Coin Recycling Automation
Discover how Alps Group fully automated the Decoiner, a coin destruction machine designed for central banks to eliminate outdated currency stocks.
Context
The creation of the euro rendered many national currencies obsolete, requiring their secure destruction. The Decoiner, originally developed by Théodor Gertsch, crushes coins between two rollers at a rate of up to 5 tons per hour, depending on the model. Easily transportable, this modular machine is already used by several central banks worldwide, but required some optimizations.
Simplify Decoiner’s use through automation
Guarantee high accuracy in tracking the volume of parts destroyed, while ensuring the safety and reliability of the entire process.
Achievements
Alps Group provided a full range of services, including:
- Designing the machine’s schematics and engineering to meet precision and safety requirements of banks
- Producing prototype and industrial control cabinets, integrating them on-site, and conducting tests
- PLC and HMI programming for an intuitive interface and precise operation control, with real-time tracking functions
- Staff training for optimal use, implementing remote maintenance, and providing tailored support services
- Managed the qualifications, tests, and validations, providing solutions adapted to project developments while adhering to budget constraints