{"id":6996,"date":"2021-12-14T16:39:07","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T16:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tellermate.com\/us\/?p=6996"},"modified":"2025-08-07T13:34:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T13:34:34","slug":"count-by-weight-cash-counting-machines-outweigh-friction-counters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tellermate.com\/us\/news-and-resources\/count-by-weight-cash-counting-machines-outweigh-friction-counters\/","title":{"rendered":"Count-by-weight Money Counting Machines outweigh friction counters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Count-by-weight Money Counting Machines have come a long way since their introduction around 40 years ago.<\/p>\n

Flashback to 1979: After standing in line at the bank one day, Edgar Biss and other patrons patiently waited while the teller counted a pile of bills, lost count, and started over. As time ticked by and the line didn\u2019t budge, Edgar thought, \u201cThere has to be a better, faster, more accurate way to count cash.\u201d An engineer by trade, Edgar created the first count-by-weight Money Counting Machine \u2013 the Tellermate.<\/p>\n

Fast forward to today: Money Counting Machines are used worldwide in banks, convenience stores, casinos, quick-service restaurants, retail establishments, and other companies searching for ways to drive efficiency. Money scales reduce user error and improve accuracy. They calculate cash quickly and efficiently. They also drive adherence to process and free up employees\u2019 time by streamlining a laborious procedure.<\/p>\n

The two most-popular types are count-by-weight devices and friction counters. We\u2019ll get back to friction counters later, but first, let\u2019s touch upon count-by-weight machines.<\/p>\n

\"count-by-weightHow do count-by-weight machines work?<\/h3>\n

Count-by-weight machines<\/a> use a set of rules to count coins and batches of bills. Cash is stacked on a Money Counting Machine in bundles, rolls, cups or bags and is counted in seconds. The electronic device tracks each denomination to create a complete count of a cash drawer \u2013 in less than 60 seconds.<\/p>\n

Rather than weigh individual bills or coins, the Money Counting Machine assesses cash in batches and compares them against a stored average weight for each coin or bill, which it constantly updates. These intelligent cash counters know when one bill or coin is removed and adapt accordingly. Count-by-weight machines also adjust to variations that occur over time and still provide accurate counts. You see, a torn banknote weighs less than normal; while a bill covered with oil, dirt or humidity, is heavier. The device learns as it counts and makes adjustments to reflect weight differences. It\u2019s that smart.<\/p>\n

The benefits of count-by-weight devices<\/h3>\n

Rack Room Shoes,<\/a> O\u2019Reilly Auto Parts, Schnucks,<\/a> T-Mobile, Panda Express,<\/a> and Adidas are just a few of the thousands of companies who\u2019ve invested in count-by-weight machines. Why? Because they recognized the need to automate manual processes; and also know that count-by-weight cash counters have many key features benefits. These cash counters are:<\/p>\n