Interested in a Quality comparison of Cigarette Maker Machines
I would be keen to read expert, non-biased reviews comparing quality parameters of Cigarette Maker Machines, namely the Hauni Protos 1-8 versus the G.D SpA 121AF12. I am actively reviewing machines for a new production site and any information will be highly appreciated.
- EA Supplies asked 5 years ago
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Hi, I am a technician with 20 years experience working in India. Here is my view:
| Sr. # | QUALITY PARAMETER (KSF Cigt. At target density of 0.240 gm/cc) | Cigarette Maker: Protos 1-8 | Cigarette Maker: GD121AF12 | Comments |
| 1 | Tobacco OV % in the hopper during trials | 11.88 | 13.9 | Moisture loss in transit in case of Protos1-8 |
| 2 | Tobacco degradation % (L + M) | |||
| – Ex Hopper | 45 | 57 |
Fluidised bed hopper of Protos 1-8 handles tobacco gently. However, tobacco degradation % of both HSMs is comparable
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| – Ex Garniture | 37 | 47 | ||
| – Tobacco degradation | 8 | 10 | ||
| 3 | Cigt. Dia. / Circumference (in mm) | 7.84/24.63 | 7.82/24.55 |
GD121 has a better SD of the circumference
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| – Circumference SD | 0.02 | 0.014 | ||
| 4 | Ovality % | 0.35 | 0.35 | Ovality of both is comparable |
| 5 | Avg. cigarette Weight (in mg) | 932 | 898 | As per cigarette specifications |
| 6 | Individual Cigt. Weight SD | |||
| – Long term SD | 6 | 5 |
GD121 has a better SD which is a mark of consistency. This consistency in SD is observed during all density trials
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| – Short term SD | 15 | 15 | ||
| – Total SD | 16.15 | 15.8 | ||
| 7 | Firmness index (in mm) | 2.4 | 2.5 | HSM gives better & consistent firmness |
| 8 | End loss in % | 1.5 | 1.4 | Ends quality is better with improved DED |
| 9 | Tobacco falls out in mg/cigarette | 10 | 9 | End fallout is as per International standard |
| 10 | Rod finish | V. Good | V. Good | As per International standard |
MY CONCLUSION: Overall, inclusive of all parameters, the GD 121 Cigarette Maker machine is superior to the Hauni Protos 1-8.
- 5M Engineering answered 5 years ago
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