The global poultry industry has experienced steady growth in recent years, driving a continuous increase in demand for affordable and reliable egg packaging solutions. In many developing countries, small and medium-sized egg producers have long relied on purchasing pre-made egg trays from large suppliers, which often results in high costs and unstable supply. This has created a significant opportunity for local entrepreneurs to establish their own small-scale egg tray production lines. A reliable egg tray molding machine has become the key equipment for these businesses to achieve this goal. Our egg crate making machine for sale has already helped numerous small producers in these two countries successfully launch and expand their egg tray production operations.
Case Study: Egg Tray Molding Machine for Small Producers in the Philippines and Peru
Case 1: Family Poultry Farm in the Philippines
Customer Background:
Our customer is a family-owned poultry farm in the Philippines, with 50,000 laying hens. Previously, they purchased all egg trays from local wholesalers at $0.12 per tray, costing over $3,000 monthly and facing frequent supply shortages during peak seasons.
Customer Requirements:
They needed a compact egg tray manufacturing machine to meet their own packaging needs and produce extra trays for neighboring farms. They had a limited budget and required easy-to-operate equipment suitable for their small family team.
YG’s Solution and Customer Feedback:
We recommended the YGDT3×1-1000 model, which produces 1,000 trays per hour to match their daily 8,000-tray requirement. Configured with a natural drying system that leverages the Philippines’ abundant sunlight, it consumes only 85kg of waste paper and 23.6kW of electricity per hour. Its simple design allows any family member to operate it after basic training.
The customer installed and commissioned the equipment independently using our video guides. Within one month, their production cost dropped to $0.03 per tray, saving over $2,000 monthly. They now sell an extra 2,000 trays daily to nearby farms, creating a new revenue stream. They stated this egg tray molding machine was their most profitable recent investment.
Case 2: Medium Packaging Supplier in Peru
Customer Background:
Our second customer is a medium packaging supplier in Peru, serving local egg processing plants and distributors. Their outdated second-hand machine had low efficiency and frequent breakdowns, leaving them unable to meet growing order demands.
Customer Requirements:
They needed a more productive egg tray manufacturing machine with a minimum output of 2,500 trays per hour, reliable 8-hour daily operation, and a weather-independent drying system to cope with Lima’s seasonal high humidity.
YG’s Solution and Customer Feedback:
We recommended the YGDT4×4-2500 model with a brick drying line. This machine produces 2,500 trays per hour, uses locally available coal for consistent drying, and consumes 170kg of waste paper, 510kW of electricity and 83kg of coal per hour. Its modular design simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime.
After installation, their production capacity increased by 150%. The brick drying line enabled year-round operation without weather interruptions. They now fulfill all orders on time and have acquired new clients. They are highly satisfied with this egg tray molding machine and plan to purchase a second line next year.
Choosing the Right Drying System for Your Production
One of the most important decisions when purchasing an egg box-making machine is selecting the appropriate drying system. We offer four different drying options, each with its own advantages and suitable applications:
- Natural Sun Drying: The most economical option that requires no additional fuel, relying on sunlight and natural ventilation to dry egg trays. However, it is weather-dependent and requires a large open drying area. It is best suited for small producers in regions with abundant sunlight and low rainfall.
- Drying Oven: A small enclosed drying equipment with a compact footprint and simple operation, ideal for family workshops with low daily output. It can be heated by electricity or small fuels, ensuring production continuity even in rainy weather.
- Brick Kiln Drying: Built with a brick-concrete structure to form drying channels, using locally available solid fuels such as coal and wood as heat sources. It delivers stable drying results regardless of weather conditions and has low operating costs. It is perfect for medium-sized enterprises requiring year-round stable production.
- Metal Conveyor Drying: The most automated drying system, which transports egg trays through a heating chamber via metal conveyor belts. It comes in single-layer and multi-layer structures, featuring fast drying speed and high production efficiency, suitable for large-scale commercial production.
Why Small-Scale Egg Tray Production Thrives in Emerging Markets?
- Abundant raw materials: Both countries have large amounts of waste paper available at very low cost. This includes old newspapers, cardboard boxes, and office paper, which are the primary raw materials for egg tray production.
- Low initial investment: Our entry-level egg tray machines are priced within the budget of most small entrepreneurs. Unlike many other manufacturing businesses, egg tray production does not require large factory spaces or complex infrastructure.
- Stable and growing demand: The poultry industry in both countries is expanding rapidly, driven by increasing domestic consumption and export opportunities. This ensures a consistent demand for egg trays.
- High profit margins: As demonstrated in our case studies, producing egg trays in-house can reduce packaging costs by up to 75% compared to purchasing them. Selling excess production to other local businesses can generate additional significant profits.
- Simple operation: Our egg tray molding machines are designed to be user-friendly, requiring only basic training to operate. This makes them ideal for family businesses that do not have access to highly skilled technical workers.
