Egg tray making machine, also known as an egg carton machine or egg box making machine, is a piece of equipment used in the production of egg trays or cartons for packaging and transporting eggs. These machines are commonly used in poultry farms, egg processing plants, and paper product manufacturing facilities.
Advantages of Shuliy Paper Egg Tray Making Machine
- Versatility: This Egg Tray Making Machine is not only suitable for producing standard egg trays but also for manufacturing various paper products of different shapes and sizes, such as fruit trays, seedling trays, etc., according to demand. You just need to change the mold.
- Easy to Operate: The operation of this egg tray making machine is relatively simple and does not require complex skills or training. Operators can get started quickly.
- Customizability: The Shuliy Egg Tray Making Machine can be customized to meet specific production requirements and product specifications.
- Multiple Types: Currently, the output range of our egg carton making machine is 1000pcs/h-7000pcs/h.
Raw Materials That Can Be Used to Make Egg Cartons
Egg cartons, also known as egg trays or egg packaging, are typically made from recycled paper pulp. The primary raw material used to make egg cartons is waste paper, which can include various types of paper and cardboard products. Here are some of the common raw materials that can be used to make egg cartons: old newspapers, cardboard, magazines and catalogs, office paper, junk mail, paperboard, paper packaging, telephone directories, paper waste from industries, etc.
Types of Egg Tray Making Machines
Flap type egg tray machine
Flap type egg tray machine is a small machine with an output of 1000-1,500 pieces per hour. The machine is characterized by high-cost performance and can make some shaped trays with a height of not more than 8 centimeters, such as egg trays, coffee cup trays, egg cartons, and so on.
Rotary drum egg Carton Making Machine
The rotary drum egg tray making machine is a medium-large machine. The hourly output is 2500-7000 pieces. It is characterized by high capacity and smooth operation. Rotary drum egg carton making machine can also do not more than 8 centimeters of packaging products.
Reciprocating egg tray machine
Reciprocating egg tray machine is mainly for producing industrial packaging liners. It can produce products of different heights and sizes. The output of the machine is 1000-2000pcs/h. The exact output depends on the size of the finished product.
Different Models of Egg Tray Making Machines for Sale
Small Egg Tray Making Machine
We offer a wide range of different models of egg tray making machines for you to choose from. The small egg tray making machine with a capacity of between 1000 and 1500pcs/h is suitable for small scale production and offers an excellent price/performance ratio.
| Model | Capacity | Power | Voltage | Paper consumption | Water consumption | Size（molding machine） |
| SL-1000-3X1 | 1000pcs/h | 38kw | 380V,50HZ | 80kg/h | 160kg/h | 2600*2200*1900mm |
Medium-Sized Egg Tray Making Machine
If you need a higher capacity, a medium-sized egg tray making machine may be more suitable for you, with an output of 2,000 to 3,000pcs/h.
| Model | Capacity | Power | Voltage | Paper consumption | Water consumption | Size（molding machine） |
| SL-2500-3X4 | 2500pcs/h | 55kw | 380V,50HZ | 200kg/h | 400kg/h | 2900*1800*1800mm |
Fully Automated Egg Carton Machine
In addition, we offer fully automated egg tray making machines with outputs of up to 4,000 to 7,000 trays per hour, which are ideal for large-scale production needs.
| Model | Capacity | Power | Voltage | Paper consumption | Water consumption | Size（molding machine） |
| SL-7000-6X8 | 7000pcs/h | 120kw | 380V,50HZ | 480kg/h | 960kg/h | 3200*2300*2500mm |
What Is the Egg Tray Making Process?
The egg tray making process involves several steps, starting from the collection of raw materials to the final production of egg trays. Here’s an overview of the typical egg tray making process:
Collection of Raw Materials
The primary raw material for egg tray production is waste paper, which can include old newspapers, cardboard, magazines, and other paper products. These materials are collected and sorted for recycling.
Pulping
The collected waste paper is soaked in water to create a pulp mixture. The pulp is then refined to remove any impurities, such as ink and debris, and to create a uniform slurry. In this step, we need to use a paper pulper machine.
