MAX 3 / MAX 5 Plug Assembler
3,000 filter rods per minute — precise assembly for composite filters. The perfect partner for MK8D.
Overview
The MAX 3 / MAX 5 plug-assembling unit attaches filter tips to plain cigarettes at speeds of up to 3,000 per minute. Designed to link directly with MK8D makers, it forms a high-efficiency production combination. It features a cyclone fan unit for dust control, a turret-type tip turning device, and precise adhesive application for consistent draw resistance and appearance.
Key Specifications
Full Technical Specifications
MAX 3 / MAX 5 Plug Assembler -- Complete specification details
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production Rate | Up to 3,000 cigarettes/minute |
| Overall Cigarette Length | 65-100 mm |
| Tobacco Length | 49-84 mm |
| Tobacco & Plug Diameter | 5-9 mm |
| Filter Plug Length | 8-25.5 mm |
| Cork Length | 11-30 mm |
| Power Supply | 415 V, 3-Phase, 4-Wire, 50 Hz |
| Power Requirement | 7 kW |
| Air Requirement (Vacuum) | 0.1 m³/min @ 510 mm Hg |
| Air Requirement (Pressure) | 0.075 m³/min @ 0.5 atm |
| Machine Height | 1.7 m |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 1,430 kg |
Features & Benefits
Assembles 3,000 filter-tipped cigarettes per minute — perfectly matched to the MK8D for a balanced high-speed line
Integrated cyclone fan unit and dust-free enclosure keep the operation clean and reduce maintenance
Turret-type tip turning device ensures precise orientation and gentle handling of filter plugs
Tipping material bobbin holder with adhesive reservoir ensures continuous, uniform application
Precision-machined components with heat treatment ensure long service life and minimal wear
This Machine Is for You If...
You need high-speed filter attachment for Tobacco Industry production
You're upgrading from manual processes to automated high-speed cigarette assembly
You need a machine that delivers assembles 3
How It Works
- 1
Filter rods from the rod maker are positioned as a double-length plug between two tobacco rods, end to end.
- 2
Tipping paper is fed and cut into patches on a tipping drum.
- 3
A rolling drum wraps a glued tipping-paper patch around the junction, bonding the filter plug to both tobacco rods.
- 4
The assembled double unit is cut at the centre into two finished filter cigarettes.
- 5
Finished cigarettes are delivered to the catcher or conveyor for packing.
The MAX-series plug assembler is the filter-tipping unit in the Molins lineage — the machine that bonds filters to tobacco rods. It is functionally the classic “Max” filter attachment long coupled to Mark-8 and Mark-9 makers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a plug assembler do?
It attaches filters to tobacco rods with tipping paper, then cuts the double assembly into two finished filter cigarettes.
Does it need a separate maker and rod maker?
Yes — it sits between them, taking tobacco rods from the maker and filter rods from the plug maker.
Can it couple to both MK8 and MK9 makers?
Yes. Max-type assemblers couple to either and synchronise to the maker’s output speed.
Where This Machine Fits
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The MAX 3 integrates seamlessly with our MK8D lines, delivering consistent filter attachment with negligible rejection rates.
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