SASIB 5000 Packing Machine: Full Specifications & Sourcing Guide (2026)

Among the SASIB packing machine range, the SASIB 5000 occupies a distinct and specialized position. While the SASIB 3000 handles 84mm and 100mm soft packs and the SASIB 6000 family covers soft cup and hinge-lid formats at 300 packs per minute, the SASIB 5000 is the high-speed soft packer designed specifically for 100mm cigarettes, delivering up to 500 packs per minute through an arbour-based wrapping system that produces squared corner soft packs with consistent quality at every unit. This guide covers everything a factory buyer needs to know: full verified specifications, how the arbour wrapping system works, the full SASIB range comparison, buying guidance, and USA sourcing.

What Is the SASIB 5000?

The SASIB 5000 is a soft cigarette packing machine, specifically an intermittent single-track soft packer, engineered for high-speed production of soft packs containing 100mm cigarettes. It is part of the SASIB tobacco machinery product range, now operating under the Coesia Group, which also includes G.D and Molins.

The defining characteristic of the SASIB 5000 is its format specificity. Unlike the SASIB 3000, which handles both 84mm and 100mm cigarettes, the SASIB 5000 is designed and optimized for 100mm format production only. This specialization allows the machine to reach its rated speed of 500 packs per minute, the highest soft pack output in the SASIB lineup, without the format compromise that comes with multi-format machines.

For a complete breakdown of soft versus hard box packing machine differences, see our guide to Soft Pack vs Hard Box Production Lines.

SASIB 5000: Full Specifications

The following specifications are verified from SASIB, Coesia technical documentation, and multiple industry sources.

How the SASIB 5000 Arbour Wrapping System Works

The arbour-based wrapping system is the technical core of the SASIB 5000 and the feature most responsible for its consistent pack quality at high speed.

In an arbour wrapping system, cigarette collations are placed around a rotating arbour (a mandrel or former). The alufoil inner wrapping is applied first, folded tightly around the collation by the arbour mechanism to form the characteristic squared corners of a premium soft pack. The outer label is then applied over the alufoil layer, sealed, and the completed pack exits the arbour station.

The arbour approach guarantees two quality outcomes that alternative wrapping methods cannot reliably achieve at speed: perfectly squared corners on every pack, and consistent dimensional geometry pack-to-pack. Both of these parameters matter commercially, squared corner soft packs are required by many major tobacco brand specifications, and dimensional consistency is critical for downstream cartoning and case packing equipment that relies on uniform pack dimensions for proper feeding.

At 500 packs per minute, the SASIB 5000’s arbour system executes this wrapping sequence at a rate that requires exceptional mechanical precision, which is why maintenance of the arbour components is the most critical ongoing requirement of this machine.

SASIB 5000 vs SASIB 3000 vs SASIB 6000: Full Comparison

Understanding where the SASIB 5000 sits within the SASIB packing machine range is essential for buyers evaluating the full lineup.

Key decision point: The SASIB 5000 is the fastest soft packer in the SASIB range at 500 ppm, but it is format-locked to 100mm. If your factory produces 84mm cigarettes, the SASIB 3000 is the right platform. If you produce 100mm cigarettes and need maximum soft pack throughput, the SASIB 5000 is the more capable machine. For the complete brand landscape, see our Industrial Cigarette Machinery Brands Guide.

Key Technical Features of the SASIB 5000

Fully Automatic Operation. The SASIB 5000 feeds cigarette collations, applies alufoil and label wrapping, seals the packs, and delivers finished soft packs to the downstream conveyor without requiring operator involvement in each production cycle. This reduces labor cost per pack and improves output consistency compared to semi-automatic alternatives.

PLC Control and Monitoring. The PLC-based control system provides real-time monitoring of production parameters and machine status. Operators can track output rates, fault conditions, and maintenance alerts through the control interface. The PLC platform also enables controlled format transitions with reduced downtime.

Material Efficiency Design. The machine minimizes packaging material waste, alufoil and label stock represent a meaningful per-pack material cost that compounds at 500 ppm production rates. Material feeding and tensioning systems maintain consistent consumption rates, reducing overuse and wrinkle-related pack rejects.

Coesia Group Service Network. As a SASIB product, the 5000 is supported by the Coesia Group’s 12-branch global service and parts network. For USA-based factories, the Coesia North American infrastructure provides access to OEM spare parts, technical support, and scheduled maintenance services.

Where the SASIB 5000 Fits in Your Production Line

Line speed matching: At 500 packs per minute for 20-cigarette packs, the SASIB 5000 processes 10,000 cigarettes per minute through the packing stage. Your cigarette maker must sustain at least this output for the SASIB 5000 to run at full capacity, pointing to high-speed making platforms such as the Hauni Protos 80 ER (8,000 cpm) in combination with a reservoir buffer, or a Protos M5 (12,000 cpm).

Practical configuration: Many factories run the SASIB 5000 below its rated maximum, paired with a mid-speed maker, using the packer’s speed headroom to absorb maker stoppages and maintain consistent output. This is a common and sensible production configuration.

Downstream compatibility: Finished packs feed to an overwrapping machine, typically a SCANDIA or equivalent cellophane wrapper rated for 300 to 500 ppm, then to a cartoner and case packer. The packing speed of the SASIB 5000 must be matched to the downstream overwrapper’s capacity to avoid bottlenecks.

For the complete picture of how packing integrates within the full production line, see our guide to Cigarette Production Line Equipment.

