{"id":106,"date":"2026-06-02T09:13:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T03:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daalchini.co.in\/blog\/?p=106"},"modified":"2026-06-05T15:33:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:03:47","slug":"types-of-vending-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daalchini.co.in\/blog\/types-of-vending-machines\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Types of Vending Machines in India [Jun’26]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi, In this blog post, we are going to talk about different types of vending machines that are available for different products and use cases. <\/span><\/p>\n

You must have seen or heard about vending machines that can offer you anything that you could want in a particular situation and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Late for a meeting? Grab a quick snack; Need to wake up for that meeting that could have been an email? Grab a cup of coffee on the go. Not just food, Forget your hand sanitizer? Just buy one from a vending machine!<\/span><\/p>\n

These are just a few examples of the utility of vending machines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vending machine technology has come a long way since it was first used in ancient Rome to dispense holy water, in a controlled manner. Vending machines have many types and models and we will be discussing all of them in detail in this blog post.
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Early Vending Machines:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Some early instances also include machines dispensing tobacco, banned books, stamps, and even envelopes.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first coin-operated vending machine was active during the 1880s. Nowadays, we have smart vending machines that accept multiple modes of payment and offer a variety of products. Some vending machines even offer different bike options to choose from!<\/span><\/p>\n

Vending machines were invented in the 19th century in the UK. They are automatic machines that dispense items like snacks, beverages, lottery tickets, etc. Initially, vending machines were used to dispense postcards only. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since then, vending machines have been designed and programmed to provide everything from potato chips to bikes. <\/span><\/p>\n

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This new-age retail<\/b> channel is unparalleled in its appeal. Vending machines can be differentiated based on several parameters which are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Based on the Mode of dispensing items<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Based on the mode of dispensing items, the following are the different types of vending machines-<\/span><\/p>\n

(a) Spiral: <\/b>These machines consist of a spiral coil that rotates and dispenses an item when a specified coin is inserted. When a coil is inserted, the spiral coil rotates and drops the product into space from where the purchaser can access the product.<\/span><\/p>\n

(b) Gravity-based: <\/b>In these machines, a motor activates a delivery mechanism where gravity is used to force the item out of its position and into such a position that the purchaser will be able to access it easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

(c) Elevator: <\/b>These machines have an elevator tray that moves vertically. When the purchaser selects an item, the tray moves to the vertical level of the item. Then, the tray moves downward and dispenses the item into the slot where the purchaser can access it.<\/span><\/p>\n

(d) Smart-shelf: <\/b>There are several smart-shelf vending machines. In some machines, items are equipped with an RFID tag. The software fetches the item that matches the item ordered by the purchaser. In some machines, weight sensors and computer vision technology are applied to dispense the item ordered by the purchaser.<\/span><\/p>\n

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