MARK 9 - CLASSIC

MARK 9 - CLASSIC
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The MK 9 has long been recognised as the industry
standard for quality. First launched in the early 1970’s with
an output of 4,000 cigarettes per minute, the machine
was developed to encompass the MK 9N and MK 9-5 and
today sales exceed 2,000 machines.

FEATURES
• Proven high quality
• Reliable
• Low running costs
• PLC controlled for ease of operation
• Multi-language touch screen
• Over 2000 machine sold
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Now, with the benefit of a brand new PLC operating system and selected upgrades from Molins’ latest
cigarette making machine technology, the Molins MK 9 has entered a new era of increased reliability,
easier maintenance and higher efficiency.
The Molins MK 9 is available as a plain maker producing round, oval or kretek cigarettes. When producing
filter tipped cigarettes it is linked a new MAX Classic plug assembler. In all configurations it offers a highly
efficient and effective cigarette making unit. Operation speed is up to 5,000 cigarettes per minute at
70mm cigarette length, with a rod speed of 350 metres per minute. Link-up conditions are available to
suit both direct link and tray handling systems.

CUT-OFF
• Good Ends Quality
High Cut quality is a feature of the MK 9 – 5000. This is
achieved by a single knife cut-off with automatic knife feeding
and sharpening. The single beam ledger is of a lightweight
construction resulting in a low bearing maintenance requirements
and a low operation noise level. The spiral spacer provides a
smooth cigarette delivery to the plug assembler.
The addition of oil cooling to the cut-off has dramatically increased
component life and reduced maintenance costs.
GARNITURE
• Excellent rod Control
The MK 9 Classic is renowned for its consistently high product
quality. This is largely due to the garniture design which ensures
smooth and trouble- free operation in this critical area where
tobacco meets paper.
Nozzle pasting ensures maximum machine efficiency by
minimising rod breakouts though consistent adhesive application.
The ros is sealed by a reliable thermostatically controlled heater.
Access for changing garniture tapes, feeding paper and general
cleaning is made east with a hinged long folder and simple
removal of the tongue, show and short folder.
BOBBIN CHANGER
• Continuous operation at full speed
High efficiency is maintained with the fully automatic paper splicer
which ensures that the minimum amount of paper remains on the
spent bobbin.
Bobbin changing takes place at full speed and the splice is
automatically detected and rejected.
The paper bobbins are easily changed with the aid of quick
release clamps, which also guarantee accurate positioning
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HOPPER
• Minimum tobacco degradation
The independently driven carded drum hopper has proved to
be exceptionally reliable with all tobacco types and in many
different environments. Independent speed control enables fine
adjustment of the rate of tobacco feed, resulting in minimum
degradation and guaranteeing consistent product quality with any
primary feed.
The winnowing section incorporates a floatation chamber which
enables accurate and easily respectable selection of the desired
stem extraction. Two types of winnower are available: projector
roller type for extraction levels above 2% and without projector
roller for levels less than 2%.
With easy access to all areas the hopper is easily serviced and
maintained.
A tobacco discharger can be supplied with the hopper if required,
along with fitment to either an independent or centralised stem
extraction system.
SUCTION CHAMBER
• High quality with economy
The suction chamber is supplied with a long life metal suction
band. Accurate cigarette weights are maintained by the operation
of the ecreteur trimming disks which are controlled by the weight
control system. Standard short term weight control is supplied
by the hydraulic amplifier. Long term weight variations can be
controlled by the optional Molins’ Mean Weight Control (MMWC)
Maximum machine run ability is achieved by the fitment of Molins’
Suction Enclosure which reduces tobacco chokes and controls
the air flow within the suction chamber. This ensures that the
lamina and stem are aligned, preventing stem holes and thereby
preserving high quality output.
PRINTER
• Proven high quality printing
High quality printing is achieved with Molins’ standard single
colour printer.
Double colour print and bronzing are also available as options. In
all conditions, the well proven design features very accurate print
registration, both print to print and print to cut.
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Output
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• Output 5000 cigarettes per min @ 72 mm tobacco section length or 360 rod meters per minute
Product Range
• Filter tipped cigarette length 65 to 120 mm
• Tobacco rod length 45 to 90 mm
• Filter plug length 10 to 37.5 mm
• Cork tipping length 13 to 45 mm
• Plain / filter cigarette diameter 6.3 to 9.0
Weights
• Maker 4000 Kg
Air Requirements
• Maker (Normal) 0.16 m³ /min @ 4 bar
• Maker (Max) 0.24 m³ /min @ 4 bar
Power Requirements
• Maker Only 15.2 kW
• With MAX Classic 25 kW
Noise Level
• Less than 85 dB(A) 1 meter from the machine,
1.6 m high in semi free field conditions
Molins Tobacco Machinery Ltd
Haw Lane, Saunderton
High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 4JE, UK
T: +44(0) 1844 343211
F: +44(0) 1844 342410
E: mtm@molins.com
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