Hand-closing 72 pre-rolls can take 20 to 40 minutes when your best closer gets pulled to another task.
The RollCraft ATC turns that same tray into a repeatable cycle that finishes in 60 to 90 seconds.
That time gap shows up fast once you’re shipping daily orders.
What the RollCraft ATC Dutch Crown Pre Roll Closer actually does
The RollCraft ATC is a tabletop Dutch crown closer built for craft-scale and mid-market production. It closes 72 pre-rolls per cycle using simple analog controls and supports common cone sizes without a complicated setup.
Price is $24,995. It’s also available in a bundle with the RollCraft MRB for $29,995 when you want filling plus closing in one flow.
You bring an air source. The brochure calls that out clearly.
Set your room up for fast Dutch Crown Pre Roll closing
Most closing delays aren’t machine problems. They’re layout problems.
Give the ATC a dedicated spot where trays land after filling. If one operator has to walk 30 feet each tray, you just bought a bottleneck.
A clean setup looks like this:
- Filled tray staged on a cart
- ATC at the end of that cart
- Finished tray goes straight to packaging
That saves 3 to 5 minutes every hour just from fewer steps.
Pre-run checklist that keeps crowns uniform
Dutch crowns look “machine perfect” when three things stay consistent.
1) Fill height stays even across all 72 cones
If 12 cones sit taller than the rest, they won’t crown the same. Fix it at the fill step, not after the fact.
2) Top pack feels firm, not fluffy
Loose tops fold sloppy. Firm tops fold tight and clean.
3) Cones sit straight in the tray
One bent cone can turn into a crushed tip. Pull it before the cycle.
Think of it like loading a muffin tray. If one cup is tilted, it messes up the whole bake.
Step-by-step: how to run the RollCraft ATC Dutch Crown Pre Roll Closer
Step 1: Connect the air source
Connect your air supply before the first cycle of the day. If air drops mid-run, you’ll see it in crown consistency.
Step 2: Select your cone size
Choose the size preset that matches your cones:
- 70mm
- 84mm
- 98mm
- 109mm
This is one of the big wins. Your team doesn’t need to guess settings.
Step 3: Load the 72-count tray
Load the tray into position and take 10 seconds to scan for:
- Cones sitting high
- Wrinkled paper at the top
- Bent tips
Fix the outliers now. Rework later costs more than you think.
Step 4: Run the closing cycle
Start the cycle and let the closer do its job.
The ATC is built to close 72 pre-rolls in 60 to 90 seconds per cycle.
That’s the difference between “we’ll catch up after lunch” and “we stayed on schedule.”
Step 5: Check tray one, then check every fifth tray
Do a full check on the first tray of the shift:
- Crowns match across the tray
- No loose flags
- Tips aren’t crushed
After that, check 1 out of every 5 trays. That’s enough to catch drift without slowing production.
How much volume can it handle?
The brochure lists up to 10,000 pre-rolls per day for the RollCraft ATC.
Real talk. Your daily number depends on staffing and how fast trays arrive from filling. The closer stops being the slow step, which is the point.
Fast troubleshooting for the common issues
Uneven crowns across a tray
Your fill height varies. Reset the fill step so the paper headspace matches.
Loose-looking crowns
Your top pack is too soft. Tighten the top pack before closing.
Crushed tips
Cones were bent or seated wrong. Pull the damaged ones before the cycle.
Slower cycles or inconsistent motion
Check air first. Low air shows up as slow, inconsistent operation.
Where the ATC fits in a modular RollCraft line
All-in-one pre-roll machines assume you want a big fixed line right now.
Most growing producers don’t.
RollCraft was designed to let teams start with the step that’s hurting today, then add capacity as volume grows. That’s the modular approach STM built to solve the automation gap for smaller operations.
A common path:
- Start with ATC to remove hand-closing
- Add RollCraft MRB when hand-filling becomes the next choke point
- Keep scaling without replacing your whole setup
ATC Dutch Crown Pre Roll Closer FAQs
How many pre-rolls can the RollCraft ATC close at once?
72 pre-rolls per cycle.
How long does a cycle take?
About 60 to 90 seconds.
What sizes does it support?
70mm, 84mm, 98mm, and 109mm.
Do I need compressed air?
You need an air source provided by the buyer.
What does it cost?
$24,995 for ATC, or $29,995 for the MRB + ATC bundle.
The next question you should be asking
How many labor hours per week are tied up in hand-closing trays?
If you tell us your daily target and cone size, we’ll map a simple closing workflow and share a quote. Use the contact form, request pricing, or call sales.
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