These devices mechanize the process of creating cigarettes, using pre-filled tubes and loose tobacco. A user typically pours tobacco into a designated hopper, inserts a tube, and initiates the automated process. The machine then injects the tobacco into the tube, producing a finished cigarette. This differs from manual rolling or injectors which require greater user involvement. An illustrative example is a table-top electric model designed for personal use.
The primary advantage of such a device lies in its efficiency and consistency. It can produce cigarettes more quickly and uniformly than manual methods, potentially saving time and ensuring a similar quality across multiple cigarettes. This technology has evolved from simple hand-cranked models to sophisticated electronic versions with varying features and capacities. This development reflects a broader historical trend of automating once-laborious tasks.