IDP Corporation · SMART-BIT Ribbon
SMART Bit ribbon shredder
Take care of the information left on your used card printer ribbons.
Bring ribbon destruction into your card-issuing workflow with the SMART Bit ribbon shredder from IDP Corporation. Ask Cardtech about compatibility, pricing and availability in South Africa.
Used ribbons can retain cardholder information after printing. Shredding them helps you manage this material before disposal.
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See SMART Bit in action
Product video & gallery
Explore the shredder from different angles and watch the product introduction.
Why use a ribbon shredder?
See how SMART Bit handles used ribbons and how its shredding technology works.
Discuss your ribbon requirements
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Twisted micro-cut technology
How small are the pieces?
Approximately 2.5 mm shredded particle size.
SMART Bit breaks used printer ribbon into small fragments. The sample image shows the shredded material alongside ribbon rolls and a ruler.
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Ask about your ribbon requirements →Operating & care videos
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How to use SMART Bit
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Purpose-built for used ribbons
Make ribbon destruction part of the process
Twisted micro-cut
IDP’s cutting system breaks used ribbon into small particles. Keep ribbon handling in your disposal procedure alongside unwanted cards and other printed material.
Simple controls
Choose slow, normal or fast operation. Start, stop and reverse controls are provided, with automatic stopping at the end of shredding or if a ribbon jams.
Compact collection
The standard bin holds approximately six YMCKO rolls rated at 250 cards per roll. This is a waste-capacity reference, not a six-roll simultaneous feed.
Check your consumables
Will it work with your ribbons?
IDP specifies dye-sublimation, resin and wax ribbons, with a ribbon width of 60–90 mm, a core width up to 120 mm and a maximum roll diameter of 80 mm.
Send Cardtech your printer make and model, ribbon part number and approximate monthly ribbon usage. We will help check the proposed application before quoting.
Choose the right model
This page covers SMART-BIT Ribbon. IDP lists a separate SMART-BIT Foil model. Please identify retransfer film or other foil consumables in your enquiry so the correct model can be considered.
For plastic cards, explore Cardtech’s ribbon and card shredding & recycling service. Do not assume that a ribbon shredder is suitable for cards.
Technical specifications
SMART Bit ribbon shredder specifications
| Ribbon types | Dye-sublimation, resin and wax |
|---|---|
| Ribbon / core width | 60–90 mm ribbon; maximum 120 mm core |
| Maximum roll diameter | 80 mm |
| Cut / particle size | Twisted micro-cut; approximately 2.5 mm |
| Maximum speed | 16 metres per minute |
| Standard bin capacity | 6 YMCKO rolls, based on 250 cards per roll |
| Controls / indicators | 3 speeds; start/stop and reverse; 4 LEDs and 3 buttons |
| Automatic stop | Shredding complete or ribbon jam |
| Electrical specification | DC 24 V, 2 A |
| Operating environment | 15–35°C; 35–70% humidity |
| Dimensions (W × H × L) | 232 × 364.6 × 386 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 4.8 kg |
Brochure & user guide
Product documents
Download SMART Bit Ribbon user guide
Follow the operating and maintenance instructions in the user guide.
Waste bags & accessories
Accessories include standard dust bags in packs of five, an optional 70-litre waste bin and large dust bags in packs of twenty. Ask Cardtech to include the appropriate accessories in your quotation.
Prefer to use our shredding service?
Buy a SMART Bit for ongoing ribbon destruction at your premises, or let Cardtech handle your used ribbons and unwanted plastic cards at our Isando facility. Arrange witnessed destruction or sign over your material and receive confirmation on completion. Suitable plastics are sent for recycling where possible.
Free shredding for Cardtech customers: Our shredding service is included at no charge for ribbons and cards purchased from Cardtech. For ribbons or cards purchased elsewhere, please contact us for a quote.
Planning your ribbon disposal
Is SMART Bit a recycling machine?
It shreds ribbon. Recycling is a separate step and depends on the material and the recycler’s acceptance. Shredded foil should not automatically be placed in a plastics recycling stream.
Can Cardtech handle destruction for us instead?
Yes. Cardtech offers industrial ribbon and card shredding at our Isando facility. Shredding is free for ribbons and cards purchased from Cardtech. For material purchased elsewhere, please contact us for a quote. You can arrange to witness destruction or sign over the material and receive confirmation on completion. Suitable plastics are sent for recycling where possible. Arrange shredding or request a quote.
What should we include in a quote request?
Include your printer model, ribbon part number, approximate ribbon usage and the number of shredders required. Mention accessories, your location and any preferred delivery timing. If you are unsure about the ribbon dimensions, tell us what you know.
Talk to Cardtech
Request SMART Bit pricing & availability
Tell us about your ribbon disposal requirements. We will discuss compatibility, quantities and the appropriate configuration. Fields marked * are required.
Call 087 135 7135 or email sales@cardtech.co.za. You can also explore our SMART ID card printers and printer and ribbon range.
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