Egg Box Making Machine Parameter:
| Production Line Models | Output (p/h) | Hydraulic Pulper | Egg Tray Machine | Drying Method | |||
| Natural Drying | Brick Drying Line | Single-layer Metal Drying Line | Multilayer Metal Drying Line | ||||
| YGDT3×1-1000 | 1000 | ZDS1(1m³) | DTF3×1 | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| YGDT4×1-1500 | 1500 | ZDS1(1m³) | DTF4×1 | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| YGDT3×4-2000 | 2000 | ZDS1(1m³) | DT3×4 | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| YGDT4×4-2500 | 2500 | ZDS2(2m³) | DT4×4 | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| YGDT3×8-3000 | 3000 | ZDS2(2m³) | DT3×8 | √ | √ | √ | |
| YGDT4×8-4000 | 4000 | ZDS4(4m³) | DT4×8 | √ | √ | √ | |
| YGDT5×8-5000 | 5000 | ZDS4(4m³) | DT5×8 | √ | √ | √ | |
| YGDT5×12-6000 | 6000 | ZDS6(6m³) | DT5×12 | √ | √ | √ | |
| YGDT6×8-7000 | 6000-7000 | ZDS6(6m³) | DT6×8 | √ | √ | √ | |
| Production Line Models | Drying Method | Raw Material(kg/h) | Power(kW/h) | Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Paper | Water | Coal(kg/h) | Gas(m³/h) | Diesel(kg/h) | LPG(kg/h) | |||
| YGDT3×1-1000 | Natural drying | 85 | 255 | 23.6 | ||||
| YGDT3×1-1000T | Brick drying line | 36.1 | 50 | 22-32 | 18-28 | 18-28 | ||
| YGDT3×1-1000J1 | Single-layer metal drying line | 36.1 | 22-32 | 18-28 | 18-28 | |||
| YGDT3×1-1000J6 | Multilayer metal drying line | 36.1 | 22-32 | 18-28 | 18-28 | |||
| YGDT4×1-1500 | Natural drying | 102 | 306 | 27.3 | ||||
| YGDT4×1-1500T | Brick drying line | 38.6 | 60 | 26-36 | 22-32 | 22-32 | ||
| YGDT4×1-1500J1 | Single-layer metal drying line | 38.6 | 26-36 | 22-32 | 22-32 | |||
| YGDT4×1-1500J6 | Multilayer metal drying line | 38.6 | 26-36 | 22-32 | 22-32 | |||
| YGDT3×4-2000 | Natural drying | 170 | 510 | 32.6 | ||||
| YGDT3×4-2000T | Brick drying line | 45.3 | 83 | 37-47 | 30-40 | 30-40 | ||
| YGDT3×4-2000J1 | Single-layer metal drying line | 45.3 | 37-47 | 30-40 | 30-40 | |||
| YGDT3×4-2000J6 | Multilayer metal drying line | 45.3 | 37-47 | 30-40 | 30-40 | |||
| YGDT4×4-2500 | Natural drying | 212 | 636 | 34.2 | ||||
| YGDT4×4-2500T | Brick drying line | 46.8 | 104 | 46-56 | 38-48 | 38-48 | ||
| YGDT4×4-2500J1 | Single-layer metal drying line | 46.8 | 46-56 | 38-48 | 38-48 | |||
| YGDT4×4-2500J6 | Multilayer metal drying line | 46.8 | 46-56 | 38-48 | 38-48 | |||
| YGDT3×8-3000T | Brick drying line | 255 | 765 | 88.9 | 125 | 56-66 | 46-56 | 46-56 |
| YGDT3×8-3000J1 | Single-layer metal | 88.9 | 56-66 | 46-56 | 46-56 | |||
| YGDT3×8-3000J6 | Multilayer metal drying line | 88.9 | 56-66 | 46-56 | 46-56 | |||
| YGDT4×8-4000T | Brick drying line | 340 | 1020 | 91 | 160 | 67-77 | 55-65 | 55-65 |
| YGDT4×8-4000J1 | Single-layer metal drying line | 91 | 67-77 | 55-65 | 55-65 | |||
| YGDT4×8-4000J6 | Multilayer metal drying line | 91 | 67-77 | 55-65 | 55-65 | |||
| YGDT5×8-5000T | Brick drying line | 424 | 1272 | 100 | 185 | 82-92 | 67-77 | 67-77 |
| YGDT5×8-5000J1 | Single-layer metal drying line | 100 | 82-92 | 67-77 | 67-77 | |||
| YGDT5×8-5000J6 | Multilayer metal drying line | 100 | 82-92 | 67-77 | 67-77 | |||
| YGDT5×12-6000T | Brick drying line | 510 | 1530 | 105 | 208 | 92-103 | 77-87 | 77-87 |
| YGDT5×12-6000J1 | Single-layer metal drying line | 105 | 92-103 | 77-87 | 77-87 | |||
| YGDT5×12-6000J6 | Multilayer metal drying line | 105 | 92-103 | 77-87 | 77-87 | |||
| Notes: 1. The above data is calculated according to the weight of each egg tray of 100g. 2. The above data is calculated as pure pulp without adding stone powder. If 20-30% stone powder is added, the actual consumption of paper is 70-80% of the above data. Contact us for more details. | ||||||||
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