Cigarette Filter Making Machines
Filter manufacturing systems for acetate and paper filter rod production, including hollow tube makers and combiner units.
Hauni KDF-1
- Platform
- KDF1 Filter Making Line
- Rated Output
- 120mm filters
- Circumference Range
- 16.8mm – 28.1mm
- Rod Length Range
- 64mm – 150mm
Hauni KDF-2
- Platform
- KDF2 Filter Making Line
- Rated Output
- 400 m/min (Acetate Tow)
- Circumference Range
- 16.8mm – 28.1mm
- Rod Length Range
- 64mm – 150mm
Molins PM5
- Rated Output
- 4,000 filters/min
- Rod Diameter
- 7.5mm – 7.8mm
- Rod Length
- 108mm – 126mm
- Approximate Weight
- 2,000 kg
Hollow Tube Maker
- Rated Output
- 2,100 cigarettes/min
- Line Speed
- 140 – 175 m/min
- Cutting Rate
- Up to 2,500 rods/min
- Maker Unit Weight
- 3,050 kg
Cigarette Filter Making Machines
Hauni and Molins Filter Making Machines Ready for Production
Cigarette Machinery Suppliers sources, inspects, and sells reconditioned filter making machines built for cigarette rod lines. We carry the Hauni KDF-1, Hauni KDF-2, Molins PM-5, and Hollow Tube Maker, each with a documented inspection and service record before it ships.
Filter rods feed directly into your cigarette manufacturing line, so matching the right filter machine to your maker's rated speed keeps the whole line moving at one pace instead of stalling at the filter stage.
Match the Filter Line to Your Rod Speed
A filter machine running slower than your cigarette maker becomes the bottleneck on the entire line, and one running far faster than needed is money spent on capacity you will not use. We list rated speed, filter circumference, and filter length on every product page so you can confirm fit before you buy.
What buyers gain:
- A filter line matched to actual production targets instead of guesswork
- Compatibility confirmed against your rod diameter and length before purchase
- Lower labor and maintenance costs than running older, slower equipment
- A faster return on investment than buying new
Hauni KDF Filter Machines
Hauni has built filter making equipment for close to eight decades. The KDF-1 and KDF-2 run on SIEMENS or BECKHOFF PLC control with Lenze or Beckhoff servo systems, producing acetate tow filters at rated speeds up to 400 meters per minute on the KDF-2. Both models handle a filter circumference range of roughly 16.8mm to 28.1mm.
Molins PM-5 Filter Making Machine
Molins has supplied cigarette machinery since 1912. The PM-5 produces filter rods at up to 4,000 filters per minute, with a filter rod diameter of 7.5mm to 7.8mm, suited to factories running standard acetate filter rods at high volume.
Hollow Tube Maker for Recessed and Hollow Filters
The Hollow Tube Maker is a different technology from the KDF and PM-5 lines, built specifically for hollow or recessed filter formats rather than standard acetate tow. It runs a combined maker and plug assembler unit, producing rods at up to 2,500 cuts per minute for factories that need this specific filter style.
What's Inside a Filter Making Line
- 1. Tow feed and opening. Acetate tow is drawn from a bale and opened into a uniform web before forming.
- 2. Plasticizer application. A plasticizer is applied to bond the tow fibers into a stable rod.
- 3. Rod forming. The treated tow is shaped and wrapped into a continuous filter rod at the machine's rated speed.
- 4. Cutting. Rotary cutters slice the continuous rod into individual filter lengths.
- 5. Circumference control. A laser or PLC-based system monitors rod diameter and flags output outside spec.
Buying Reconditioned Instead of New
A reconditioned filter machine has already run in a working factory, which means its mechanical issues were found and resolved long before this unit reaches you. That gets you factory-proven equipment at a fraction of the cost of a new line.
In practice, this means:
- A lower upfront cost than a new machine at the same rated speed
- Documented service history instead of an unknown maintenance record
- Faster installation, since the machine is already proven on a production line
- Ongoing technical support from a specialist supplier after installation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Hauni KDF-1 and KDF-2?+
Both run on similar control systems, but the KDF-2 is rated for higher-speed acetate tow production. The KDF-1 uses a laser circumference control system as standard.
Can a filter machine handle different filter lengths?+
Most units support a range, typically 64mm to 150mm on the Hauni platforms, but exact range depends on the specific machine's current setup. We confirm this before a machine ships.
Is the Hollow Tube Maker compatible with standard acetate filter lines?+
No, it is built for hollow and recessed filter formats specifically. If your line runs standard acetate tow filters, the KDF or PM-5 platforms are the better fit.
How do I know which filter machine matches my cigarette maker's speed?+
Compare your rod line's rated cigarettes-per-minute output against the filter machine's rated meters-per-minute or filters-per-minute figure. Our team can help confirm the right match before you order.
Is a reconditioned filter machine reliable for full-time production?+
Every unit we sell is inspected and tested before resale, with a documented service history included, so you know its condition before it runs full shifts.
Why Buy Cigarette Filter Making Machines From Cigarette Machinery Suppliers
Cigarette Machinery Suppliers is a dedicated source for factories nationwide. Our team handles technical questions before the sale and stays reachable for support after the machine is installed.
A focused specialist. Cigarette machinery is the only category we sell, not a side category in a general industrial catalog.
Established brands only. We deal in platforms like Hauni and Molins, names factories already know, with parts and service still available.
Complete, detailed listings. Real specs, documentation, and condition on every machine. Nothing vague, nothing left for you to chase down.
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