Outperforming technologies

Proven performance.
Re-engineered for today’s production demands.

High-speed cigarette production
with modern flexibility and
optimized accessibility.

In traditional cigarette production, performance and reliability remain decisive. At the same time, manufacturers demand greater flexibility, faster format conversion and simplified maintenance.

The Protos-Neo combines proven concepts
with modern innovation.

When production demands more than just speed.

Modern cigarette production requires:

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High output
at stable efficiency

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Fast format flexibility

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Reduced cleaning and maintenance effort

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Low noise emission and improved ergonomics

 
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High-speed performance with proven reliability.

Based on the Protos 90 generation with more than 1,000 machines sold, the Protos-Neo delivers optimized performance for modern cigarette manufacturing.

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10,000 c.p.m.
(> 7.0 mm)

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6,000 c.p.m.
(< 7.0 mm)

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Efficiency
≥ 85 %

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Rejection rate
≤ 2.5 %

 
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Rod speed
up to 700 m/min

 

Greater flexibility with reduced conversion effort.

Changing market demands require flexible production lines.
The Protos-Neo enables:

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QSC
format conversion
in 5 hours

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All cigarette
dimensions
possible

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Reduced
storage and training requirements

(identical format components)

Designed for easier access and reduced maintenance effort.

  • New housing for easy access

  • Reduced cleaning and maintenance

  • Compact layout

  • Noise emission <85 dB(A)

Modern electronics. Proven mechanics.

The Protos-Neo combines mechanical reliability with modern control architecture.

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Maintenance-free AC motors

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Central Beckhoff PLC

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Standard ethernet connectivity

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Extensive electronics update

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Secure high-speed performance for the long term.

Investing in cigarette manufacturing equipment requires:

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Proven technology
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Operational stability
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Future-ready electronics
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Simplified maintenance
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Flexibility for format changes

The Protos-Neo builds on the globally proven Protos platform
while integrating modern innovation.

Protos-Neo at a glance

Evaluate your production setup with our experts.

Every production environment has specific requirements regarding speed, format range and efficiency. A structured consultation helps determine how the Protos-Neo can optimize your production line.

We offer:

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Line performance  evaluation

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Format flexibility assessment

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Technical consultation

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Integration review

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Protos-Neo: Established concepts re-imagined with innovation

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Based on the Protos 90 generation with over 1,000 machines sold, in the Protos-Neo, Körber has developed a new generation with numerous optimizations. These additions include noise reduction, a new enclosure for easy access, optimized visualization, a new sensor concept, increased flexibility thanks to QSC format conversion in five hours, and an extensive electronics update.

Explore the full details!

 

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