Commercial Counting

Vacuumatic commercial counting machines are precision-engineered electro-mechanical systems recognized as global industry benchmarks for counting, batching, and tabbing paper, card, and synthetic substrates. Manufactured by Vacuumatic (a UK-based brand pioneering accuracy since 1951), these commercial machines are highly flexible and serve sectors like commercial printing, security printing (including banknotes), packaging, pharmaceuticals, and paper converting. They are built to guarantee 100% counting accuracy, reducing material waste and optimizing finishing operations.

Core Counting Technologies

Vacuumatic divides its commercial line-up into three primary technologies to accommodate everything from tissue-thin paper to thick plastic credit cards:

• Mechanical Counting (Pin-&-Blade or Disc Systems): Uses a suction-based tool to separate and physical-count each sheet corner individually. It handles paper substances spanning 25gsm to 240gsm at lightning-fast speeds.
• Optical Counting (Contactless Systems): Uses unique image-capture software with monochrome or colour cameras to scan the edge of a product stack. Because it is non-contact, it eliminates product marking or edge damage.
• Friction Feeding: Employs advanced physical thickness-compensating mechanisms for rapidly isolating and feeding high-volume items.

Key Product Ranges & Models

Key Technical Features & Capabilities

• Lightning Operation Speeds: Mechanical systems can reach extreme speeds ranging from 300 up to 10,000 sheets per minute depending on the disc option and material.
• Integrated Tab Insertion & Batching: Vacuumatic systems feature automatic tab inserters (such as the pedestal-mounted CUTI or integrated systems). Operators can pre-program batches (e.g., placing a tab every 50 or 100 sheets) with storage space for variable batch configuration programs.
• Intuitive Touchscreen Interfaces: Modern units leverage large, icon-based colour touchscreens. This allows operators with minimal training to manage count settings, cycle setups, and security modes effortlessly.
• Air-Float & Ergonomic Tables: Large floor-standing tables are frequently equipped with an automated air-float function to glide heavy sheet blocks smoothly into position without scratching the bottom sheets.
• Security Lockouts: For high-value verification, some models can trigger a clamp lockout and flash an alert when a count target fails to match, stopping defective batches from proceeding further down the line.

Vacuumatic: Commercial Counting Solutions

Vacuumatic designs and manufactures a versatile range of counting machines tailored to the commercial printing sector. Whether you’re dealing with paper or card, our systems can count, batch, tab, separate, and feed materials with unmatched accuracy and efficiency.

We offer three advanced counting technologies to suit a variety of production needs:

1. TCF2 Range for Friction-fed counting for fast, high-volume operations.
2. Count-S Range for Optical counting , ideal for non-contact precision across delicate or irregular items.
3. Vicount and SUPER 40 Range for Mechanical counting using pin & blade or disc systems, preferred for robustness and reliability

We have the counting machine to suit your commercial requirement, whether it be paper, polymer or something else!