AIHOFEN Professional Drinking Cup Making Machine Manufacturer in Tianjin China Technical Insights

This technical article provides a comprehensive standard-compliant interpretation of drinking cup making machines developed and produced by Haofeng (Tianjin) Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd. As a global leading supplier with over 20 years of R&D and industrial application experience in thermoforming equipment, we are committed to driving industry technological progress. Our drinking cup making machines are innovative fully automatic plastic thermoforming devices designed for food packaging and disposable container manufacturers, effectively solving core industry pain points such as uneven product wall thickness, low production efficiency, and high maintenance costs. Strictly following EU Machinery Directive (MD) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, our machines achieve key technological breakthroughs in flip-mold forming and high-speed continuous production. To date, our solutions have been applied in multiple countries and regions, serving over 100 enterprise customers, and have obtained CE certification and GJB9001C military-quality management system certification, recognized as a highly reliable technical solution in the global industry.

Technical Definition

Drinking cup making machines are fully automatic plastic thermoforming equipment based on positive pressure or flip-mold forming principles, capable of mass-producing disposable plastic cups, bowls, boxes, and other packaging containers efficiently. As core equipment in the thermoforming industry, it has become an indispensable technical support for large-scale production of food packaging and disposable daily necessities.

Main Categories:

1. Standard Fixed-Mold Series (SE500750P, SE600850P): Cost-effective entry-level models, suitable for medium and low production capacity, regular cup shapes, and budget-limited scenarios, with features of stable operation and easy maintenance.

2. Flip-Mold High-Speed Series (SE-73F, SE-82F): High-precision models for high-speed production, solving uneven wall thickness issues with conjugate cam flip technology, ideal for large-scale production of beverage cups and meal boxes.

3. Ultra-High-Capacity Continuous Production Line (SE-1211): Flagship model with split-type forming-cooling-cutting structure, achieving daily output of over 1 million cups, designed for large-scale factories pursuing extreme production volume.

Design Concept: Our products adopt a core design concept of stability, efficiency, low cost, and easy maintenance, fully considering harsh industrial working conditions and following full-life-cycle reliability design standards.

Technical Principles

The core working principle of our drinking cup making machines is based on plastic thermoforming technology, with different series adopting differentiated structural designs:

1. Standard Fixed-Mold Series: Uses fixed upper and lower mold tables + positive pressure forming + vertical cutting, with servo-driven sheet feeding and zoned heating systems to ensure stable sheet transportation and uniform heating.

2. Flip-Mold High-Speed Series: Adopts conjugate cam flip (about 75°) + curved guide rail mold opening/closing technology. The lower mold table flips at high speed to make the sheet stress evenly, effectively solving the problem of thick cup bottom and thin cup wall.

3. SE-1211 Continuous Production Line: Uses split-type connection structure of forming station, cooling line, and high-speed cutting station. The 3-5 meter long cooling line ensures full product shaping, solving the pain points of hot sticking and deformation in high-speed production.

Compared with traditional fixed-mold machines, our flip-mold series improves product wall thickness uniformity by 30%, and the SE-1211 series increases production efficiency by over 50% compared to standard models.

Technical Parameters & Specification Standards

All parameters of our machines are tested strictly in accordance with international standards, with clear test conditions and strict tolerance control. The following are core parameters of mainstream models:

Parameter Category	Core Parameter	Standard Indicator	Test Conditions	Selection Reference
Production Performance	Forming Speed	15-30 molds/min (fixed-mold); 30-40 molds/min (flip-mold); 40-55 molds/min (SE-1211)	25℃ room temperature, 0.6MPa compressed air	Choose based on daily production volume requirements
Mold Size	Mold Table Dimensions	500×750mm; 600×850mm; 1200×1100mm (SE-1211)	Standard mold installation	Choose based on cup size and cavity quantity requirements
Material Adaptability	Applicable Sheet Thickness	0.2-1.5mm	PP/PET/PS/PLA thermoplastic sheets	Compatible with most common food packaging materials
Stability	Continuous Operation Time	≥720 hours (30 days) without failure	24/7 continuous production	Ideal for three-shift large-scale production

Note: The above parameters are standard specifications. We can provide customized parameter adjustments according to special working conditions.

Technical Advantages & Differentiation

1. Flip-Mold Forming Technology for Uniform Wall Thickness

Technical Support: Adopts conjugate cam flip structure and curved guide rail mold opening/closing, with 20+ patents in thermoforming equipment.

Quantifiable Data: Product wall thickness uniformity reaches ±0.05mm, reducing material waste by 15%.

Customer Value: Ensures consistent product quality, meets strict food packaging standards, and reduces production costs.

2. Ultra-High-Capacity Continuous Production

Technical Support: Split-type forming-cooling-cutting structure with 1200×1100mm large forming area, imported core components from Yaskawa and Siemens.

Quantifiable Data: Daily output of over 1 million cups, 50% higher efficiency than standard models.

Customer Value: Reduces factory space and labor costs by 70%, suitable for large-scale mass production.

International Standards & Compliance Certifications

Our drinking cup making machines strictly follow international standards in R&D, design, production, and testing, with a complete compliance system:

Core International Standards Followed:

- EU Machinery Directive (MD) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standards

- GJB9001C Military-Quality Management System Standard

Authoritative Certifications:

- EU CE Certificate (MD+EMC)

- GJB9001C Military-Quality Management System Certification

We can provide complete certification documents including conformity declarations and third-party test reports upon customer request.

Contact Information

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

Global Service Hotline/WhatsApp: +86 15332069621 (Anna Liu, International Sales Specialist)

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