The 27-1040-100 is a heavy-duty V5 coin chute designed for commercial laundromat washers and dryers. Engineered for high-traffic environments, it accepts $1.00 coins with precision while actively rejecting slugs, foreign coins, and tiles. It directly replaces 27-1015-100, 27-1040, 27-35-000-100, and VERTICAL5 — a direct-fit upgrade with no modifications required.

✓ Key Security Features

Thick hardened front plate protects slides from direct attack. Sliding stainless steel gates guard against tampering and corrosion. Stainless steel sizing dogs provide superior resistance to forced slide attacks. Hardened steel V-notch coin sizing block ensures precise $1.00 acceptance and rejects slugs, tiles, and foreign coins. Hardened steel buffer plate works in tandem with stainless steel dogs for maximum anti-attack protection.

✓ Common Symptoms Fixed

Coins jamming or not dropping through the chute. Machine accepting slugs, tokens, or foreign coins. Coin chute slides sticking or not returning to position. Visible damage or forced-entry marks on the chute face. Coins accepted but machine not starting. Excessive coin rejections on valid $1.00 coins.

✓ Key Specifications

Part number: 27-1040-100. Coin denomination: $1.00 USD. Version: V5 (Commercial). Body: Hardened steel with stainless steel internal components. Replaces: 27-1015-100, 27-1040, 27-35-000-100, VERTICAL5. Direct-fit replacement — no modifications required.

✓ Replacement Part Numbers

27-1040-100 (current part number). Replaces: 27-1015-100, 27-1040, 27-35-000-100, VERTICAL5.

✓ Installation Tips

Disconnect power to the machine before servicing. Remove the existing coin chute by releasing the mounting clips or screws securing it to the control panel. Slide out the old chute and insert the 27-1040-100, ensuring the coin path aligns with the machine's coin receiver. Secure mounting hardware, restore power, and test with several $1.00 coins to confirm proper acceptance and rejection behavior before returning the machine to service.