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

型号	容量	功率	电压	重量	浆料使用	水使用	尺寸（毫米）
SL-1000-3X1	1000个/小时	38千瓦	380V, 50HZ	2500千克	80千克/小时	160千克/小时	2600*2200*1900
SL-1500-4X1	1500个/小时	38千瓦	380V, 50HZ	3000千克	120千克/小时	240千克/小时	2800*2200*1900
SL-2500-3X4	2500个/小时	55千瓦	380V, 50HZ	4000千克	200千克/小时	400千克/小时	2900*1800*1800
SL-3000-4X4	3000件/小时	60千瓦	380V, 50HZ	4800千克	240千克/小时	480千克/小时	3250*1800*1800
SL-4000-4X8	4000件/小时	95千瓦	380V, 50HZ	7000千克	320千克/小时	640千克/小时	3250*2300*2500
SL-5000-5X8	5000件/小时	95千瓦	380V, 50HZ	8000千克	400千克/小时	800千克/小时	3700*2300*2500
SL-7000-6X8	7000件/小时	120千瓦	380V, 50HZ	10000千克	480千克/小时	960千克/小时	3200*2300*2500

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