The paper egg tray making machine is an intelligent device that magically transforms waste paper into eco-friendly packaging. Like an efficient material magician, it mixes “urban minerals” such as discarded cartons and newspapers with water, and through processes like vacuum adsorption, precise molding, and rapid drying, produces various specifications of protective packaging like egg trays and fruit trays.Its core value lies in building a micro circular economy. For users, the raw materials are nearly zero-cost, allowing them to firmly control their supply chain and significantly reduce dependence on traditional packaging procurement and the risks of cost fluctuations. More importantly, it is not only a production tool but also a green credential. Its products are naturally biodegradable, perfectly aligning with the global “plastic ban” trend. It can help companies meet ESG requirements, apply for policy subsidies, and win market favor from sustainability-conscious consumers. If you would like to learn more detailed product information, about the egg tray making machine, please contact YG.
YG Egg Tray Production Line Specification
| Production Line Models | Output (p/h) | Hydraulic Pulper | Egg Tray Machine | Drying Method | |||
| Natural Drying | Brick Drying Line | Single-layer Metal Drying Line | Multilayer Metal Drying Line | ||||
| YGDT3×1-1000 | 1000 | ZDS1(1m³) | DTF3×1 | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| YGDT4×1-1500 | 1500 | ZDS1(1m³) | DTF4×1 | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| YGDT3×4-2000 | 2000 | ZDS1(1m³) | DT3×4 | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| YGDT4×4-2500 | 2500 | ZDS2(2m³) | DT4×4 | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| YGDT3×8-3000 | 3000 | ZDS2(2m³) | DT3×8 | √ | √ | √ | |
| YGDT4×8-4000 | 4000 | ZDS4(4m³) | DT4×8 | √ | √ | √ | |
| YGDT5×8-5000 | 5000 | ZDS4(4m³) | DT5×8 | √ | √ | √ | |
| YGDT5×12-6000 | 6000 | ZDS6(6m³) | DT5×12 | √ | √ | √ | |
| YGDT6×8-7000 | 6000-7000 | ZDS6(6m³) | DT6×8 | √ | √ | √ | |
3 Steps Working Process of YG Paper Egg Tray Making machines
- Pulping Process: The waste paper is shredded into pulp by a pulper and placed in a pulping tank. A pulp pump then transfers the pulp from the pulping tank to the supply tank. Water is added to the supply tank through a valve, adjusting the pulp consistency to 3%-5%. This process is repeated as part of the pulping procedure.
- Forming Process: The vacuum pump creates negative pressure, drawing the pulp onto the mold in the machine. Excess water is drained through a stainless steel mesh into the vacuum pump’s drainage system and returned to the water tank. The pulp on the mold is dewatered by vacuum, taking shape. Compressed air is then used to blow the formed egg tray onto a transfer mold, which moves the tray onto a pallet or conveyor belt.
- Drying Process: The formed egg trays are transferred to a drying machine via a conveyor belt or pallet. They are dried at a temperature of 180-220°C for 15-20 minutes until completely dry. After drying, the trays are counted, stacked by a stacking machine, and then packaged.
6 Core Values of Small Egg Tray Making Machines
- Policy Compliance Benefits: In line with the plastic ban, zero-waste cities, and circular economy policies, you can apply for environmental technology upgrades, waste recycling subsidies, carbon credits, and ESG qualifications. These help you enter supermarket and multinational supply chains.
- Extreme Cost Control: By using local waste paper as a low-cost raw material and building stable production capacity, we can resist fluctuations in the price of virgin paper. This eliminates the need for purchasing and long-distance logistics, reducing costs across the entire supply chain.
- Innovative Recycling Model: We build a “point-of-recycling + direct supply to production” loop to solve the problem of recycling low-value waste paper. This stabilizes raw material sources while deepening government-business and community cooperation.
- Flexible and Diverse Production: The paper egg tray making machine can produce various products like egg trays and fruit trays. It supports small batch customization, quickly responds to market demand, and reduces inventory by producing as needed. It can adapt to orders in multiple scenarios.
