CigarroSmart · AI tobacco grader
RGB line-scan + NIR · industrial leaf grading
Industrial leaf grading and sorting for B2B production: multispectral inspection, configurable grade rules, and traceable QA data—at 120–300 kg/h (up to 4,500 leaves/hr) with non-contact pneumatic sorting.
120–300 kg/hour continuous feed (up to ~4,500 leaves/hr). Site framing replaces 6–12 manual sorters—skilled graders focus on recipe governance and QC oversight.
High-resolution RGB line-scan plus NIR multispectral sensing for color, size, texture, shape, and defects—including holes down to 1 mm, tears, mold, and color stains. Pneumatic micro-pulse air jets target <0.1% breakage versus 3–5% typical manual handling in site comparisons.
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| Specification / parameter | CigarroSmart AI grader | Industrial impact |
|---|---|---|
| Processing speed | 120–300 kg/hour (up to 4,500 leaves/hr) | Removes inspection bottlenecks; replaces 6–12 manual sorters (site framing). |
| Inspection sensors | RGB line-scan + NIR multispectral | Surface and subsurface cues for vein, moisture, and stain discrepancies. |
| Classification accuracy | >99.2% repeatability across standard grades | Stable wrapper/binder decisions shift by recipe—not by operator fatigue. |
| Defect detection | Holes down to 1 mm, tears, mold, color stains | Routes damaged leaf out of premium batches. |
| Sorting mechanism | Pneumatic micro-pulse air jets (non-contact) | Breakage <0.1% vs 3–5% manual (site comparison). |
| Typical payback (ROI) | 6–9 months (based on 50k cigars/day) | Labor savings + ~3–5% higher wrapper recovery (site claim). |
Specific voltage, amperage, compressed-air requirements, footprint, and conveyor interfaces are not published as fixed numbers on this page. They are confirmed after a factory layout survey, leaf-type review, and engineering quote—aligned with your existing PLC and material-handling equipment.
Equipment delivery schedule, on-site installation scope, and acceptance testing are defined in your formal quotation after survey. Lead times vary by configuration and destination—provided in writing with your quote, not estimated here.
Validate grading on your tobacco before capital approval—no public factory demo video is required to start.
Deliverable timing is confirmed when your shipment is received and logged. Contact [email protected] or sales for current sample-test queue status—we do not publish fixed turnaround days on this page.
Packaging-line QC: Cigarette carton appearance vision inspection (ZH-VC6-1802) handles finished-pack seal and appearance reject on the carton line — complementary to leaf grading, not a substitute for AI leaf sorting.
| Manual sorting | CigarroSmart AI grader | |
|---|---|---|
| Labor | 6–12 sorters (typical site framing) | One automated system + QC oversight |
| Breakage | 3–5% | <0.1% (non-contact air jets) |
| Consistency | Operator-dependent | >99.2% grade repeatability |
| Defects | Visual only | Holes ≥1 mm, tears, mold, stains |
| ROI (site claim) | — | Typical payback 6–9 months @ 50k cigars/day; ~3–5% wrapper recovery uplift |
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No. The system standardizes high-volume, repeatable inspection and sorting. Master graders and QC leads remain essential for recipe design, borderline decisions, and brand craftsmanship—the machine handles repeatable volume so experts govern recipes and exceptions.
Yes. Typical deployments cover wrapper selection, binder and filler sorting, and factory QA standardization. Rules and defect thresholds are configured per leaf type during sample test and commissioning.
Ship 50–100 leaves representative of your production mix. You receive a sorting recipe, live grading video, and accuracy/ROI report. Timing is confirmed when samples are received—ask sales for current queue status rather than relying on unpublished lead-time numbers.
Published site framing: 6–9 month payback at ~50k cigars/day, driven by labor reduction and ~3–5% wrapper recovery uplift. Your sample-test report models your factory baseline for procurement.
Spare parts supply and remote technical support are coordinated through CigarroSmart service channels defined in your quotation and service agreement. Contact technical support or sales for scope.
It classifies leaves by visible quality parameters—color, size, texture, and defects—so factories apply consistent grade rules and automate sorting workflows with traceable data.