raw LSR silicone barrel to shrink-wrapped retail box — every stage happens under one Dongguan roof, monitored by named engineers.

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Raw material mixing with Kesichuang Covestro TPU pellets and colour master-batch at Foamgrid factory
Material Preparation
Kesichuang (Covestro) TPU pellets · custom colour master-batch · low-VOC · anti-yellowing formula
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Chen Hsong injection moulding machine producing colourful card holder parts
Injection Moulding
15 Chen Hsong machines · 24/7 operation · Shore 90–95A ±2A · UV-stable · anti-yellowing
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Precision manual assembly and ultrasonic welding station with fixture jigs at Foamgrid
Precision Assembly
Fixture-guided manual assembly · ultrasonic-welded joints for Graded Slabs & PSA Bumpers
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5-inspector QC team sorting and FBA-ready packing of magnetic card holders at Foamgrid
QC & Sorting & Packing
5-inspector QC · drop / scratch / clarity tests · SKU sorting · FBA poly-bag · FNSKU · direct-to-FC
🛡️ Compliance Stack

Certifications That Clear Customs and Pass Audits

Every shipment leaves our dock with the paperwork your inspector, distributor or Amazon compliance team will ask for. No follow-up requests. No surcharges.

Alibaba Gold Plus Supplier Assessment Certificate — Foamgrid SGS 2026-2027 ✓ Verified
Alibaba Gold+
Gold Plus Verified Supplier

On-site assessment by SGS — Gold Plus tier reserved for Alibaba.com's most trusted suppliers.

SGS · Valid 2026-2027
CE EN71 Certificate of Conformity — Foamgrid NTEK 2024 ✓ Verified
CE · EN71
EU Toy Safety Compliance

EN 71-1/2/3 mechanical, flammability & chemical safety — 14 product/color variants certified.

NTEK · Approved 2024
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Test Report — Foamgrid CTI 2019 ✓ Verified
RoHS 2011/65
Restricted Substances Passed

Pb · Cd · Hg · Cr(VI) · PBB · PBDE · phthalates — all within EU limits. Tested by CTI.

CTI · PASS
Bureau Veritas Audited Supplier — Made-in-China verified Dongguan Hande ✓ Verified
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Audited Supplier Verified

Full on-site audit of facility, capacity and working environment — via Made-in-China.com.

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1Indicative FOB price per grader fit / anodise / etch tier
23D render of your Logo etched on the aluminium shell
3Anodise colour swatch options for your brand palette
4Full timeline from PO to container
5NDA template before you share artwork files
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Aluminum Slab Protector FAQ

14 Answers to Collector and B2B Buyer Questions

Real questions from auction houses, grading services, publisher brand managers and high-end collectors — answered straight.

01What is the MOQ for custom anodised Aluminum Slab Protectors?+
MOQ starts from 300 pcs per SKU (per grader fit + anodise colour) for standard anodise colours (Black, Gunmetal, Champagne Gold, Space Blue, Blood Red, Rose Gold). Custom Pantone-matched anodise: MOQ 500 pcs. Custom laser-etch Logo on lid: MOQ 200 pcs. Sample MOQ is 1 pc for existing tooling.
02Which graded slab sizes do you fit?+
Seven precision-machined variants: PSA (125x95x6mm), BGS (130x98x6.5mm), CGC (128x96x6mm), SGC (125x92x5mm), TAG (126x94x5.5mm), HGA (127x95x6mm) and a Universal-Fit with adjustable foam inserts. All fit to ±0.1mm — zero wobble, zero slab rattle inside the aluminium shell.
03Will the aluminum protector scratch or damage the slab?+
No. Every internal surface is lined with a 0.8mm microfibre-backed foam layer that cushions the slab on all 6 faces. The foam is acid-free, plasticizer-free and tested for chemical inertness against standard PSA/CGC shell polycarbonate. Zero slab surface contact with bare metal.
04Does the aluminum shell set off metal detectors at events or auction houses?+
Yes, aluminium triggers standard metal detectors. This is by design — the protector is intended for secure transport and long-term storage, not for in-pocket event carry. Recommend removing from the protector before presenting through security at graded card events. Non-magnetic titanium option available on enquiry for airports and strict venues.
05Can we laser-etch our brand Logo onto the lid?+
Yes. 0.15-0.25mm depth laser etch on the anodised lid surface — permanent, tamper-evident, museum-quality. Any vector logo, serial number, QR code or commemorative text. Custom font support. Turn-around 7-10 days from artwork approval. MOQ 200 pcs.
06What drop protection does the aluminum shell provide?+
The 2.0mm-wall 6063-T5 aluminium shell absorbs and distributes impact across the shell exterior before reaching the foam lining and slab inside. 2.0m drop test onto hardwood — zero slab damage, zero visible shell deformation. SGS test report available. Stronger than any polymer-based slab protector on the market.
07Is there a magnetic closure? Does the magnet affect graded cards?+
Our standard closure is a flush-fit compression-lock lid — no magnet. The lid seats into the base with an O-ring seal for dust and moisture resistance. An optional rare-earth magnetic lid version is available — magnetic field tested at less than 0.5 mT at the card surface (safe for foil and holographic cards, SGS certified).
08Can you engrave serial numbers to make each unit unique?+
Yes. Sequential or custom serial numbers laser-etched on the base edge or inside lid — permanent, non-removable, unique per unit. QR-encoded serials linked to a custom verification URL also available. Popular with auction houses and grading services for provenance tracking.
09What certifications and compliance standards apply?+
Aluminium alloy 6063-T5 is REACH SVHC-free, RoHS compliant, FDA food-contact safe. Anodise layer uses sulfuric-acid anodise process — no heavy metals, no hexavalent chromium. Internal foam: REACH SVHC-free, RoHS, acid-free. Factory ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
10What is the lead time from PO to shipment?+
Standard anodise colour, existing grader tooling: 20-30 days from 30% deposit. Custom anodise colour: 30-40 days. New grader-fit tooling: 60-90 days total (30-45 days machining + 20-30 days production). Fastest express production for reorders: 15 days.
11Do you offer limited-edition commemorative versions?+
Yes — a growing category. Numbered limited editions (e.g. /500, /1000) with custom engraved serial, commemorative text, coloured anodise and premium packaging (velvet box or slipcase). Popular with auction houses, publishers and influencer brands. Turn-key design service available. MOQ 200 pcs per edition.
12How is the protector packaged for shipment?+
Each unit ships in an individual velvet-lined EVA foam inner case, packed in a gift box with ribbon pull. Master carton: 12 units per carton, ~0.028 CBM / ~6.8 kg GW. Custom outer gift box, leatherette case and collectors' tin also available.
13Can we bundle the Aluminum Protector with a PSA Bumper Guard or Magnetic Holder?+
Yes. A popular OEM bundle: Aluminum Slab Protector (storage) + PSA Bumper Guard (transit) + Magnetic Card Holder (display) — three protection tiers in one gift box. One FNSKU, one FBA shipment. MOQ 300 sets.
14What payment terms do you accept?+
30% T/T deposit + 70% against BL copy standard. L/C at sight for orders above USD 50,000. Alibaba Trade Assurance for extra buyer protection. Repeat buyers 12+ months: O/A 30-60 day terms.
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Give Your PSA 10 the Home It Deserves.

Aviation-grade aluminium. Laser-etched serial. 2.0m drop-rated. 7 grader fits. Zero commitment, zero deposit for the first quote. Free sample on request.

Aviation-grade 6063-T5 aluminiumCustom laser etch from MOQ 200REACH / CPSIA / EN 71-3 certified4-hour reply guarantee
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