Vending Machines: Pros and Cons of vending machines?

Currently, there are many vending machines in China and their functions are gradually being phased out.

They can be used to sell drinks, fruit juices, snacks, fresh fruits and vegetables, nutritious meals, etc.

The payment method is also changing from a traditional paper coin payment to a more convenient mobile payment with advanced facial recognition.

So what are the advantages and disadvantages of these conventional vending machines?

Different vending machines have their own applicable consumption scenarios and product categories.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of some common trading devices? How to choose a car?

This is a problem that every operator should seriously think about when commissioning vending machines.

The vending machine refers to the mode of first paying and then accepting goods with a high degree of protection.

 

Vending machines with spring-loaded spiral slots.

This type of Lane merchandise has appeared in vending machines before. This type of product has a simple structure and many types of products that can be sold. It sells common snacks, essentials and other small items, as well as bottled drinks.

Advantages: the price is relatively low and different types of goods can be sold,

such as snacks, basic necessities and other small goods and drinks;

the spring cargo track is usually equipped with a large glass cabinet,

and consumers can see products directly; spring with different screw pitch is suitable for drinks of different sizes in bottles or cans, etc.

Disadvantages of the no deposit bonus: replenishment is troublesome and time-consuming,

therefore it is necessary to display the product line and carefully place them one at a time.

If they are not placed properly, they will increase the rate at which goods get stuck; high frequency of multiple failures of moving parts;

a large gap between drinks will lead to a low utilization of machine space;

glass of a large exhibition cabinet does not have a heat-insulating layer,

therefore, the thermal insulation is poor and the energy consumption is relatively high when the cooling starts.

Vending machine with belt slots.

The belt slots are an extension of the spring slots, but there are many restrictions.

Suitable only for the sale of goods with fixed packaging and stable “parking”.

Advantages: suitable for goods of a certain weight and stable “standing”,

such as packaged rice, packaged snacks, canned drinks and small FMCGs, etc .;

the goods are arranged in an orderly and beautiful way, which gives consumers good eyesight.

Disadvantages of the no deposit bonus: relatively high cost, problems with replenishment,

you need to take out the product track and carefully place the product one by one, it is laborious and laborious;

delivery is not accurate, you can only sell a “standing” stable product; Track life is limited and the track must be checked and replaced regularly.

 

Vending machines with S-shaped slots.

 

The delivery method specially designed for the sale of drinks is suitable for the sale of all types of drinks in bottles and cans.

Bottles and cans for drinks are placed one at a time horizontally,

and drinks are stacked layer by layer in the products to form the tightest stacking state, and the products are dosed by gravity.

Advantages: can sell goods of any size (provided that it can be placed in the grid),

simple in design and inexpensive, and suitable for a stage with a rich assortment of goods and a common demand.

Disadvantages of the no deposit bonus: the utilization rate is very low and the number of products is small.

According to the material difference of the equipment body, the cost is not the same.

 

Vending machine with a multi-door lattice cabinet.

Multi door lattice cabinet is a kind of lattice cabinet. Each grill has its own door and control mechanism.

And in each rack you can put a product or a set of products.

Advantages: can sell goods of any size (provided that it can be placed in the grid),

which is simple in design and low in cost, and is suitable for a stage with a rich variety of goods and a common demand.

Disadvantages of the no deposit bonus: the utilization rate is very low and the number of products is small.

According to the material difference of the equipment body, the cost is not the same.

The aforementioned vending machines have a high safety record, so operators just need to replenish items on time and on demand.