AIHOFEN FlipStyle Cup Making Machines Technical Principles Performance Global Compliance

This technical article provides a comprehensive, standard-compliant interpretation of AIHOFEN Flip-Style Cup Making Machines, independently developed and manufactured by Haofeng (Tianjin) Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd. As a global supplier with over 20 years of R&D and industrial application experience in thermoforming equipment, we are committed to driving industry technological advancement. AIHOFEN Flip-Style Cup Making Machines are innovative fully automatic plastic thermoforming equipment designed for food packaging manufacturers, effectively solving core industry pain points such as uneven product wall thickness, low production efficiency, and high material waste. Our products strictly comply with EU Machinery Directive (MD) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, achieving key technological breakthroughs in conjugate cam flipping and precision forming. To date, the technology has been applied in multiple countries and regions, serving over 100 enterprise clients, with performance verified in scenarios including beverage cup, instant noodle bowl, and food container production. The product has obtained EU CE certification, recognized as a highly reliable technical solution in the global thermoforming industry .

Technical Definition

AIHOFEN Flip-Style Cup Making Machines are fully automatic plastic thermoforming equipment based on conjugate cam flipping and positive pressure stretching principles, dedicated to large-scale production of disposable plastic cups, bowls, boxes, and other packaging containers. As a core solution in the thermoforming equipment industry, it has become an indispensable technical support for efficient, high-quality food packaging production .

Main Classifications:

- SE-73F Flip-Style Cup Making Machine: High-speed and stable standard series, suitable for large-scale production of regular cups, bowls, and boxes, with core features including 30 molds per minute maximum speed and precision forming .

- SE-82F Flip-Style Cup Making Machine: High-end flagship series, designed for complex and high-demand packaging products, with enhanced stability and precision control capabilities .

Design Concept: Our products adopt a core design concept of high speed, stability, and high precision, fully considering the harsh conditions of industrial scenarios, strictly following full-life-cycle reliability design standards to provide customers with stable, low-maintenance, and cost-effective technical solutions .

Technical Principles

The core working principle of AIHOFEN Flip-Style Cup Making Machines is based on conjugate cam flipping and curve guide mold opening/closing technology, combined with servo-driven positive pressure stretching forming. The complete working link is as follows:

1. Servo Sheet Feeding: Servo motor chain transmission with automatic tensioning track ensures precise sheet feeding without sagging .

2. Zoned Heating: Tunnel-type diffuse radiation heating with imported heating tiles, independent temperature control for upper and lower heating channels ensures uniform sheet plasticization .

3. Flip Forming: The lower mold table flips 75° driven by servo and hard-tooth surface reducer, controlled by conjugate cam for stable flipping and mold opening/closing, achieving uniform stress distribution during forming .

4. Precision Punching & Stacking: Integrated upper and lower mold edge punching produces burr-free products, with V-shaped robotic suction cups for automatic stacking and counting .

Core Architecture & Innovative Design:

- Flip Mold Table: Servo-driven with conjugate cam control, ensuring high-speed stable operation up to 30 molds per minute, solving the problem of uneven wall thickness in traditional fixed-mold machines .

- Zoned Heating System: Independent temperature control for upper and lower heating channels, with fast response to ensure uniform sheet heating, reducing material waste caused by uneven plasticization .

Comparison with Traditional Solutions: Compared to traditional fixed-mold cup making machines, our flip-style technology ensures uniform sheet stress distribution, effectively eliminating issues such as thick cup bottoms and thin cup walls, while increasing production efficiency by 20% .

Technical Parameters & Specification Standards

All parameters of our flip-style cup making machines are tested strictly in accordance with international thermoforming equipment standards, with clear test conditions and strict tolerance control. We can provide full-parameter test reports for each batch of products and support third-party authoritative testing.

Parameter Category	Core Parameter	Standard Index	Test Conditions	Selection Reference
Forming Performance	Maximum Forming Speed	30 molds/min	25℃ room temperature, standard PP sheet	Choose based on production capacity requirements; higher speed for large-scale production
Forming Performance	Sheet Feeding Precision	±0.1mm	Continuous operation for 8 hours	Ensures consistent product size and reduces material waste
Heating System	Temperature Control Accuracy	±1℃	Full load operation	Ensures uniform sheet plasticization, suitable for multiple plastic materials
Mechanical Characteristics	Mold Flip Angle	75°	Continuous flipping cycle	Key design for uniform sheet stress distribution
Applicable Materials	Compatible Sheet Materials	PP, PET, PS, PLA	0.2-1.5mm sheet thickness	Choose based on packaging product material requirements

Note: The above parameters are standard specifications for regular series. We can provide parameter customization and function adjustments according to customer special working conditions and application requirements .

Technical Advantages & Differentiation

Compared to conventional cup making machines in the global market, our AIHOFEN Flip-Style Cup Making Machines have formed irreplaceable core competitive advantages through independent R&D and technological innovation, fully verified in long-term industrial applications of global clients:

1. Uniform Forming Technology

Technical Support: Conjugate cam flipping + curve guide mold opening/closing design, backed by over 20 patents in thermoforming equipment field

Quantifiable Data: Product wall thickness deviation ≤0.02mm, product qualification rate ≥99.5%

Customer Value: Eliminates uneven wall thickness issues, reduces material waste by 8%, and improves product quality consistency .

2. High-Speed Stable Production Capacity

Technical Support: Servo drive + hard-tooth surface reducer, certified with GJB9001C military-quality management system

Quantifiable Data: Maximum 30 molds per minute, 20% higher production efficiency than traditional models, capable of continuous 30-day fault-free operation

Customer Value: Increases daily production capacity by 30%, reduces labor costs, and supports 24/7 three-shift production .

International Standards & Compliance Certifications

All R&D, design, production, and testing processes of our AIHOFEN Flip-Style Cup Making Machines strictly follow the latest international standards and industry specifications, with a complete compliance and certification system to meet the stringent procurement and regulatory access requirements of customers in different industries and regions worldwide.

Core International Standards Followed:

- EU Machinery Directive (MD): EN ISO 12100-1:2011, EN ISO 12100-2:2011

- EU Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive: EN 61000-6-2:2014, EN 61000-6-4:2014

- Food Contact Material Standard: EU 10/2011

Authoritative Compliance Certifications:

- EU CE Certificate (MD+EMC)

- GJB9001C Military Product Quality Management System Certification

Documentation Support: We can provide customers with EU CE conformity declarations, GJB9001C certification documents, and third-party testing reports upon request .

Technical FAQ

Q: What materials can AIHOFEN Flip-Style Cup Making Machines process?
A: Our machines are compatible with PP, PET, PS, PLA and other thermoplastic sheets with thickness ranging from 0.2mm to 1.5mm, meeting the needs of various food packaging products .

Q: How does the flip-style technology improve product quality compared to traditional fixed-mold machines?
A: The 75° mold flipping ensures uniform sheet stress distribution, effectively eliminating issues like thick cup bottoms and thin cup walls, with product wall thickness deviation ≤0.02mm .

Q: Does your product comply with EU market access requirements?
A: Yes, our flip-style cup making machines have obtained EU CE Certificate (MD+EMC), fully complying with EU Machinery and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives, and can be used in the EU market .

Contact Us

Official Website: https://www.haofengtj.com/
Global Service Hotline/WhatsApp: +86 15332069621 (Anna Liu, Foreign Trade Specialist)
Factory Address: No.3 Road South 300m, Jinghai Economic Development Zone, Tianjin, China .