Máquina de cajas de huevos de 4000-7000 uds/h

Shuliy offers large egg carton machines in three models: SL-4*8, SL-5*8, y 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.

Modelos grandes de máquinas de cajas de huevos

Tipo 1: SL-4*8

El 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.

Especificaciones Técnicas

Artículo	Especificación
Modelo	SL-4*8
Capacidad	4000–5000 uds/h
Potencia	95 kW
Voltaje	380V, 50Hz
Peso	7000 kg
Tamaño (Máquina de moldeo)	3250 × 2300 × 2500 mm
Consumo de papel	320 kg/h
Consumo de agua	640 kg/h
Método de Secado	Secado en horno de ladrillos o secador multicapa

Tipo 2: SL-5*8

El 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.

Especificaciones Técnicas

Artículo	Especificación
Modelo	SL-5*8
Capacidad	5000–6000 uds/h
Potencia	95 kW
Voltaje	380V, 50Hz
Peso	8000 kg
Tamaño (Máquina de moldeo)	3700 × 2300 × 2500 mm
Consumo de papel	400 kg/h
Consumo de agua	800 kg/h
Método de Secado	Secado en horno de ladrillos o secador multicapa

Tipo 3: SL-6*8

El 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.

Especificaciones Técnicas

Artículo	Especificación
Modelo	SL-6*8
Capacidad	6000–7000 uds/h
Potencia	120 kW
Voltaje	380V, 50Hz
Peso	10000 kg
Tamaño (Máquina de moldeo)	3200 × 2300 × 2500 mm
Consumo de papel	480 kg/h
Consumo de agua	960 kg/h
Método de Secado	Secado en horno de ladrillos o secador multicapa

Comparación de tres modelos

Modelo	Capacidad (ud/h)	Potencia (kW)	Consumo de pulpa (kg/h)	Consumo de agua (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.

El 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	Modelo Recomendado	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	Producción comercial a gran escala

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.

Ventajas clave

Aspectos destacados de las máquinas grandes de cajas de huevos

• La máquina está hecha de acero al carbono grueso, ofreciendo alta resistencia, estabilidad, excelente capacidad de carga y fiabilidad a largo plazo.
• Los moldes de aluminio estándar son ligeros, calientan rápidamente y se secan eficientemente. Los moldes de acero inoxidable o plástico también pueden ser personalizados según las necesidades de producción.
• Las superficies de los moldes pueden tener recubrimiento de teflón antiadherente de alta temperatura para reducir la adherencia, mejorar el desmoldeo y garantizar una calidad de producto constante.
• Sistema de transmisión de acero de alta resistencia con rodamientos resistentes al desgaste que garantiza un funcionamiento suave y bajo mantenimiento, adecuado para producción continua prolongada.
• Las tuberías hidráulicas de acero inoxidable y las válvulas de cobre proporcionan una excelente resistencia a la corrosión para un rendimiento hidráulico estable a largo plazo.
• El armario de control de acero inoxidable a prueba de agua y polvo garantiza seguridad eléctrica y fiabilidad en entornos industriales adversos.
• El diseño de moldeo rotatorio de ocho caras permite operación continua sin paradas frecuentes, mejorando en gran medida la eficiencia de producción.
• Puede integrarse sin problemas con sistemas automáticos de secado y apilado para una línea de producción de cajas de huevos completamente automatizada.
• Materiales duraderos de grado industrial en todo el soporte, para más de 10 años de uso continuo y estable con el mantenimiento adecuado.

¿Cómo hacer cajas de huevos?

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:

• Bandejas para huevos
• 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	Función
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
Formación	Large egg carton machine	Vacuum-form wet egg cartons
Secado	Brick kiln dryer or multi-layer dryer	Remove moisture from wet cartons
Stacking	Automatic stacking system	Arrange finished cartons
Embalaje	Máquina de embalaje	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.

Método de Secado	Suitable Situation	Main Consideration
Secado al sol	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
• Preparación de pulpa
• Egg carton forming
• Secado
• Finished-product stacking
• Embalaje
• 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
Moldes	Product type, size, and mold material
Sistema de pulpeo	Raw material and required pulp capacity
Sistema de Secado	Dryer type, capacity, and fuel
Packaging System	Manual or automatic packaging
Sistema Eléctrico	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.

¿Cuáles son los costos de usar una máquina grande de cajas de huevos?

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:

Artículo de costo	Main Influencing Factor
papel de desecho	Local waste paper price and carton weight
Electricidad	Machine power and operating hours
Combustible de secado	Fuel type, moisture content, and dryer efficiency
Trabajo	Production automation and local wages
Agua	Pulp preparation and water recycling
Maintenance	Wear parts and operating conditions
Embalaje	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.

