A Paper Tray Forming Machine is a packaging machine used to automatically form paper or cardboard trays, typically for food packaging, electronics, or retail products. It takes flat paperboard sheets and folds, glues, and forms them into sturdy trays with walls—ready for product placement or further sealing.
🛠️ What Does a Paper Tray Forming Machine Do?
- Feeds pre-cut paperboard (die-cut blanks)
- Applies glue (usually hot-melt)
- Folds sides and corners
- Presses and holds shape until glue sets
- Outputs ready-to-use trays
📦 Common Uses
| Industry | Example Trays |
|---|---|
| Food | Bakery trays, lunch boxes, fruit trays |
| Retail | Cosmetic or electronics display trays |
| Takeaway/Delivery | Disposable food trays or bento boxes |
| Agriculture | Egg trays or fruit punnet containers |
🔧 Types of Paper Tray Forming Machines
| Type | Description | Speed Range |
|---|---|---|
| Manual / Semi-automatic | Operator loads paper and activates folding | 10–20 trays/min |
| Fully Automatic | Feeds, glues, folds, and stacks trays autonomously | 25–60+ trays/min |
| Rotary Type | Uses a rotary table to form trays | High-speed, continuous production |
| Flatbed Type | Forms tray on a flat surface with plungers | Precise forming, more compact |
✅ Key Features to Consider
- Tray size range supported
- Hot-melt glue or cold glue system
- Touchscreen control (HMI)
- Stainless steel frame (for food hygiene)
- Automatic stacking/ejecting system
- CE/FDA certification (for food use)
💡 Benefits
- Consistent tray shape and strength
- Reduces manual labor and human error
- Fast return on investment in high-volume settings
- Can use recyclable or biodegradable paper
🔍 Tips for Choosing the Right Machine
- Tray design – open, with lids, deep or shallow?
- Speed needs – how many trays per hour?
- Paper material – coated paper, corrugated, kraft?
- Budget and available space
- Optional add-ons – printers, auto-stacker, glue tank size
Paper Tray Forming Machine
For corrugated paper tray
Work with hot melt glue
Changable tray size
Max W350 x L450 x D60
Min W200 x L250 x D30
Forming speed 17-20 tpm.
PLC control
Stainless steel structure
Easy use
Easy maintenance
Power
3 phases 380V. 50 Hz. 12 Amp.
Dimension
W900 x L1600 x H1710
Weight
420 Kg.
