Hauni offers various processes for the reconstituted tobacco used in THP. The various recon products have very different properties in terms of their chemical and physical consistency and their smoke characteristics. The choice of process depends on the product characteristics required by the customer. We can provide our customers with the appropriate Primary machines and services for all variants. Our recon production technology supports conventional recon as well as THP applications. For example, Hauni’s subsidiary Garbuio has developed a pilot plant for recon based on extrusion and rolling technology that aims for exceptionally gentle drying and a very firm product.

Hauni also supplies a wide range of technologies for THP base rod making. Currently, most recon rods based on fibre are produced using various plain maker solutions based on PROLAB, NANO or PROTOS machines. However, our range also includes the newly developed Strip Cut Maker for THP-specific requirements in the tobacco sector. This machine uses a track of paper recon cut into narrow strips which can then be continuously formed into a rod for THP segments. The KDF 5RT, which manufactures perfectly round paper tubes in the non-tobacco segment, scores highly in THP production. Filters in Tobacco Heating Products contain recess tubes that give the smoke space to cool. Recess tubes made on the KDF 5RT are generally suitable for all THP sticks available on the market.

For pre-combining the various THP filter segments, Hauni offers a variety of tried and tested multifilter makers, which can be integrated into THP production for manufacturing dual, triple, quadruple and quintuple filters. For example, the modular multifilter maker KDF 6MF LEAD is designed for the production of filters with up to four segments and is capable of manufacturing all the end products on markets today.
Moreover, it is well-equipped to handle new products in the future. In addition, the proven KDF 5MF is suitable for the pre-combining of THP filter segments. The flexible multifilter maker produces dual, split dual, triple, recess and cavity filters at an output rate of up to 500 m/min.

For final combining, manufacturers can use the newly developed MSM Multi Segment Maker as well as multifilter makers specially modified for THP production. Using a combination of technologies from the PROTOS-M and KDF 5MF, we have created a maker with a flexible modular system that will revolutionize the THP market. Its modular principle has independent functions
for combining up to five segments, tobacco rod forming, tipping, laser perforation, inspection, cut and turn. This not only allows it to manufacture extremely complex products – the MSM is also perfectly prepared for refining them in future.

Hauni offers logistic system which are applicable for HTPs, cigarettes or filter rods. With an extensive portfolio of proven machines and new products developed especially for THP, Hauni covers every THP production requirement from the Primary to logistics. This range of special logistics solutions tailored to THP production includes VENTIS – a highly flexible first-in-first-out reservoir for linking makers and packers. In addition to traditional filter and cigarette boxes, VENTIS can also be used with boxes for special products, such as THP. These guarantee the best possible protection for very short products. The FILTROMAT-F features a new sending principle designed specifically for exceptionally heavy filters and is ideal for the new THP.