subject: Coin Mechanisms: A Vital Part In Any Vending Machine [print this page] Coin mechanisms play a vital role in vending machines. They are the ones responsible in validating and accepting coins from the customers in exchange of products and services. It is an excellent changer for your vending machine needs. Without this important vending machine part, your machine may not accept coins from your customers thus making your machine useless.
You must choose a coin mechanism which is appropriate for your vending machine needs. Some of the most basic features of coin mechanisms which must be present in most coin mechanism are: it must be made of self-loading and a must have a high capacity change tubes which pays out nickels, dimes and quarters.
There are several kinds of Coin Mechanisms available in the market today; here are the three coin mechanisms which you could choose from.
The Standard Coin Mechanism
The standard coin mechanism also known as the classic coin mechanism is the most traditional coin mechanism which has been around since coin mechanism we're invented. This type of coin mechanism is the most used type of coin mechanism before which still exists today. They have the basic features and have the most basic functions which are expected from coin mechanism products.
Contemporary Coin Mechanism
This is the new age when it comes to coin mechanism. It's like the traditional coin mechanism jam packed with extra features. This kind of coin mechanism accepts all kinds of currencies and is capable to measure each coin for its metallic content, thickness and diameter. You can optimize the machine to accept multiple coins.
Non-ferrous and Ferrous Coin Mechanism
This type of coin mechanism is especially designed to minimize the acceptance of metal slugs, cardboard and plastics in unsecured locations. They are capable of detecting the magnetism of the item which is inserted into the coin mechanism. The technology used in this kind of coin mechanism wouldn't allow the machine to work if the coin mechanism has detected that a fake coins, slugs and plastics are inserted.
