In wine packaging, pulp wine trays and foam (EPS) inserts are commonly used to protect glass bottles during transport. Traditionally, foam inserts are widely used, but with stricter environmental regulations, pulp wine trays are quickly replacing foam packaging.

So, which is the best choice for wine packaging? Let’s compare them in terms of environmental friendliness, protection, cost, and storage & transportation efficiency.

Environmental Performance Comparison

Pulp Wine Trays

  • Material: 100% recycled paper pulp or plant fiber
  • Biodegradable: Breaks down in about 90 days in natural conditions
  • Recycling Rate: > 80%

Foam Inserts

  • Material: Petrochemical product (EPS)
  • Biodegradable: Over 200 years
  • Recycling Rate: < 10%, with high recycling costs

Cushioning and Compression Performance

Pulp Wine Trays

  • Compression Strength: 20–25 kg
  • Shock Resistance: ≥ 80% (bottle intact rate in drop tests)

Foam Inserts

  • Compression Strength: 15–18 kg
  • Shock Resistance: ~70%

Cost Comparison (Per Wine Tray)

Pulp Wine Trays

  • Material: Waste paper, about $0.02 each
  • Energy: About $0.01 each
  • Total Cost: ≈ $0.04 each

Foam Inserts

  • Material: EPS pellets, about $0.05 each
  • Energy: ≈ $0.01 each
  • Total Cost: ≈ $0.06 each

Storage & Transport Efficiency

  • Pulp Wine Trays: Stackable, saves about 40% storage space
  • Foam Inserts: Not compressible, bulky, takes more space

Overall Benefits

  • Pulp Wine Trays: Eco-friendly, lower cost, better protection
  • Foam Inserts: Being phased out; some countries have banned

Pulp Wine Trays vs Foam Inserts

КатегорияПоднос для вина из целлюлозыFoam Insert (EPS)Advantage
Eco-friendlinessMaterial: Waste paper/
plant fibers
Biodegradable: ≈90 days
Recycling rate: >80%
Material:
Petrochemical
EPS Decomposition time: ≈
200 years
Recycling rate: <10%
Поднос для вина из целлюлозы
Compression Strength20–25 kg15–18 kgПоднос для вина из целлюлозы
Shock Resistance≥80%
(bottle intact rate in drop test)
≈70%Поднос для вина из целлюлозы
Unit Cost≈$0.04/pc (Raw material $0.02
+ Energy $0.01
+ Labor
/Maintenance $0.01)
≈$0.06/pc (Raw material $0.05
+ Energy $0.01)
Поднос для вина из целлюлозы
(30% lower)
Storage & TransportStackable,
saves about 40% space
Non-compressible, bulkyПоднос для вина из целлюлозы
ComplianceMeets global plastic ban trends;
well accepted in EU & US markets
Banned in many countries;
export restricted
Поднос для вина из целлюлозы
ApplicationsRed wine, white wine,
beer,
spirits, craft beer multipacks
Mainly low-end local packagingПоднос для вина из целлюлозы

Recommended Wine Tray Production Line Models

Shuliy offers a range of machines for producing pulp wine trays and can provide customized solutions based on your requirements. If you’re interested, leave a message via the website chat popup, and we will contact you within 24 hours.

МодельВместимостьМощностьНапряжениеВесИспользование целлюлозыИспользование водыРазмер (мм)
SL-1000-3X11000 шт/ч38кВт380В, 50Гц2500кг80кг/ч160кг/ч2600*2200*1900
SL-1500-4X11500шт/ч38кВт380В, 50Гц3000кг120кг/ч240кг/ч2800*2200*1900
SL-2500-3X42500шт/ч55кВт380В, 50Гц4000кг200кг/ч400кг/ч2900*1800*1800
SL-3000-4X43000шт/ч60кВт380В, 50Гц4800кг240кг/ч480кг/ч3250*1800*1800
SL-4000-4X84000шт/ч95 кВт380В, 50Гц7000 кг320кг/ч640 кг/ч3250*2300*2500
SL-5000-5X85000шт/ч95 кВт380В, 50Гц8000 кг400кг/ч800кг/ч3700*2300*2500
SL-7000-6X87000шт/ч120кВт380В, 50Гц10000кг480кг/ч960 кг/ч3200*2300*2500
3d diagram of the pulp wine tray production line
3D Diagram of the Pulp wine Tray Production Line