Egg Tray Drying Equipment

Egg tray drying equipment includes two main types: the egg tray drying room and the egg tray metal mesh belt continuous dryer. Both machines are used for drying egg trays, but they differ in drying method, automation level, and output.

The egg tray drying room has a closed chamber structure. It uses trays or trolleys for batch drying and requires manual loading and unloading. The automation level is low. Each batch can process 300 to 8,000 kg. Because it depends on labor and ambient conditions, its stability is moderate.

The egg tray metal mesh belt continuous dryer uses multi-layer metal mesh belts to achieve continuous feeding and continuous discharge. This type of egg tray dryer is almost fully automatic and reduces manual work. It is suitable for medium and large production lines, with a capacity of 400 to 14,000 kg per hour. Continuous egg tray drying machines offer lower energy consumption, more uniform drying, and higher efficiency.

Egg Tray Drying Method

1. Natural Drying Equipment

This drying method means that the egg tray is dried by the sunlight. When can we choose this drying method? Only the capacity is very small. Because this way is very space-consuming and needs a longer drying time. In this way, you don’t need to buy any machinery and equipment and it is suitable for people who want to start this business. But if the capacity is too large, this method is very inefficient.

This way is suitable for the model SL-3*1, SL-3*4.

Model	Capacity	Water paper	Water consumption	Electricity consumption	Worker
SL-3*1	1500pcs/h	120kg/h	300kg/h	32kg/h	3-4
SL-3*4	2500pcs/h	200kg/h	450kg/h	58kg/h	4-5

2. Brick Drying Equipment

Brick drying equipment means using the brick house with a conveyor belt to dry the egg tray. This method is suitable for medium production capacity. You need to build a brick house with a conveyor belt. This drying method automates production. The formed egg tray is sent to the conveyor belt directly then the egg tray is dried through the brick house. In this way, the temperature needs to be about 180~220℃. Heating methods include coal heating, electric heating, and gas heating. People can choose the suitable way according to their situation. Most people will choose coal to heat. Because coal is a little cheaper than other heating methods.

The brick drying method is quite cheap and efficient.

Model	Capacity	Water paper	Water consumption	Electricity consumption	Worker
SL-4*4	3500pcs/h	280kg/h	560kg/h	78kg/h	4-5
SL-4*8	4000pcs/h	320kg/h	600kg/h	80kg/h	5-6
SL-5*8	5000pcs/h	400kg/h	750kg/h	85kg/h	3-4
SL-5*12	6000pcs/h	480kg/h	900kg/h	90kg/h	3-4
SL-6*12	8000pcs/h	640kg/h	1040kg/h	100kg/h	3-4

3. Egg Tray Drying Room

The egg tray drying room is a sealed indoor drying space equipped with an insulated chamber, hot-air circulation system, and tray trolleys. After forming, the wet egg trays are placed on trays and pushed into the room, where continuous hot air and moisture removal allow the trays to dry completely within several hours. The process is stable, easy to operate, and suitable for various pulp-molded products.

This type of dryer is flexible in size and layout, easy to install, and more economical compared with fully automatic systems. It does not require strict site conditions, making it ideal for small to medium-scale production or manufacturers looking to reduce initial investment.

Features

• High drying efficiency: Sealed structure with forced hot air circulation enables fast drying, increasing production capacity by over 30% compared to traditional methods.
• Uniform drying quality: Automatic temperature and humidity control ensure trays dry evenly without deformation or cracking.
• High automation: Optional PLC or touch-screen control manages heating, temperature, dehumidification, and timing automatically.
• Hygienic and safe: No emissions of waste gas, wastewater, or solid waste; optional food-grade stainless steel interior meets GMP standards.
• Flexible structure: Size, tray layers, and capacity can be customized to meet production needs.
• Compact & Easy Installation: Modular design allows quick assembly and convenient installation.
• Wide applicability: Suitable for drying pulp egg trays and other molded products.
• Energy-saving & environmentally friendly: Supports multiple heat sources such as electricity, gas, or heat pumps for clean and low-carbon production.

Application Range

Small and medium capacities, limited budgets, and production sites that require flexible layout.

Technical Parameters

Model	Dimensions(mm)	Drying crews	Quantity of drying material (times/kg)
SL-2	4000*1860*2500	2	300-600
SL-4	6000*1860*2500	4	500-1000
SL-6	7200*2300*2500	6	800-1500
SL-8	8500*2300*2500	8	1000-2000
SL-10	10000*2300*2500	10	1200-2500
SL-12	8500*3300*2500	12	2500-4000
SL-18	8500*5000*2500	18	4000-6500
SL-24	12000*5000*2500	24	5000-8000

4. Egg Tray Metal Mesh Belt Dryer

The metal mesh belt dryer uses a multi-layer conveyor structure that enables fully continuous feeding and discharging of wet egg trays. As the trays move through each drying layer, hot air circulates evenly across multiple channels, ensuring fast, uniform, and consistent moisture removal. This continuous operation greatly improves drying efficiency and supports stable large-scale production.

