Paper cup machines are professional equipment used to produce disposable paper cups, paper bowls, paper plates and other paper containers, which are widely used in beverage stores, catering takeaways, theaters, event venues and other environmentally friendly demand scenarios. These machines are usually equipped with automatic paper feeding, heating and molding, edge sealing, bottom gluing, stacking and output, etc. They have high operating efficiency and good consistency of finished products, which is an important solution to replace plastic products.
This article will introduce you to the main types of paper cup machines, technical characteristics and scope of application.Contact us to know more details now!【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 13837115193.
Common Types and Applications
Paper Cup Forming Machine
It is mainly used to make disposable paper cups for hot or cold drinks. Depending on the speed and type of cups, there are high-speed paper cup machines, double-wall paper cup machines, fully automatic paper cup machines, etc. YG’s high-speed model supports 120-150 cups/minute, which is suitable for large-volume orders. The double-wall structure can be used for insulated cup type, suitable for coffee and milk tea chain brands.
| Model | YG-800 | YG-C800 | YG-S800 | |
| Paper Cup Size | 3-16OZ | 3-16OZ | 3-16OZ | |
| Raw Material | One-side PE | One-side PE | One-side or two-side PE-coated paper (Singe PE or Double PE coated paper) | |
| Speed | 65-75 pcs/min | 70-80 pcs/min | 75-85 pcs/min | |
| Suitable paper weight | 150-180g;±20g | 150-300g;±20g | 160-300g/;±20g | |
| Voltage supply | 380V, 50HZ | 380V, 50HZ | 380V(220V) 50HZ | |
| cup size | Bottom35-70mm, Top45-90mm High32-135mm | Bottom35-70mm,Top45-90mm, High32-135mm | Bottom35-70mm, Top45-90mm, High32-135mm | |
| General power | 4.5 kW | 5 kW | 6 kW | |
| Working Air Source | NO | NO | 0.4-0.6Mpa; 0.4m3/min | |
| Net weight | 1680kg | 1680kg | 2000kg | |
| Measurement (mm) | L:2115mm;W:1000mm;H:1700mm | L:2115mm;W:1000mm;H:1700mm | Main engine | L:2100mm;W:1200mm;H:1800mm |
| Cup holder | L:900mm;W:600mm;H:1500mm | |||
| Cup Side Sealing | Copper bar heating | Evergreen Ultrasonic | Evergreen Ultrasonic | |
| Bottom Knurling | Heating | Heating | Hot Air System | |
| We can customize the machine and mold according to the customer’s requirements. Also, we have a high-speed machine, 100-150pcs/min. | ||||
Paper Bowl & Plate Machine
It is suitable for making paper bowls, paper dinner plates, paper lunch boxes and other containers, which are commonly used in takeaway, packing and fast food places. Some of the machines support the replacement of molds for the production of paper plates or bowls of different sizes to enhance flexibility.
Automatic Paper Plate Making Machine Parameters
| Production capacity | 50-85 pcs/min |
| Paper specification | 100-400 g/smBase paper, cardboard, or other |
| Plate specification | 5inch-9inch |
| Voltage | 220V/380V, 50HZ, 3KW |
| Air supply compression | Air pressure: 0.8 Mpa, Air out-put: 0.2 cbm/min |
| Air compressor | Air pressure: 0.5-0.6 Mpa, Air out-put: 0.8 cbm/minCylinder: 150m |
| Packing size | 2500*800*1300mm |
| Weight | 800kgs |
Paper Bowl Machine
| Model | YG-800 | YG-C800 | YG-S800 | |
| Paper Cup Size | 3-16OZ | 3-16OZ | 3-16OZ | |
| Raw Material | One-side PE | One-side PE | One-side or two-side PE-coated paper (Singe PE or Double PE coated paper) | |
| Speed | 65-75 pcs/min | 70-80 pcs/min | 75-85 pcs/min | |
| Suitable paper weight | 150-180g;±20g | 150-300g;±20g | 160-300g/;±20g | |
| Voltage supply | 380V, 50HZ | 380V, 50HZ | 380V(220V) 50HZ | |
| cup size | Bottom35-70mm, Top45-90mm High32-135mm | Bottom35-70mm,Top45-90mm, High32-135mm | Bottom35-70mm, Top45-90mm, High32-135mm | |
| General power | 4.5 kW | 5 kW | 6 kW | |
| Working Air Source | NO | NO | 0.4-0.6Mpa; 0.4m3/min | |
| Net weight | 1680kg | 1680kg | 2000kg | |
| Measurement (mm) | L:2115mm;W:1000mm;H:1700mm | L:2115mm;W:1000mm;H:1700mm | Main engine | L:2100mm;W:1200mm;H:1800mm |
| Cup holder | L:900mm;W:600mm;H:1500mm | |||
| Cup Side Sealing | Copper bar heating | Evergreen Ultrasonic | Evergreen Ultrasonic | |
| Bottom Knurling | Heating | Heating | Hot Air System | |
| We can customize the machine and mold according to the customer’s requirements. Also, we have a high-speed machine, 100-120pcs/min. | ||||
Egg Tray Machine
It adopts the principle of pulp molding, where waste paper pulp is pressed and shaped by molds for the production of egg trays, fruit trays, wine bottle packaging pads and so on. The machine has outstanding environmental performance and is a typical representative of paper recycling and reuse.
