# Dastagir Machines > Dastagir Machines PVT LTD is a manufacturer and service provider of precision cigarette manufacturing and packaging machinery, based in Hyderabad, India. Founded in 1960, the company manufactures the MK-8 and MK-9.5 cigarette making machines and the HLP 225 cigarette packing machine, and provides machine servicing, overhauling, rebuilding, spare parts manufacturing, and format conversion services for tobacco manufacturing equipment. ## Company - URL: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/en/company - Founded: 1960 - Location: 06-106/1/A, Survey No.123, Jeedimetla Village, Hyderabad, Telangana 500055, India - Workforce: 170+ skilled personnel - Contact: dastagirmachinespvtltd@gmail.com | +91 98664 00104 Dastagir Machines PVT LTD has over 65 years of precision engineering in tobacco machinery. The company manufactures cigarette making and packaging machines to international standards, and provides after-sales services including spare parts supply, machine servicing, overhauling, and rebuilding for its own machines and other tobacco machinery. ## Machines Overview of all machines: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/en/machines ### MK-8 — Cigarette Making Machine - URL: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/en/machines/mk-8 - Machine type: Cigarette making machine - Maximum speed: Up to 3,000 cigarettes per minute (CPM) - Includes: Maker (rod former) + MAX (filter assembler) - Cigarette circumference: 17 mm – 28.3 mm - Cigarette length: 65 mm – 110 mm - Supported formats: King, Demi, Slim, Super Slim, Nano - Power: 17 kW - Origin: Manufactured in Hyderabad, India The MK-8 (Mark 8) is a cigarette making machine designed for sustained production across a range of cigarette formats. It comprises two integrated units: the Maker, which forms and cuts the cigarette rod; and the MAX filter assembler, which attaches the filter in-line with rod production. Format capability spans circumferences of 17 mm to 28.3 mm and lengths from 65 mm to 110 mm. Technical brochure: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/assets/downloads/dastagir-mk-8-brochure.pdf ### MK-9.5 — High-Output Cigarette Making Machine - URL: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/en/machines/mk-9 - Machine type: Cigarette making machine - Speed range: 4,500 – 5,000 cigarettes per minute - Maximum speed: Up to 5,000 CPM - Includes: Maker + MAX-S (filter assembler) + TFU (Tray Filler Unit) - Cigarette circumference: 17 mm – 28.3 mm - Filter + tobacco rod length: 65 mm – 110 mm - Default setup size: Standard 84 mm - Machine weight: Approximately 7,800 kg - Power supply: 220V and 380V - Maintenance interval: 2,000 – 3,000 operational hours - Construction: Stainless steel - Origin: Manufactured in Hyderabad, India The MK-9.5 (Mark 9.5) is Dastagir Machines' high-output cigarette making system, designed for production environments where throughput is the primary requirement. The system integrates three purpose-built units: the Maker (tobacco rod formation), MAX-S (filter assembly), and TFU (Tray Filler Unit). Fully automatic operation with operator interaction concentrated at setup, monitoring, and scheduled maintenance. Technical brochure: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/assets/downloads/dastagir-mk-9-5-brochure.pdf ### HLP 225 — Cigarette Packing Machine - URL: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/en/machines/hlp - Machine type: Cigarette packing machine - Packing speed: 225 packs per minute - Equivalent cigarette output: Approximately 13,500 cigarettes per minute - Cigarette sizes supported: King Size, Demi, Slim, Super Slim, Nano - Packet formats: Round Corner, Bevel Edge, D-Type, Square (hard-box) - Packing accuracy: Up to ±0.05 mm - Maintenance interval: 10,000 – 12,000 operating hours - Energy consumption: Approximately 25–35% less than comparable machines of similar output - Origin: Manufactured in Hyderabad, India The HLP 225 operates at the packing stage of cigarette production — downstream from the making process — and is designed for high-speed packaging of finished cigarettes into hard-box formats. Supports four packet formats and accommodates a full range of cigarette sizes. Built for automated, continuous operation. ## Solutions - URL: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/en/solutions Dastagir Machines provides engineering solutions for cigarette manufacturing equipment including: - **Format Conversion**: Conversion of MK-8 or MK-9.5 machines between cigarette formats (Slim, Super Slim, diameter changes) - **Diameter Conversion**: Changes to cigarette circumference specifications - **Filter Conversion**: Adaptation for different filter configurations - **Machine Overhauling**: Comprehensive inspection and restoration of tobacco machinery - **Machine Rebuilding**: Full mechanical rebuild to specification - **Custom Engineering**: Bespoke modifications and adaptations for specific production requirements ## Services - URL: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/en/services Services provided by Dastagir Machines include: - **Machine Servicing**: Scheduled and corrective maintenance for cigarette manufacturing machinery - **Spare Parts Manufacturing**: Precision-manufactured replacement parts for MK-8, MK-9.5, HLP and related machines - **Machine Overhauling**: Complete inspection, cleaning, and component restoration - **Machine Rebuilding**: Full structural and mechanical rebuild of worn or damaged machines ## Spare Parts - URL: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/en/spare-parts Dastagir Machines manufactures OEM spare parts for its cigarette manufacturing machines. Parts categories include: - Infeed Drum - Rolling Drum - Flute Drum - GD Gum Roller - General spares - Conversion kits ## Events - URL: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/en/events Dastagir Machines participates in international tobacco and packaging exhibitions. Upcoming 2026 events: - **InterTabac 2026** — 15–17 September 2026, Messe Dortmund, Germany, Booth 3E 28 - **World Tobacco Middle East 2026** — Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE (dates to be announced) - **Uzbekistan Exhibition 2026** — December 2026 (booth to be confirmed) ## Downloads - URL: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/en/downloads Technical brochures available: - MK-8 Technical Brochure (PDF): https://www.dastagirmachines.com/assets/downloads/dastagir-mk-8-brochure.pdf - MK-9.5 Technical Brochure (PDF): https://www.dastagirmachines.com/assets/downloads/dastagir-mk-9-5-brochure.pdf ## Contact - URL: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/en/contact - Email: dastagirmachinespvtltd@gmail.com - Phone / WhatsApp: +91 98664 00104 - Hours: Mon–Sat 9:00AM–5:30PM (IST) - Address: 06-106/1/A, Survey No.123, Jeedimetla Village, Hyderabad, Telangana 500055, India ## Language Versions This website is available in seven languages: - English: https://www.dastagirmachines.com/en/ - Russian (Русский): https://www.dastagirmachines.com/ru/ - Polish (Polski): https://www.dastagirmachines.com/pl/ - Armenian (Հայերեն): https://www.dastagirmachines.com/hy/ - Arabic (العربية): https://www.dastagirmachines.com/ar/ - Bengali (বাংলা): https://www.dastagirmachines.com/bn/ - Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia): https://www.dastagirmachines.com/id/