ADR32 Technology

The efficient and reliable counting choice

ADR32 Technology is the counting technology designed by B.MATIC for the most important manufacturers of paper money, security documents and banknotes. For more than 38 years, B.MATIC has been dealing with sheet counting machines, counters and feeders for automatic production lines, to date we count more than 7,000 machines sold worldwide.

The counting mechanism of the ADR32 technology is done physically by moving and lifting the sheets one by one with a pair of suction paddles called ‘Twin Vacuum Blades’. It is capable of counting sheets of cardboard, paper and plastic from 40 to 800 GSM, depending on the model, up to a maximum speed of 3,000 sheets/min. It is also equipped with a system of dividing the bundle by separation tabs designed to facilitate subsequent production steps.

The process is fast but gentle on the sheets, which are not scratched, damaged or deformed in the counting corner area. The rotary motion of the paddles is large and the system robust: this enables counting even of high sheet weights and thicknesses.

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Comparison with other counting technologies

Comparison between technologies is an important element in evaluating an accurate purchase, we therefore consider it fair and transparent to inform the customer. Basically, there are 3 technologies on the market, the oldest is the Pin & Blade technology, the second is the one we invented ADR32 (derivative of our Dual System invented in 1993) and finally the Disc system. Below we list the key points comparing the 3 technologies according to our information (which you can verify in our possession on the net).

ADR32 vs Pin & Blade System

  • No corner bending: The planar movement from top to bottom of the double suction blades solved the problem of the Pin and Blade system, which bends corners due to the Pin (Pin) rotating like a satellite around the Blade (Blade).
  • Non-staining: ADR32 has greatly reduced the problem of ink transfer always caused by the pin.
  • Quick adjustment: With the ADR32 Easy Clips system, counting plates can be replaced in seconds without unscrewing screws and without using spanners or allen keys. With Pin & Blade counting technologies, maintenance is more complex and time-consuming.
  • Doesn’t press on the paper: Thanks to the ADR 32 motorised levelling system, the counting head controlled by a sophisticated motorised system positions itself gently on the sheets without damaging them from start to finish. In contrast, the Pin and Blade system supports the stack by weight on the suction pallet and consequently the weight increases according to the height of the stack.
  • Fast: Compared to machines with this level of quality and attention to detail, it is among the fastest in the world, up to 3,000 sheets/min (with the Tab-Inserter the speed is reduced by a fraction).
  • Versatile: The ADR32 system is the only machine that can count up to 800GSM with minimal reduction in maximum speed. The Pin and Blade system goes up to a maximum of 255GSM.
  • Ribbon saving system: The flags of the pack splitting system are red and 6 cm long with a minimum thickness to ensure visibility and a maximum of twice the life of the reels compared to the competition.
  • Ducts do not clog: The dust in the sheets tends to foul the filters and clog the ducts. To avoid this problem, the suction ducts we use are double (they have twice the surface area of the section) compared to other systems, reducing maintenance.

ADR32 vs Disk System

  • Does not scratch or crease the paper: ADR32 with the top-down movement of the double suction blades very similar to the manual gesture has solved the problem of the Disk which, on the contrary, using a horizontal helical movement creeps sideways for a few centimetres, crawling over the surface of the leaves. This sliding can cause scratches, especially in the presence of fresh print and plastic sheets.
  • No need for daily cleaning: ADR32 does not accumulate ink on the pallets as opposed to the Disk system, which rubbing forces even daily cleaning.
  • Detection of folded edges: In security printing, the ADR32 Twin Head, found in the Protec ADR32 TH2, counts both corners to detect bent and damaged edges unlike some disk systems that count on the edge.
  • Fast: The ADR32 counts up to 3000 sheets/min and thanks to its short start-up time, it is no match for the disc system. In fact, the counting time of about one cycle (one pack) is comparable with the speed of the disc . Theoretically it is faster, but compared to the count cycle times, the real productivity is practically identical.
  • Quick adjustment: With the ADR32 Easy Clips system, counting plates can be replaced in seconds without unscrewing screws or using spanners or allen keys. In the Disc, maintenance is more complex and requires trained personnel with much longer timescales .
  • Reduction of accidental risks: ADR32 avoids accidental damage thanks to a system of sensors and photocells during both counting and maintenance. Disks in the Disk system are at risk of wear and tear, damage and falling during maintenance, costing thousands of euros.
  • Not pressing on paper: ADR32 motorised level system. The counting head controlled by a sophisticated motorised system positions itself gently on the sheets without damaging them from the beginning to the end of the pack, unlike other counting systems that rely on weight and consequently the weight of the pack itself increases.
  • Versatile: The ADR32 system is the only machine that can count cardboard and plastic up to 800GSM with minimal slowdown. The Disc system can count up to a maximum of 450GSM.
  • Ducts don’t clog : Larger suction ducts last longer and require less maintenance
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