Graded Card Slab โ The Grader-Chosen Shell.
Ultrasonic-welded archival grading slabs manufactured by Foamgrid for professional grading services, TCG publishers and authorized authentication houses. Museum-grade optical polycarbonate, tamper-evident weld, custom label window, laser-etched serial ready. OEM partner of PSA and CGC since 2021.
8 Reasons PSA, CGC and 6+ Grading Services Choose Us
Every feature engineered around one question โ what does a grader need to preserve authenticity for 100 years? These are the 8 answers our OEM partners tell us they can't find at other factories.
Trusted OEM Manufacturer of PSA, CGC and 6+ Emerging Graders
We manufacture grading slabs for the two biggest names in the industry โ plus a growing list of regional and specialty grading services worldwide. Your grading brand could be #9 on this list.
| Grading Service | Description | Type | Status | Rating | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
๐บ๐ธ PSA | Professional Sports Authenticator | World's #1 grader | OEM PARTNER | โ โ โ โ โ | Long-term contract 2021 |
๐บ๐ธ CGC | Certified Guaranty Company | TCG grading leader | OEM PARTNER | โ โ โ โ โ | Long-term contract 2021 |
๐ Grader-A | Regional TCG grading service | 6 markets ยท Asia-Pacific | OEM (NDA) | โ โ โ โ โ | Signed 2023 |
๐บ๐ธ Grader-B | Sports card AI grader | US emerging service | OEM (NDA) | โ โ โ โ โ | Signed 2024 |
๐ช๐บ Grader-C | European vintage specialist | EU market | OEM (NDA) | โ โ โ โ โ | Signed 2024 |
๐ง๐ท Grader-D | Emerging LATAM grader | Brazil launch 2025 | Development | โ โ โ โ โ | In R&D 2025 |
๐ฆ๐ช Grader-E | Middle East authentication | Dubai ยท Riyadh | Development | โ โ โ โ โ | In R&D 2025 |
๐จ Grader-F | Independent authentication | Custom formats | Prototyping | โ โ โ โ โ | Tooling 2025 |
Every Number Your Engineering Team Will Ask For
Full spec sheet published โ grading service engineering teams and Amazon compliance officers get everything they need. NDA required for the OEM tooling library.
| Product Name | Graded Card Slab (Ultrasonic-Welded Archival Shell) |
| Model Series | FG-GCS-STD / THK / BOK / PAT / MAG / BNK / CMC / CUS |
| Shell Material | Museum-grade optical Polycarbonate (PC) ยท food-grade PC option |
| Card Cradle Material | Acid-free EVA foam ยท optional recycled cotton fibre |
| Label Substrate | Acid-free coated paper ยท optional Tyvek waterproof |
| Seal Method | Ultrasonic welded seam ยท 20 kHz ยท 45-60 N/cm peel strength |
| Seal Tamper-Evidence | Any opening attempt cracks shell front surface visibly (SGS certified) |
| Optical Clarity | โฅ 94% light transmission ยท haze โค 1.5% |
| UV Blocking | 99% UVA/UVB standard ยท 99.9% UV++ premium option |
| Anti-Yellowing | 5,000-hour QUV accelerated ageing without visible yellowing (ฮb โค 1.0) |
| Dimensional Tolerance | ยฑ0.05 mm on card cradle ยท ยฑ0.1 mm on external shell |
| Shell Wall Thickness | 2.5 mm standard ยท 3.5 mm premium security ยท 1.8 mm slim variant |
| Weight (Standard Modern) | ~ 46 g per unit ยฑ 2 g |
| Weight (Booklet variant) | ~ 88 g per unit ยฑ 3 g |
| Operating Temperature | -40 ยฐC to +80 ยฐC ยท zero warpage across full range |
| Label Window | Custom die-cut ยท rectangular / curved / irregular / dual-window |
| Serialization | Laser-etched permanent 0.15-0.3mm depth ยท alphanumeric or QR-encoded |
| Hologram Integration | 2D ยท 3D ยท Kinegram ยท custom ยท sourced from tier-1 anti-counterfeit suppliers |
| Chemical Compliance | REACH SVHC-free ยท RoHS ยท CPSIA lead-free ยท FDA-inert PC |
| Factory Certifications | ISO 9001:2015 ยท ISO 14001:2015 ยท BSCI audit ready |
| MOQ (Existing tooling ยท custom label) | 3,000 pcs per SKU |
| MOQ (New tooling ยท custom shell shape) | 5,000 pcs per SKU |
| Lead Time (Existing) | 25-35 days |
| Lead Time (New Tooling) | 60-90 days total |
| Payment Terms | 30% T/T deposit + 70% against BL copy ยท L/C at sight ยท Alibaba TA |
| Loading Port | Shenzhen Yantian ยท Shenzhen Shekou ยท Guangzhou Nansha |
| Warranty | 12-month quality warranty from BL date ยท lifetime replacement for weld failure |
Design Your Own Grading Slab From Scratch.
We Manufacture Every Layer.
We are the OEM manufacturer PSA and CGC use for specific slab components. The same tooling workshop, the same PC substrate, the same QC line is available to every emerging grading service. Send us your brand โ we'll build your grading slab from steel tooling to finished shell.
Any card format ยท any cradle depth ยท slim / standard / thick shell walls ยท dual-card / booklet / patch variants ยท non-standard shapes for currency & memorabilia
Rectangular ยท curved ยท irregular ยท dual-window ยท fold-out ยท flip-tab configurations ยท custom die-cut to match your grader brand guideline
Laser-etched permanent serials ยท QR-encoded traceability ยท sequential batch coding ยท integration with your grading database API
Holograms (2D/3D/Kinegram) ยท micro-print security zones ยท UV-fluorescent inks ยท thermochromic accents ยท encrypted QR codes
Clear standard ยท frosted premium ยท smoke security ยท custom Pantone-tinted PC (rare โ Foamgrid exclusive)
Standard optical PC ยท UV++ premium ยท high-security anti-shatter ยท low-VOC food-contact ยท biodegradable PC option (new)
Individual slab box ยท dual-slab dual-box ยท presentation folder ยท leatherette wallet ยท themed collector's tin
Full-stack: brand naming ยท Logo ยท label design ยท slab dieline ยท hologram sourcing ยท QR system ยท Amazon A+ ยท launch photography
Six Ways Our Slabs Preserve Value
Understand the end-market for graded slabs. Each scenario has a slightly different label, hologram, cradle spec and packaging expectation โ we've manufactured for all six.
The primary use โ encapsulate a graded card in a tamper-evident welded shell that certifies the assigned grade for life. The physical proof of authenticity.
Heritage ยท Goldin ยท Robert Edward slabbing lot-authenticated items. House-branded slab shells add auction provenance and prevent lot switching.
Pokรฉmon Worlds ยท MTG Pro Tour cards issued directly to tournament winners in publisher-authenticated slabs. Publisher brand = ultimate authenticity.
PWCC Vault ยท Alt ยท Collectable holding graded slabs in insured storage. Custody vault code laser-etched onto the shell for chain-of-custody tracking.
Museum acquisitions and library special collections mounting rare cardstock in acid-free archival shells for 100+ year preservation.
Grading platforms extending beyond trading cards โ coins, banknotes, autographed memorabilia, historical documents in tamper-evident authentication shells.
4 Steps ยท Every Slab Grade-Ready
No outsourcing, no traders. From raw optical PC pellet to ultrasonic-welded finished slab โ every stage happens under one Dongguan roof, monitored by named engineers with grading-service audit access.
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.
โ Verified
On-site assessment by SGS โ Gold Plus tier reserved for Alibaba.com's most trusted suppliers.
EN 71-1/2/3 mechanical, flammability & chemical safety โ 14 product/color variants certified.
โ Verified
Pb ยท Cd ยท Hg ยท Cr(VI) ยท PBB ยท PBDE ยท phthalates โ all within EU limits. Tested by CTI.
โ Verified
Full on-site audit of facility, capacity and working environment โ via Made-in-China.com.



