Hauni & Korber — German Engineering
PROTOS legend
THE LEGEND OF PROTOS — From Hamburg to Every Tobacco Factory in the World
Brand keywords: Hauni spare parts / PROTOS parts / Körber technologies
German engineering, global standards
Hauni Maschinenbau was established in 1946 in Hamburg, Germany. The founder was a tobacco engineer, with the initial intention of providing production equipment for the tobacco industry in post-war reconstruction Germany. More than 70 years later, Hauni has become the undisputed technological leader in global tobacco machinery, with its PROTOS series of cigarette-making machines being the standard configuration in tobacco factories worldwide.
Hauni and its parent company Körber Technologies (part of the Körber Group) together form the "German standard" in the field of tobacco machinery.
PROTOS Series: A Product Line That Changes the Industry
PROTOS 70 and 80 are the most common models among small and medium-sized tobacco factories: the purchase cost is relatively manageable, production capacity is sufficient, and the maintenance system is well-established.
| Model | Launch Time | Capacity | Status | Global stock estimates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| :----: | :--------: | :----: | :----: | :-----------: |
| PROTOS 70 | 1970s | 7,000 cpm | Ongoing | ~500+ |
| PROTOS 80 | 1980s | 8,000 cpm | Ongoing | ~400+ |
| PROTOS 90 | 1990s | 9,000 cpm | Ongoing | ~300+ |
| PROTOS M | 2010s | 12,000+ cpm | Latest | ~200+ |
Hauni Spare Parts: Why Compromise is Not an Option
Hauni equipment has extremely high precision requirements for spare parts. The tolerances designed in Germany often reach IT5-IT6 levels. A seemingly simple cutting drum wheel, if the material or tolerances are incorrect:
May result in uneven cigarette cut ends
Increase the scrap rate by up to 5-10%
Accelerate the wear of other drive components
ZTLibre the viewpoint：We don't benchmark against "cheap"; we pursue "equivalence." High-quality replacement parts + correct alloy matching = cost savings without sacrificing operational quality.
Commonly Required Spare Parts
| Spare parts category | Applicable models | ZTLibre solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Garniture Smoke Gun Component | PROTOS 70/80 | Microcrystalline tungsten carbide replacement parts |
| Air suction belt (Suction Tape) | 70/80/90 | Custom Import Substrates |
| Cutter (TCT) | Full serious | Carbide upgrade parts |
| MAX Filter tip assembly | MAX S/70/80 | Precision Replacement Parts |
| Electrical module | Entire series | Compatible alternative + OEM optional |
Körber Group: More than just winding
The Körber Group integrates multiple brands such as Hauni and Körber Technologies, with business coverage including:
Roll connection — PROTOS（Hauni）
Filter tip manufacturing — KDF serious
Packaging — Original Focke/GD Series
Digitalization— Industry 4.0 Solutions
For small and medium-sized tobacco manufacturers, Körber's products represent German quality, but they also come with high OPEX under the original manufacturer's pricing strategy.
ZTLibre and Hauni/Körber
We respect the standards of German engineering. For this reason, we invest a significant amount of effort in alloy composition and tolerance control—not to oppose the original factory standards, but to provide equivalent and affordable alternatives.
For each PROTOS spare part, our validation standard is:On your equipment, performance is not lower than that of original parts。
*ZTLibre — A German standard alternative.*
