Hollow Tube Maker
The Hollow Tube Maker produces hollow and recessed filters, a different technology from the acetate tow filters made on the KDF-1, KDF-2, or PM-5. This unit is a reconditioned machine, inspected and tested before it ships, with a documented service record included.
Spec sheet
- 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
- Assembler Unit Weight
- 1,800 kg
- Combined Power Draw
- 14 kW (6.5 kW Maker + 7.5 kW Plug Assembler)
About the Hollow Tube Maker
The line runs as a combined maker and plug assembler unit, rated at 2,100 cigarettes per minute with a rod speed of 140 to 175 meters per minute and a cut-off speed up to 2,500 rods per minute. Two separate drives handle the two stages: 6.5kW for the maker and 7.5kW for the plug assembler, totaling 14kW, which is lower than either KDF platform.
At 3,050 kg for the maker and 1,800 kg for the plug assembler, this is a lighter combined footprint than the KDF-2, reflecting the different mechanical approach rather than a difference in build quality.
Is This the Right Filter Machine for Your Line?
If your factory runs standard acetate tow filters, the Hauni KDF-1 or Hauni KDF-2 are the right platforms, not this one. The Hollow Tube Maker is specifically for factories producing hollow or recessed filter formats, a distinct product category rather than a faster or slower version of the same filter type.
Buying This as a Reconditioned Unit
A reconditioned Hollow Tube Maker has already run in a working factory, meaning the platform's known mechanical issues were found and resolved long before this unit reached inspection. That gets you a tested, factory-proven machine at a fraction of new-equipment cost, with documented service history included.
Looking at Other Options
For standard acetate tow filter production instead, the Hauni KDF-1, Hauni KDF-2, and Molins PM-5 are also in stock. The full cigarette filter making machines range is here for a side-by-side comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a new or reconditioned machine?+
This is a reconditioned Hollow Tube Maker, inspected and tested before resale, with a documented service history included.
What type of filter does this machine produce?+
Hollow and recessed filters, a different format from the standard acetate tow filters made on the KDF-1, KDF-2, or PM-5.
Can this machine also produce standard acetate filters?+
No, it is built specifically for hollow and recessed formats. For standard acetate tow, the KDF-1, KDF-2, or PM-5 are the right platforms.
What is the total power requirement?+
14kW combined: 6.5kW for the maker and 7.5kW for the plug assembler.
What is the rated cut-off speed?+
Up to 2,500 rods per minute.
More from Cigarette Filter Making Machines
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