Stem Flattening
Plant Process
Stem Flattening
GTC provides state-of-the-art CRES line equipment, such as the stem flattener, which is robust and reliable.
Stem flattening
FOR THE TOUGH WORK
Flattening of conditioned raw stems before cutting is an established practice in CRES processing in order to increase the filling power and optimize the cutting process. For this process, GTC offers the Stem Flattener.
Two hard chill-cast rollers are mounted on self-aligning roller bearings and direct driven by two shaft-mounted geared brake motors. Cup springs obtain the roller position and protect the rollers against damage. Cleaning of the rollers is done by 2 easy replaceable scrapers. Steam and water application to the roller will avoid the build-up of tobacco. An optical blockage detection is monitoring the process. The hood made from stainless steel is equipped with large service lids with safety sensors.
Optionally the Stem Flatteners can be equipped with a grinding unit for smoothing the rollers incl. a switch cabinet for the automatic grinding procedure.