4000-7000 Stück/Stunde Eierkartonmaschine

Shuliy offers large egg carton machines in three models: SL-4*8, SL-5*8, und SL-6*8. Their capacity ranges from 4,000 to 7,000 pcs/hr. Customers can choose based on actual production needs and factory conditions. For machines above 10,000 pcs/hr, we also offer custom solutions.

This 4,000–7,000 pcs/hr large egg carton machine is designed for medium to large egg carton factories. It is a fully automatic pulp molding machine that combines high efficiency, stable operation, and large-scale production. The series uses an 8-face rotary molding structure to produce standard pulp egg cartons continuously and reliably. It is widely used in egg packaging, logistics, and export packaging.

Shuliy is committed to providing these egg carton machines worldwide. Whether you are new to pulp egg carton production or looking to upgrade your equipment, we can offer tailored solutions, help design your factory layout, and plan your production process.

Is a Large Egg Carton Machine the Same as an Egg Tray Machine?

The terms egg carton machine and egg tray machine are sometimes used interchangeably in the pulp molding industry, but the final product depends on the mold design.

A large pulp molding machine can be configured for different egg packaging formats, including traditional egg trays and carton-style packaging.

The main difference is the mold structure and final product design, rather than simply the machine name.

Therefore, when requesting a quotation, buyers should provide the required egg carton or egg tray type instead of selecting a machine based only on the product name.

This allows the manufacturer to confirm the suitable mold, forming capacity, and supporting equipment.

Modelle großer Eierkartons

Typ 1: SL-4*8

Die SL-4*8 has 8 rotary faces and 1 conveyor face. Each rotary face has 4 forming molds. All four molds shape wet pulp trays at the same time, producing 32 egg cartons per full rotation.

Technische Spezifikationen

Artikel	Spezifikation
Modell	SL-4*8
Kapazität	4000–5000 Stück/h
Leistung	95 kW
Spannung	380V, 50Hz
Gewicht	7000 kg
Größe (Formmaschine)	3250 × 2300 × 2500 mm
Papierverschwendung	320 kg/h
Wasserverbrauch	640 kg/h
Trocknungsverfahren	Backofen- oder Mehrschichttrockner

Typ 2: SL-5*8

Die SL-5*8 has 8 rotary faces and 1 conveyor face. Each rotary face has 5 forming molds. All five molds shape wet pulp trays at the same time, producing 40 egg cartons per full rotation.

Technische Spezifikationen

Artikel	Spezifikation
Modell	SL-5*8
Kapazität	5000–6000 Stück/h
Leistung	95 kW
Spannung	380V, 50Hz
Gewicht	8000 kg
Größe (Formmaschine)	3700 × 2300 × 2500 mm
Papierverschwendung	400 kg/h
Wasserverbrauch	800 kg/h
Trocknungsverfahren	Backofen- oder Mehrschichttrockner

Typ 3: SL-6*8

Die SL-6*8 has 8 rotary faces and 1 conveyor face. Each rotary face has 6 forming molds. All six molds shape wet pulp trays at the same time, producing 48 egg cartons per full rotation.

Technische Spezifikationen

Artikel	Spezifikation
Modell	SL-6*8
Kapazität	6000–7000 Stück/h
Leistung	120 kW
Spannung	380V, 50Hz
Gewicht	10.000 kg
Größe (Formmaschine)	3200 × 2300 × 2500 mm
Papierverschwendung	480 kg/h
Wasserverbrauch	960 kg/h
Trocknungsverfahren	Backofen- oder Mehrschichttrockner

Vergleich der drei Modelle

Modell	Kapazität (Stück/h)	Leistung (kW)	Pulpeverbrauch (kg/h)	Wasserverbrauch (kg/h)
SL-4×8	4.000–5.000	95	320	640
SL-5×8	5.000–6.000	95	400	800
SL-6×8	6.000–7.000	120	480	960

Which Large Egg Carton Machine Should You Choose?

The right large egg carton machine depends on your target production capacity, available factory space, raw material supply, and expected working hours. Shuliy offers three 8-side rotary models with capacities from 4,000 to 7,000 pcs/h.

Die SL-4×8 is suitable for businesses targeting 4,000–5,000 egg cartons per hour. The SL-5×8 increases production to 5,000–6,000 pcs/h, while the SL-6×8 is designed for larger factories requiring 6,000–7,000 pcs/h.

Target Capacity	Empfohlenes Modell	Main Application
4,000–5,000 pcs/h	SL-4×8	Medium-scale commercial production
5,000–6,000 pcs/h	SL-5×8	Growing egg carton factories
6,000–7,000 pcs/h	SL-6×8	Großtechnische kommerzielle Produktion

When selecting a model, buyers should also consider the capacity of the pulping system and drying system. The complete production line should be configured to match the forming machine rather than selecting the forming capacity alone.

