USED BELL & HOWELL PTI

Bell and Howell PTI 45X Postal Sort Machine with 145 Bins
ALI# 106441
The Bell & Howell PTI‑45X is a high‑volume postal sort and co‑mingling machine designed for large‑scale mail processing. The 1985‑era PTI‑45X model you’re referencing (with 145 bins) is a proven, long‑running unit that has been in continuous weekly use for over 30 years. New digital variable drive.
Vaccum pumps fully serviced and gone through. Requires NPI software, annual cost approx $23,000.00) that will provide all postal updates monthly. Current owner saved circa $136,000 over the cost of the software for approx 11 million pieces of mail as a NPO base postage rate, translating to approx 22cents perpiece of amil in savings.
Core Specifications
Model: PTI‑45X
Year: 1985
Available Bins: 145 programmable pockets
Processing Speed: ~34,500 pieces per hour
Sorting Capabilities:
Sorts, combines, and co‑mingles mail in‑house for postal pricing and drop‑date control
Omni‑directional software‑based barcode readers (IMB, 2D, linear)
Multi‑line optical character reader (MLOCR) with text and handwritten reading
System & Performance Notes
Throughput: Matches modern PTI‑45X specs, capable of up to 36,000 letters/hour in newer configurations
Durability: Known for long service life with minimal maintenance
Noise & Power: Typical PTI‑45X range — ~78 dB noise, 12,000–18,000 BTU cooling, 20–35 A current draw
Dimensions: Single‑level PTI‑45X with 145 bins is ~28 ft long and ~3700 lbs