How to Customize Quail Egg Trays
As is well known, with the growth of quail farming and increasing demand for diverse egg products, quail eggs have become popular in homes, the food industry, and export markets. However, quail eggs are small, fragile, and have thin shells. Traditional bulk transport methods often cause breakage, contamination, and waste.
To solve this, quail egg trays were developed. These trays are specially designed with proper compartments and cushioning to hold the eggs firmly, prevent collision during transport, and greatly reduce damage. Made from paper pulp, they are eco-friendly, biodegradable, and customizable, quickly becoming the mainstream packaging choice.
To address this, we have developed a dedicated quail egg tray making machine by focusing on the design and customization of quail egg trays combined with advanced mold technology.
Wide Applications of Quail Egg Trays
- Quail farms: Suitable for both small and large farms to sort, pack, and transport daily-collected eggs safely.
- Egg sorting centers/egg processing plants: Using paper quail egg trays adds value and improves the brand image while ensuring safe handling.
- Pulp packaging factories: Manufacturers can mass-produce quail egg trays and supply them to farms, supermarkets, and e-commerce platforms.
- Agricultural markets / wholesale markets: Improve product display, make stacking and transport easier, and keep the eggs clean and protected.
- E-commerce & fresh food delivery companies: Paper trays combined with cartons protect quail eggs during shipping and reduce damage.
- Supermarkets and retail stores: Can be used directly for shelf display. They are eco-friendly, attractive, and convenient for customers.
- Export companies: Pulp trays meet international environmental standards and are ideal for quail egg export packaging.
Typical Customization Process for Quail Egg Trays
Requirement confirmation → Mold design → Sample testing → Customer approval → Adjustment → Mass production → Packing & delivery
Key Points to Consider When Customizing Quail Egg Trays
Precise sizing
Quail eggs are small (2–3 cm in diameter). Tray size must fit exactly to avoid shaking or jamming.
Professional mold design
Hole layout must be tight and smooth to prevent shell damage. High precision is required.
Balanced tray thickness
Trays should be light but strong enough. Too thin collapses; too thick increases cost and drying time.
Breathable and moisture-resistant
Pulp material should absorb moisture and allow air to circulate, preventing mold or odor.
Multi-cell layout
Common types: 30, 60, or 90 cells. This requires careful mold layout and accurate pulp forming.
Tray-lid integrated design
Some customers prefer trays with lids. This needs more advanced mold and machine coordination.
Common Challenges in Quail Egg Tray Production
- Difficult mold design: Quail tray molds are small and dense. Many regular mold makers can’t achieve accurate pulp suction, causing defects.
- Low pulp suction precision: Small molds need more precise control of vacuum time and pressure to avoid incomplete or uneven trays.
- Demolding issues: Deep, dense molds may cause trays to tear or stick, reducing the yield rate.
- Drying challenges: More cells = denser trays. Uneven hot air flow may result in wet centers and over-dried edges.
- Difficulty Increasing Production Capacity: Standard egg tray machines are designed for chicken eggs. When used for high-density, multi-cavity quail egg trays, the production capacity drops significantly, and efficiency becomes unstable.
- Poor Compatibility of Integrated Machines: Many machines cannot be modified with molds or clamping systems to produce quail egg trays with lids, making it difficult to switch to this structure.
Shuliy’s Recommended Solutions
- Custom-designed quail egg tray molds to ensure precise dimensions and optimal layout.
- Intelligent pulp suction control system to guarantee consistent pulp intake for each cavity.
- Customized wider mold frames and multi-station turntable design to improve efficiency for dense structures.
- Professional drying line system to ensure uniform and fast drying.
- An optional integrated forming design to meet the needs of high-end packaging markets.
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