The Tobacco Stem Flattener flattens tobacco stems so they blend evenly with the leaf. It is supplied by Orchid Tobacco Dubai from our Jebel Ali Free Zone base as part of our wider range of tobacco machinery. It streamlines the tobacco processing workflow, reduces inconsistencies in the final product, and helps manufacturers meet industry standards.
The stem flattener prepares stems for processing, which makes the following stages easier. Flattened stems blend uniformly with the leaf, so the product is more consistent from batch to batch. It also reduces leaf waste, which makes the process more economical and more sustainable. For a factory, that means more usable tobacco from every kilogram bought and a steadier blend going into production.
In a factory, the stem flattener belongs in the tobacco preparation stage, before cigarette making. Prepared tobacco goes on to the Tobacco Feeder, which supplies the Mark 8 or Mark 9, and from there the cigarettes move on to your cigarette packing machines such as the HLP-225, HLP-2 or HLP-1.5.
It suits manufacturers that process their own leaf and want a consistent blend with less waste, and plants setting up or upgrading a preparation line. Ask our team how it should be matched to the rest of your preparation equipment.
The stem flattener is a preparation machine rather than an alternative to a cigarette maker, so the useful comparison is with the other preparation equipment in our range. The Hauni Tobacco Cutter KT-400 cuts tobacco to a uniform, adjustable size, and the Cigarette Reclaimer CR 120 recovers tobacco from waste. Between them they cover the stages before and after cigarette making.
For the making stage, compare the Protos 70 and Protos 80 ER, which run at up to 7,000 and 8,000 cigarettes per minute. Browse all of our cigarette wrapping machines and cigarette packing machines to plan the rest of the line.
Fitting a stem flattener into your preparation line takes planning, so we recommend talking to our team before you decide. Use the Inquire Now button or contact us to ask about the condition of the machine, what is included with it, and the next steps for delivery and setup. If you need parts for an existing line, you can also browse our spare parts range.