With a high level of automation, precise temperature control, and reduced manual labor, the mesh belt dryer is ideal for factories aiming for efficient, uninterrupted workflow.

Features

• Continuous and efficient: Ensures continuous output with low energy consumption, high efficiency, and excellent drying performance.
• Fully automatic operation: Equipped with an intuitive control system for easy and reliable operation.
• Durable and easy to maintain: Made of stainless steel, with detachable mesh belts and material baffles for easy cleaning and maintenance.
• Flexible application: Multiple mesh belt materials and layers can be customized to suit different types of products.
• Optimized hot air utilization: Multi-layer hot air circulation maximizes heat efficiency and reduces energy waste.
• Customizable heat source: Supports a variety of heat sources, including coal, oil, natural gas, biomass, or electric heating, according to customer requirements.

Application Range

Medium to large egg tray production lines, high-volume orders, and manufacturers seeking high efficiency and a fully automated drying solution.

Technical Parameters

Model	SL-1.2-8	SL-1.2-10	SL-1.6-8	SL-1.6-10	SL-2-8	SL-2-10	SL-2-20
Units	4	5	4	5	4	5	10
Belt width(m)	1.2	1.2	1.6	1.6	2	2	2
Drying length(m)	8	10	8	10	8	10	20
Material thickness(mm)				10-80
Service temperature(°C)				50-140
Steam pressure(Mpa)				0.2-0.8
Steam consumption(kg/h)	120-130	150-375	150-375	170-470	180-500	225-600	450-1200
Drying time(h)	0.2-1.2	0.25-1.5	0.2-1.2	0.25-1.5	0.2-1.2	0.2-1.5	0.5-3
Drying intensity(kg/h)	60-160	820-220	75-220	95-250	100-260	120-300	240-600
Total power	11.4	13.6	11.4	13.6	14.7	15.8	36.8
Length(m)	9.56	11.56	9.56	11.56	9.56	11.56	21.56
Width(m)	1.49	1.49	1.9	1.9	2.32	2.32	2.32
Height(m)	2.3	2.3	2.4	2.4	2.5	2.5	2.5
Total weight(kg)	4500	5600	5300	6400	6200	7500	14000

Application of Drying Equipment in Egg Tray Production Line

In egg tray production Line, the drying stage is critical to ensure the strength and quality of the final product. Wet-pressed egg trays have high moisture content, and insufficient drying can cause deformation, cracking, or mold growth.

Egg tray drying equipment removes moisture evenly through hot air circulation or continuous mesh belt transfer, achieving fast and uniform drying. This not only improves production efficiency but also ensures high-quality finished egg trays.

How to Choose the Right Egg Tray Drying Equipment？

In egg tray production, the drying stage directly affects product quality and production efficiency. Choosing the right egg tray drying machine is crucial. Consider the following factors:

Production Capacity

• Small to medium capacity: the egg tray drying room is flexible and cost-effective.
• Medium to large capacity: metal mesh belt continuous dryer supports continuous production.

Automation Level

• To reduce labor and ensure stable production, choose a continuous dryer with PLC or touchscreen control.
• Drying rooms are suitable for semi-automatic or manual operation.

Factory Layout

• Drying rooms are flexible in size and can be customized to fit workshop space.
• Continuous dryers require long, straight installation space, ideal for fixed production lines.

Drying Quality

• For high uniformity and appearance standards, choose a continuous dryer.
• Standard egg trays can be adequately dried in a drying room.

Energy & Cost

• Choose heating sources based on local energy availability (electricity, gas, diesel, or biomass).
• Continuous dryers are more energy-efficient per unit output; drying rooms offer flexible operation but slightly lower thermal efficiency.

Budget

• Drying rooms require lower initial investment, suitable for small to medium factories.
• Continuous dryers have higher upfront costs but provide larger output and lower long-term operating costs.

By considering production capacity, automation, factory layout, drying quality, energy efficiency, and budget, you can select the egg tray dryer that best improves production efficiency and product quality.

Advantages of the Egg Tray Drying Equipment

1. Egg tray drying includes a variety of drying methods; customers have a diverse choice according to their own demands.
2. An automatic production line with a highly efficient egg tray dryer can be more efficient and convenient for the processing plant.
3. Because the egg tray dryer is very efficient, the plant is labor cost-saving, and the whole production line only needs 3-6 people to operate.

Why Choose Shuliy’s Egg Tray Dryers?