Card Technology
All system components from one single source
Kurz is one of the leading suppliers of security technologies and components for cards. Our expertise revolves around credit, bank, payment, customer, loyalty, prepaid cards, and also ID documents such as identification cards or driving licenses.
Our global presence provides not only international local customer service, but also supply chain security. We uphold identical quality standards worldwide.
Magnetic Foils
- Reliable storage and retrieval of data
- Magnetic values in accordance with ISO 7811 or customer's specification
- Simple and fast processability
- Available in all standard coercivity levels
- Suitable for all application processes and a varietyof substrates
- Visual enhancement of the card through specialcolors and designs
Signature Foils
- Easy writing property
- Secure against counterfeiting and manipulation
- Good application properties
- Three layout types: neutral continuous, customer-specific continuous or single image
- Customized designs for the credit cards such as American Express, China Unionpay, DINERS, JCB, MasterCard, VISA
Holographic OVDs
Easy to communicate, easy to verify, hard to copy.
As a leading supplier of security technology our OVD products offer optical security features and a variety of modular systems including interchangeable features.
Tipping Foils
- Decoration of the raised lettering on credit cards
- Available in two types: metallized and pigmented
Cold Indent Foils
- Application of a personalized number onto signaturepanels or the card surface
- Serves as a reliable, counterfeit-proof security component
Scratch-Off Foils
- Protection of security-relevant data such as passwords, PIN codes etc.
- Easy to scratch-off
- High coverage
- Clean stamping
- High application speed
- Standard pattern or customized designs
Application Machines
Sophisticated security technology requires a seamless integration of advanced foil technology, matched machine systems and modern application processes.
KURZ develops and builds application machines that meet a diverse range of card requirements. Our specialities are machines for the application of magnetic foils, signature panels and holographic images.
