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Since 2006, R.A. Rodriguez (UK) has been supplying Berkshire-based Banking Automation with customised KHK spur gears for use in its business banking machines, where high levels of reliability are essential


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anking Automation has pioneered the


design, development and integration of automated self-service cash solutions for the past 35 years. Its self- service deposit and cash exchange machines are sold around the world, with the company amassing a global installed base of over 15,000 units. In fact, many of the world’s major financial institutions, airlines and cash-in-transit providers trust the company to deliver against their specific needs. While Banking Automation can include


RBS and HSBC among its major UK customers, 75% of output is exported and sold via distributors in around 30 countries worldwide. The company designs and assembles its machines in a factory in Winnersh which has an annual output capacity of around 1000 units. There are three key variants of the


company’s self-service deposit machines: free-standing; internal in-wall; and external through-wall for 24/7 operations. Business banking customers can bank cash and cheques quickly by feeding them into the machine in an envelope. The machines are highly popular with retail business owners/ managers who want a fast (20 second) and reliable way of depositing cash from their tills, on demand.


MAKING A DEPOSIT For the deposit machines, R.A. Rodriguez supplies KHK module 1 spur gears. Although these are a catalogue item, they feature some modifications to suit the specific application. The gear is made from lightweight yet robust DURACON plastic and features 24 teeth. “Two of these gears are used on


each chute as part of the gear train,” explains John Sparshott, technical consultant at Banking Automation. “The main horizontal chute is in effect a conveyor that accepts the envelope from the user. This conveyor is powered by the gear train.” R.A. Rodriguez gears are also used on


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CEMs since 2006, and I haven’t heard of a single gear-related issue,” said Sparshott. “Considering the amount of time and amount of machines in the field, we’re very happy. In addition, we’ve never had any supply issues with R.A. Rodriguez in all those years.”


A RELIABLE SOLUTION The deposit machines were subject to a design review in 2012, when the company decided to replace the chute operating mechanism. Previously, chute motion was facilitated by a drive belt, but due to the requirement for regular tension setting this was converted to a small


gear train. This has benefited the serviceability of the deposit machines. Banking Automation also offers a


For the deposit machines, R.A. Rodriguez supplies KHK module 1 spur gears. Although these are a catalogue item, they feature some modifications to suit the specific application


cash-exchange machines (CEMs). Banking Automation’s CEM is a self-service solution for the exchange of cash or account credit into rolled coins and low denomination banknotes. Here, two gears, again modified by R.A. Rodriguez to suit the application, are deployed, one on the motor and one on the picking device turned by the motor (1:1 ratio). There are six such configurations in each CEM. While the use of DURACON plastic as


Banking Automation has a global installed base of over 15,000 units


the gear material is perfectly adequate for the low-stress, low-load applications at Banking Automation, the gears must deliver high levels of reliability to promote customer satisfaction and brand reputation in the field. “We have been using gears for our deposit machines since 2012 and for our


combination deposit and change dispensing machine. Named ‘Combo’, this machine is steadily gaining in popularity. Ultimately, the use of R.A. Rodriguez


gears is helping Banking Automation to underpin its reputation for innovative, reliable solutions. And, while sales to banks are performing well, there are plenty of other important sales outlets, including airports (for airline staff to deposit in-flight takings), magistrate courts (for immediate payment of fines), and local authorities (to pay rent and council tax). In total, across the three gear variants


supplied by R.A. Rodriguez, Banking Automation currently uses around 5000 gears per annum.


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