AIHOFEN Plastic Cup Making Machines Technical Overview from Haofeng Tianjin Intelligent Manufacturing Co Ltd

This technical article provides a comprehensive standard-compliant overview of AIHOFEN plastic cup making machines, independently developed and manufactured by Haofeng (Tianjin) Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd. With over 28 years of R&D and industrial application experience in thermoforming equipment since 1995, we are dedicated to advancing industry technology and have led the drafting of national automatic thermoforming machine standards in 2025. Our machines are innovative automatic thermoforming solutions tailored for food packaging and daily goods industries, effectively solving core pain points like uneven wall thickness, low production efficiency, and high maintenance costs. Compliant with EU Machinery Directive and EMC Directive (CE certification), our products feature innovative flip-mold and positive-negative pressure forming technologies, serving over 100 global clients across multiple countries and regions.

Technical Definition

AIHOFEN plastic cup making machines are fully automatic thermoforming equipment based on plastic sheet heating and molding principles, designed to mass-produce disposable plastic cups, bowls, boxes and other packaging containers. As core equipment in the thermoforming industry, they are essential for efficient, large-scale production of plastic packaging solutions.

Main Categories

To meet diverse industry needs, our product line includes three main series: 1. Standard Cup Making Machines (SE500750P, SE600850P): Entry-level models for mid-low capacity and conventional cup shapes, featuring stable structure, high cost-effectiveness and easy maintenance. 2. Flip-Mold Cup Making Machines (SE-73F, SE-82F): High-speed, high-precision models with 75° mold flipping technology, ideal for producing uniform-thickness, high-quality cups and bowls. 3. Positive-Negative Pressure Thermoforming Machines (SE850710A 3/4-station): Flagship models for complex products with holes or deep cavities, supporting multi-process integration.

Design Philosophy

Our machines adhere to the core design philosophy of stability, efficiency, precision and easy maintenance, strictly following full-life cycle reliability standards to provide cost-effective solutions for industrial scenarios.

Technical Principles

The core working principle of AIHOFEN cup making machines is based on plastic sheet thermoforming, where sheets are heated to a plastic state and molded into desired shapes via pressure or vacuum. The complete workflow includes: 1. Servo Sheet Feeding: Servo motor-driven chain transmission with automatic deviation correction ensures stable, precise sheet delivery. 2. Zoned Heating: Tunnel-type heating furnaces with imported heating tiles and independent temperature control ensure uniform heating. 3. Forming & Punching: Different models use distinct technologies—fixed mold with positive pressure for standard models, conjugate cam flipping with positive pressure for flip-mold models, and combined positive-negative pressure for multi-station models. 4. Automatic Stacking: Robotic arms with suction cups automatically stack, count and output finished products.

Core Architecture & Innovative Design

Key innovative modules include: 1. Flip-Mold System: Servo-driven conjugate cam control enables 75° mold flipping, ensuring uniform sheet stress and solving uneven wall thickness issues. 2. Positive-Negative Pressure Forming: Vacuum pre-suction plus positive pressure supplement ensures full shaping of deep cavities and complex details.

Comparison with Traditional Solutions

Compared to traditional fixed-mold machines, our flip-mold models improve product uniformity by 30% and increase production speed up to 30 molds per minute. Our multi-station thermoforming machines integrate punching and cutting processes, reducing downtime by 20% compared to separate equipment.

Technical Parameters & Specifications

Our machines are tested strictly in accordance with international standards, with clear test conditions and tight tolerance control. Below are key parameters of mainstream models:

Model Category | Core Model | Production Speed | Mold Parallelism | Price | Application Scenario

Standard Series | SE500750P | Up to 15 molds/min | N/A | 60,000 USD | Conventional cups, bowls and lids

Flip-Mold Series | SE-73F | Up to 30 molds/min | 0.03mm | 180,000 USD | High-quality beverage cups, meal boxes

Multi-Station Thermoforming | SE850710A 4-station | Up to 25 molds/min | 0.03mm | 118,000 USD | Complex products with holes, PLA degradable containers

Note: Customized parameters are available for special application requirements.

Technical Advantages & Differentiation

1. Uniform Product Quality with Flip-Mold Technology

Technical Support: Conjugate cam flipping structure, 20+ patents, led drafting of industry standards. Quantifiable Data: Wall thickness deviation ≤ 0.02mm, product qualified rate ≥ 99.5%. Customer Value: Reduces material waste by 15%, improves product consistency and market competitiveness.

2. Integrated Multi-Process Production

Technical Support: 4-station independent parallel process design, CNC control system. Quantifiable Data: Production efficiency increased by 40% compared to single-process equipment. Customer Value: Lowers labor costs, reduces production space requirements, and enables one-stop production of complex products.

International Standards & Compliance Certifications

Our products strictly follow global standards and have complete compliance systems: Core International Standards: EU Machinery Directive (MD), Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC), GJB9001C military quality standard. Authoritative Certifications: CE Certificate (MD+EMC). Document Support: We provide conformity declarations, factory inspection reports and third-party testing reports as required.

Application Scenarios & Implementation Guidelines

1. Food Packaging Industry

Core Needs: High production speed, consistent product quality, compliance with food contact standards. Targeted Solution: SE-73F flip-mold machine for beverage cups and meal boxes, SE850710A for ventilated food containers. Verified Value: Helped Qingdao Berry Plastic Co., Ltd. solve double-fold cat food box forming issues, improving product qualification rate to 99.8%.

2. Daily Goods Industry

Core Needs: Low cost, easy maintenance, multi-product compatibility. Targeted Solution: SE500750P standard machine for jelly cups and ice cream cups. Verified Value: Reduced knife replacement costs by 30% for ice cream tray production using fixed knife technology.

Technical FAQ

Q: What materials can your machines process? A: Our machines support PP, PET, PS, PLA and other thermoplastic sheets, covering both traditional and degradable materials.

Q: Can you provide customized solutions for special cup shapes? A: Yes, we offer customized mold design and parameter adjustment services to meet special shape and size requirements.

Q: Do your products comply with EU market regulations? A: All our machines have CE certification (MD+EMC), fully compliant with EU machinery and electromagnetic compatibility standards.

Contact Information

Official Website: https://www.haofengtj.com/

Global Service Hotline: +86 15332069621 (Anna Liu, Foreign Trade Specialist)

Factory Address: No.3 Road South 300m, Jinghai Economic Development Zone, Tianjin, China