Coffee Cup Carrier Making Machine
AGICO Coffee Cup Carrier Making Machine forms prepared paper pulp into coffee cup carriers for takeaway coffee, beverage delivery, catering, and food-service applications. Using vacuum forming and product-specific forming molds, the machine produces carriers with defined cup cavities and supporting structures.
AGICO provides multiple machine configurations with capacities from 800–1,000 to 6,500–7,000 PCS/H, allowing the machine to be selected according to the required output, carrier design, and overall production setup.
Why Choose AGICO Coffee Cup Carrier Making Machine?
Vacuum Forming for Stable Product Structures: The machine uses vacuum forming to draw prepared pulp onto the forming mold and create the required carrier structure. When pulp consistency, mold design, and operating conditions are properly matched, the forming process helps maintain consistent cavity dimensions and overall product shape.
Forming Molds Matched to the Carrier Design: The number of cup cavities, their arrangement, spacing, and supporting structure all affect the finished carrier. The forming system uses molds matched to these requirements, allowing different coffee cup carrier formats to be produced with the corresponding forming structure.
Compatible with Drying and Downstream Equipment: The machine can be connected with drying, hot pressing, conveying, and stacking equipment according to the production requirements. For projects requiring a higher level of automation, these processes can be integrated into a more continuous production flow with less manual handling.
Reliable Manufacturing and Project Support: AGICO manufactures equipment with established production and quality-control capabilities, with ISO 9001 and CE certification available. CNC machining and inspection capabilities support the production of key machine components and forming molds. AGICO can also assist with equipment selection, mold matching, production-line configuration, installation guidance, and commissioning.
Technical Specifications
| Model | ZMDT3-1 | ZMDT4-1 | ZMDT3-4 | ZMDT4-4 | ZMDT5-8 | ZMDT6-8 |
| Capacity(PCS/H) | 800-1000 | 1200-1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 5000-5500 | 6500-7000 |
| Forming Molds/PCS | 3 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 40 | 48 |
| Total Power/kw | 33 | 42 | 53.7 | 82 | 161 | 223 |
| Electricity Consumption (kw/h) | 23.1 | 29.4 | 37.6 | 57.4 | 113 | 156 |
| Material Consumption (kg/h) - Paper | 85 | 102 | 170 | 212 | 1275 | 1560 |
| Material Consumption (kg/h) - Water | 255 | 306 | 510 | 636 | 208 | 208 |
Actual production performance may vary depending on pulp preparation, carrier design, mold configuration, operating conditions, and the complete production-line setup.
How to Choose the Right Coffee Cup Carrier Machine
Machine selection should start with the required output and then be matched with the carrier design, production schedule, and downstream processing capacity.
For Small-Scale Production
For projects with relatively limited output requirements, configurations of 800–1,000 PCS/H or 1,200–1,500 PCS/H can be considered. These options are suitable for smaller production operations or projects starting with a moderate capacity target.
For Medium-Output Production
For projects requiring a higher forming capacity, 2,000–2,500 PCS/H configurations provide a practical option for medium-scale coffee cup carrier production.
For High-Output Production
For larger orders or continuous production, configurations from 5,000–5,500 PCS/H to 6,500–7,000 PCS/H can be considered. At these production levels, the drying, conveying, and stacking stages should also be matched with the forming capacity.
Besides output, the final machine configuration should take into account the carrier design, raw material availability, drying method, workshop conditions, and desired level of automation.
Custom Forming Molds for Coffee Cup Carriers
The forming mold is a key component that determines the shape and cavity arrangement of the finished coffee cup carrier. AGICO can develop forming molds according to the target carrier design and match them with the corresponding forming system.
Provide Product Information: Customers can provide a physical sample, technical drawing, or reference image to define the basic dimensions, cavity arrangement, and overall structure of the carrier.
Confirm the Mold Design: The mold structure is designed according to the carrier dimensions, cup spacing, cavity arrangement, and supporting structure to meet the required forming conditions.
Manufacture the Forming Mold: After the design is confirmed, the forming mold is manufactured and matched with the forming equipment according to the required production configuration.
Match the Machine and Conduct Trial Production: The completed mold is installed on the corresponding machine for trial production. The forming results and product dimensions can then be evaluated.
Optimize the Mold if Required: If adjustments are needed after trial production, the mold structure can be refined according to the actual forming results and product requirements.
Coffee Cup Carrier Production Process
Pulping and Pulp Preparation
Suitable paper-based fiber materials are mixed with water and processed into pulp. The pulp is then further prepared and adjusted to achieve suitable conditions for forming.
Vacuum Forming
Prepared pulp enters the forming system, where vacuum pressure draws the material onto the coffee cup carrier mold to create the required cavities and supporting structure.
Drying and Hot Pressing
The wet carriers are dried to remove moisture and achieve the required strength and dimensional stability. Where required, hot pressing can further improve flatness, shape definition, and surface appearance.
Stacking and Packaging
After finishing, the coffee cup carriers are stacked and prepared for storage, transportation, or further packaging operations.
Applications of Coffee Cup Carriers
Coffee cup carriers are mainly used where multiple cups need to be held securely during handling, transportation, or delivery.
Typical applications include:
- Takeaway coffee and beverage packaging
- Coffee shop delivery orders
- Catering and food-service packaging
- Beverage delivery
- Multi-cup carrying
- Promotional or customized beverage packaging
FAQ
Q: What materials can be used to make coffee cup carriers?
A: Suitable paper-based fiber materials can be processed into pulp for coffee cup carrier production. The final material formulation depends on the carrier requirements and the characteristics of the available raw materials.
Q: Can the machine produce different coffee cup carrier designs?
A: Yes. Different cup quantities, cavity arrangements, dimensions, and supporting structures can be produced using corresponding forming molds. Physical samples, drawings, or reference images can be used as references for mold development.
Q: Does the Coffee Cup Carrier Making Machine include drying equipment?
A: The forming machine can be integrated with different drying solutions according to the project requirements. A complete production line can also connect drying, hot pressing, stacking, and other downstream equipment.
Q: How do I choose the right machine capacity?
A: Start with the required hourly output, then consider the cup carrier design, production schedule, drying capacity, raw materials, and desired level of automation. AGICO can recommend a suitable machine and mold configuration based on the specific project requirements.
Get a Coffee Cup Carrier Production Solution
Planning a coffee cup carrier production project?
Send us your target capacity, carrier design, physical sample, drawing, or reference image. AGICO can evaluate the forming requirements and recommend a suitable Coffee Cup Carrier Making Machine, forming mold, and production-line setup for your project.
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