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14 Answers to Grading Service Procurement Questions
Real questions from real grading service partners โ filtered from B2B inquiries this year. Answered straight, no marketing fluff.
01Are you really an OEM partner of PSA and CGC?+
02Can we order slabs for our own grading service brand?+
03How strong is the ultrasonic weld? Can it be pried open?+
04Are the slabs archival-safe for long-term storage?+
05What is the MOQ and lead time for a custom grading service?+
06Can you integrate hologram, QR code and barcode into the label?+
07What thicknesses of cards can be encapsulated?+
08Do you support serial number laser etching?+
09What certifications do the slabs carry?+
10How do the slabs ship to protect the grader-authenticated cards inside?+
11Do you sign NDA and offer grading-service exclusivity?+
12Can we get a sample of your existing PSA-style or CGC-style slab?+
13What payment terms do you offer for grading service partners?+
14Can we source hologram security features from Foamgrid?+
Ready to Launch Your Grading Service Slab?
OEM manufacturer of PSA and CGC since 2021 โ and quietly building 6+ emerging grading services worldwide. Bilateral NDA on day one. Zero commitment, zero deposit for the first quote. Sample kits for qualified grading service partners.
Slabs Are Just One Piece of the Card Protection Chain
Grading services and Amazon aggregators typically bundle these products together. All from the same factory โ one shipping origin, one payment, one QC standard.

Snap-on silicone bumper protecting graded slabs from drop impact โ the perfect Slab transit companion.

Premium display for graded and raw cards โ for slabs in display mode after transit.

Rigid PVC card holder in 8 thickness options โ pre-grading protection for raw cards.

Matte, glossy or perfect-fit sleeves โ first line of defence before any slab.




