What is a disposable pulp bedpan?

With the rise of eco-friendly practices in healthcare, disposable pulp bedpans are becoming common in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care. They are made from recycled paper pulp through pulping, molding, drying, and hot pressing. They are biodegradable, hygienic, and easy to use. So, what exactly are they and how are they made?

Main Types of Pulp Products

Why More People Are Choosing Pulp Bedpans?

Hygienic and safe, prevents cross-infection

Disposable pulp bedpans can be thrown away after use, avoiding the risk of bacteria and cross-infection from repeated use. Ideal for hospitals and nursing homes.

Eco-friendly and biodegradable

Made from recycled paper pulp or plant fibers, 100% biodegradable. It can decompose naturally or be incinerated without plastic waste, supporting green medical practices.

Lightweight and practical

Lightweight and well-designed, easy for caregivers to handle, saving cleaning time and labor, improving efficiency.

Comfortable and leak-resistant

Hot-pressed surface is smooth and strong, preventing leaks, can hold weight and fluids safely, and provides comfort for patients.

Cost-saving and efficient

No need for cleaning or disinfection equipment, water, electricity, or detergents. Lower overall cost compared to reusable plastic or metal bedpans.

Meets international medical standards

Widely used in hospitals in Europe, the US, and Australia. With increasing global focus on hygiene and environment, pulp bedpans are becoming the standard.

How Are Pulp Bedpans Made?

Pulp bedpans are made using pulp molding technology, including pulping, forming, drying, and hot pressing.

1. Pulping
   Waste paper, paper scraps, or wood pulp are mixed with water and crushed in a pulper to form a uniform pulp suspension (0.8%–1.2% concentration). Impurities are removed to ensure fine pulp for molding.
2. Forming
   Molds are dipped into the pulp tank. A vacuum pulls the pulp fibers evenly onto the mold surface, forming a wet bedpan shape. Tiny holes in the mold help remove excess water for uniform thickness.
3. Demolding and Transfer
   After forming, the vacuum stops, and the wet bedpan is removed from the mold using air or mechanical tools, then moved to the drying system.
4. Drying
   Wet bedpans (60–70% water) are dried in hot air circulation or mesh-belt dryers until moisture drops to 10–12%, fixing the shape.
5. Hot Pressing
   Dried bedpans are hot-pressed at 180–250 °C to increase strength and toughness, smooth the surface, and improve leak resistance and heat tolerance.

After trimming, stacking, and packaging, the result is an eco-friendly, safe, and biodegradable disposable pulp bedpan. You can learn more about pulp bedpan production in detail through the pulp bedpan production line.

Recommended Machines for Making Pulp Bedpans

Модель	Вместимость	Мощность	Напряжение	Вес	Использование целлюлозы	Использование воды	Размер (мм)
SL-1000-3X1	1000 шт/ч	38кВт	380В, 50Гц	2500кг	80кг/ч	160кг/ч	2600*2200*1900
SL-1500-4X1	1500шт/ч	38кВт	380В, 50Гц	3000кг	120кг/ч	240кг/ч	2800*2200*1900
SL-2500-3X4	2500шт/ч	55кВт	380В, 50Гц	4000кг	200кг/ч	400кг/ч	2900*1800*1800
SL-3000-4X4	3000шт/ч	60кВт	380В, 50Гц	4800кг	240кг/ч	480кг/ч	3250*1800*1800
SL-4000-4X8	4000шт/ч	95 кВт	380В, 50Гц	7000 кг	320кг/ч	640 кг/ч	3250*2300*2500
SL-5000-5X8	5000шт/ч	95 кВт	380В, 50Гц	8000 кг	400кг/ч	800кг/ч	3700*2300*2500
SL-7000-6X8	7000шт/ч	120кВт	380В, 50Гц	10000кг	480кг/ч	960 кг/ч	3200*2300*2500

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