Wichtigste Vorteile

Höhepunkte der großen Eierkartonmaschinen

• Die Maschine besteht aus dickem Kohlenstoffstahl, bietet hohe Festigkeit, Stabilität, ausgezeichnete Tragfähigkeit und langfristige Zuverlässigkeit.
• Standard-Aluminiumformen sind leicht, heizen schnell und trocknen effizient. Edelstahl- oder Kunststoffformen können ebenfalls für unterschiedliche Produktionsanforderungen angepasst werden.
• Formoberflächen können mit hitzebeständigem, antihaftbeschichtetem Teflon versehen werden, um Anhaftungen zu reduzieren, Demolding zu verbessern und gleichbleibende Produktqualität zu gewährleisten.
• Hochfestes Stahlübertragungssystem mit verschleißfesten Lagern sorgt für einen reibungslosen Betrieb und geringe Wartung, geeignet für lange kontinuierliche Produktion.
• Edelstahl-Hydraulikleitungen und Kupferventile bieten hervorragenden Korrosionsschutz für stabile langfristige hydraulische Leistung.
• Wasserdichte und staubdichte Edelstahl-Steuerungskabine sorgt für elektrische Sicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit in rauen industriellen Umgebungen.
• Das rotierende 8-flächen-Design ermöglicht kontinuierlichen Betrieb ohne häufige Stopps, was die Produktionseffizienz erheblich steigert.
• Kann nahtlos mit automatischen Trocknungs- und Stapelsystemen integriert werden für eine vollautomatische Eierkartonproduktion.
• Industriequalität langlebiger Materialien unterstützt über 10 Jahre kontinuierlichen, stabilen Einsatz bei richtiger Wartung.

Wie stellt man Eierkartons her?

Large egg carton machines use waste paper, cardboard, old books and newspapers, paper mill pulp, bamboo pulp, or wood pulp as raw materials. The pulp is processed into a uniform slurry. The slurry is vacuum-formed on molds to quickly shape wet egg carton blanks. The wet blanks are then automatically demolded and sent to a drying line or air-drying area, producing strong, uniform egg cartons. The machine runs continuously and stably, suitable for 24-hour uninterrupted production.

What Products Can a Large Egg Carton Machine Produce?

With different molds, a large pulp molding machine can be configured to produce different molded-pulp packaging products. The exact product range depends on the forming machine and mold design.

Possible applications include:

• Eierkartons
• Egg cartons
• Fruit trays
• Apple trays
• Seedling trays
• Cup carriers
• Other molded-pulp packaging products

For egg packaging, different mold configurations can also be designed for different egg quantities and carton shapes.

If you plan to produce products other than standard egg trays, provide the product dimensions, number of cavities, and product drawings or samples. The mold and machine configuration can then be evaluated before ordering.

What Equipment Is Needed for a Complete Large Egg Carton Production Line?

A large egg carton production line normally includes four main sections: pulp preparation, egg carton forming, drying, and packaging. For a 4,000–7,000 pcs/h production line, each section should be matched with the capacity of the selected forming machine.

Production Section	Main Equipment	Funktion
Pulp Preparation	Hydraulic pulper, pulp refiner, agitator	Turn waste paper into uniform pulp
Pulp Supply	Pulp pump, storage tank, screening equipment	Store, filter, and supply pulp
Formen	Large egg carton machine	Vacuum-form wet egg cartons
Trocknung	Brick kiln dryer or multi-layer dryer	Remove moisture from wet cartons
Stacking	Automatic stacking system	Arrange finished cartons
Verpackung	Verpackungsmaschine	Compress and package finished products

A complete line can be configured according to the required capacity, available factory space, local energy costs, and level of automation.

For customers who already have some equipment, the production line can also be configured around the existing machinery to avoid unnecessary investment.

Request a complete egg carton production line proposal based on your target capacity and factory conditions.

Process Flow

Which Drying Method Is Suitable for a Large Egg Carton Production Line?

Drying is an important part of a large egg carton production line because the forming machine continuously produces wet cartons. The drying system must have enough capacity to process the output from the forming machine.

Shuliy provides different drying options, including sun drying, brick kiln drying, and multi-layer drying.

Trocknungsverfahren	Suitable Situation	Main Consideration
Sonnentrocknung	Low investment and suitable climate	Requires large drying area and more labor
Brick Kiln Drying	Commercial production with available space	Suitable for continuous production
Multi-Layer Dryer	Large-scale and automated production	Higher investment but saves floor space

For 4,000–7,000 pcs/h production, a mechanical drying system is generally more suitable when stable year-round production and higher automation are required. The final dryer configuration should be selected according to local fuel availability, climate, factory space, and investment budget.

