How to choose a disposable plastic cup making machine

For disposable plastic cup manufacturers, choosing the right cup making machine is key to boosting capacity and controlling costs. This article, focusing on production operation and technical parameters, combines Sivite Machinery Disposable Plastic Cup Making Machine's advantages to answer "How to choose a cup making machine" and provide accurate references.

I. Production and Operation Issues

1. How does a cup making machine work

The core production station process of Sivite Machinery Disposable Plastic Cup Making Machine is as follows:

1. Raw Material Feeding: Coiled plastic sheets (PP/PE/PET, etc.) are loaded, with automatic deviation correction and tension control to ensure smooth feeding.

2. Heating Station: The sheet is accurately heated to 160-180℃ to soften, meeting the molding requirements.

3. Integrated Molding and Cutting Station: Positive and negative pressure shaping and in-mold cutting are completed simultaneously, achieving one-time molding without deviation.

4. Waste Edge Winding: The waste edges after cutting are automatically recycled and wound to improve raw material utilization.

5. Backend Supporting: Sivite Machinery Disposable Plastic Cup Making Machine can flexibly connect with cup arranging machines and manipulator stacking, and can be equipped with packaging machines later to complete the full-process closed-loop production.

2. How to Improve Production Efficiency and Reduce Scrap Rate

Optimize from 3 key aspects to cut costs:

Servo System: Stabilize molding movements, avoid material deformation, and lower scrap rate.

PLC Control: Precisely adjust and speed up mold opening/closing, shorten production cycles, and boost efficiency.

Waste Edge Recycling: Integrated winding device collects and reuses waste edges, raising material utilization to over 98%.

II. Technical and Production Parameters

1. How to Calculate Production Speed and Capacity of Cup Making Machine

For Sivite Machinery Disposable Plastic Cup Making Machine, distinguish between theoretical and actual capacity, which depends on cycle speed and cavity count. Calculation logic:

Core Formula: Actual Capacity (pcs/h) = Cycles per minute × Cavities per cycle × 60 × Equipment Utilization Rate (85%-95%)

Actual Capacity (pcs/h) = Cycles per minute × Cavities per cycle × 60 × Equipment Utilization Rate (85%-95%)

Example: 28 cycles/min × 30 cavities × 60 × 90% = 45,360 pcs/h.  Sivite Machinery Full-Automatic Servo Cup Making Machine , its servo drive system can ensure stability during high-speed operation. It is recommended to operate at about 80% of the rated speed to balance efficiency and quality.

2. Full-Automatic vs Semi-Automatic: Selection & Capacity Difference

Key differences lie in automation, efficiency and labor dependence. Selection depends on order scale and production mode. Core comparison & suggestions:

- Capacity: Semi-automatic: 5-15 cycles/min (10,000-20,000 pcs/h); Full-automatic (e.g., Sivite Machinery): 28 cycles/min (~30,000 pcs/h), +30% capacity.

- Core Differences: Semi-automatic needs manual intervention; Full-automatic is unmanned, 1 person for 2-3 machines (lower labor cost).

- Suggestions: Semi-automatic for small batches (daily <30,000 pcs); Full-automatic (e.g., Sivite Machinery) for large batches (daily >50,000 pcs), high food-grade requirements or high labor cost areas (higher stability, scrap rate ≤1%).

III. Choose Sivite Machinery Disposable Plastic Cup Making Machine

Sivite Machinery Disposable Plastic Cup Making Machine, with core advantages like full servo control and quick mold change, fits various disposable plastic cup production needs. Key advantages:

1. Full Servo Drive

Full servo drive for the whole process: ±0.01mm molding precision, ≤1% scrap rate, 28 cycles/min speed, +30% capacity vs traditional models.

2. Intelligent Quick Mold Change

Built-in parameter memory, mold change in 15-20 mins (saves 80% time); universal mold interface for multi-category production.

3. Energy Saving & Intelligent Monitoring

20%-30% lower energy consumption, ≥98% raw material utilization; intelligent interface + MES docking, remote fault diagnosis.

4. Full Material Adaptation & After-Sales

Fits PP/PE/PET/PLA; 35-650ml cups. National technical support: on-site installation & training.

In summary, selecting a disposable plastic cup making machine requires matching your production needs and clarifying core parameters. If you are looking for a reliable disposable plastic cup making machine, feel free to consult Sivite Machinery. We offer solutions that balance large-batch production efficiency and multi-batch flexible production, ideal for your business.