Special Clamp SAUR is applied in the handling of processed tobacco

Cigarette manufacturing process is not as simple as it seems, because it demands high quality control. Tobacco is the most important component of the cigarette, and it is cultivated in beds outdoors.

From the harvest to the final processing of the product, there are several stages until it gets to the market, which are: – after harvesting the leaves, they are matured and moisturized. The tobacco leaves are taken off the stems and classified to be transported to the factories. There, the tobacco is aged over a period of three years so that its features are remarkable – taste and aroma. After these processes, the leaves are mechanically shredded and, afterward, they receive essences for more taste to the cigarette. In this manipulation, the operation is more agile by using the Rotating Clamps SAUR.

The Rotating Clamp with Polyurethane-Coated Arms SAUR is a customized piece of equipment, developed to handle the processed tobacco. The device, with capacity of 1.000 kg, continuous 360° rotation, maximum arms opening of 1.440 mm and special polyurethane coating, was tested at SAUR on January 31st, with a satisfactory result, according to the client.

To watch the device test, click here.