For reference, the 8-side production line information on this site gives multi-layer dryer dimensions of about 27.5 × 6 × 3.6 m for SL-4×8 and SL-5×8, and about 33.5 × 6 × 3.6 m for SL-6×8. Actual layouts can be adjusted according to the factory and equipment configuration.

How Much Factory Space Does a Large Egg Carton Production Line Need?

The required factory space depends on the forming machine, drying method, raw material storage, and finished-product storage. The forming machine itself occupies much less space than the complete production line, so buyers should plan the factory based on the entire process.

The factory normally needs space for:

• Waste paper and cardboard storage
• Pulpe-Vorbereitung
• Egg carton forming
• Trocknung
• Finished-product stacking
• Verpackung
• Finished-product storage
• Equipment maintenance and operation

For example, a multi-layer dryer requires considerably less floor area than a long brick drying line, while sun drying requires a much larger open drying area.

Before purchasing a large egg carton machine, buyers can provide the factory length, width, and height. Shuliy can use this information to recommend an equipment layout and suitable drying solution.

Send us your factory dimensions to get a proposed egg carton production line layout.

How Much Does a Large Egg Carton Machine Cost?

The price of a large egg carton machine varies according to the production capacity, machine model, mold configuration, automation level, and supporting equipment.

For the 4,000–7,000 pcs/h production range, the main factors affecting the total investment include:

Cost Factor	What Affects the Cost?
Forming Machine	Model and production capacity
Formen	Product type, size, and mold material
Zellstoffsystem	Raw material and required pulp capacity
Trocknungssystem	Dryer type, capacity, and fuel
Packaging System	Manual or automatic packaging
Elektrisches System	Voltage and local electrical requirements
Factory Layout	Workshop size and equipment arrangement
Shipping	Destination and transportation method

The price of the forming machine should therefore not be considered separately from the rest of the production line. A buyer who needs a complete commercial production line should calculate the cost of the forming, pulping, drying, stacking, and packaging systems together.

For an accurate quotation, provide your target capacity, egg carton specification, raw material, voltage, and destination.

Get a quotation for a 4,000–7,000 pcs/h large egg carton production line.

Was kosten große Eierkartonmaschinen?

The production cost of egg cartons depends mainly on raw material, electricity, drying fuel, labor, water, maintenance, and packaging.

Among these costs, waste paper and drying energy can have a significant impact on the final cost per carton. Local prices should therefore be used when calculating the actual production cost for a specific project.

A basic calculation is:

Production cost per carton = Total production cost ÷ Actual number of cartons produced

The main cost items include:

Kostenstelle	Main Influencing Factor
Altpapier	Local waste paper price and carton weight
Strom	Machine power and operating hours
Trocknungsbrennstoff	Fuel type, moisture content, and dryer efficiency
Arbeit	Production automation and local wages
Wasser	Pulp preparation and water recycling
Maintenance	Wear parts and operating conditions
Verpackung	Packing method and packaging materials

The cost examples shown below are reference figures rather than fixed production costs. Actual costs vary by country, energy prices, raw material prices, labor rates, and operating conditions.

Kostenstelle	Beschreibung	Einzelkosten pro Tray (RMB)
Rohmaterial	1 Tonne Altpapier kann produzieren 12.000–15.000 Tabletts (basierend auf dem Gewicht des Tabletts). Basierend auf 80g pro Tablett: 1.000.000g ÷ 80g = 12.500 Tabletts Preis für Altpapier: ¥1500/Tonne → 1500 ÷ 12.500 = ¥0,12 pro Tablett	¥0,12
Arbeit	Sonnentrocknung: 6 Arbeiter; Trocknung mit Maschine: 4 Arbeiter. In China, Arbeit wird oft nach Stückarbeit berechnet: ca. ¥0,02 pro Tablett.	¥0,02
Strom	Variiert je nach Kapazität und Stromverbrauch. Höhere Produktion bedeutet niedrigere Kosten pro Tablett.	¥0,02
Trocknungsbrennstoff	Kohle (5000 kcal/kg) Holz (4000 kcal/kg) Erdgas (8900 kcal/m³) Diesel (11.900 kcal/liter)	¥0,03/Stück ¥0,03/Stück ¥0,06/Stück ¥0,08/Stück
Pigment (optional)	¥12/kg Pigment; 1 kg kann produzieren ca. 3000–4000 Tabletts	ca. ¥0,003–0,004

$1 (USD) = ¥7,2 (RMB)

Large Egg Carton Machine vs. 4-Side Egg Tray Machine

The main difference between 4-side and 8-side egg tray machines is production capacity and the scale of the production line.

