MK9 Cigarette Making Machine
5,000 cigarettes per minute. 7.2 million per day.
Overview
When your production demands exceed 4 million cigarettes per day, the MK9 delivers. At 5,000 cigarettes per minute, it is the highest-speed maker in our lineup — purpose-built for facilities that cannot afford to slow down. Integrated tobacco cutting, wrapping, and assembly systems work in concert to maintain sub-millimetre precision at full speed. The MK9 handles cigarette lengths from 70 to 120 mm and diameters from 5.4 to 8 mm, giving high-volume manufacturers the flexibility to run multiple SKUs on a single production line.
Key Specifications
Full Technical Specifications
MK9 Cigarette Making Machine -- Complete specification details
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production Capacity | Up to 5,000 cigarettes per minute |
| Cigarette Length | 70 mm to 120 mm |
| Cigarette Diameter | 5.4 mm to 8 mm |
| Filter Length | 15 mm to 30 mm |
| Power Supply | 440V (3-phase), 50Hz +/-1Hz |
| Machine Length | 4,500 mm |
| Machine Width | 1,600 mm |
| Machine Height | 2,200 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 7,500 kg |
Features & Benefits
Produces 5,000 cigarettes per minute — over 7 million per day at full capacity, outperforming most mid-range makers by 2x
Integrated tobacco cutting, wrapping, and assembly systems maintain sub-millimetre precision even at maximum throughput
Engineered for 24/7 continuous operation with field-proven durability that minimises unplanned downtime
Handles cigarette lengths from 70 to 120 mm and diameters from 5.4 to 8 mm — run every SKU in your portfolio
Intuitive operator interface reduces changeover time between specifications, keeping your line running
This Machine Is for You If...
You need high-speed large-scale cigarette production for Tobacco Industry production
You're upgrading from manual processes to automated high-volume manufacturing facilities
You need a machine that delivers produces 5
How It Works
- 1
Cut tobacco is metered to the garniture for a uniform rod at high line speed.
- 2
The garniture tape forms the tobacco into a continuous rod of tightly controlled diameter and density.
- 3
Cigarette paper is wrapped around the rod and the seam is glued and sealed.
- 4
A high-speed cut-off knife divides the endless rod into individual cigarettes.
- 5
Finished rods transfer to the plug assembler (e.g. a MAX-type tipper) for filter attachment.
The MK9 is the high-speed successor to the Mark 8 in the Molins maker lineage, and remains an industry benchmark (Molins still lists an “MK9 Classic”). MOI builds and refurbishes machines on this design for high-volume production lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
MK8 vs MK9 — what is the difference?
Same working principle; the MK9 is the higher-speed, later-generation maker and is still in production as the MK9 Classic.
Does the MK9 make its own filters?
No — filter rods come from a separate filter-rod maker; the maker plus a tipping unit assembles them into finished cigarettes.
Is the platform still supported?
Yes. A large installed base and a current production model mean rebuilds and spare parts are well supported.
Where This Machine Fits
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