Manufacturers wanting serious output without narrowing their format range should look at the Mark 9.5 with Lenze servo drives: 3,500 cigarettes a minute on regular diameters, 3,200 on slim and super slim, all from one line.
Circumference range spans 17mm to 28.3mm and combined filter and tobacco rod length runs 65mm to 110mm, room enough to switch formats and still hold a consistent rod from one run to the next.
Three units make up the line, the MK-9.5 maker, the MAX-S filter assembler and the HCF80 automatic tray filler, drawing 35KW, 20KW and 15KW respectively, taking the process from raw make through to filled trays with little manual handling between stages.
A Siemens PLC keeps the sequence running smoothly, a microwave system holds rod weight to tight tolerances, and the Lenze servo drives deliver the steady motion that keeps quality up even at full speed.
At roughly 8,600kg total it is a heavy, stable line meant for large-scale manufacturing, a strong option for a factory that wants dependable high-volume output with modern controls and easy servicing.