- Brand and Industry Upgrade: Customizing localized eco-friendly packaging boosts regional agricultural products and rural revitalization. It enhances the added value of the industry chain, creates green brand barriers, and opens up opportunities for premium pricing.
- Low Entry, Steady Production: With moderate investment and easy maintenance, the paper egg tray making machine is adaptable to environments with weak electrical power. It helps create formal jobs and establishes a light-asset manufacturing cycle, achieving both economic and social benefits.
9 Applications of Egg Tray Moulding Machines
- Community Recycling Plant: Place a small egg tray making machine directly in the community. Waste paper and cardboard are turned into egg trays and fruit trays on-site and sold back cheaply to residents. Trash stays within the community and is recycled locally, promoting both environmental and economic benefits. Local committees and property management love to promote it.
- Fresh Produce On-Site Production: We supply platforms like Hema and Meituan with packaging directly from nearby factories. When they need egg trays, they can be made and delivered on the same day. This eliminates long-distance shipping costs and ensures the freshest supply, creating a truly “local” supply chain.
- Tourist Souvenirs: In scenic spots and theme parks, used tickets and flyers are collected and turned into egg trays or small souvenirs with the location’s logo. This is not just a souvenir, but an eco-friendly story that allows tourists to “take the memory of their trip home.”
- Fruit Export Journey: In fruit-exporting countries like Southeast Asia and South America, sugarcane pulp and coconut husk fibers are used to make fruit trays. The packaging itself tells a “natural and zero waste” story, helping high-end fruits sold to Europe and the US fetch higher prices.
- Halal Packaging: In Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian markets, a special “Halal” production line is set up for both raw materials and production processes. This ensures that all waste paper is pure and the process is certified, creating food packaging that opens up a trusted and high-demand market.
- Aid Toolkits: In refugee camps or impoverished areas, the paper egg tray making machine solves two problems: processing accumulated waste paper and producing the urgently needed food packaging boxes or simple containers. This turns aid from “giving goods” to “creating goods,” providing sustainable support for communities.
- Premium Agricultural Products: Custom packaging for high-quality items like organic eggs, avocados, and strawberries in upscale supermarkets. The natural texture of the pulp enhances the quality of the products and helps farm logos be pressed onto the packaging, turning practical packaging into brand promotion.
- Local Partners: Partner with local craft breweries, glass factories, and ceramic workshops. Waste paper is used to create bottle dividers and inner linings for crafts. This saves them money on foam plastic and shipping costs while helping them achieve their “green packaging” goals, benefiting both sides.
- Eco-Friendly Classroom: In malls, schools, or science museums, a mini egg tray moulding machine is set up for display. Children can put waste paper into the machine and watch it transform into new products. This is more engaging than any textbook and serves as a live advertisement for corporate brand promotion and social responsibility.
8 FAQs About YG Paper Egg Tray Making Machines
A: Various types of waste paper, cardboard, books, newspapers, etc.
A: No, it can also make other products, such as fruit trays, coffee trays, etc.
A: The default molds for the egg tray machine are plastic, with the pulp suction mold made of polycarbonate and the transfer mold made of polypropylene (PP). If you have specific requirements for the finished product, aluminum molds can be customized.
A: Natural drying, brick drying line, single-layer metal drying Line, and multilayer metal drying line.
A: No, the brick drying line, single-layer metal drying line, and multi-layer metal drying line are suitable for all models. However, natural drying is only suitable for the following four models: YGDT3×1-1000, YGDT4×1-1500, YGDT3×4-2000, and YGDT4×4-2500.
A: It depends on the weather, but it’s generally similar to the time it takes to dry clothes.
A: A small amount of environmentally friendly wet strength agent can be added to balance the performance of different fiber sources and ensure the stability of the product’s strength.
A: Modern equipment has a user-friendly interface, and key parameters can be digitally set and monitored. The core maintenance tasks involve mold cleaning and checking the vacuum pipeline network. A responsible manufacturer will provide detailed online video manuals, remote diagnostic support, and a global spare parts supply chain network to ensure timely technical assistance, even in remote areas.
