{"id":3097,"date":"2026-02-25T11:49:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T11:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/richongroup.com\/?page_id=3097"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:49:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T11:49:48","slug":"author","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/richongroup.com\/ru\/author\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0410\u0432\u0442\u043e\u0440"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-9bc2bfd6 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<!doctype html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n  <meta charset=\"utf-8\" \/>\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1\" \/>\n  <title>Rico Lee | Pulp Molding Equipment Engineer | Richon<\/title>\n  <meta name=\"description\" content=\"Rico Lee is a pulp molding equipment engineer at Richon, specializing in egg tray production lines, drying systems, and mold technology. 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<strong>drying system optimization<\/strong>, and <strong>mold technology<\/strong>.\n              I write practical engineering guidance for industrial packaging manufacturers\u2014so you can plan capacity,\n              reduce energy risk, and build a stable, repeatable production process.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"hero-badges\" aria-label=\"Expertise highlights\">\n              <span class=\"badge\">\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 12l5 5L20 6\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n                ROI-driven factory planning\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"badge\">\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2v20M2 12h20\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n                Drying system comparison\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"badge\">\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M7 7h10v10H7z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg>\n                Mold &#038; forming reliability\n              <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"cta-row\">\n              <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"\/contact\/\">Request Engineering Recommendation<\/a>\n              <a class=\"btn btn-ghost\" href=\"\/products\/egg-tray-production-line\/\">Explore Production Line Models<\/a>\n              <a class=\"btn btn-ghost\" href=\"\/technology\/mold-technology\/\">Read Mold Technology<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <p class=\"note\">\n              Tip: If you\u2019re planning a new project, share your target output, raw material, local climate, and workshop size.\n              I\u2019ll recommend a suitable forming + drying configuration and utility checklist.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <aside class=\"portrait-card\" aria-label=\"Author card\">\n            <div class=\"portrait-top\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/richongroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pulp-molding-equipment-engineer.webp\"\n                   alt=\"Portrait of Rico Lee, pulp molding equipment engineer at Richon\"\n                   loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"portrait-info\">\n              <p class=\"name\">Rico Lee<\/p>\n              <p class=\"role\">Pulp Molding Equipment Engineer \u2022 Richon<\/p>\n\n              <div class=\"mini\">\n                <div class=\"chip\">\n                  <b>Focus<\/b>\n                  <span>Production lines \u2022 Drying \u2022 Molds<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"chip\">\n                  <b>Approach<\/b>\n                  <span>Practical, measurable, scalable<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"hr\"><\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"proof\" aria-label=\"Proof points\">\n                <div class=\"box\">\n                  <p class=\"k\">Engineering<\/p>\n                  <p class=\"t\">Process + utility driven decisions<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"box\">\n                  <p class=\"k\">Manufacturing<\/p>\n                  <p class=\"t\">Factory-based implementation<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"box\">\n                  <p class=\"k\">Installation<\/p>\n                  <p class=\"t\">International project support<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"box\">\n                  <p class=\"k\">ROI<\/p>\n                  <p class=\"t\">Cost-to-output optimization<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/aside>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- =========================\n         ABOUT \/ EEAT\n         ========================= -->\n    <section class=\"section\">\n      <div class=\"wrap\">\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\n          <div>\n            <h2>Engineering Background<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"section-lead\">\n              My work is centered on making egg tray projects predictable: stable forming, controllable drying, and\n              repeatable quality\u2014under real factory conditions.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"grid-2\">\n          <div class=\"card\">\n            <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:var(--r-dark);\">What I help you solve<\/h3>\n            <ul class=\"bullets\">\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Choose a production line configuration that fits your output target, budget, and local constraints.<\/span><\/li>\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Reduce drying risk by selecting the right system for humidity, fuel type, and labor availability.<\/span><\/li>\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Improve mold stability and product consistency through process + tooling recommendations.<\/span><\/li>\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Build a utility checklist (power, water, air, heat) to avoid hidden commissioning delays.<\/span><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"card\">\n            <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:var(--r-dark);\">How I write (Experience-first)<\/h3>\n            <ul class=\"bullets\">\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>On-site logic:<\/strong> layout, workflow, maintenance access, and real operator behavior.<\/span><\/li>\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Process metrics:<\/strong> moisture targets, drying balance, defect patterns, and capacity bottlenecks.<\/span><\/li>\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Decision clarity:<\/strong> I compare options with practical pros\/cons, not generic marketing claims.<\/span><\/li>\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Consistency:<\/strong> recommendations align with Richon\u2019s manufacturing capabilities and proven configurations.