Buying the SASIB 5000: New vs Refurbished

New SASIB 5000: Available through the Coesia Group’s authorized sales and distribution network. Lead times for new packing equipment typically run 6 to 12 months. New machines carry full Coesia warranty and OEM commissioning support.

Refurbished SASIB 5000: A secondary market exists though availability is more limited than for the SASIB 3000, reflecting the smaller installed base of the 5000’s format-specific configuration. When available, refurbished units typically range from $120,000 to $220,000 depending on age, reconditioning scope, and included components.

What to verify before buying a refurbished SASIB 5000:

• Confirm the machine is the 100mm format configuration — not a SASIB 3000 misidentified in a listing
• Inspect the arbour condition thoroughly — arbour wear is the primary mechanical failure mode on soft packers
• Verify the alufoil and label feeding system for roller wear and tension control function
• Check the PLC version and confirm software is current or updatable
• Request a full-speed production test at 500 ppm on your specific cigarette format
• Confirm OEM spare parts availability for the specific serial number and production year
• Verify SCANDIA or wrapper compatibility for your downstream line

For the complete pre-purchase inspection framework, see our guide to New vs Refurbished Cigarette Manufacturing Machines.

Maintenance Requirements
Arbour system: The arbour and its associated wrapping guides are the highest-wear components. Regular inspection of arbour surface condition, guide alignment, and spring tension is essential. A worn arbour produces pack corner deformation, a defect that increases retail rejection rates. Arbour replacement should be planned as a scheduled maintenance activity, not a reactive repair.
Alufoil and label feeding: Material feeding rollers, tension controls, and splicing systems must be inspected regularly for wear and alignment drift. Misaligned material feeding is the most common cause of wrapping defects and the primary driver of material waste on the packing line.
Collation feeding system: The system that groups cigarettes into pack collations and presents them to the arbour station requires regular calibration. Collation errors, missing cigarettes, incorrect orientation, produce non-conforming packs that must be rejected, directly reducing production yield.
PLC and sensors: Production quality and pack detection sensors require regular calibration to maintain rejection accuracy. The PLC diagnostic system should be reviewed regularly for logged warnings that indicate developing mechanical issues.

Sourcing the SASIB 5000 in the USA

Coesia authorized network: For new machines, the Coesia Group’s North American distributor and service network is the primary channel. Contact Coesia directly or through their regional representative for formal quotation and delivery terms.

Specialist tobacco machinery dealers: For refurbished units, specialist dealers focusing exclusively on tobacco machinery are the most reliable sourcing channel. These dealers have the technical knowledge to accurately describe machine condition and can provide verifiable transaction references.

Direct from factory: SASIB 5000 machines occasionally become available directly from tobacco factories upgrading their packing lines. These transactions can represent excellent value when the machine has complete service records but require the buyer to arrange independent technical inspection and logistics.

For comprehensive guidance on identifying and vetting tobacco machinery suppliers in the USA across all channels, see our procurement guide: How to Source Cigarette Machinery Suppliers in the USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SASIB 5000 packing machine?

The SASIB 5000 is a fully automatic intermittent single-track soft cigarette packing machine manufactured by SASIB, part of the Coesia Group. It is designed specifically for 100mm cigarettes and produces soft cup packs at up to 500 packs per minute using an arbour-based alufoil and label wrapping system.

What is the production speed of the SASIB 5000?

The SASIB 5000 produces up to 500 packs per minute, the highest soft pack output speed in the SASIB lineup, faster than the SASIB 3000 (400 ppm) and the SASIB 6000 (300 ppm). At 20 cigarettes per pack, 500 ppm equates to processing 10,000 cigarettes per minute through the packing stage.

What cigarette format does the SASIB 5000 handle?

The SASIB 5000 is designed exclusively for 100mm cigarettes. Unlike the SASIB 3000, which handles both 84mm and 100mm formats, the SASIB 5000 is format-specific to 100mm. Buyers producing 84mm cigarettes should evaluate the SASIB 3000 instead.

What is the difference between the SASIB 5000 and SASIB 3000?

The SASIB 5000 produces soft packs at up to 500 packs per minute but only for 100mm cigarettes. The SASIB 3000 produces at up to 400 ppm but handles both 84mm and 100mm formats. Choose the 5000 for maximum 100mm soft pack throughput; choose the 3000 if you produce across both cigarette lengths.

Is the SASIB 5000 a soft packer or hard packer?

The SASIB 5000 is a soft cup packer, it produces soft packs, not hard boxes. The description ‘100mm Hard Packer’ in some listings refers to the 100mm cigarette format being packed, not the pack format. The SASIB hard box (hinge-lid) machine is the 6000HL. See our complete guide to the SASIB 6000 Cigarette Packing Machine for a detailed comparison.

What is the SASIB 5000 price?

Refurbished SASIB 5000 machines available from specialist dealers typically range from $120,000 to $220,000 depending on age, machine condition, and reconditioning scope. New SASIB 5000 machines are available through the Coesia Group’s authorized sales network, contact Coesia or their North American representative for a current quotation.

What making machine pairs with the SASIB 5000?

The SASIB 5000 at 500 ppm processes 10,000 cigarettes per minute. A paired cigarette making machine must sustain at least this output for full capacity operation. In practice many factories pair the SASIB 5000 with a high-speed maker such as a Hauni Protos 80 ER (8,000 cpm) or Protos M5 (12,000 cpm), using a reservoir buffer to absorb production variation between the making and packing stages.