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Card & Stack Counters
680 Card Counter Machine
Precision Engineering
The World Standard in Automated Optical Card Counting
The Spartanics 680 Series Card Counter represents the pinnacle of automated counting precision for secure card manufacturing operations. Engineered and built in Illinois, USA, the 680 Series eliminates human counting errors and audit discrepancies across high-volume card manufacturing lines.
Unlike conventional optical counters that merely process digital image representations, Spartanics proprietary electro-optical sensing system scans physical card edges twice during each cycle. This dual-pass optical measurement guarantees verified 100% counting accuracy every single time.
100%Verified Accuracy
500Cards / 7 Seconds
2 PassesDual Edge Scanning
60+Countries Deployed
Core Advantages
Key Technical Benefits & Systems Integration
From payment card manufacturing to government ID security plants, the Spartanics 600 Series integrates seamlessly with all existing punch press machinery and automated packaging lines.
Dual-Pass Edge Scanning
High-resolution electro-optical sensors perform two physical edge sweeps per cycle to verify card quantities with 100% accuracy.
Multilingual Touchscreen
Intuitive user interface with minimal operator training required, accelerating production throughput and operator handoff.
Anti-Tampering Alarms
Configurable audio and visual alert thresholds protect batch security, preventing stack tampering or count discrepancies.
Supervisory Data Output
Built-in serial and Ethernet network connectivity enables remote machine telemetry, job activity logging, and diagnostic updates.
Universal Punch Compatibility
Operates alongside all major international card-punching machines, collators, and downstream packaging platforms.
Embossed & Dark Stock
Accurately counts light, dark, translucent, and heavily embossed plastic cards without requiring recalibration.
Industrial Security Compliance
Designed to satisfy stringent compliance requirements for financial cards, gift cards, and government identification credentials.
Material Versatility
Tested on Complex Substrates
Spartanics 600 Series card counters handle diverse plastic substrates with unique physical characteristics. Whether processing thin film layers, heavy embossed credit cards, or clear polycarbonate security stacks, every machine maintains zero-error execution.
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and ABS plastic card stacks
- Polycarbonate (PC) security ID and passport credentials
- Embossed financial, credit, and debit cards
- Translucent, clear, and high-gloss plastic substrates
- Pre-cut gift cards, loyalty cards, and membership stock
Step-by-Step Workflow
How the 680 Card Counter Operates
A simple, 7-second automated workflow designed for maximum efficiency on production floors.
System Calibration
Power on the system; the counter executes an automated diagnostic calibration pass to prepare for the specific target substrate.
Thickness Setting
Measure and input the nominal card thickness via the touchscreen GUI to calibrate optical sensor sensitivity.
Load Card Stack
Position the batch or stack of plastic cards securely into the designated counting tray mechanism.
Dual-Pass Verification
Press count. The optical sensor executes two edge sweeps in 7 seconds total, displaying the verified quantity on screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Technical Insights & Support
The 600 Series is the world's only counting system that double-scans actual card edges twice rather than relying on digital image rendering, guaranteeing 100% precision every single time.
The machine completes an initial count pass in 3.5 seconds, followed by a second verification pass taking 3.5 seconds, delivering a total verified count for 500 cards in just 7 seconds.
The 680 card counter processes embossed cards, transparent/translucent substrates, as well as light and dark PVC, ABS, PET, and polycarbonate cards. Factory validation testing is available prior to machine selection.
Yes, the Spartanics 600 Series card counting machines are compatible with all major brands of card punching equipment and standalone finishing lines.
Upgrade Your Production Line's Counting Precision
Consult with Spartanics application engineers to select the exact 600 Series model for your card counting and auditing setup.
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