Tobacco Industry Applications

Application Notes

Sorting, conveying, cleaning, cigarette making, and packaging equipment in tobacco production uses compressed air for actuation, blow-off, and control. Stable pressure and a lower risk of oil contamination help support production-line stability and reduce the possibility of contaminating products and equipment.

The actual system should be zoned according to each workstation's instantaneous air demand, point-of-use pressure, air quality, and workshop environment, with appropriate air treatment, air storage, and drainage measures to prevent excessive pressure drop or abnormal moisture levels at points of use.

Selection & Operating Considerations

• Calculate peak and average air demand separately for sorting, cleaning, cigarette making, and packaging stations to reduce pressure drop at the ends of the piping network.
• For points of use that directly or indirectly affect product quality, specify air-quality, moisture, and filtration requirements.
• Regularly inspect filtration, drainage, air storage, and piping leaks to avoid increased energy consumption and unstable equipment operation.