If you’re planning to start an egg tray manufacturing business, one of the first questions is: How much should you budget for a complete production line?

The answer is that there is no fixed price. An egg tray production line with brick dryer costs tens of thousands of US dollars, with the final quotation depending on production capacity, automation level, drying system configuration, and customer requirements.

Generally speaking:

• Small-scale lines (around 1,000–2,000 trays/hour) require a relatively lower investment and are suitable for start-up businesses.
• Medium-capacity lines (2,000–5,000 trays/hour) are the most popular choice for commercial production, offering a balance between investment and output.
• Large industrial lines (5,000–7,000 trays/hour and above) involve higher investment because of larger equipment, higher automation, and longer drying tunnels.

The figures provided by manufacturers are usually ex-factory prices and normally exclude international shipping, import duties, on-site installation, and local infrastructure preparation.

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Typical Investment by Production Capacity

السعة الإنتاجية	النموذج الموصى به	Typical Investment
1,000–1,500 pcs/h	SL1-4	Entry-level investment
2,000–2,500 pcs/h	SL3-4	Moderate investment
4,500–5,000 pcs/h	SL4-8	Medium-to-high investment
5,000–6,000 pcs/h	SL5-8	High investment
6,000–7,000 pcs/h	SL6-8	Industrial-scale investment

Actual quotations vary according to machine configuration, voltage, fuel type, automation level, and optional accessories.

What Has the Biggest Impact on Price?

Instead of focusing only on the machine model, buyers should understand the main factors that determine the final quotation.

السعة الإنتاجية

Higher output requires:

• larger pulping systems
• more forming molds
• larger vacuum pumps
• wider drying tunnels
• higher-power motors

As production capacity increases, equipment size and manufacturing costs rise accordingly.

Brick Dryer Configuration

The brick drying system is one of the most expensive sections of the entire production line.

Price varies according to:

• drying tunnel length
• burner capacity
• fuel type (natural gas, coal, biomass, wood, diesel, etc.)
• insulation materials
• heat recovery design

A longer drying tunnel generally provides higher productivity but also increases equipment and installation costs.

مستوى الأتمتة

Automation significantly affects investment.

Typical options include:

• manual operation
• semi-automatic control
• PLC automatic control
• touchscreen HMI monitoring
• automatic stacking system

Higher automation reduces labor costs while increasing the initial equipment price.

Machine Configuration

Different customers require different configurations, such as:

• additional molds
• automatic stacking
• pulp concentration control
• stainless steel components
• customized voltage (220V, 415V, 60Hz, etc.)

These options can all affect the final quotation.

Spare Parts and After-sales Service

Some suppliers include spare molds, wearing parts, installation guidance, commissioning, and operator training, while others quote only the equipment itself.

When comparing quotations, always check what is included.

What Is Usually Included in the Quotation?

Most standard quotations include:

• نظام اللب
• آلة تشكيل حوامل البيض
• Brick dryer
• Vacuum and air compressor system
• Control cabinet
• Standard molds
• Operation manual
• Basic spare parts

The following items are usually quoted separately:

• Ocean shipping
• Customs clearance
• Import duties
• On-site installation
• Civil foundation
• Factory electrical wiring
• Additional molds

Choose the Right Line Instead of the Cheapest One

The lowest quotation is not always the most economical solution.

A properly matched production line can reduce energy consumption, improve production efficiency, and minimize maintenance costs over years of operation.

When selecting a machine, consider:

• daily production target
• available factory space
• fuel availability
• local electricity standard
• future expansion plans

These factors are often more important than simply comparing equipment prices.

Requesting an Accurate Quotation

To receive an accurate quotation, manufacturers usually need the following information:

• Expected daily production capacity
• Preferred fuel type
• Local voltage and frequency
• Product type (egg trays, fruit trays, cup trays, etc.)
• Installation country
• Desired automation level

Providing these details allows engineers to recommend the most suitable model and prepare a customized quotation.

المعدات ذات الصلة

Egg Tray Production Line with Brick Dryer

This integrated pulp molding production line has multiple SL models with hourly output from 1,000 to 7,000 pieces and total installed power ranging from 74–186kW. It adopts a thickened carbon steel frame and a refractory brick drying tunnel, running at a stable 180–200℃ drying temperature. Besides standard 49-cell egg trays, it can produce fruit trays, bottle holders and other molded pulp products by changing molds. Equipped with automatic pulping, vacuum forming, continuous brick tunnel drying and a stacking system, it outputs uniform hard paper trays for poultry farms, packaging factories and export manufacturers.

المزايا الأساسية

• Wide Raw Material Compatibility: Takes all kinds of waste paper as raw material without chemical additives; process water is fully recycled to cut material cost.
• Integrated Drying Structure: Built-in brick kiln tunnel dryer avoids independent drying workshop construction, shortens project cycle and reduces civil investment greatly.
• Flexible Multi-Fuel Option: Supports natural gas, coal and firewood for heating, adapting to different regional fuel prices and supply conditions.
• Gradient Capacity Matching: Five optional models covering small workshops to large export plants, allowing precise selection without overinvestment.
• Full Automatic Workflow: PLC touchscreen control for pulping, forming and drying, only 2–4 operators required for the whole continuous production line.
• Durable Modular Design: Standard brand motors, pumps and sensors; split containerized structure for easy global transportation and installation.
• Complete Supporting Service: 12-month full-line warranty plus remote & on-site technical guidance, customized mold production and free factory layout design.

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