Introduction of firework paper tube making machine

Paper tubes are essential for producing firecrackers and fireworks. They house the explosive composition and fuse that create the sound, color and movement effects. Paper tubes are needed by China fireworks factories for many kinds of fireworks like aerial shells, fountains, firecrackers, pop pop, wheels and spinners. 

Traditional Chinese fireworks demand thousands of different size tubes. The tubes must have precise dimensions, round shape, and dry quickly for performance and safety. However, handmade paper tubes are time-consuming and of inconsistent quality with non-uniform dimensions. 

To resolve this, specialized machinery has been developed for making paper tubes rapidly and economically. 
This machine features adjustable cutters, gluing rollers, and high-speed tube forming mechanisms. Heating units dry the tubes quickly. Machine-made paper tubes have consistent dimensions and profiles manufacturers demand. 

They present fewer safety concerns by completely sealing the explosive composition inside strong, precisely round tubes. The fireworks industry has been transformed by machines that mass-produce high-quality paper tubes at lower cost than craft manufacturing allows.

Traditional Production Methods and Drawbacks without fireworks machine

Craftsmen handmade paper tubes. They folded paper sheets into tubes and applied glue by hand. This process was time-consuming and labor-intensive.

The dimensions of handmade tubes varied noticeably. Tube thickness was uneven around the circumference. The glued seams separated frequently during drying.

Drying times were slow since tubes were left to air dry. This led to high failure rates during fireworks displays.

Traditional tubes did not meet demands for precise dimensions and consistency. Production costs were high due to extensive labor and material waste.

The traditional methods could not keep up with the growing demand for different sized tubes. Companies began exploring mechanical solutions.

In summary, handmade tubes:

• Had irregular dimensions and uneven thickness.
• The glued seams separated easily during drying.
• Drying times were slow through air drying.
• This resulted in high failure rates and production costs.
• Traditional production could not meet the demand for variety of tube sizes.

The Need for a Paper Tube Machine  

Machinery for producing paper tubes was developed to resolve the numerous issues inherent in handmade tubes. The machines aimed to achieve the high-precision, efficient production and superior tube quality needed by the modern fireworks industry.

Key benefits of the machinery include faster production speeds through simultaneous rolling of multiple tubes, precise and uniform glue application, shortened drying times enabled by adjustable heat controls, and consistently dimensioned tubes with round shapes. Automation lowers labor costs.

Compared to handmade tubes that were prone to irregularities, seam separation and high failure rates, machine-made tubes exhibit the dimensional stability, durability and performance manufacturers demand. Specialized machinery has fundamentally transformed paper tube production, raising quality, yields and consistency while reducing costs.

The fireworks industry has been elevated by replacing inconsistent manual crafting with precision automation enabled by machinery. Machine-made tubes now set the standard for high-performance due to their reproducible precision, higher yields and reduced wastage enabled by the advanced technology of specialized paper tube making equipment.

Machinery for producing paper tubes has largely superseded handcrafting methods by offering precision, efficiency, superior tube quality and transformational advantages that have benefited the entire fireworks industry. Specialized machinery has become indispensable for mass producing the high-quality paper tubes needed for the complex fireworks displays of today.

Benefits of the Machine  for fireworks supplier company

Machinery for producing paper tubes provides many benefits over traditional handcrafted tubes.

• The machines form tubes at high speeds with consistent dimensions and shapes. The wall thickness and roundness of the tubes are precisely controlled. The glue is uniformly bonded along the entire tube seam.
• Machinery reduces the time needed to produce paper tubes. The automated tube forming and fast-drying processes allow tubes to be completed much quicker.
• Production costs are lower for machine-made tubes. The automation eliminates most of the labor expenses associated with handmade tubes while also substantially reducing material waste.
• Product quality is greatly improved. Machine-made tubes have more precise dimensions and rounder profiles. The secure glue bonds ensure the explosive composition is fully contained. The precision of specialized machinery enables higher dimensional stability and performance reliability for the finished tubes.
• Machines increase total producing by simultaneously rolling multiple tubes. Adjustable settings allow manufacturers to precisely customize the dimensions of different tube sizes as needed.

Machinery for producing paper tubes provides many advantages over traditional handcrafting including higher speeds, lower costs, improved quality, and the ability to precisely tailor tubes in a way that was not possible through manual paper production methods. The consistency, precision and performance of machine-made tubes have transformed the entire fireworks industry.

Working Principle of making paper tube product

The specialized machinery for producing paper tubes precisely controls the key processes to form high-quality tubes at scale.

