An Automatic Cleaning System for Copper Bar Chain of Cigarette Cutting Machine

The cutting machine is a critical component in the cigarette processing line, and its cutting quality depends on the operational condition of the copper bar chain. The grooves on the surface of the copper bar chain accumulate dust during the operation of the machine, which often causes unstable conveyance of raw materials, significant width variations, and a high defect rate. To address this issue, this study developed a linear reciprocating automatic cleaning system for copper bar chains to remove dust from the groove surface and hinge joints. Experiments have verified that the system improved the cutting qualification rate, increased the operational stability of the cutting machine, reduced manual cleaning workloads, and reached higher cleaning efficiency. This innovative system is also expected to provide a valuable reference for similar equipment manufacturers and advance technological innovation in the cigarette processing industry.