Light Slitter Machine is one of the products from Solo Abadi that is used in the Cigarette Industry to separate ambry from tobacco. Damaged cigarettes after the production process will be cut so that the tobacco can be reused. During the cigarette cutting process, certainly does not always run smoothly. Various kinds of obstacles may occur so it needs to be anticipated to minimize all the problems that occurs.
What are the Problems that May Occur in Light Slitter Machine?
Understanding the problems of the Light Slitter Machine can make it easier to anticipate them at any time so that the production process is not hampered and keep the machine life durable.
Blunt Cutter
Cutter is a part with constant and continuous movement so it is vulnerable to damage. The knife blade on the cutter can lose sharpness if it is not cleaned, the remaining tobacco residue or ambry paper can stick to the cutter thereby reducing sharpness. for the anticipation, process is to keep the cutter clean by checking regularly.
Damaged Conveyor Belt
The conveyor belt plays a role in moving cigarette rods, common damage to the conveyor belt is the occurrence of slips, mostly conveyor movement does not match the rotation of the drive. due to the large amount of residue that has accumulated or the conveyor belt that is starting to wear out due to continuous use of the machine. to anticipate it is necessary to check regularly,lubricate,and clean tobacco residue around the conveyor belt.
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Overheated Electric Motor
The electric motor plays a role to move the cutter and also the conveyor, this motor is connected to the speed control button on the dashboard panel, so that the cigarette cutting process can be flexible according to the desired amount. However, if the usage exceeds the limit that has been determined, the motor can experience overheating because it is forced to rotate continuously at high rotation. If it continues, the motor will experience a short circuit and cannot be used again. So to prevent damage, a cooling fan has been added to the machine for heat circulation. However, the use of the machine must always be considered according to the standard machine specifications to maintain its durability of the machine.
Cigarette Rod Stuck
Cigarettes can get stuck at any time, especially in the Hopper of the machine. This can happen if the hopper capacity exceeds the limit, the Light Slitter Machine can accommodate 100 cigarettes in the hopper, if it exceeds the limit there is a possibility of cigarettes getting stuck so it is necessary to pay attention to the capacity limit of cigarettes entering the machine.
Paper and Tobacco Residual
The cutting residue will enter the container but there are still residues scattered to several parts of the machine, so it is necessary to do regular cleaning to keep the machine operating optimally.
Light Cigarette Slitter Machine from Solo Abadi
Light Slitter machines have been trusted by many leading cigarette companies. One company that has used Solo Abadi’s products is PT Gudang Garam Tbk. If you are interested in purchasing cigarette machine products from Solo Abadi to meet the needs of the production process, please contact our Marketing Team via WhatsApp or click the following link, to find out product specifications and prices please click this following link.
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