Egg Tray Maker Machine Parameters
| Model | YG-1*3 | YG-1*4 | YG-3*4 | YG-4*4 | YG-4*8 | YG-5*8 | YG-6*8 |
| Capacity (pcs/h) | 1000 | 1500 | 2500 | 3500 | 4500 | 5500 | 7000 |
| Forming Mould Quantity | 3 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 32 | 40 | 48 |
| Total Power (kW) | 40 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 130 | 140 | 186 |
| Electricity Consumption (kw/h) | 28 | 29 | 35 | 42 | 91 | 98 | 130 |
| Worker | 3-5 | 4-6 | 4-6 | 4-6 | 4-6 | 5-7 | 6-8 |
6 Advantages of YG Paper Cup Machine
1. High-efficiency production to meet the demand of large-volume orders
YG paper cup machine adopts servo drive and intelligent temperature control system, the production speed of single machine can reach 120~150pcs/min, which is more than 30% higher than the efficiency of traditional equipment, and it is suitable for large-scale factories or OEM projects.
2. Support multi-size paper cup production, flexible switching molds
can quickly change the molds, suitable for 6oz, 9oz, 12oz, 16oz, 22oz and other different cup types, to meet the coffee, milk tea, cold drinks and other application scenarios, no need to replace the entire machine, saving investment costs.
3. Compatible with a variety of environmentally friendly materials, follow the green trend
YG equipment is fully compatible with PE film paper, PLA degradable paper and water-based coated paper, to adapt to the global policy of banning plastics, to help customers transition to environmentally friendly paper cup production.
4. Intelligent control system, easy to operate and maintain
adopts PLC+touch screen human-machine interface, graphical control interface is intuitive and easy to learn; built-in automatic alarm and troubleshooting function, novice can also get started quickly; easy maintenance, high spare parts general rate.
5. Stable structure, high reliability of continuous operation
The whole machine frame is welded with thickened steel plate, and the key components use imported bearings and electrical components (e.g. Schneider, Omron) to ensure that there is no drift or cup jumping in long time operation, and reduce the defective rate.
6. Perfect after-sales support, fast global service response
YG provides 1-year warranty for the whole machine, lifelong technical support, remote assistance for commissioning, regular video maintenance training, overseas customers support multi-language communication and local parts warehousing services.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Q1: Can one paper cup machine produce multiple sizes of paper cups?
Yes. By changing the top and bottom molds, the machine can accommodate a wide range of cup sizes from 6oz to 22oz. However, it is recommended to equip different models for high capacity requirements.
Q2: Do I need to operate the machine manually during the production process?
Only one person is required to be responsible for paper roll feeding and finished product collection, the whole molding process is automatically completed by the machine, saving labor cost.
Q3：Can I use PLA biodegradable material?
Yes, YG’s new generation machines are compatible with PLA coated paper, which is in line with the trend of environmental protection.
Q4: Is the maintenance of the machine complicated?
Maintenance is relatively simple, you need to clean the molds, check the lubricant level and drive belt tightness regularly, YG will provide operation training and manuals.
Paper Container Production line in YG Machinery
YG Machinery specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of paper product molding equipment, and exports its products to Europe, America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and other places. We not only provide paper cup machine, but also supply a full series of environmental protection paper container machines, such as paper bowl machine, paper plate machine, egg tray machine, etc.
We support non-standard customization and technical services to help customers create efficient and environmentally friendly paper container production line.
