Evolution of Dispensing Machines

Polytex Dispensing Units: Evolution and Features

• Polytex has become a benchmark in uniform management systems with thousands of systems around the world.
• The company has continuously improved its systems based on customer feedback and experience.

First-Generation DXX

• Featured a suction garment collection system with a need for bagged garments.
• Had a sensor positioning system and a dispensing time of 20-25 seconds.
• Option cells: 10, 16, 20, 24.
• Controller: G1.

Second-Generation

• Increased capacity and adaptability of cells width.
• Improved safety and risk prevention.
• Dispensing time: 10-15 seconds.
• Controller: G1.

Third-Generation DX00 (D200, D300, G1)

• Increased capacity and variations.
• Developed a specific and patented robotic clamp for dispensing garments without taping or tying.
• Improved system security and ease of use.
• Dispensing time: 15 to 20 seconds.
• Controller: G1.

Fourth-Generation (Current System)

• Featured technical fixes to increase speed, reliability, and integration at the IT level.
• Introduced variable cells tailored to the needs.
• Improved RFID chip reading and introduced Scanning Service Mode.
• Increased network speed to 1 Gb.
• Introduced a programmable positioning system with encoders.
• Improved system security and ease of use.
• Controller: G3 or G5.

DXXI (D10I, D16I, D20I)

• Features the same improvements as DX00i.
• Has 2 grippers and better support for large bulky items.
• Does not support UHF and all cells are fixed.
• Mean configuration can be only 10, 16, and 20 cells.

Fifth-Generation DX00-PRO

• Features a Pro improvement compression table.
• Dispensing process:
  • User identification using personal card (Magnetic, MiFare, and/or code).
  • Selection of clothes and sizes for workday.
  • Validation of selection starts delivery process.
  • Robotic clamp collects garments from selected cells and transports them to the dispensing tray.
  • Dispensing time: 8 to 12 seconds per garment.