Sublimation-Ready Chips and Plaques
In the gaming and promotional industry, “ceramic” is the standard trade term for a specific chip construction: a high-density plastic polymer blend that mimics the weight, textured feel, and sound of traditional casino chips. That polymer construction is exactly what makes these blanks work for dye-sublimation. The matte receiver surface is formulated to absorb gaseous dyes under heat-press cycles, locking in full-gamut, photo-quality color that is scratch-resistant and permanent — no peeling, no fading, no edge wear.
The line covers three formats. The CRB-39 is the standard 39mm casino chip at 9 grams, the workhorse for tournaments and promotional runs. The CRB-43 scales up to a 43mm, 12-gram chip for higher-denomination and premium sets. The CRPB-015 is an 85 x 53mm rectangular plaque at 40 grams, a full-bleed canvas for VIP gifts, awards, and high-end branding. All three print edge-to-edge, so your artwork runs the full surface with no border constraints.
Beyond sublimation, these polymer blanks are also compatible with direct-to-substrate UV flatbed printing and UV DTF decals, and their uniform thickness drops cleanly into standard multi-cavity jigs for automated shops. Consistent lot-to-lot molding keeps registration repeatable run after run.
Formats in this collection
- CRB-39: 39mm ceramic-style chip, 9g, edge-to-edge printable, 50-piece minimum
- CRB-43: 43mm ceramic-style chip, 12g, edge-to-edge printable, 50-piece minimum
- CRPB-015 plaque: 85 x 53mm rectangular plaque, 3.7mm thick, 40g, edge-to-edge printable, 25-piece minimum
- Methods: dye-sublimation heat transfer, direct UV flatbed printing, UV DTF decals
- Finish: matte white polymer receiver surface for clean dye absorption
Frequently asked questions
Are these chips actually ceramic?
"Ceramic" is the industry trade term for this category. The chips are molded from a high-density plastic polymer composite with a coated receiver surface, which gives you the weight, texture, and sound of a casino chip with better impact strength and thermal stability than true ceramic.
What sizes are available?
Three formats: the 39 mm CRB-39 at 9 g, the 43 mm CRB-43 at 12 g, and the 85 x 53 mm rectangular plaque at 40 g. All three offer edge-to-edge printable surfaces for full-bleed artwork.
Can I also UV print these?
Yes. The coated surface is formulated for high-temperature dye-sublimation press cycles and also bonds well with flatbed UV inks and UV DTF transfers, so one blank covers multiple workflows.
What are the minimums and how fast is shipping?
Minimums are 50 chips for the CRB-39 and CRB-43, and 25 pieces for the plaque, with volume pricing on larger quantities. Orders ship quickly from Roswell, Georgia.