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Benefits of the Shaped Acetate Filter

The Filtrona Shaped Acetate filter is constructed with a hole placed at the mouth end of the filter. The Shaped Acetate filter can either be a single segment filter or use multiple segments for greater design flexibility. The novel end appearance can be further enhanced by shaping the hole into various styles.

The distinct benefit of the Shaped Acetate filter:

• Novel end appearance for product differentiation and target market appeal

The Shaped Acetate filter also offers a number of other key benefits:

• Wide variety of shape options, providing opportunities for product and market differentiation
• Proven single-pass production process ensures a high-quality finished product

The Filtrona Shaped Acetate Filter is part of the Icon Range

Construction of Shaped Acetate Filter

The Shaped Acetate filter consists of high-quality crimped cellulose acetate fibres which are bonded together with a controlled amount of plasticiser. Additional plasticiser and cellulose acetate means that the structure of the Shaped Acetate filter is firmer than the standard Mono-Acetate filter to ensure a quality end appearance.

The cellulose acetate is formed around a mandrel to create a void in the material. The mandrel can be altered to leave a choice of shapes at the mouth end of the filter.

The filter is enclosed in an outer plugwrap which can be either standard or porous depending on ventilation requirements.

The shape and dimensions of the hole, filter tip length, circumference and pressure drop can be varied to suit the taste and filtration requirements of the customer and enhance a particular brand.