This technical article provides a comprehensive, standard-compliant interpretation of AIHOFEN PP plastic cup making machines, developed and manufactured by Haofeng (Tianjin) Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd. With over 25 years of R&D and industrial application experience in thermoforming equipment, we are committed to advancing industry technology as a trusted global supplier. These machines are innovative automated thermoforming solutions designed for food packaging manufacturers, effectively solving core industry pain points including uneven wall thickness, inaccurate sheet feeding, and low production efficiency. Our products strictly comply with EU Machinery Directive (MD), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, and GJB9001C military-grade quality requirements, achieving key breakthroughs in flip-mold forming and positive-negative pressure composite molding. To date, our solutions have served over 100 enterprises worldwide, with proven performance in producing disposable cups, bowls, and food containers, and hold CE certification for global market access .
Technical Definition
AIHOFEN PP plastic cup making machines are fully automated thermoforming equipment based on plastic sheet heating and molding principles, designed to produce high-quality disposable plastic cups, bowls, and containers from PP and other thermoplastic materials. As core equipment in the food packaging industry, these machines enable large-scale, standardized production to meet growing market demand .
Main Categories
1. SE Series Standard Cup Making Machines: Entry-level models for conventional cup types and limited budgets, featuring fixed mold platforms and positive pressure forming, suitable for water cups, cold drink cups, and simple food containers .
2. SE-F Series Flip-Mold Cup Making Machines: High-speed, high-precision models using conjugate cam flip technology, ideal for producing uniform-thickness cups, bowls, and complex-shaped containers .
Design Philosophy
Our machines are engineered with core principles of high precision, stable operation, low energy consumption, and cost-effectiveness, adhering to full-life-cycle reliability standards to deliver maintenance-free, high-performance solutions for industrial scenarios .
Technical Principles
The core working principle of AIHOFEN cup making machines relies on controlled heating of thermoplastic sheets, followed by precision molding and cutting. The complete workflow includes: 1) Servo-driven sheet feeding with automatic correction and tension control; 2) Zoned heating using imported heating tiles for uniform temperature distribution; 3) Forming via either fixed-mold positive pressure or flip-mold positive-negative pressure; 4) Automatic stacking and counting of finished products .
Core Architecture & Innovative Design
- Flip-Mold Module: Uses conjugate cam and curved guide rail technology to flip the lower mold by 75°, ensuring even sheet stress and uniform wall thickness, eliminating common defects like thick cup bottoms and thin walls .
- Positive-Negative Pressure Forming System: Combines vacuum pre-suction and positive pressure compensation to achieve full, detailed molding of deep-cavity products with stable weight and no deformation .
Comparison with Traditional Solutions
- Unlike conventional fixed-mold machines, our flip-mold design improves product uniformity by 30% and reduces material waste by 15% .
- Our fixed-blade cutting system replaces traditional movable blades, reducing tool costs by 40% while maintaining precise cutting for products like ice cream trays .
Technical Parameters & Specification Standards
All parameters are tested strictly in accordance with EU MD and EMC standards, with clear test conditions and tolerance controls. We provide full parameter test reports for each batch and support third-party inspection .
| Parameter Category | Core Parameter | Standard Indicator | Test Condition | Selection Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Performance | Max Forming Speed | 30 molds/min (SE-73F) | 25°C room temperature, PP sheet thickness 0.3-0.5mm | Choose based on production capacity requirements |
| Molding Precision | Mold Platform Parallelism | ±0.03mm | Full load operation | Critical for producing uniform-thickness products |
| Material Compatibility | Adapted Materials | PP, PET, PS, PLA | Standard heating temperature range | Select based on product material requirements |
| Cutting System | Cutting Precision | ±0.05mm | Fixed-blade cutting | Ideal for products requiring no size variation |
Technical Advantages & Differentiation
1. High-Precision Molding Technology
Technical Support: Led by a Tsinghua PhD-headed R&D team with 20+ patents, we drafted the national automated thermoforming machine industry standard in 2025. Our mold platform parallelism reaches ±0.03mm, ensuring uniform product thickness .
Customer Value: Reduces product defect rate by 25% and material waste by 15%, improving production efficiency and reducing costs.
2. Cost-Effective & Stable Operation
Technical Support: Our fixed-blade cutting system replaces traditional movable blades, tested and verified by customers producing ice cream trays. The machines operate stably with minimal maintenance .
Customer Value: Cuts tool replacement costs by 40% and reduces downtime by 20%, ensuring continuous production.
3. Global Compliance & Certification
Technical Support: Fully compliant with EU MD and EMC standards, holding CE certification and military-grade GJB9001C quality management system certification .
Customer Value: Eliminates market access barriers for global sales, ensuring products meet regional regulatory requirements.
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