• Adjustable cutting jaws cut the tissue paper sheets within ±0.2 mm accuracy to the required 40-300mm dimensions for different tube sizes. The cutting rate exceeds 120 sheets/minute.
• Rotating glue rollers apply glue at a controlled rate of 2-8 g/m to the corresponding sheet edges. The atomized glue spreaders distribute an even 0.02-0.04 mm coating along the entire seam length within ±5% precision.
• High-speed tube forming mechanisms roll the glued paper at up to 800 tubes/minute. The motorized tube forming units shape the paper cylinders within ±0.5 mm tolerances for wall thickness and roundness.
• Infrared heaters and air blowers dry the tubes within 180-300 seconds at temperatures up to 150°C and airspeeds reaching 25 m/s. Manufacturers can adjust the heating profile for each material to optimize drying efficiency.
• The finished tubes are automatically sorted at a rate over 500 tubes/minute based on size into trays holding up to 5,000 tubes.

By precisely controlling the 5 critical processes – cutting, gluing, forming, heating and sorting – within tight tolerances, this automated machinery mass produces paper tubes with the dimensional stability,roundness, glue bond strength and quick drying times required for reliable performance in modern fireworks displays. The precision automation transforms an inconsistent manual craft into reproducible industrial-scale manufacture.

Structure of the Machine 

This specialized machinery consists of several core elements working together to precisely produce paper tubes of various sizes:

• An automatic paper feeder supplies the thin tissue sheets at a controlled rate. An adjustable motor and programmable control vary the feeding speed according to the tube diameter for accurate cutting and forming.
• Precision cutting blades and an electromagnetic mechanism cut the paper sheets within tight tolerances of the required dimensions for different tube sizes.
• Rotating glue rollers apply the exact amount of glue within close tolerance onto the cut edges to ensure uniform, durable seams.
• Motorized roller systems form the glued paper sheets into cylinders at high speeds while shaping the tubes within tight tolerances for thickness and roundness.
• Infrared heaters and adjustable air driers accelerate tube drying within set times. Controls enable optimization of the drying parameters for specific materials.
• Mechanical lifts, pushers and conveyor belts sort the finished tubes at high rates into graded bins holding thousands of tubes ready for packing.

Operation of the Machine  

The machinery for producing fireworks paper tubes is operated through a control panel.

The control panel includes input devices and displays that allow operators to set and adjust various manufacturing parameters. Parameters such as cutting dimensions, glue application rate, tube forming speed, drying time and temperature can all be precisely specified according to the requirements of the tube size being made.

Operators load thin tissue paper sheets and glue into the machine as needed for manufacturing. The paper and glue supplies are monitored to ensure there are no disruptions or changes in material that could impact tube quality.

Operators visually monitor the quality of the formed paper tubes as they come out of the machinery. Checks are made to verify the tubes meet specifications for attributes like wall thickness, roundness, seam integrity and drying condition. Any issues with tube quality can then be quickly addressed by adjusting machine settings.

Finished paper tubes are offloaded from the collection bins and transferred to packaging areas. The full bins are replaced with empty bins to continue tube producing.

The specialized machinery is operated through input of adjustable producing parameters at a centralized control panel. Operators load materials, monitor tube quality and collect finished tubes to ensure smooth, high-quality production. Precision control and adjustment of the machine enables manufacturers to produce fireworks paper tubes with the performance and reliability required by the modern fireworks industry.

Environmental Impact 

Producing fireworks paper tubes using machinery leads to lower environmental impact compared to handcrafting methods.

Machinery reduces the amount of glue and paper waste generated during tube manufacturing. The precision cutting and glue application of the machines minimizes material losses and discards. In contrast, handcrafting involves much higher waste of paper and glue.

The automated, continuous nature of the machinery requires less energy and resources per tube produced versus intermittent manual labor. However, the drying systems used do consume significant amounts of energy so optimizing their efficiency is important to reduce the carbon footprint.

Potential emissions from glues and solvents used in the machinery must also be properly managed to avoid pollution. Traditional glues made from natural materials have lower emissions but some modern synthetic glues can release harmful volatile organic compounds during tube production.

While machinery for producing fireworks paper tubes is more energy intensive and has potential emissions compared to no-technology handcrafting, it offers lower environmental impacts overall due to reduced material waste and higher producing efficiency.  

Conclusion  

Automation has transformed fireworks tube producing from an inconsistent manual craft into an industrial-scale manufacturing process capable of meeting the demands of today’s complex fireworks displays.      

For more details on fireworks paper tube making machine that offers precision, reliability and cost effectiveness at scale, please contact PyroEquipment. Our team of experts can recommend the best solutions tailored to your specific needs and production volumes.

Reference

• Display Fireworks Manual
• Chapter 212-17 WAC FIREWORKS
• Control of Outdoor Fireworks Displays – First Edition
• SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY REPORT
• Pyrotechnics Industry – Fireworks Display
• Ohio Department of Commerce Fireworks 2020
• 2017 Fireworks Report
• Firework Rules – Texas Department of Insurance
• APA Standard 87-1
• EXPORT-RELATED RESTRICTIONS FOR DUAL-USE
• Title 157 – STATE FIRE MARSHAL Chapter 1 – DEFINITIONS
• Application for Fireworks Sales License
• 2023 VIRGINIA PERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS