Why Multi-Pocket
Mechanical - How many Pockets are necessary?
Different Applications of Multi-Pocket Sorters
The number of pockets in a banknote counter determines what tasks it can accomplish and how efficiently it works. Understanding the differences is key to making the right purchase decision.
1 Pocket
A 1-pocket machine can detect unwanted banknotes. When it detects one, however, the machine stops and the unwanted note must be removed by hand — significantly reducing work efficiency. For this reason, 1-pocket machines are not used for sorting; they are limited to counting. Even for counting, a 1-pocket machine has lower productivity because any counterfeit or unwanted banknote causes the machine to stop.
2 Pocket
A 2-pocket machine can keep counting without interruption because it sends damaged or unwanted banknotes to the reject pocket.
Many different configurations are available.
Sort one denomination from mixed notes
Separate face-up from face-down
Sort by note orientation
Separate old notes from new notes
See MIB-9 (1+1 value counter) and MIB-11 (1+1 fitness sorter) for more details of our 2 pocket solutions.
3 Pocket
A 3-pocket machine can do everything a 2-pocket machine can. With the additional stacker pocket, it can separate banknotes into 2 categories at a time.
With the additional stacker pocket, non-stop value counting becomes possible.
Fitness Sorting can be done more quickly.
- ✓ Separate into 2 categories at a time
- ✓ Non-stop value counting
- ✓ Faster fitness sorting
See SB-3000 (2+1 fitness sorter) for more details of our 3 pocket solutions.
5 Pocket
A 5-pocket machine can do everything a 3-pocket machine can. With the additional pockets, it can separate banknotes into 4 categories at a time.
Up to 4 denominations can be separated in a single pass, and up to 8 denominations can be separated in two passes.
Face/Orientation Sorting can be completed in a single pass.
Non-stop Fitness Sorting is possible.
Different users have different pocket allocation requirements. Pocket allocation flexibility is another key factor when choosing a multi-pocket banknote counter.
- ✓ Separate into 4 categories at a time
- ✓ Up to 8 denominations in two operations
- ✓ Face/Orientation sorting at a time
- ✓ Non-stop fitness sorting
- ✓ Flexible pocket allocation
See MIB-5000 (full 5 fitness sorter) for more details of our 5 pocket solutions.
Comparison Summary
| Feature | 1 Pocket | 2 Pocket | 3 Pocket | 5 Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-stop counting | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Denomination sorting | ✗ | 1 at a time | 2 at a time | 4 at a time |
| Fitness sorting | ✗ | Slow | Faster | Non-stop |
| Face/Orientation sorting | ✗ | 1 type | 1 type | All at once |