How to Cut Cigar Wrapper Automatically: A Factory Buyer's Guide
How to Cut Cigar Wrapper Automatically: Buyer's Guide
If your factory still imports pre-cut wrappers, switching to in-house cutting usually pays back within 12–18 months. Here is what to evaluate.
Key specifications
• Wrapper size range: make sure the die system covers your vitolas (PrimusRoll TJ91A: 100–260 mm, custom dies available).
• Speed: 25 pcs/min equals ~12,000 wrappers per 8-hour shift — enough for a mid-size factory.
• Leaf handling: vacuum transfer must be gentle enough for delicate capa leaf (no tearing, no edge damage).
• Winding quality: constant tension + automatic edge guide prevents loose or skewed gauze rolls.
• Data: shift counters and fault history make SOP and maintenance easy.
ROI quick math
Compare your current pre-cut wrapper cost per piece with: leaf cost per piece + labor + machine depreciation. Most factories find the imported-wrapper premium disappears.
Questions to ask any supplier
1. What is the real lead time including sea freight?
2. Are dies custom-made per vitola, and what do spare dies cost?
3. Which PLC/servo brands are used (Siemens/Panasonic recommended for serviceability)?
4. Can you share a running video with my leaf type?