Molding
The pulp slurry is fed into an egg tray molding machine. There are different types of molding machines, including reciprocating, rotary, and vacuum-forming machines. These machines have molds or dies that shape the wet pulp into the desired egg tray or carton shape.
Drying
After molding, the wet trays are transported to a egg tray drying machine. This system includes conveyor belts or drying racks. Heat is applied to remove moisture from the trays, solidifying them into their final form.
Egg Tray Machine Price
The price of an egg tray machine can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the type and capacity of the machine, its brand, quality, and additional features or customization options.
- Small scale Egg Tray Machine: Small, manual machines with lower production capacity (around 1000-1500 trays per hour) can range in price from approximately $5,000 to $10,000 or more.
- Medium scale Semi Automatic Egg Tray Machine: Medium-sized, semi-automatic machines with higher production capacity (around 2000-3000 trays per hour) typically cost between $15,000 and $30,000.
- Fully Automatic Egg Tray Machine: Fully automatic machines with even higher production capacity (around 4000-7000 trays per hour) are usually more expensive, with prices starting at $30,000 and going up significantly based on capacity and features.
Related Parts of the Egg Tray Making Machine
Egg tray making machine is a complex piece of equipment that contains several key components, each of which plays an important role in the production process. Below are some of the main components associated with the egg tray making machine and their functions:
Vacuum Pump
The main function of the vacuum pump is to generate negative pressure through the stainless steel mesh of the mold to draw out the excess water and discharge it into the sink. This helps to ensure that the egg tray has the proper moisture level during the molding process.
Air Compressor
The air compressor blows the trays from the suction mold to the transfer mold through a solenoid valve and then blows the trays from the transfer mold to the mesh belt or tray through another solenoid valve. This process helps to transfer the egg trays from one working stage to the next.
Pulp Pump
The function of the pulp pump is to pump the pulp from one stock tank to another through its centrifugal force. This ensures that the pulp is always in the proper position for use in the manufacturing process.
Paper Pulper Machine
The pulper spins water through an impeller and then uses centrifugal force to beat the pulp by hitting the waste paper and water against a spoiler on the cylinder. This is a key step in the preparation of the pulp, converting the waste paper into a stock suitable for the manufacture of egg trays.
Where to Buy Egg Carton Making Machine?
You can buy egg carton making machine through online marketplaces, directly from manufacturers, local industrial machinery suppliers, trade shows and exhibitions, etc. As mentioned earlier, Shuliy Recycling Machinery is one of the manufacturers that offer paper egg tray making machines and paper recycling machines. You can visit our website or contact us directly to inquire about our product offerings, pricing, and any specific requirements you may have.
Egg Tray Drying Method
There are several methods for drying egg trays, and the choice of method often depends on the scale of production and available equipment. Here are some common methods for drying egg trays.
Air Drying
This is one of the simplest methods. Finished egg trays are placed in an open-air drying area, typically under the sunlight. The advantage of this method is its low cost, but it may take a longer time to complete drying, depending on weather conditions.
Drying in Dryers
This is a common method used in medium to large-scale egg tray production lines. Finished egg trays are placed on trays or racks and then loaded into drying dryers. Controlled temperature and humidity inside the oven or dryer facilitate rapid drying. This method is efficient and not affected by weather conditions.
Custom Drying Rooms
Some larger-scale egg tray production plants construct dedicated drying rooms. In this method, finished egg trays are transported through a drying tunnel on a conveyor belt. Controlled temperature and ventilation, typically in the range of 180-200 degrees Celsius, ensure quick drying. This approach is suitable for high-volume production but requires building specialized drying facilities.
Multi-Layer Metal Dryers
This is a highly efficient method often used in large-scale egg carton projects. Finished egg trays are loaded onto trays and placed in multi-layer metal drying chambers. These chambers typically consist of multiple layers, and the trays of egg trays move through these layers, gradually drying as they pass through. Controlled temperature and ventilation ensure rapid drying. This method is very efficient but requires substantial equipment and dedicated drying chambers.
The choice of drying method should consider production requirements, available equipment, budget, and other factors.