Automatic Coin Counting Machine – MT 450
High-Speed Automatic Coin Counting Machin
The VELEC MT 450 is an automatic industrial coin counting machine designed to count and batch coins, tokens and coin blanks at speeds of up to 6,500 coins per minute.
Developed for demanding production environments, it combines high-speed operation, accurate counting and automatic format changeovers.
Its dual optical fiber counting technology ensures reliable batch preparation, while its automatic jam-clearing system helps maintain continuous production.
Accurate Counting for Coins and Blanks
The MT 450 is designed for manufacturers that require precise and repeatable counting across a wide range of coin formats.
Each coin is detected using a dual optical fiber counting system. This double detection technology improves counting reliability and helps ensure that each batch contains the programmed quantity.
The machine can process products measuring from 12 to 40 mm in diameter and from 1 to 4 mm in thickness.
Key Benefits
- Counts up to 6,500 coins per minute
- Processes coins, tokens and coin blanks
- Dual optical fiber counting technology
- Automatic format changeover within seconds
- Automatic jam-clearing system
- Lateral ejection of non-compliant coins
- Rejection of undersized coins
- Synchronization with upstream and downstream equipment
- Siemens S7 programmable logic controller
- Touchscreen operation
- Limited maintenance requirements
Automatic Coin Format Changeover
The MT 450 can automatically adjust to different coin formats within seconds.
This reduces the time required between production runs and limits manual intervention when switching from one coin diameter or thickness to another.
Automatic changeover is particularly useful for mints and manufacturers processing several product references on the same production line.
It helps:
- Reduce changeover time
- Increase machine availability
- Simplify operator tasks
- Improve production flexibility
- Limit adjustment errors
Automatic Jam Clearing and Coin Rejection
The MT 450 includes an automatic jam-clearing system designed to eject unsuitable coins laterally without requiring the operator to stop the entire production process.
Undersized or non-compliant coins can also be removed from the production flow through a dedicated rejection system.
These functions help protect the counting process and maintain consistent machine performance in demanding production conditions.
Coin Counting Machine Performance
- Accepted coin diameter: 12 to 40 mm
- Accepted coin thickness: 1 to 4 mm
- Maximum counting speed: Up to 6,500 coins per minute
- Counting technology: Dual optical fiber detection
- Format changeover: Automatic
- Jam management: Automatic jam clearing
- Coin rejection: Lateral rejection of unsuitable or undersized coins
- Machine control: Siemens S7 PLC
The actual production speed may vary depending on the dimensions, shape and characteristics of the coins or blanks being processed.
Designed for Demanding Production Environments
The MT 450 has been developed for continuous operation in industrial environments where reliability, accuracy and machine availability are essential.
It is suitable for counting and batching:
- Circulation coins
- Commemorative coins
- Collector coins
- Tokens
- Round coin blanks
- Metallic discs with similar dimensions
Its robust design and automated functions make it suitable for high-volume production and applications involving frequent product changes.
Integration into a Complete Coin Production Line
The MT 450 can be fully synchronized with upstream feeding equipment and downstream packaging systems.
Depending on the application, it can be integrated with:
- Vibrating feeding hoppers
- Hopper conveyors
- Coin inspection systems
- Coin collection systems
- Coin bagging machines
- Packaging equipment
- Complete coin counting and batching lines
The machine communicates with the surrounding equipment to regulate the product flow and maintain a continuous production process.
VELEC Systems can configure the integration according to the required coin format, production speed, batch quantity and packaging process.
Technical Specifications
- Electronic control cabinet with touchscreen
- Siemens S7 programmable logic controller
- Three-phase power supply
- Frequency: 50 or 60 Hz
- Power consumption below 1.5 kW
- Required pre-fuse: 3 × 10 A
- Minimum compressed-air pressure: 6 bar
- Air consumption below 1 m³/h
- Machine weight: 650 kg
- Machine dimensions: 900 × 900 × 1,521 mm
Length × width × height - Designed for high reliability and limited maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MT 450 coin counting machine used for?
The MT 450 is used to automatically count and batch coins, tokens and coin blanks in industrial production environments. It is designed for high-speed applications requiring accurate counting and frequent format changes.
How fast can the MT 450 count coins?
The MT 450 can count up to 6,500 coins per minute. The actual output depends on the size, thickness and characteristics of the product being processed.
What coin sizes can the MT 450 process?
The machine can process coins and blanks measuring from 12 to 40 mm in diameter and from 1 to 4 mm in thickness.
How does the MT 450 ensure accurate counting?
The MT 450 uses a dual optical fiber detection system. Each coin is detected twice, improving counting reliability and batch accuracy.
Does the machine change coin formats automatically?
Yes. The MT 450 includes an automatic format changeover system that can adjust the machine to a different coin size within seconds.
What happens if a coin causes a jam?
The machine includes an automatic jam-clearing system. Unsuitable coins can be ejected laterally to help maintain continuous production.
Can the MT 450 reject undersized coins?
Yes. The machine includes a rejection system for coins that do not meet the required minimum dimensions.
Does the MT 450 sort mixed coin denominations?
The MT 450 is primarily designed to count and batch coins or blanks of a defined format. It is not intended to sort a mixed batch of different denominations.
Can it be connected to a bagging machine?
Yes. The MT 450 can be synchronized with downstream bagging or packaging equipment as part of a complete coin counting line.
Can the MT 450 be integrated with a feeding hopper?
Yes. It can be synchronized with an upstream feeding hopper or conveyor to regulate the supply of coins entering the machine.
Can the coin counter be integrated into a complete line?
Yes. It can be connected to upstream feeding systems and downstream packaging equipment or incorporated into a complete customized coin counting and packaging line.