Editor's note: This article has been reviewed and updated for accuracy in 2026. If you have a smoke shop or dispensary business, then you probably know by now how hard and time-consuming the process of filling cones by hand can be. If you want to save yourself a lot of time and work, one proven way to do so is by getting an automatic pre-rolled cone filling machine. Automated systems create fewer touch-points or opportunities for contamination. Further, production can continue regardless of labor shortages. When finances are tight, a vibrating pre-roll machine can fill hundreds of cones in minutes as opposed to paying staff to fill the same amount in hours. What Are Automatic Pre-Rolled Cones Filling Machines? Automatic pre-rolled cones filling machines are devices that have slots for cones that you can fill up the machine with, and a place to insert the herb so that it can fill up all cones perfectly every single time, in a matter of minutes. There are two basic types of cone filling machines: the first one injects the cone with weed, while the second one uses vibration and gravity to fill the cone. Pros and Cons of Automatic Pre-Rolled Cones Filling Machines There’s a lot to consider when deciding on the joint or cone-filling machine to get for your smoke shop, dispensary, or for your personal use. Busy dispensaries and other small-scale startups are most likely to get these pre-roll machines when they reach the point where filling by hand is no longer feasible. With an additional investment on these joint rolling machines, they can drastically increase productivity as well as profitability. Advantages Labor Costs: An automated pre-roll machine decreases labor costs. How long would it take one member of staff to fill 143 cones? Is it more than one minute? If so, you’re losing money. Some pre-roll machines can fill that many cones in 60 seconds flat. Not only does this efficiency create more shelf-ready cones in less time, but it also