Read the guidance together with the actual finished product, raw material, target output, packaging format and factory conditions. General information does not replace model confirmation.
A useful tissue machine proposal starts with the product the factory intends to manufacture. A short inquiry such as “Please quote a toilet paper machine” does not provide enough information to select the working width, converting functions, cutting method or packing equipment.
Two factories producing toilet rolls may require very different configurations. One may need a semi-automatic rewinder and band saw for several changing products. Another may require a connected line with automatic log cutting and multi-roll packing for one stable specification.
Providing the following information helps the supplier prepare a proposal that is easier to compare and more closely related to the planned factory.
Define the Finished Product
The finished product is the foundation of the equipment configuration.
For toilet paper rolls, provide:
Finished-roll width
Finished-roll diameter
Core diameter or coreless requirement
Number of plies
Paper basis weight
Perforation length
Sheets per roll
Embossing requirement
Rolls per retail pack
For facial tissue, provide:
Unfolded sheet dimensions
Finished folded dimensions
Number of plies
Paper basis weight
Sheets per pack
Finished stack dimensions
Soft-pack, bottom-draw or box format
Pack dimensions
For paper napkins, confirm the unfolded size, folded size, folding arrangement, printing colors, embossing and sheets per pack.
A physical sample is often more useful than a general product photograph. If a sample is unavailable, prepare a drawing that clearly separates the unfolded and finished dimensions.
Provide the Raw Material Specification
The same machine can behave differently with different raw materials. Paper width, basis weight, strength, softness and roll condition all affect feeding and continuous operation.
Useful raw-material information includes:
Jumbo roll width
Jumbo roll diameter
Jumbo roll core diameter
Paper basis weight
Number of plies
Virgin, recycled or blended paper
Dry tensile strength
Moisture condition
Available supplier specifications
For nonwoven cleaning cloths, also provide the material composition, thickness, stretch and surface characteristics.
If possible, use the intended production material during factory testing. Settings prepared with an unrelated paper grade may need to be changed after installation.
Explain the Required Output
A target such as “high speed” is not sufficiently precise.
State the preferred output in a unit that matches the finished product, such as:
Rolls per minute
Packs per minute
Sheets per minute
Tonnes per day
Cartons per shift
Also explain:
Working hours per shift
Number of shifts per day
Planned production days
Product changeover frequency
Number of product specifications
The complete line should be evaluated rather than only the main machine. A high-speed rewinder cannot increase finished-pack output if cutting or packing is slower.
Confirm the Packaging Format
Packaging affects counting, transfer, machine interfaces and workshop length.
Provide:
Individual or grouped packing
Number of rolls or packs per package
Bag, film, box or carton dimensions
Printed registration requirement
Secondary packing method
Manual or automatic carton handling
Private-label packaging requirements
If several packaging formats are required, explain which one has the greatest production volume. This helps distinguish the primary configuration from occasional products.
Describe the Preferred Automation Level
Automation should be described by the operations the factory wants to connect.
Explain whether operators can handle:
Product transfer
Roll or stack arrangement
Packing-material replenishment
Secondary packing
Carton loading
Finished-product movement
A semi-automatic arrangement may be practical when products change frequently or the initial order volume is uncertain. A connected automatic line may be more suitable when specifications remain stable and labor reduction is a priority.
Provide Workshop Information
The workshop drawing should show more than the total floor area.
Include:
Internal length and width
Clear height
Door positions and dimensions
Columns
Existing equipment
Raw-material entrance
Finished-product exit
Electrical supply location
Compressed-air connection
Restricted areas
Space is also required for operation, maintenance, jumbo roll loading, packaging materials and finished-product storage.
Confirm Local Utilities
Provide the available:
Voltage
Frequency
Number of phases
Main electrical capacity
Compressed-air pressure
Compressed-air volume
Vacuum conditions where applicable
Do not assume that the supplier will automatically know the electrical conditions at the destination.
State What Is Already Available
If the factory already owns equipment, provide its dimensions, output, discharge direction and product range.
This information is important when adding:
A new rewinder
Automatic log cutting
Conveyors
Packing equipment
Bundle packing
Case packing
A new machine should not be considered connected simply because it can be placed beside the existing equipment.
A Better Inquiry Produces a Better Proposal
A detailed inquiry does not require the buyer to understand every technical component. The purpose is to explain the product, material, output, packaging and factory conditions clearly.
With this information, the supplier can identify the necessary converting functions, practical automation level and equipment interfaces. The resulting proposal is also easier for the buyer to review because each machine can be connected to a specific production requirement.
This resource is prepared as practical machinery and production guidance. Technical values should be checked against the confirmed equipment configuration.