Artículo de costo	Descripción	Costo por unidad por bandeja (RMB)
Materia prima	1 tonelada de papel reciclado puede producir 12,000–15,000 bandejas (basado en el peso de la bandeja). Basado en 80g por bandeja: 1,000,000g ÷ 80g = 12,500 bandejas Precio del papel de desecho: ¥1500/tonelada → 1500 ÷ 12,500 = ¥0.12 por bandeja	¥0.12
Trabajo	Secado al sol: 6 trabajadores; secado por máquina: 4 trabajadores. En China, El trabajo a menudo se calcula por pieza: aprox. ¥0.02 por bandeja.	¥0.02
Electricidad	Varía según la capacidad y el consumo de energía. Mayor producción significa menor costo por bandeja.	¥0.02
Combustible de secado	Carbón (5000 kcal/kg) Madera (4000 kcal/kg) Gas natural (8900 kcal/m³) Diésel (11,900 kcal/litro)	¥0.03/unidad ¥0.03/unidad ¥0.06/unidad ¥0.08/unidad
Pigmento (opcional)	¥12/kg de pigmento; 1 kg puede producir aproximadamente 3000–4000 bandejas	Aproximadamente ¥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.

Característica	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	Bajo	Más alto
Production Volume	Suitable for growing businesses	Suitable for large commercial production
Drying Requirement	Bajo	Más alto
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.

¿Se pueden personalizar los moldes de cajas de huevos?

Sí, Shuliy soporta cajas de huevos personalizadas, incluyendo impresión de su logotipo o creación de formas únicas. Primero proporcionamos dibujos de diseño para aprobación, luego fabricamos los moldes.

• Tamaño y Especificaciones: Los moldes pueden ser personalizados para capacidad de caja de huevos (por ejemplo, 6, 10, 12 huevos), separación entre huevos, grosor de la bandeja y más.
• Formas especiales: Se pueden fabricar moldes para cajas de huevos irregulares o huevos específicos como pato o ganso.
• Opciones de material: Se pueden elegir moldes de aleación de aluminio, plástico o acero inoxidable según volumen de producción, durabilidad y necesidades de desmoldeo.

¿Puede una máquina de cajas de huevos usar diferentes moldes?

• Diseño estándar: Las máquinas de cajas de huevos serie SL usan una estructura modular de moldes para una instalación y remoción rápidas.
• Múltiples tamaños: Al cambiar los moldes, la máquina puede producir diferentes tamaños de cajas, como 6, 10, 12 huevos, o dimensiones personalizadas.
• Opciones de material: Los moldes suelen ser de aleación de aluminio, plástico o acero inoxidable, elegidos según volumen de producción, durabilidad y necesidades de desmoldeo.

Notas para moldes personalizados

• Proporcione dimensiones de la caja de huevos, cantidad de bandejas y requisitos de grosor con anticipación.
• Los diferentes materiales de moldes varían en resistencia al desgaste y duración; seleccionar según volumen de producción y método de secado.
• Los moldes personalizados requieren un período de producción, pero ofrecen uso a largo plazo y retornos estables.

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. Materia prima – 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.

¿Por qué elegir Shuliy?

• Alta Capacidad: Las máquinas de bandejas de huevos serie SL producen de 4,000 a 7,000 uds/h, ideales para fábricas medianas a grandes. Además, también podemos fabricar bandejas de formas especiales, como Máquinas de moldeo de bandejas de zapatos, Máquina de moldeo de bandejas de frutaetc. Máquinas de moldeo de bandejas de embalaje electrónico, y cMáquina de moldeo de bandejas de caféetc.
• Estable y Duradero: El marco de acero al carbono grueso y los materiales de grado industrial garantizan más de 10 años de operación continua.
• Moldes Flexibles: Admite reemplazo o personalización de moldes en diferentes tamaños y materiales para satisfacer diversas necesidades del mercado.
• Diseño eficiente: El moldeo rotatorio de ocho caras permite la succión continua de pulpa, formación, deshidratación y desmoldeo.
• Eficiencia energética: Salida equilibrada y potencia, bajo consumo de energía por caja, con uso controlable de pulpa y agua.
• Compatible con sistemas de secado: Funciona con hornos de ladrillos o secadores multicapa para líneas de producción totalmente automatizadas.
• Certificaciones Internacionales: Certificación ISO 9001, CE, SGS y TUV, garantizando calidad y seguridad para exportación.

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