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The picture illustrates the process from
tobacco leaf to a cigar. The numbers correspond with the explanation below
and equipment PMB Tobacco can offer.
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1
The production of a bunch with homogenized binder
The filler is being overrolled with homogenized binder and this
semi manufactured article is called bunch.
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2
Overrolling
The bunch with homogenized binder is being wrapped with a natural leaf and
becomes then a complete cigar. Or the bunch with homogenized binder is being wrapped with a homogenized
tobacco leaf and becomes a complete cigar.
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3, 6
Bobbinizing
Die-cutting of the binder and wrapper leaves which differ per cigar shape,
after which they are being put onto the carrier material and rolled up as
bobbins.
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5
The production of a bunch with natural binder.
The filler is being overrolled with natural binder and this
semi-manufactured article is called bunch.
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9
Overrolling
In the cigar factory the bobbins with wrapper leaves are being unwound and
wrapped around the bunch. In this way the bunch becomes a complete cigar.
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10
Finishing
Applying a band
Cellophane of polypropylene wrapping
Wrapping in thin sheet of cederwood
Applying plastic or wooden tips
Piercing a draught-hole
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11
Handling
press
cut trough or ends
perforate cigars
collating and reroute
inspect defects
loading in tray
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