IBM 71 Vertical Sorter

By admin , 15 December 2015
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Description

Introduced in 1928, the IBM Type 71 automatically grouped cards of similar classification and at the same time arranged such classifications in a numerical sequence. It was equipped with 12 pockets, corresponding to the 12 punching positions on a card, with a capacity of 80 cards each at a speed of 150 cards a minute.

Year First Manufactured
1928

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