Collector's car: history of creation and interesting facts

This unusual form of transport has already become quite firmly in the lives of Russians, despite the relatively short period of existence of a special service responsible for the transportation of money. At the same time, it should be noted that not every citizen of our country will be able to say for sure what a cash collection machine is different from an ordinary motor vehicle. This article will help to clarify some points hidden from the eyes of an ordinary person.

Briefly about the main

When is it customary to use these specialized cars? The collection machine (photo below) serves to collect and transport cash from one structural unit to another, as well as between various enterprises and economic objects. In addition to cash in a different currency, the collectors transport values such as:

• plastic cards;
• Precious metals;
• Documents of special importance.

The armored car (vehicle for collection) differs significantly from military vehicles and VIP transport. An encashment machine is a kind of "workhorse" that must meet special requirements.

The main qualities of armored cars

1. Increased reliability. Armored vehicles are used almost all the time, carry out trips to various routes: both around the city and in neighboring towns.
2. High level of protection against attacks. Thanks to a special reservation, the machine is able to withstand a serious armed attack from the attackers, without losing the ability to move.
3. A certain level of comfort for the driver. The cash collection machine does not require VIP equipment of the saloon, however, the service personnel should be comfortable enough when driving.

A short historical digression

The period of the appearance of the very first armored cars is the 20s of the last century. It was then that in Chicago (USA), in order to protect against bandits' attacks, cars began to be strengthened with metal sheets and gratings.

In the Soviet era, attacks on specialized vehicles for the transportation of money were rare. Therefore, the reservation was not given much attention. Sberbank's collection cars of that time are ordinary Volga cars with the inscription "Mail" printed on the windshield.

The release of armored vehicles for the transport of cash began when the first commercial banks began to be created in the country. Mass armored cars of various foreign firms were bought, among which there were such companies as:

• Eurocom (Germany);
• O'Gara Security International (United States, Italy, France, Mexico and Brazil);
• Armet Armored Vehicles Inc. Ltd. (Canada and the United States).

In 1988, it was decided to create the Rosinkas Association, which is considered to be a Russian collection of encashment. At the same time, the first standards were developed, providing for special painting, as well as the use of special signals.

The first Russian enterprises involved in the production and reservation of cars, appeared in the early 90's. Similar "armored vehicles" worked with models of the domestic car industry, as well as with cars produced on the basis of a chassis of foreign production.

Currently, the domestic market for the manufacture of specialized cars for collection is represented by about 20 companies-armor. On the basis of Russian cars, models are created that are considered a new word of technology - mobile operating cash desks. However, the technique of foreign manufacturers (Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter and Volkswagen T5) is still popular.

Interesting Facts

1. A significant part of armored vehicles in the event of an attack by intruders, despite its formidable form, is not intended to protect a valuable cargo. As soon as possible to leave a dangerous place - this is what a cash collection machine should do.
2. Technical specifications allow such cars to hold on to the move in case of shelling. The covers of most of the collector's cars have a special plastic frame, which makes it possible for an armored car to maintain its working state for a time.
3. The collectors of the Savings Bank of the Russian Federation have recently been able to have with them and use the Kalashnikov assault rifle with a shorter version. Before that, the machine was allowed to be carried only to drivers of armored cars carrying cash.

Encashment machine, which has a multi-level defense system, has passed a long and difficult path. The functions performed by modern armored vehicles are being expanded from year to year. Therefore, in the near future, we should expect new developments in the field of creating such machines.