Mark 8D Max 15
The Molins Mark 8D with Max 15 runs at 3,000 cigarettes per minute and supports the widest format range in the Mark 8 line, covering king size, demi, slims, super slims, and nano on one machine. This unit is a reconditioned machine, inspected and tested before it ships, with a documented service record included.
Spec sheet
- Rated Speed
- 3,000 Cigarettes / Minute
- Supported Formats
- King / Demi / Slims / Super Slims / Nano
- Rod Circumference
- 17mm – 28.3mm
- Combined Rod Length
- 65mm – 110mm
- Line Configuration
- MK-8D Cigarette Maker, MAX-15 with 1117 Infeed Unit
- Combined Power Draw
- 17KW
- Machine Weight
- 5,000 KG
About the Mark 8D Max 15
Two components make up this setup: the MK-8D cigarette maker and the MAX-15 with 1117 infeed unit. The infeed stage is where this configuration earns its format flexibility. Rather than needing separate tooling for each cigarette size, the 1117 infeed handles the range from king size down to nano with adjustment rather than a hardware swap, which matters if your factory runs more than one format through the same line.
At 17KW total power and 5,000 KG, this is a lighter-footprint machine than the higher-speed Protos or Mark 9 platforms, and it draws less power for factories where that is a real constraint on the production floor rather than an afterthought.
The D in MK-8D stands for Digital, marking the upgrade from the original electromechanical relay controls to a digital PLC system, which is also what enabled the higher 3,000 cpm speed ceiling and automated fault detection on this platform. At that rated speed across three shifts, output works out to roughly 1.5 billion cigarettes a year.
Format Range and Who This Machine Suits
A 3,000 cpm rating puts this machine below the Protos and Mark 9 platforms on raw speed, but format flexibility is where it earns its place. Factories running mixed production, switching between king size, slims, and nano runs on the same line, get more practical value here than from a faster single-format machine that needs retooling every time the order changes.
If your production is single-format and volume is the priority, the higher-speed Protos 70 or Protos 80 ER are worth comparing against this one on cost and fit.
Buying This as a Reconditioned Unit
A reconditioned Mark 8D 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 rather than an unknown maintenance record.
Looking at Other Options
For a lower-cost, lower-footprint variant on the same Mark 8 platform, the Mark 8 Post 64 is also in stock, running with a Hauni Max Multiroll filter attachment instead of the Max 15 infeed setup here. The full range of cigarette manufacturing machines is here if you want to compare across platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a new or reconditioned machine?+
This is a reconditioned Molins Mark 8D with Max 15, inspected and tested before resale, with a documented service history included.
What cigarette formats can this machine run?+
King size, demi, slims, super slims, and nano, using the MAX-15 with 1117 infeed unit.
How does this compare to the Mark 8 Post 64?+
Both are part of the Mark 8 platform. This configuration uses the MAX-15 with 1117 infeed for wider format flexibility, while the Post 64 runs a Hauni Max Multiroll filter attachment. Check both product pages for the exact specs that fit your line.
What is the total power draw?+
17KW combined for the full setup.
Is this machine suited to high-volume single-format production?+
It can run single-format production, but its main advantage is format flexibility across multiple cigarette sizes. For pure single-format volume, the Protos 70 or Protos 80 ER are worth comparing.
More from Cigarette Manufacturing Machines
Protos 80 ER
- Rated Output
- 8,000 cpm (Regular Dia), 7,000 cpm (Slim & Super Slim)
- Rod Circumference
- 17mm – 28.3mm
- Combined Rod Length
- 65mm – 110mm
- Control System
- SIEMENS IPC or BECKHOFF IPC
Protos 70
- Rated Output
- 7,000 cpm (Regular Dia), 6,000 cpm (Slim & Super Slim)
- Rod Circumference
- 17mm – 28.3mm
- Combined Rod Length
- 65mm – 110mm
- Control System
- SIEMENS IPC or BECKHOFF IPC
Mark 8 Post-64
- Rated Speed
- 1,800 – 2,000 Cigarettes Per Minute
- Maker Unit
- Molins MK-8 'Post 64' with Double Color Printer
- Rod Circumference
- 17mm – 28.3mm
- Combined Rod Length
- 65mm – 110mm