The egg tray maker machine has a more formal name in the industry – pulp molding equipment. People are used to calling it an egg tray machine because egg tray production accounts for more than 80% of the market share in the pulp molding field. This kind of equipment uses waste paper as raw material and turns waste paper into degradable, eco-friendly, and practical packaging products through pulping, molding, drying, and other processes, truly realizing “turning waste into treasure”.YG’s currently hot-selling egg tray moulding machine products are divided into two major series: rotary plate type and rotary drum type, providing customers with comprehensive solutions from single machine selection to complete production line configuration.
Paper Egg Tray Making Machine Parameters
| Model | Output/Hour | Power/Hour | Power Supply | Weight | Main Machine Size | Paper Consumption/Hour | Water Consumption/Hour |
| YG-1000-3X1 | 1000 pieces | 38kw | 380V 50HZ | 2500kg | 2600*2200*1900 | 80kg | 160kg |
| YG-1500-4X1 | 1500 pieces | 38kw | 380V 50HZ | 3000kg | 2800*2200*1900 | 120kg | 240kg |
| YG-2500-3X4 | 2500 pieces | 55kw | 380V 50HZ | 4000kg | 2900*1800*1800 | 200kg | 400kg |
| YG-3000-4X4 | 3000 pieces | 60kw | 380V 50HZ | 4800kg | 3250*1800*1800 | 240kg | 480kg |
| YG-4000-4X8 | 4000 pieces | 95kw | 380V 50HZ | 7000kg | 3250*2300*2500 | 320kg | 640kg |
What Raw Materials Can Be Used for the Egg Tray Maker Machine
A high-quality egg tray maker machine has wide adaptability to raw materials. It mainly uses waste paper, including common waste books, newspapers, cartons in daily life, as well as leftover scraps from printing and packaging factories, and tail pulp from paper mills. These waste papers, which might have been treated as garbage, are processed into degradable and eco-friendly pulp molding products. This “turning waste into treasure” feature not only reduces production costs but also aligns with the global environmental protection trend.
Types of YG Egg Tray Moulding Machine
According to different capacities and structures, YG’s hot-selling egg tray maker machine is mainly divided into two categories. You can choose based on your own needs:
1. Rotary Plate Type (Small Equipment)
Rotary plate machines are entry-level equipment with an hourly output of 1000–1500 pieces, featuring high cost performance. Represented by YG-1000-3X1 and YG-1500-4X1, the main machine is welded with national standard steel, equipped with well-known domestic brand motors and electrical components, easy to operate with one-button start and stop. They can not only produce egg trays but also special-shaped trays with a height of no more than 8cm, such as coffee cup trays and egg boxes. This kind of paper egg tray making machine is very suitable for customers new to the packaging industry with a relatively low investment threshold.
2. Rotary Drum Type (Medium & Large Equipment)
Rotary drum machines are core equipment for medium and large production lines, with an hourly output of 2500–7000 pieces. YG-2500-3X4, YG-3000-4X4 and YG-4000-4X8 all belong to this type. They adopt Taiwan precision indexing devices, run stably with adjustable speed, and have large capacity as the main advantage. Especially YG-4000-4X8, the water-contact parts are made of 304 stainless steel, more suitable for large-scale production. This kind of egg tray moulding machine is ideal for customers with stable orders and pursuing scale benefits.
Drying Methods for YG Paper Egg Tray Making Machine
Drying is the most energy-consuming part of egg tray production. Choosing a suitable drying method directly affects production efficiency and cost. Common drying methods are as follows:
1. Natural Air Drying
This method requires no energy. Place formed egg trays on mesh sheets and move them to open areas for drying by sunlight and natural wind. Advantages: almost zero energy consumption. Disadvantages: depends on the weather, needs a large space and labor.
2. Drying Oven
Oven drying is not affected by weather. Push egg trays into the oven and complete drying in about 30 minutes. Advantages: small floor area, stable production. Disadvantages: needs manual operation with high labor cost.
3. Brick Kiln Drying
It is a continuous drying method. Egg trays enter a 40–70-meter-long brick kiln through a mesh belt and dry at 180–200°C for 15 minutes. Brick kiln investment is relatively low but covers a large area, suitable for customers with sufficient factory space.
4. Multi-layer Metal Drying
This is a relatively advanced drying method at present. Egg trays pass through an 18-meter-long, 6-layer drying room and finish drying in about 25 minutes. Multi-layer metal drying features small floor area, energy saving and high automation. Although the initial investment is slightly higher, the long-term operating cost is lower.
YG Egg Tray Production Line
A complete egg tray maker machine production line mainly includes three systems:
1. Pulping System
Put waste paper raw materials into a hydrapulper, and form pulp of a certain concentration through crushing, screening, and blending. Main equipment: hydrapulper, agitator, pulp pump, etc. Vibration screens, refiners, and other refining equipment can be added according to finished product requirements.
2. Molding System
Under vacuum action, pulp evenly attaches to a special molding mold to form wet blanks, which are then transferred to the drying system or natural air-drying area. This is the key step for egg tray forming.
3. Drying System
Wet blanks are dried to remove moisture and become final products. Various heat sources such as natural gas, coal, biomass pellets, and firewood can be selected according to local fuel conditions.
Business Opportunities of Egg Tray Maker Machine: What Industrial Packaging Can Be Made Besides Egg Trays?
Many people think egg tray maker machine can only produce egg trays, but its application scope is much wider than imagined. With the promotion of global plastic restriction policies, pulp molding products are embracing huge market opportunities.
Besides common egg trays, this equipment can also produce:
- Coffee trays & cup trays: disposable, eco-friendly trays widely used in the catering industry
- Egg boxes: high-end egg packaging, usually for branded eggs
- Industrial inner packaging: phone trays, electronic product buffer liners, wine trays, etc.
- Fruit trays: transport packaging for apples, pears, and other fruits
These products often have higher profit margins than ordinary egg trays, making them worthy application directions to expand. Investing in a paper egg tray making machine means opening the door to multiple segmented markets.
Contact YG
If you are interested in egg tray making machine price, or want to know more about equipment selection and production line configuration, welcome to contact YG at any time. Our professional team will provide the most suitable solution based on your actual needs.
