Precision fluid application systems for the tobacco industry
SPI designs fluid application systems for tobacco manufacturers that need accurate adhesive, flavour and dosing control across high speed production lines.
The challenge
Precision at speed
As you know, the tobacco industry moves at an incredibly fast pace with manufacturers producing thousands of sticks per minute to keep up with demand. In this environment, inaccurate adhesive or fluid application – not enough, too much or sporadic fluid – can halt the production line, waste materials or result in rejected product.
That’s why it’s vital to find a partner who can deliver precision application at high speed.
Product quality:
Inaccurate application can cause product defects resulting in waste and inefficiency.
Downtime and waste:
Over application leads to costly machine downtime for cleaning of contamination.
Evolving standards:
Increasing regulations and requirements for data logging demand more from compliance and constancy.
Maintenance complexity:
New generation products (NPGs) require flexible, adaptable application systems and a partner that is open to innovation.
The solution
Engineered for accuracy
You shouldn’t need to sacrifice speed or consistency and – with SPI – you don’t have to. We offer precision adhesive, flavour and fluid applications at high speed so you can stick to what you do best – manufacturing high-quality products.
Our fluid application systems are available as ready-made or custom-built machines, with modular designs that integrate easily into your existing workflows. Or start from scratch with a system created for your exact tobacco production requirements.
Hot melt systems
Ensure highly accurate repeatable glue application with hot melt tank and pump technologies.
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PVA systems
Precisely apply PVA glue to cigarette, cigar or filter products, using either pump or gravity feed.
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Flavour application systems
Apply either heated or cold flavours to rod making machines, including filter, cigarette, Snus and cigar makers.
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Foil and paper rewinder units
Apply accurate loading of hot or cold flavours to reels of aluminium foil at operating speeds of up to 400m/min.
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Fluid dosing and mixing systems
Automatically mix liquid ingredients together on modular systems.
Learn moreWhen precision matters most
Our systems are designed to support our partners through the real-world challenges tobacco manufactures face now, and into the future.
New line installation
Create an efficient production line with adhesive or flavour systems that can meet your output requirements.
Production optimisation
Replace legacy equipment with precision systems to eliminate waste, increase speeds and improve consistency.
Product expansion
Integrate new adhesive or flavour systems into existing lines and scale output without sacrificing accuracy or control.
Innovation or R&D projects
Collaborate with our engineers to prototype new concepts or adapt systems for new product formats.
Consistent application accuracy
Eliminate sticky spillover and waste, improving product quality.
Minimal downtime
Reduce stoppages with easy-to-install modular units.
High-speed integration
Keep operations running with systems built for reliable performance.
Process optimisation
Control output with real-time monitoring and data logging.
Adaptable systems
Stay up to date with new product formats with future-ready systems.
Trusted by world-leading tobacco manufacturers
We help tobacco manufacturers keep their production lines running smoothly with high-speed precision fluid and adhesive application solutions.
The people behind the precision
Looking to make your tobacco production line more efficient?
Our team can help you design the perfect solution.