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Thursday, May 11, 2006

Types of Vending Machines available

There are basically two categories of vending machines available in the vending industry. First one is coin operated machines and the second one is non-coin operated vending machines. Coin-operated machines that are intended for public areas, students, office staff, etc for lunchrooms or lounge. These machines are operated very frequently. The criteria for approving installation of these types of machines are accessibility, sufficient patron demand, proximity to plumbing and electrical services, compliance with building and fire codes and reasonable likelihood of a self-sustaining operation. Regarding non-coin operated machines that are suitable for student or staff lounge/lunchrooms with low-volume requirements. The usability of these machines is much less than the coin operated vending machines. These second category machines are semi-automatic, attached to building plumbing, and brew coffee by the cup or pot from specially packed grounds furnished by the vending contractor. There is no provision on the machine for collecting money, so costs must be assumed by personnel in the using department.

Make-up vending machines


Make-up vending machines are gaining popularity day by day. These machines can be seen in women’s restrooms, beauty salon, etc. They offer a variety of cosmetic products and make-up tools for women. There comes another type of vending machine that is Feminine hygiene vending machines. These vending machines dispense feminine hygiene products. Some of these vending machines also dispense baby diapers and baby wipes. These machines are also found in women’s restrooms. The fingernail printing vending machines paints the fingernails. They offer an array of colors and designs. Fingernail painting vending machines are popular with young school girls. The fingernail printing vending machines has an option of selecting a plain color or a pattern. There are many colors and patterns available for painting your nails. All these make-up vending machines work in the same manner as simple snack vending machines work.

Car wash product vending machines


Car wash product vending machines dispense products for the cars. These vending machines are found in carwashes, oil changing locations, petrol stations, etc. They are very comfortable, convenient and time saving machines. These vending machines offer everything from car air fresheners to visor CD holders. Since many of these locations experience heavy traffic, having vending machines offering these products increases profit while requiring little manpower. Working steps of these machines are similar to that of simple snack machines. Put the coin, select the product and fetch the product if available. If the product is not sensed by the device, the system waits for a second and rotates the helix until the product is sensed as dropped. If a product is still not sensed after a full rotation of the helix to the home position, the selection will be considered empty or sold out and the customer's credit will be restored, which in turn triggers the display message indicating that product is not available. These machines have special features such as bright LED display, high security lock, easy to change coils for different size products, built-in fan for Air Circulation, etc.

Fingernail printing vending machine


As indicated by name, this vending machine paints the fingernails. These machines come in variable sizes. For commercial use, their size is big but if these machines are used for non-commercial purposes, the size is smaller. It offers an array of colors and designs. Fingernail painting vending machines are popular with young school girls. Similarly, there have been vending machines that apply make-up on your face while you wait. The fingernail printing vending machines has an option of selecting a plain color or a pattern. There are many colors and patterns available for painting your nails. The fingernail painting vending machine works in the same manner as simple snack vending machine works. Put the coin in the machine; press the selection button and select the color or pattern you want to be applied. Then insert your finger into the slot. Adjust your fingernail with laser marker and press the go button. The machine then locks your finger from the sides; you could pull your finger out at any time. A vinyl covered pillow paints your fingernail. This pillow even wipes off the excess paint.

Dual beverage vending machine

There is an array of beverage vending machines that are capable of dispensing both hot and chilled beverages. The collection of these machines include: Frozen Drink machines, Hot Drink machines, Ice Coffee & Ice Tea machines, Juice machines, Syrup & Soup machines, Water machines, etc. Frozen Drink Machines dispense Margaritas, Daiquiris and many more. These machines come packed with features such as manual or auto-fill systems, quiet operation, timers for night or day operation and more. The Cold Drink machines provide soft drinks, water, nonalcoholic beverages, etc. Hot Drink machines are ideal for providing coffee, tea, soups, hot chocolate, cappuccino, etc. The Ice Tea and Ice Coffee dispensers have many features such as tailored flavors, height adjustment, volume specification to fit your needs, and many more. The commercial Juice machines are fully automated and squeeze fruits to the best of their ability. Majority of companies supply quality machines that use both bottles and cans. They come in both small as well as large sizes that suit everyone. Increase profits and customer satisfaction by offering fresh brewed drinks.