An egg box making machine is purpose‑built pulp molding manufacturing equipment that converts waste paper pulp into finished molded‑paper packaging via precision mold compression. While it earns its common name from mass‑producing egg trays, this industrial unit handles far more output varieties. Simple mold swaps let it produce coffee cup holders, fruit protective trays and custom‑fit industrial inner packaging. An egg box making machine covers broad hourly output tiers from 1000 pieces all the way up to 7000 pieces, so it fits small‑scale workshops as well as high‑volume manufacturing plants. Built‑in compatibility with matched supporting machinery eliminates guesswork for line assembly, and an egg tray maker machine delivers consistent part quality across long continuous production cycles.
Egg Box Making Machine Parameters:
| 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 | √ | √ | √ | |
What Makes the YG Egg Box Making Machine Different?
Complete production lines. Each YG model is a complete system, not just a single machine. The pulper, forming machine, and drying system are matched for optimal performance. No bottleneck, no underutilized components.
Hydraulic pulper. The ZDS hydraulic pulper delivers consistent pulp quality with lower energy consumption than mechanical pulpers. The hydraulic system operates at lower RPM, reducing wear and extending service life.
Two forming machine options. DTF for simplicity and smaller operations. DT for higher output and commercial production. Same mold technology, different capacity. Your operators can transition without retraining.
Four drying methods. Choose the drying method that matches your local conditions. Natural drying saves energy. Brick kilns save capital. Multi-layer metal saves space. All methods produce quality trays.
Scalable production. Start with a smaller model and upgrade as your business grows. The progression from YGDT3×1 to YGDT6×8 is clear and predictable. Your investment scales with your revenue.
How the Egg Box Making Machine Works?
The egg box making machine follows a straightforward production process.
Pulp preparation. Waste paper (newspaper, cardboard, office paper) is loaded into the hydraulic pulper. The pulper mixes the paper with water, breaking it down into a uniform pulp slurry. Impurities like staples and tape are removed during this stage. The hydraulic system operates at low RPM, reducing energy consumption and equipment wear.
Molding. The pulp slurry flows into the forming machine. The molds are shaped like the final product—egg tray, carton, or other design. The molds are perforated, allowing water to drain through while pulp fibers collect on the mold surface. A vacuum system draws the pulp onto the molds, forming a wet tray. The mold press then transfers the wet tray to the drying system.
Drying. The wet trays enter the drying system. Options include natural drying (sunlight), drying boxes (batch ovens), brick kilns (continuous tunnels), or multi-layer metal dryers (compact automated systems). The drying method removes moisture from 70% down to 8-10%, creating a rigid, finished product.
Packing. The dried trays are stacked and packed for shipment. The production line includes stacking tables and packing areas for efficient workflow.
Output and Resource Consumption
The YG series egg tray moulding machine consumes paper, water, and electricity in proportion to output. The following are rough estimates based on typical operating conditions:
Paper Consumption:
- YGDT3×1-1000: ~80kg/h
- YGDT4×1-1500: ~120kg/h
- YGDT3×4-2000: ~160kg/h
- YGDT4×4-2500: ~200kg/h
- YGDT4×8-4000: ~320kg/h
- YGDT5×8-5000: ~400kg/h
- YGDT6×8-7000: ~550kg/h
Water Consumption: Approximately double the paper consumption. For every 100kg of paper, the machine uses about 200kg of water. Most of this water is recycled within the system.
Power Consumption (actual, approximately 70% of rated power):
- Smaller models (DTF): ~25 kW/h
- Mid-range models (3×4, 4×4): ~38-42 kW/h
- Large models (4×8, 5×8): ~120-125 kW/h
- Largest models (6×8, 5×12): ~200-300 kW/h
Key selling point: The YG series is designed for power efficiency. Actual consumption is approximately 70% of rated power, reducing operating costs. The closed-loop water system minimizes fresh water consumption.
What Does an Egg Box Making Machine Produce?
The YG series egg box making machine produces multiple products from the same equipment. By changing molds, the same machine produces:
- Egg trays – the most common product, used for transporting and storing eggs. Standard trays hold 30 eggs. The machine produces these at high volume with consistent quality.
- Egg cartons – premium packaging for retail eggs. Cartons have lids and closures for consumer sales. The same egg tray moulding machine switches between trays and cartons with a mold change.
- Fruit trays – molded pulp trays for apples, pears, citrus, and other fruits. The trays protect fruit during transport and storage.
- Coffee cup carriers – 4-cup and 6-cup carriers for coffee shops and food service. These are high-margin products with steady demand.
- Industrial packaging – custom molded pulp packaging for electronics, automotive parts, and fragile industrial components.
This versatility is a key advantage of the YG egg tray moulding machine. One machine serves multiple markets. When egg tray demand is low, you can switch to fruit trays or industrial packaging. You are not limited to a single product line.
Raw Materials: Waste Paper Becomes Value
The YG paper egg tray making machine uses waste paper as its raw material. This is a significant cost advantage.
Available feedstocks:
- Old newspapers and magazines
- Corrugated cardboard
- Office paper waste
- Printer trimmings
- Mixed paper waste
No virgin fiber required. The machine processes 100% recycled paper. This keeps raw material costs low and makes the product environmentally sustainable. Many customers specifically seek recycled packaging, creating a market advantage.
Cost advantage. Waste paper is cheap or free in many markets. In some regions, you can source paper waste at negative cost—meaning you get paid to take it away. This raw material advantage is the foundation of the profitability of a paper egg tray making machine.
Paper Egg Tray Making Machine Price
YG builds complete‑set egg box making machine solutions covering 1000‑7000 pieces per hour output. Every complete line completes factory running tests before shipment. Each set ships with a perfectly matched hydraulic pulper and forming host following official specification standards. YG avoids selling isolated single‑unit hardware; we deliver whole‑line matched configurations to spare end‑users from compatibility headaches. We also supply corresponding molds for various packaging products to satisfy diverse production demands. Our egg tray maker machine prioritizes real‑world workshop performance, focusing on steady throughput and practical operability.
