Industrial egg tray production line for Continuous Commercial Manufacturing

The 5000 pcs/hour high capacity egg tray Machine is designed for industrial-scale egg tray manufacturing and continuous commercial production. This fully automatic egg tray production line is suitable for customers who require stable high-volume output, lower labor dependency, and efficient 24-hour factory operation.

Using waste paper as raw material, the system converts recycled paper into eco-friendly pulp molded egg trays through automatic pulping, rotary forming, metal drying, and stacking processes.

Compared with medium-scale egg tray plants, the 5000 pcs/hour egg tray production line is more suitable for industrial packaging factories, regional egg packaging suppliers, recycling companies, and large poultry farm projects.

Why Choose A 5000 pcs/hour Industrial egg tray production line

As market demand for eco-friendly paper packaging continues to grow, many investors are upgrading from small or medium egg tray factories to industrial automatic production systems.

The 5000 pcs/hour industrial egg tray machine provides:

• higher production efficiency

• continuous 24-hour operation

• lower unit production cost

• stable product quality

• reduced labor dependency

• automatic drying and stacking

• large-scale commercial supply capability

This production line is ideal for customers planning long-term industrial egg tray manufacturing projects.

Who Is This Machine Suitable For?

This Industrial Egg Tray Production Line is suitable for:

• industrial egg packaging factories

• large poultry farms

• waste paper recycling companies

• regional egg tray suppliers

• agricultural cooperatives

• packaging manufacturers

• investors planning industrial Pulp molding projects

Technical Overview

How to Build an Industrial Egg Tray Factory

A 5000 pcs/hour egg tray production line is suitable for customers planning industrial continuous production and regional packaging supply.

A complete industrial egg tray factory usually includes:

• waste paper storage area

• pulping system

• pulp supply system

• rotary egg tray forming system

• automatic metal drying line

• automatic stacking system

• air compressor and vacuum system

• finished product storage area

The complete manufacturing process is:

Waste Paper → Pulping → Forming → Drying → Automatic Stacking

Compared with semi-automatic egg tray production, the industrial automatic line provides more stable production efficiency and significantly reduces labor requirements.

Complete Industrial Egg Tray Manufacturing Process

1. Automatic Pulping System

Waste paper is mixed with water in the hydrapulper to produce uniform pulp. Different additives can be added according to product requirements.

Suitable raw materials include:

• old newspaper

• waste cartons

• corrugated paper

• office paper waste

• book paper

Waste paper is processed into uniform pulp through hydraulic pulping, screening, and mixing.

Ensures fiber consistency and product strength

2. Rotary Egg Tray Forming System

The pulp is transferred to the rotary forming machine. Through vacuum adsorption technology, wet egg trays are formed automatically.

Advantages of the rotary system:

• stable operation

• high production efficiency

• lower maintenance cost

• continuous industrial production capability

The complete operation process of the 5000 pcs/hour automatic egg tray production line, including pulping, rotary forming, metal drying, and automatic stacking.

The production line is designed for stable 24-hour industrial production.

High-precision pallets

3. Automatic Metal Drying System

The wet trays are transferred automatically into the multi-layer metal drying line.

Available heating options:

• Natural gas

• LPG

• Diesel

• Biomass

Advantages of automatic drying:

• continuous production

• stable moisture control

• reduced product damage

• weather-independent operation

• improved product quality

4. Automatic Stacking System

After drying, finished egg trays are automatically counted and stacked for packaging and transportation.

This helps reduce labor costs and improve factory efficiency.

Advantages of Industrial Automatic Production

Compared with traditional semi-automatic egg tray manufacturing, the industrial automatic production line provides:

• higher production output

• reduced labor requirements

• stable product quality

• automatic continuous operation

• lower long-term operating cost

• better factory management efficiency

• improved production stability

The system is suitable for industrial-scale commercial production and long-term operation.

Production Cost & Profit Analysis 

(5000 pcs/hour fully automatic egg tray machine)

The following data is for reference only. Actual production costs and profits may vary depending on local raw material prices, labor costs, electricity prices, fuel prices, and market selling prices.

Why Choose SHM Industrial egg tray equipment

Founded in 2007, SHM specializes in Pulp molding equipment manufacturing. The founder has been involved in the pulp molding industry since 1986.

SHM provides:

• industrial egg tray production solutions

• customized mold design

• factory layout planning

• overseas installation service

• production training

• long-term technical support

Advantages of SHM equipment:

• heavy-duty steel structure

• stable rotary forming technology

• 24-hour continuous operation

• energy-saving drying system

• low maintenance cost

• easy mold replacement

• experienced engineering team

Suitable Products

The machine can produce:

• 30-cell egg trays

• egg cartons

• fruit trays

• apple trays

• cup holders

• industrial packaging trays

Different molds can be customized according to customer requirements.

FAQ

1. What raw materials can be used?

The machine can use various waste paper materials, including old newspapers, waste cartons, corrugated paper, office paper, and book paper.

2. How many workers are required?

The 5,000 pcs/h line is highly automated, typically requiring only 3 to 5 workers per shift to manage the entire process. 

Because the forming, drying, and hot-pressing stages are fully integrated and mechanical, labor is focused on oversight and logistics rather than manual handling.

The labor breakdown generally looks like this:

1 Pulper Operator: Manages the raw material input, hydrapulper, and chemical additives to ensure consistent slurry quality.

1 Production/Forming Line Monitor: Oversees the automated forming machine, vacuum systems, and transfer mechanisms.

1 to 3 Packing/Stacking Workers: Collects, counts, packs, and bundles the finished products coming off the drying line conveyor.

1 Quality Inspector / Floating Operator: Conducts regular product checks and handles forklift logistics for moving finished pallets to the warehouse.

3. What is the delivery time?

The normal delivery time is approximately 4 months after order confirmation.

4. Can you install the machine overseas?

Yes. SHM can send engineers overseas for machine installation, commissioning, and operator training.

5. Can it run continuously?

Yes, it is designed for continuous 24/7 operation.

Industrial equipment of this scale achieves its best energy efficiency, thermal stability, and cost-per-unit performance when running uninterrupted. 

Stopping and restarting the line frequently wastes energy (especially in heating up the drying tunnel or hot-press molds) and reduces overall output.

To maintain continuous operation smoothly, the following practices are standard:

Shift Rotations: Operating 3 shifts per day (8 hours per shift) to keep the line fully manned around the clock.

Scheduled Maintenance: While the system runs continuously, brief, planned stops are scheduled weekly or bi-weekly for routine mold cleaning, wire mesh replacement, and lubrication.

Automated Pulp Supply: The pulp storage and back-up tanks are kept scaled to ensure the forming machine never runs out of slurry during shift handovers.

Contact SHM For Industrial Egg Tray Factory Planning

SHM can provide:

• complete factory layout design

• machine configuration solutions

• mold customization

• investment analysis

• overseas installation guidance

• production training

• long-term after-sales support

Welcome to contact SHM for quotations, factory videos, technical details, and industrial egg tray project solutions.