PassPort 1 Machine

Product Description

The PassPort 1 Machine binds passport or saving books by collating and sewing together different components. The Machine is equipped with sewing machines for chain and/or interlock stitching.

All styles of passports and e-passports can be manufactured by combining PassPort 1 with our PassPort 2R, 3 and 4 machines.

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We would like to extend our gratitude and appreciate for your help and support in the Philippine e-Passport project. With your invaluable contribution, the launch gathered positive response from our fellow citizens. - Henry P. Cureg, President, United Graphic Expression Corporation, Philippines
Product Features

Passport Machine for Collating and Sewing

Compliance with Standards

Suitable for (electronic) Machine Readable Travel Document (eMRTD) according to ISO and ICAO standards.

Productivity and Technology

  • High productivity and reliable production in terms of quality and output. 

  • Sophisticated technology for easy operation and maintenance.


Design and Modularity

  • Rigid design for increased life expectancy (>30 years). 

  • Modular layout in order to accommodate various types of passports and future upgrades.


  • Technical Data
  • Product Details
  • Options
PassPort 1 Chain stitchingPassPort 1 Interlock stitching
Cycles/minMax. 36 Layers (double up)Max. 20 / Optional 36 Layers (double up)
Layer thicknessmax. 3 mmmax. 3 mm
Sewn side210 mm - 355 mm260 mm - 330 mm
Unsewn side146 mm - 224 mm160 mm - 224 mm
 PassPort 1 Chain Stitching Sizes
PassPort 1 Interlock Stitching Sizes

PassPort 1 Basic Equipment

  • Variable number of feeders
  • Alignment of layers
  • Reinforcing tape application
  • Feeder for security film or polycarbonate cards with or without chip
  • Trimming
  • Sewing station for chain stitch and/or interlock stitching
  • Delivery

 

Add-on Options

  • Chip verification with automatic reject of defect polycarbonate cards with chip
  • Registration of chip-UIDs used and other tracking features
  • Inline connection to PassPort 2R Machine

PassPort Machines


BW Papersystems modular passport machine system offers customized solutions, including RFID e-passports storing biometric data, high capacity lockstitch sewing, and new cover and chip inlay lamination techniques. 

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