Hansheng Automation (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. is one of the most experienced manufacturers and suppliers of kevlar garniture tapes in China. If you're going to wholesale bulk cost-effective kevlar garniture tapes made in China, welcome to get pricelist and quotation from our factory. Also, customized service and OEM&ODM service are available.
Products Description
The garniture tape (also called format tape) guides and wraps the tobacco column through the garniture section, shaping loose tobacco into a consistent rod before paper sealing. It runs continuously at full machine speed, and its dimensional stability directly affects rod diameter consistency, tobacco waste, and glue seam quality.
This Kevlar tape measures 3100×20.5 mm and directly replaces format tapes on Molins MK8/MK9 series, PROTOS 70/80/90/90E, GD121, and KDF2/3/4 filter rod makers.
Hansheng supplies this tape as part of a broader range of tobacco consumables - including cutting blades, grinding stones, and other wear parts - so customers can source multiple components for the same machine from one supplier.
Specification
| Parameter | Details |
| Condition | New, 100% |
| Dimensions | 3100 × 20.5 mm (L × W); other sizes available |
| Material construction | Aramid fiber (Kevlar®-type), seamless woven |
| Surface | Smooth, antistatic finish |
| Compatible Machines | Molins MK8, MK9, MK9-5 / PROTOS 70, 80, 90, 90E / GD121 / KDF2, KDF3, KDF4 |
| Application | Cigarette rod forming (garniture section), filter rod forming |
| Weight | Approx. 0.1 kg |
| Place of Origin | Dongguan, Guangdong, China |
| Customization | Custom length, width, and thickness accepted – supply drawing or machine model |
Why Kevlar Garniture Tape Outperforms Linen
Lower Elongation Under Load
Linen stretches over time as fibers fatigue, causing off-center tracking, inconsistent rod diameter, and increased tobacco fallout. Aramid fiber has much lower elongation under tension, so the tape holds its dimensions throughout its service life.
Consistent Width and Thickness
Width variation causes uneven tracking and side-load on guides. Hansheng applies tight dimensional control to tape width and thickness - verified before shipment - just as it does for precision parts.
Heat Resistance at Operating Speed
Continuous friction generates heat in the garniture section. Linen degrades faster under thermal stress. Aramid retains tensile strength and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures, extending service intervals and reducing unplanned stoppages.
Smooth, Antistatic Surface
A rough surface causes paper abrasion, tension disruption, and breaks. The smooth, antistatic finish reduces paper drag and prevents tobacco fines buildup - sustaining production quality over the full tape life.
Seamless Construction
A joined tape creates a periodic disturbance at the splice point with each cycle. Seamless woven construction eliminates this, delivering uniform rod geometry continuously.
achine Compatibility Reference
This garniture tape is supplied in the 3100×20.5 mm format, which corresponds to the standard format tape specification used on the following cigarette and filter rod making machines:
Cigarette-Making Machines
- - Molins MK8
- - Molins MK9
- - Molins MK9-5
- - Hauni PROTOS 70
- - Hauni PROTOS 80
- - Hauni PROTOS 90
- - Hauni PROTOS 90E
- - GD (G.D S.p.A.) GD121
Filter Rod-Making Machines
- - KDF2
- - KDF3
- - KDF4
If your machine model is not listed above, or if you are working with a machine that uses a non-standard format tape dimension, contact Hansheng with the machine model and the original tape's length, width, and thickness. We can verify compatibility or manufacture to the required specification.
Note: Different production speeds and garniture configurations may call for different tape grades even on the same machine model. If you are experiencing premature tape wear or tracking issues on a compatible machine, providing details on operating speed and failure mode helps us recommend the appropriate tape grade.
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between a garniture tape and a format tape?
A: In practice, the two terms refer to the same component. "Garniture tape" describes its function - it runs through the garniture section of the machine. "Format tape" refers to the dimensional format it defines for the cigarette rod.
Q: Why is Kevlar used instead of linen for garniture tapes?
A: Linen was the original material for garniture tapes and still performs adequately at lower machine speeds. At higher operating speeds, linen stretches more over time, is more sensitive to moisture, and wears faster under heat and friction. Aramid (Kevlar-type) fiber maintains tighter dimensional stability over its service life and tolerates higher operating temperatures, which is why it has become the preferred material for modern high-speed cigarette machines.
Q: How do I know when the garniture tape needs replacing?
A: Common indicators include visible fraying at the tape edges, surface roughness or glazing on the forming face, lateral tracking drift that requires more frequent guide adjustment, increased paper breaks, or rod diameter inconsistency that cannot be corrected by other adjustments. A tape that has elongated significantly will also cause tension issues detectable during a routine tension check.
Q: Do you supply other spare parts for the same cigarette machines?
A: Yes. Hansheng stocks or supplies several consumable and precision parts for tobacco machinery, including circular carbide cutting blades, cigarette paper cutting knives, and grinding stones. Customers are welcome to consolidate multiple parts into a single order.
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