How To Make Cigarette Flavor Beads?

Views: 35 Author: Grand packing machinery Publish Time: 2025-08-20 Origin: Hunan Grand Packing Machinery

（Click on the picture to see the details of the cigarette flavor beads making machine）

1. Regarding the "Core" Liquid

Client-Driven R&D:

Flavor concentrates (e.g., menthol, fruit)
Solvents (e.g., Glycerin, Propylene Glycol)
Stabilizers (to prevent separation, e.g., Lecithin)
The core is a liquid flavor mixture (requires no solidification). The formulation must be independently developed by the client based on their specific requirements.
Reference for Common Core Components:

2. Capsule Production Process (Including Tumbling Drum Solidification)

Equipment Workflow:

[Ingredient Preparation] → [Dropping & Encapsulation] → [Tumbling Drum Solidification] → [Oil Removal & Drying] → [Finished Product Sorting]

Key Step Explanations:

Step	Operational Key Points
Dropping & Encapsulation	- Dual-layer droplet head operates simultaneously: • Outer layer: Capsule shell solution (e.g., Gelatin/HPMC) • Inner layer: Client-provided liquid core - Forms a "shell-enclosed-liquid" structure with a leak-proof design.
Tumbling Drum Solidification	- The tumbling drum is a rotating cylinder. Through slow rotation (5-10 rpm), it ensures the capsule shells are evenly exposed to a solidifying agent (e.g., chilled air or an ethanol mist). - The core remains liquid throughout the process; only the outer shell hardens.
Oil Removal & Drying	- Surface oil is washed away using a solvent (e.g., food-grade ethanol). - Drying is performed with a low-temperature air flow (30-35°C).

Leakage Prevention Guarantee:

Structural Design: Capsule shell closure thickness ≥ 80μm.
Sealing Test: Sampling undergoes centrifugal testing before shipment (no leakage after 5 minutes at 3000 rpm).

3. Simplified Machine Process Flowchart

Preparation Area → Dropping Machine (Shell Liquid + Core Liquid Co-dripping) → Tumbling Drum Solidification → Washing & Oil Removal → Drying → Quality Inspection → Packaging

Note:

Full-process temperature monitoring (±1°C accuracy in critical zones).
The client does not handle core solidification; only the provision of the liquid core raw material is required.

4. Key Control Points & After-Sales Service

Critical Temperature Parameters:

Process Stage	Temperature Range	Risk of Deviation
Gelatin Solution Holding	40 ± 2°C	Premature gelling causes irregular pellet formation.
Tumbling Drum Solidification	15 - 20°C	Inadequate shell hardening or excessive shrinkage.
Drying	30 ± 5°C	High temperature causes bead deformation or core component evaporation.

Customer Support:

Instructional Video Content:

Demonstration of machine temperature parameter settings.
How to adjust tumbling speed and solidification time for optimal results.
Methods for self-inspection of leaks (visual and squeeze tests).

Important Notes:

Initial production runs should be (debugged/commissioned) under the guidance of our technical personnel.
Recommended viscosity of the liquid core is < 200 cP to ensure smooth injection.

5. Client Cooperation Requirements

Provide the liquid core raw material (must be filtered to be free of particles).
Confirm the desired bead diameter (standard range 1.6-3.5mm, adjustable on the machine).
Control the production environment (Temperature: 18-25°C, Humidity: <50%).

Additional Notes

Delivery Scope: Includes a standard capsule shell formula (gelatin-based, vegetarian formulas available upon customization).
Compliance Advice: Core ingredients must comply with relevant tobacco additive regulations (e.g., Canada's TRS regulations).

NOTE:

Liquid Core Production:

We supply the equipment for manufacturing cigarette flavor liquid. However, the specific formulation for this liquid core must be developed by the client themselves.

Encapsulation Process:

We provide the gelatin shell formula along with the equipment.

The shell is solidified in a tumbling drum—a key component of our production line.

The core remains liquid throughout the entire process.

Our encapsulation technology seamlessly envelops the liquid core within the gelatin shell, guaranteeing a perfect seal to prevent leakage.

Production Flow:

The simplified process is: Batching -> Dropping & Encapsulation -> De-oiling & Drying -> Finished Beads.

Key Parameter & Support:

Precise temperature control is critical for success.

Upon delivery and installation, we will provide comprehensive instructional videos detailing operation and maintenance procedures.