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Rehabilitation of “SASIB” Cigarette Pack (Pack of 20) Packaging Machines

  • Client: Eastern Company for Tobacco
  • Category: Tobacco
  • Application : Cigarette Packaging Machines
  • Project No: 202

Rehabilitation of “SASIB” Cigarette Pack (Pack of 20) Packaging Machines

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Rehabilitation of “SASIB” Cigarette Pack (Pack of 20) Packaging Machines The Eastern Company partnered with MISC to modernize its fleet of aging SASIB pack-of-20 cigarette packaging machines. Originally controlled by contactors, relays, and other conventional elements, these old-fashioned machines were in need of a complete upgrade to ensure higher reliability, faster throughput, and lower maintenance […]

Rehabilitation of “SASIB” Cigarette Pack (Pack of 20) Packaging Machines

The Eastern Company partnered with MISC to modernize its fleet of aging SASIB pack-of-20 cigarette packaging machines. Originally controlled by contactors, relays, and other conventional elements, these old-fashioned machines were in need of a complete upgrade to ensure higher reliability, faster throughput, and lower maintenance costs.

Project Scope

  • Full rehabilitation of SASIB machines: replacing legacy controls with modern sensors, drives, motors, encoders, and an automation system based on Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 PLCs.
  •  Installation of Siemens Micromaster series drives
  • Upgraded human-machine interface (HMI) via Simatic Panels to improve operator control and feedback.
  •  Successful completion of 10 machines across 3 factories (Talbeya, Giza, Alexandria).

Throughput & Performance

These machines, post-upgrade, achieve approximately 300 packs per minute (about 6,000 cigarettes per minute), delivering significant gains in productivity.

OEM Background – SASIB / Hauni

The SASIB machines are part of a class of cigarette-soft-pack / pack-of-20 packaging machines associated with Hauni / Sasib brands. They are designed for high-volume production with relatively simple pack formats, offering reliable, though older, mechanical structures.

By integrating modern automation components, these machines can be brought up to near-modern standards while preserving their core mechanical infrastructure.

Business & Operational Impacts

  • Dramatically reduced machine downtime and mechanical failures through replacement of obsolete relay & contactor-based controls.
  • Enhanced speed and consistency of packaging quality.
  • Easier maintenance and spare parts sourcing thanks to standardized, modern components.
  • Extended usable life of existing equipment rather than needing full replacement — a more cost-efficient investment with a good return.

Technology used:

  • Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 PLC systems
  • Siemens SIMATIC HMI Panels
  • Siemens Drives