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.
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?
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 Name | Aluminum Card Slab Protector (Metal Slab Case) |
| Model Series | FG-ALS-PSA / BGS / CGC / SGC / TAG / HGA / UNI / CUS |
| Aluminium Grade | 6063-T5 (aviation / architectural grade) |
| CNC Wall Thickness | 2.0mm standard — 2.5mm heavy-duty option |
| Surface Treatment | Type-II anodise · 10-12 micron oxide layer · colour-to-metal bonded |
| Anodise Standard Colours | Jet Black / Gunmetal Grey / Champagne Gold / Space Blue / Blood Red / Rose Gold |
| Custom Anodise Colour | Pantone-matched Type-II — MOQ 500 pcs · ΔE ≤ 3.0 |
| Laser Etch Depth | 0.15-0.25mm · permanent · abrasion-proof |
| Laser Etch Options | Serial number (sequential) / Logo / QR code / commemorative text / custom font |
| Internal Lining | 0.8mm microfibre-backed EVA foam · all 6 interior surfaces |
| Foam Chemical Compliance | Acid-free · PVC-free · plasticizer-free · REACH SVHC-free · RoHS |
| Closure Type | Flush compression-lock lid with silicone O-ring dust seal |
| Sealing Rating | IP54-equivalent: dust-proof, splash-resistant |
| Closure Option B | Rare-earth magnetic lid — field ≤ 0.5 mT at slab surface (SGS) |
| Grader Fit Tolerance | ±0.1mm on all slab-contact dimensions |
| Drop Test Rating | 2.0m 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 Compliance | REACH 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 Certifications | ISO 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 Terms | 30% T/T + 70% against BL · L/C at sight above USD 50K · Alibaba TA |
| Loading Port | Shenzhen Yantian · Shenzhen Shekou · Guangzhou Nansha |
| Warranty | 12-month quality warranty from BL date · lifetime replacement for machining failure |
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.
6 standard · custom Pantone Type-II anodise on request. Gradient, two-tone and masked multi-colour anodise available for ultra-premium editions.
Serial number / Logo / QR code / commemorative text / custom font. 0.15-0.25mm depth — permanent, abrasion-proof, museum-standard.
±0.1mm machined to any grader slab spec. Custom foam cradle insert. Custom lid recess for sticker zone. Blind-pocket for authentication chip.
Flush compression-lock O-ring standard. Optional rare-earth magnetic lid. Optional 3-digit combination lock. Optional spring-eject mechanism.
0.8mm standard microfibre EVA. Custom velvet lining. Custom foam colour. Extra padding thickness. Foam inlay for companion card display.
Numbered editions (/100 to /5000). Sequential serial with provenance database API. Hologram sticker integration. Certificate of authenticity co-design.
Velvet EVA inner case + gift box (standard). Upgrade: leatherette shell case / collectors tin / wood presentation box / custom slipcase with foil stamp.
Full-stack: product design / anodise colour guide / etch artwork / box dieline / product photography. Turn-key from concept to delivered LE collectors product.
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.
The most popular colour — timeless, authoritative, pairs with any grader label. The default choice for auction houses and high-end collectors.
Industrial precision aesthetic. Slightly metallic sheen that shows the aluminium grain. Preferred by tech-influenced collector brands and limited-edition drops.
The premium tier signal. Gold anodise reads as luxury, exclusivity and investment-grade — perfect for high-PSA-grade slabs and auction presentation.
Deep navy anodise — refined and distinctive without being loud. A popular choice for Japanese and Asian collector markets.
Bold and collectible — the Limited Edition signature colour. Often paired with gold laser etch for maximum visual contrast on a /500 LE drop.
Warm metallic pink — the lifestyle collector colour. Popular with gifting, premium unboxing content and female-skewing collector segments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
✓ Verified
On-site assessment by SGS — Gold Plus tier reserved for Alibaba.com's most trusted suppliers.
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EN 71-1/2/3 mechanical, flammability & chemical safety — 14 product/color variants certified.
✓ Verified
Pb · Cd · Hg · Cr(VI) · PBB · PBDE · phthalates — all within EU limits. Tested by CTI.
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Full on-site audit of facility, capacity and working environment — via Made-in-China.com.















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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?+
02Which graded slab sizes do you fit?+
03Will the aluminum protector scratch or damage the slab?+
04Does the aluminum shell set off metal detectors at events or auction houses?+
05Can we laser-etch our brand Logo onto the lid?+
06What drop protection does the aluminum shell provide?+
07Is there a magnetic closure? Does the magnet affect graded cards?+
08Can you engrave serial numbers to make each unit unique?+
09What certifications and compliance standards apply?+
10What is the lead time from PO to shipment?+
11Do you offer limited-edition commemorative versions?+
12How is the protector packaged for shipment?+
13Can we bundle the Aluminum Protector with a PSA Bumper Guard or Magnetic Holder?+
14What payment terms do you accept?+
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.
The Full Foamgrid Premium Stack
The Aluminum Slab Protector is the final tier. Here is every product that works alongside it — all manufactured under one Dongguan roof.

Silicone bumper for transit — pairs with the Aluminum Protector as the ultimate two-tier protection system.

Premium display case for the card in active rotation — complement to the Aluminum storage vault.

OEM grading slab for PSA and CGC — the shell that goes inside the Aluminum Protector.

Aluminium-shell deck box for play decks — the premium option matching the Aluminum Slab Protector tier.




