EPS foam cup making machine
EPS foam cup making machines are known as foam cup machine, polystyrene cup making machine, or styrofoam cup machine.
The EPS foam cup making machine produces disposable EPS foam cups. It’s crucial for making lightweight, insulating cups and bowls for hot and cold drinks. The process includes: pre-Expanding, cooling, molding, cooling and demolding, packaging. This ensures efficient, consistent, and high-quality production.
How EPS Foam Cup Machine Work:
The production process in disposable foam cup making machine generally involves the following steps:
1. Pre-Expansion: Raw material, usually in the form of polystyrene beads, is pre-expanded using steam. In this stage, the beads are heated in a pre-expander, which causes them to soften and expand up to 50 times their original size due to the pentane gas contained within them. This initial expansion prepares the beads for molding.
2. Cooling and Conditioning: After pre-expansion, the beads are cooled and then stored in silos. This cooling period allows the beads to reach a stable condition, which ensures uniformity in size and density for the final product. The beads are allowed to age in the silos to achieve optimal characteristics before proceeding to the next stage.
3. Molding: The conditioned beads are then transferred to a cup foaming machine. In this stage, the beads are subjected to steam within molds that are shaped like cups. The heat causes the beads to fuse together, taking on the shape of the mold. This process ensures that the beads form a cohesive structure in the shape of the desired cup.
4. Cooling and Demolding: Once the molding process is complete, the eps cups are cooled using either water or air to set their shape. After cooling, the eps cups are carefully ejected from the molds. The newly formed eps cups are then prepared for the final stages of production.
5. Printing and Decorating: The cups may then proceed to stations where printing or decorating is performed. This can include applying logos, designs, or text through methods such as silk screening, offset printing, or other decoration techniques. This step enhances the visual appeal of the cups and adds branding elements.
Specification of eps cup machine:
| No. | Name | unit | Argument |
| 1 | Total Forming Area (L*W) | mm | 1200*280 |
| 2 | Forming Capacity | Second/mould | 6-12s |
| 3 | Foam Cup/Bowl Size | OZ | 6-32 |
| 4 | Power Consumption | kw/h | ≤0.3 |
| 5 | Steam Pressure | MPa | 0.6-0.9 |
| 6 | Cooling Water Pressure | MPa | 0.4-0.5 |
| 7 | Air Pressure | MPa | 0.6-0.9 |
| 8 | Machine Overall Size (L*W) | mm | 1300*500 |
Features of EPS Cup Machine:
- Versatility: The EPS Foaming-Cup Production Line is ideal for making various food and beverage containers, including foam coffee cups, tea cups, soup bowls, noodle tubs, and more.
- Energy Efficiency: Features high foaming rates, efficient production, low steam use, and cost-effectiveness.
- Automation: Automated controls handle pre-expansion and molding, minimizing manual labor and boosting production efficiency.
3. High Quality: Utilizes renowned brands like Siemens, Delixi, and OMRON for machinery and electronics. The stainless steel pipes and tubes ensure durability and ease of cleaning.
Our service:
- Model Recommendations: Engineers assist in selecting the most suitable model based on your specific needs.
- Material Sourcing: Our team helps recommend EPS suppliers and assists in purchasing raw materials.
- Turn-Key Solutions: We provide complete EPS foam and box production lines.
- Plant Layout Design: Engineers design efficient plant layouts tailored to your operation.
- Machine Setup and Training: We adjust machinery and train your staff on-site as per your requirements.