Merkmal	4-Side Machine	8-Side Large Machine
Production Scale	Small to medium	Medium to large
Typical Capacity	Lower capacity range	4,000–7,000 pcs/h
Initial Investment	Niedrig	Höher
Production Volume	Suitable for growing businesses	Suitable for large commercial production
Drying Requirement	Niedrig	Höher
Factory Planning	Relatively simple	Requires more complete line planning

A 4-side machine can be considered when the target output is lower or the initial investment needs to be controlled. An 8-side machine is designed for buyers who need higher continuous production.

The final choice should be based on target sales volume, raw material availability, factory conditions, and production budget, rather than capacity alone.

Können Eierkartonformen angepasst werden?

Ja, Shuliy unterstützt kundenspezifische Eierkartons, einschließlich Druck Ihres Firmenlogos oder Erstellung einzigartiger Formen. Zuerst liefern wir Designzeichnungen zur Genehmigung, dann produzieren wir die Formen.

• Größe und Spezifikationen: Formen können für Eierkartonkapazitäten (z.B. 6, 10, 12 Eier), Eierabstand, Trägstärke und mehr angepasst werden.
• Spezielle Formen: Formen für unregelmäßige Eierkartons oder spezielle Eier wie Enten- oder Gänseeier können hergestellt werden.
• Materialoptionen: Formen aus Aluminiumlegierung, Kunststoff oder Edelstahl können je nach Produktionsvolumen, Haltbarkeit und Demold-Anforderungen gewählt werden.

Kann eine Eierkartonmaschine unterschiedliche Formen verwenden?

• Standarddesign: Die SL-Serie großer Eierkartonmaschinen verwendet eine modulare Formenstruktur für schnelle Installation und Entfernung.
• Mehrere Größen: Durch Formenwechsel kann die Maschine verschiedene Kartongrößen produzieren, z.B. 6, 10, 12 Eier oder kundenspezifische Maße.
• Materialoptionen: Formen sind meist aus Aluminiumlegierung, Kunststoff oder Edelstahl, je nach Produktionsvolumen, Haltbarkeit und Demold-Anforderungen.

Hinweise für kundenspezifische Formen

• Geben Sie die Eierkartondimensionen, die Anzahl der Trays und die Dicke im Voraus an.
• Verschiedene Formenmaterialien unterscheiden sich in Verschleißfestigkeit und Lebensdauer; wählen Sie entsprechend Produktionsvolumen und Trocknungsmethode.
• Maßgeschneiderte Formen benötigen eine Produktionszeit, bieten jedoch langfristige Nutzung und stabile Renditen.

What Information Do You Need Before Buying a Large Egg Carton Machine?

Before requesting a quotation, prepare the following information:

1. Target production capacity – such as 4,000, 5,000, or 7,000 pcs/h.
2. Product type – egg tray, egg carton, fruit tray, or other molded-pulp products.
3. Product specification – egg quantity, dimensions, and mold requirements.
4. Rohmaterial – waste paper, cardboard, or other pulp materials.
5. Working hours – daily operating hours and expected production days.
6. Factory dimensions – length, width, and height.
7. Local power supply – voltage and frequency.
8. Available fuel – coal, wood, natural gas, diesel, or other energy sources.
9. Drying preference – sun drying, brick kiln drying, or multi-layer drying.
10. Destination country – used to determine shipping and electrical configuration.

Providing this information allows the manufacturer to recommend a suitable machine model and configure the complete production line more accurately.

Warum Shuliy wählen?

• Hohe Kapazität: SL-Serie Eierkartonmaschinen produzieren 4.000–7.000 Stück/h, ideal für mittelgroße bis große Fabriken. Außerdem können wir auch Sonderformen wie Schuh-Tablett-Formmaschinen, Früchte-Tablett-Formmaschines, Elektronische Verpackungsschalen-Formmaschinen, und cKaffeetassen-Formmaschines, usw.
• Stabil und langlebig: Dicker Kohlenstoffstahlrahmen und industrielle Materialien sorgen für über 10 Jahre kontinuierlichen Betrieb.
• Flexible Formen: Unterstützt den Formwechsel oder die Anpassung in verschiedenen Größen und Materialien, um vielfältigen Marktanforderungen gerecht zu werden.
• Effizientes Design: Acht-flächiges rotierendes Formen ermöglicht kontinuierliches Pulpeinsaugen, Formen, Entwässern und Demolding.
• Energieeffizient: Ausgewogenes Verhältnis von Output und Leistung, niedriger Energieverbrauch pro Karton, kontrollierter Pulpe- und Wasserverbrauch.
• Kompatibel mit Trocknungssystemen: Arbeitet mit Backöfen oder Mehrschichttrocknern für vollautomatisierte Produktionslinien.
• Internationale Zertifizierungen: ISO 9001, CE, SGS und TUV zertifiziert, garantiert Qualität und Exportfähigkeit.

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