Egg Tray Machine for Waste Paper Recycling and Molded Fiber Packaging
Richon egg tray machine solutions are designed for converting waste paper into molded pulp packaging products such as egg trays, egg cartons, fruit trays, and cup holders. This page helps buyers understand machine capacity, production process, drying options, layout planning, and investment logic before starting a project.
What Is an Egg Tray Machine?
An egg tray machine is a molded fiber production system used to process waste paper into protective paper packaging products. It usually includes pulping, forming, drying, and stacking sections. By changing molds, the same platform can produce egg trays, egg cartons, fruit trays, and cup holders.
Main Function
Convert recycled paper into molded pulp packaging through pulping, vacuum forming, drying, and stacking.
Typical Products
Egg trays, egg cartons, fruit trays, drink carriers, and other molded pulp packaging products.
Industrial Value
Support recycled paper reuse and provide biodegradable packaging alternatives for logistics and retail.
How Does an Egg Tray Machine Work?
A standard egg tray machine project usually follows four main stages: pulping, forming, drying, and stacking. Each stage influences product strength, moisture control, dimensional stability, and production efficiency.
Pulping
Waste paper is mixed with water and processed into pulp slurry.
Forming
The pulp is shaped on molds through vacuum adsorption to form wet trays.
Drying
Wet trays are dried by natural drying, brick kiln drying, or metal drying systems.
Stacking
Dried trays are counted, stacked, and prepared for storage or shipment.
Egg Tray Machine Capacity and Model Range
Richon egg tray machine solutions cover different production capacities for different factory scales and investment plans. The following table uses verified model parameter data.
| Model | Production Capacity | Molding Stations | Total Power | Power Consumption | Labor Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REM3-1 | 800–1000 pcs/h | 3 | 32 kW | 22.4 kW | 3–5 person |
| REM4-1 | 1000–1500 pcs/h | 4 | 36–60 kW | 25.2–42 kW | 4–6 person |
| REM3-4 | 1700–2200 pcs/h | 12 | 55–74 kW | 38.5–51.8 kW | 4–6 person |
| REM4-4 | 2000–2800 pcs/h | 16 | 58–88 kW | 40.6–61.6 kW | 4–6 person |
| REM4-8 | 4000–4500 pcs/h | 32 | 127–144 kW | 88.9–100.8 kW | 4–6 person |
| REM5-8 | 5000–5500 pcs/h | 40 | 153–190 kW | 107.1–133 kW | 5–7 person |
| REM6-8 | 6000–6500 pcs/h | 48 | 226–239 kW | 158.2–167.3 kW | 6–8 person |
| REM8-8 | 8000–9000 pcs/h | 64 | 374 kW | 261.94 kW | 6–8 person |
Main Systems of an Egg Tray Machine
A complete egg tray machine project is an integrated molded fiber production system that combines pulp preparation, forming, drying, transfer, and control coordination.
Pulping System
Includes pulper, pulp tanks, pumps, and circulation lines for stable pulp preparation.
Forming System
Includes molds, molding stations, vacuum support, and forming motion structure.
Drying System
Supports moisture reduction by natural drying, brick kiln drying, or metal dryer systems.
Stacking System
Organizes dried trays for counting, handling, packaging, and shipment.
Vacuum & Air Support
Supports forming, transfer, and demolding through auxiliary vacuum and air systems.
Control System
Coordinates machine rhythm, safety logic, and stable daily production operation.
Raw Materials for Egg Tray Production
Most egg tray machine projects use recycled waste paper as the main raw material. Common sources include newspapers, cartons, corrugated paper, office paper, and other recyclable paper fiber.
- Newspapers and printed paper
- Corrugated cartons and board
- Office paper and mixed recycled paper
- Local recycled paper collection sources
Egg Tray Machine Cost and Investment Factors
Egg tray machine investment is not determined by the machine body alone. Buyers should evaluate the full project structure, including model range, power demand, drying method, layout planning, labor arrangement, and raw material supply.
Machine Model
Different models from REM3-1 to REM8-8 represent different capacity, station quantity, and infrastructure needs.
Power Planning
Total power and real power consumption are critical for plant planning and operating cost evaluation.
Drying Choice
Natural drying, brick kiln drying, and metal drying have different investment structures.
Labor Arrangement
Labor requirement varies by machine size, shift plan, and level of production organization.
Factory Preparation
Foundation work, drainage, storage, utilities, and finished goods area also affect total project cost.
Operating Logic
Waste paper supply, energy availability, and maintenance planning determine long-term profitability.
What Products Can Be Produced by an Egg Tray Machine?
By changing molds and adjusting product design, the same egg tray machine platform can produce different molded pulp packaging products.
Egg Trays
Protect eggs during collection, storage, and transportation.
Egg Cartons
Used for retail packaging and supermarket egg sales.
Fruit Trays
Support fruit packaging and reduce collision damage during logistics.
Cup Holders
Provide molded pulp beverage carriers for takeaway packaging.
Egg Tray Machine Project Installations
Real project cases help buyers evaluate equipment suitability, factory scale, and practical application scenarios in different markets.
Russia
Industrial egg tray production project for stable molded fiber packaging output.
India
Commercial egg tray line supporting local recycled paper utilization.
Africa
Practical project setup focused on production efficiency and investment control.
Southeast Asia
Projects designed around local climate, layout, and drying conditions.
Why Choose Richon for an Egg Tray Machine Project?
Richon focuses on practical engineering communication for molded fiber equipment projects, helping buyers evaluate not only the machine but also the whole production system.
Engineering-Based Thinking
Project discussion is based on capacity, stations, layout, drying, and operation logic.
Wide Model Range
From REM3-1 to REM8-8, Richon supports different production scales.
Integrated Planning
Pulping, forming, drying, and stacking are evaluated together.
Layout Support
Factory planning helps buyers understand workflow and future expansion.
Technical Content Support
Richon knowledge pages help buyers make more informed decisions.
Long-Term Operation Focus
Evaluation includes labor, power consumption, raw materials, and stability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Egg Tray Machines
What is the production capacity of an egg tray machine?
Depending on model, capacity ranges from about 800 pcs/h to 9000 pcs/h.
What raw materials can be used?
Common materials include newspapers, cartons, office paper, and other recycled paper fiber.
How many workers are needed?
Typical labor ranges from 3–5 persons for smaller machines to 6–8 persons for larger models.
What drying methods are available?
The main options are natural drying, brick kiln drying, and metal drying systems.
Can one machine produce different products?
Yes. By changing molds, the same platform can produce egg trays, cartons, fruit trays, and cup holders.
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