<\/span><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- =========================\n         EXPERTISE (SEO hubs)\n         ========================= -->\n    <section class=\"section\">\n      <div class=\"wrap\">\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\n          <div>\n            <h2>Core Expertise<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"section-lead\">\n              Explore the engineering topics I cover most frequently. These are the areas that decide stability, energy cost,\n              and long-term quality control.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"tiles\">\n          <article class=\"tile\">\n            <div class=\"img\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/1200x700?text=Egg+Tray+Production+Line+Engineering\"\n                   alt=\"Egg tray production line engineering including forming and drying systems\"\n                   loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"body\">\n              <h3>Egg Tray Production Line Engineering<\/h3>\n              <p>Configuration logic for 3k\u20138k+ output targets, automation choices, and factory layout planning.<\/p>\n              <div class=\"links\">\n                <a href=\"\/products\/egg-tray-production-line\/\">Production Line Models \u2192<\/a>\n                <a href=\"\/technology\/production-process\/\">Production Process \u2192<\/a>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n          <article class=\"tile\">\n            <div class=\"img\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/1200x700?text=Drying+System+Optimization\"\n                   alt=\"Drying system optimization for pulp molded products including energy and airflow considerations\"\n                   loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"body\">\n              <h3>Drying System Optimization<\/h3>\n              <p>Comparisons across brick kiln and metal drying lines, energy tradeoffs, climate impact, and throughput limits.<\/p>\n              <div class=\"links\">\n                <a href=\"\/technology\/drying-system-comparison\/\">Drying System Comparison \u2192<\/a>\n                <a href=\"\/products\/egg-tray-dryer\/\">Egg Tray Dryer Options \u2192<\/a>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n          <article class=\"tile\">\n            <div class=\"img\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/1200x700?text=Mold+Technology+%26+Tooling\"\n                   alt=\"Egg tray mold technology including tooling structure, materials, and maintenance details\"\n                   loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"body\">\n              <h3>Mold Technology &#038; Tooling<\/h3>\n              <p>Mold structure, lifespan drivers, maintenance habits, and how tooling affects quality and downtime.<\/p>\n              <div class=\"links\">\n                <a href=\"\/technology\/mold-technology\/\">Mold Technology Guide \u2192<\/a>\n                <a href=\"\/products\/egg-tray-mold\/\">Egg Tray Mold Product \u2192<\/a>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- =========================\n         PROJECT METHOD (GEO-friendly)\n         ========================= -->\n    <section class=\"section\">\n      <div class=\"wrap\">\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\n          <div>\n            <h2>Factory Setup Method<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"section-lead\">\n              A practical checklist I use to evaluate project feasibility and reduce commissioning surprises\u2014especially for international installations.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"grid-2\">\n          <div class=\"card\">\n            <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:var(--r-dark);\">Step-by-step evaluation<\/h3>\n            <ul class=\"bullets\">\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Output target:<\/strong> daily\/shift plan \u2192 required pcs\/h capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Raw material:<\/strong> waste paper grade, pulp stability, screening needs.<\/span><\/li>\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Drying constraints:<\/strong> humidity, fuel, energy cost, labor availability.<\/span><\/li>\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Utilities:<\/strong> power, water, compressed air, heating method, drainage.<\/span><\/li>\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Layout:<\/strong> workflow, safety clearance, maintenance access, expansion space.<\/span><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"card\">\n            <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:var(--r-dark);\">Common failure points (and fixes)<\/h3>\n            <ul class=\"bullets\">\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Overestimated capacity:<\/strong> bottlenecks often come from drying balance or pulp stability.<\/span><\/li>\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Utility mismatch:<\/strong> voltage, water pressure, or heating method causes delays.<\/span><\/li>\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Quality instability:<\/strong> solved by mold maintenance standards + process parameter discipline.<\/span><\/li>\n              <li><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span><strong>Energy surprises:<\/strong> fix by comparing drying options with local fuel\/price realities.<\/span><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n\n            <div class=\"hr\"><\/div>\n            <p style=\"margin:0;color:var(--r-muted);font-size:14px;\">\n              If you want a fast feasibility check, send your target output, workshop dimensions, and local fuel options.\n              <a href=\"\/contact\/\"><strong>Contact Richon \u2192<\/strong><\/a>\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- =========================\n         FEATURED GUIDES (internal links)\n         ========================= -->\n    <section class=\"section\">\n      <div class=\"wrap\">\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\n          <div>\n            <h2>Featured Engineering Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"section-lead\">\n              Curated reading to help you choose capacity, understand cost drivers, and avoid common sourcing mistakes.\n              (Replace the links below with your exact URLs if your slugs differ.)\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"posts\">\n          <article class=\"post\">\n            <div class=\"thumb\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/1200x800?text=Capacity+Planning+Guide\"\n                   alt=\"Capacity planning guide for egg tray production line projects\"\n                   loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div>\n              <h3><a href=\"\/products\/egg-tray-production-line\/\">Egg Tray Production Line: Capacity Planning &#038; 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