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An Apple Tray Making Machine is a specialized pulp molding device designed to produce molded pulp trays used for packaging apples and other fruits. These trays are widely used in the fruit packaging industry because they provide excellent protection, cushioning, and environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
With the increasing global demand for sustainable packaging, apple trays made from recycled paper pulp have become a preferred choice for fruit exporters, orchards, and packaging companies. An advanced apple tray making machine can efficiently convert waste paper into durable fruit trays with uniform shape and strong structure.

An Apple Tray Making Machine is part of a pulp molding production line that transforms waste paper into molded trays specifically designed to hold apples safely during transportation and storage.
The process generally includes several stages:
This production process ensures high efficiency, low raw material cost, and environmentally friendly manufacturing.
The machine uses recycled waste paper such as newspapers, cartons, and office paper to produce biodegradable apple trays.
The trays are designed with special cavities that perfectly hold apples and protect them from damage during transportation.
Modern apple tray making machines can produce thousands of trays per hour, making them suitable for large-scale fruit packaging factories.
Raw materials are inexpensive and widely available, which significantly reduces production costs.
Fully automatic apple tray production lines require minimal labor and ensure consistent product quality.
An apple tray making machine can process various types of waste paper materials, including:
These recycled materials make the production process sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Different models of apple tray making machines are available depending on production requirements.
Typical capacities include:
| Model | Capacity | Power | Automation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Apple Tray Machine | 1000–1500 pcs/hour | Low | Semi Automatic |
| Medium Apple Tray Machine | 2000–3500 pcs/hour | Medium | Automatic |
| Large Apple Tray Production Line | 4000–7000 pcs/hour | High | Fully Automatic |
This flexibility allows investors to choose the right equipment based on their factory scale and market demand.
Apple trays produced by this machine are widely used in the fruit packaging industry.
Common applications include:
Because of their shock absorption and breathable structure, molded pulp trays are ideal for protecting fresh fruit during shipping.
Compared with plastic or foam packaging, apple trays made from pulp molding offer several advantages:
These benefits make molded pulp trays increasingly popular in international fruit export markets.
Investing in an Apple Tray Making Machine offers significant business opportunities due to the growing demand for eco-friendly packaging worldwide.
Key reasons include:
Countries with large fruit production such as the United States, China, India, Mexico, Chile, and South Africa have strong demand for fruit packaging trays.
| Model | XY0301 | XY0401 | XY0403 | XY0404 | XY0408 | XY0508 | XY0608 | |
| Capacity (pieces/h) | 800-1000 | 1200-1500 | 2000 | 2200-2500 | 3500-4500 | 5000-5500 | 6000-6500 | |
| Forming Mould Quantity | 3 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 32 | 40 | 48 | |
| Total Power (kw) | 33 | 42 | 53.7 | 82 | 127 | 161 | 223 | |
| Electricity Consumption (kw/h) | 23.1 | 29.4 | 37.59 | 57.4 | 89 | 113 | 156 | |
| Labor Force | 3-5 | 4-6 | 4-6 | 4-6 | 4-6 | 5-7 | 6-8 | |
| Material Consumption (kg/h) | Paper | 85 | 102 | 170 | 212 | 298 | 425 | 520 |
| Water | 255 | 306 | 510 | 636 | 1147 | 1275 | 1560 | |
| Fuel Consumption | Coal (kg) | 50 | 60 | 83 | 104 | 125 | 208 | 208 |
| Natural Gas (m3) | 22-32 | 26-36 | 37-47 | 46-56 | 56-66 | 92-103 | 92-103 | |
| Diesel (kg) | 18-28 | 22-32 | 30-40 | 38-48 | 46-56 | 77-87 | 77-87 | |
