Abstract: A system includes a housing structured to be positioned within a portion of a vault of a transaction device. The housing includes a transfer cassette interface structured to receive a transfer cassette. The transfer cassette is structured to retrievably store banknotes. The housing also includes a vault interface structured to couple to the portion of the vault. The housing also includes a housing transport apparatus structured to facilitate transporting banknotes to and from the transfer cassette via at least one of the transfer cassette interface or the vault interface.

Abstract: Construction includes a stationary platen and a movable platen movable with respect to the stationary platen from a closed position in clamping engagement with the stationary platen to an open position spaced from the stationary platen. At least two tiebars are provided connecting the stationary platen to the movable platen, and a stroke cylinder within each tiebar operative to move the platens from an open to closed position and from a closed to open position. Clamping means are provided to clamp the platens together in the closed position, and including means carried by the tiebars to engage the clamping means.