Biodegradable Plate Making Machine

Biodegradable Plate Making Machine

The emergence of biodegradable plate making machine provides a new solution for sustainable tableware production. In recent years, the global exploration of alternatives to plastic disposable tableware has continued. Biodegradable plate has become an important choice for reducing plastic tableware due to its ability to decompose quickly in the natural environment. Biodegradable plate machine uses pulp molding technology to convert natural plant fibers into biodegradable tableware. It demonstrates excellent biodegradable plate production advantages.

What is Biodegradable Plate?

Biodegradable plate refers to tableware whose materials can be decomposed into water, carbon dioxide and organic matter under appropriate environmental conditions through natural microbial action. It does not pollute the environment. Unlike traditional plastics, biodegradable plate will not remain in the natural environment for hundreds of years. Instead, it can be degraded in a relatively short time. Biodegradable plate produced by pulp molding machine can even be decomposed naturally within 3 months.

What is Biodegradable Plate

Showcasing End Products of Biodegradable Plate Making Machine

Biodegradable Plate - Food Plate
Food Plate
Biodegradable Plate - Food Bowl
Food Bowl
Biodegradable Plate - Food Box
Lunch Box
Biodegradable Plate - Cup Lid
Cup Lid

Raw Materials for Biodegradable Plate Machine

Biodegradable plate making machine mainly relies on sustainable raw materials to produce disposable tableware. Pulpboard and biomass fiber are the most common raw materials. They are both biodegradable, ensuring that the final product is eco-friendly.

Raw Material of Biodegradable Plate Machine - Pulpboard

Pulpboard

Pulpboard is a thick sheet material made of pulp. It is made from renewable natural plant fibers. The material has a uniform texture and is easy to shape. Therefore, pulpboard can be directly processed into biodegradable plate.

Raw Material of Biodegradable Plate Machine - Biomass Fiber

Biomass Fiber

Biomass fiber is an organic fiber extracted from plant materials such as bagasse, bamboo fiber and wheat straw. They are widely available and low cost. When using biomass fiber for pulp tableware machine, the production line needs to adopt biomass pulping equipment.

2 Type of Biodegradable Plate Making Machine for Sale

Semi-autoumatic Biodegradable Plate Making Machine

Semi-automatic Machine

  • Model: BCB-950
  • Structure: molding machine is in the middle, 2 hot pressing machines are on both sides;
  • Product Transfer Method: manual
  • Machine Casing: conventional design

Fully Automatic Machine

  • Model: BCB-950s
  • Structure: molding machine is in the middle, 2 hot pressing machines are on both sides;
  • Product Transfer Method: fully automatic robotic arm
  • Machine Casing: high-end configuration design
Components of Biodegradable Plate Making Machine

Components of Biodegradable Disposable Plate Making Machine

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Molding SystemCold pressing technology achieves high dehydration rate of dry embryos, reduces electricity consumption cost for drying.

Wet Press SystemThermal control management system saves 40% of the energy consumption of electric heating.

Automatic Transport SystemABB6-axis multi-joint robot achieves high automation degree and operation precision.

Security SystemOpen the automatic emergency stop function when the guardrail is abnormal.

Servo Trimming SystemHigh-precision, energy-saving servo press with intelligent control meets diverse production needs, enhances working efficiency.

Servo collection SystemEnd products and scraps are transported separately. Equipped with automatic conveyor belts to achieve unmanned transfer.

Technical Advantages of Beston Biodegradable Plate Making Machine

Energy & Water Saving

Technical Advantages - Saves 20% Energy

Saves 20% Energy

950mm*950mm size ratio makes the mold heat up faster. You can change mold within 1-3 minutes. Fully enclosed electric heating reduces energy consumption to just 2.5 kWh per 1,000 plates.

Technical Advantages - Minimize Water Consumption

Minimize Water Consumption

The production water adopts closed-loop circulation technology. The internal components of water resources are recycled without external discharge.

Convenient Operation & Maintenance

Technical Advantages - Independent Control Operation

Independent Control Operation

Modular design improves installation efficiency by 60%. Meanwhile, you do not need to shut down the entire production line for the maintenance of biodegradable paper plate making machine.

Technical Advantages - 30% Labor Cost Reduction

30% Labor Cost Reduction

Different from traditional pulp tray machine, multi-joint robotic arm can reduce labor costs by approximately 30%. Automatic line produces 6 million pieces annually, 30% higher than traditional lines.

Intelligent Monitoring & Status Display

Technical Advantages - 50% Faster Fault Response

50% Faster Fault Response

The equipment can automatically check for faults in each component and swiftly relay the information to the control system, reducing maintenance response time by more than 50%.

Technical Advantages - Real-time LED Status Display

Real-time LED Status Display

A color-changing LED light strip module shows the machine’s working status through different colors, significantly improving inspection efficiency.

High Yield & Qualified Rate

Technical Advantages - 95% Yield Rates
Technical Advantages - 95% Yield Rate

95% Yield Rate

Through vacuum filtration, pre-pressing, and shaping technologies, the system ensures a high yield rate of over 95%.

Technical Advantages - 99% Qualified Rate

99% Qualified Rate

The positioning accuracy of the robotic arm reaches ±0.1mm, and the qualified rate of pulp molding products reaches more than 99%.

Working Process of Biodegradable Plates Machine

01Pulp Processing

The entire pulp processing process includes shredding, refining, and homogenization. The biodegradable plate making machine automatically adjusts the pulp concentration and water supply throughout the process. The specific details are as follows:

  • Pulp Shredding: High-concentration pulper breaks the pulp board to form a thick pulp.
  • Pulp Grinding: Thick pulp enters the pulp grinding machine for further grinding.
  • Homogenization: Ground fine pulp is fully mixed with additives such as waterproofing agent and oil repellent in the mix tank.

Finally, the pulp with the appropriate concentration enters the supply tank.

02Molding

  • First, the pulp enters the molding machine through the supply tank. The machine precisely controls the pulp supply, so there is no redundant back-pulp system.
  • Then, the molding machine processes the required biodegradable plates according to the mold shape.
  • Before demoulding, the dry-press dewatering process greatly reduces the plates humidity.
  • Finally, the robot arm takes out the semi-finished product and transfers it to the hot press.

03Hot Pressing

The robot arm sends the molded product to the hot press for shaping. The fully automatic wet pressing system of the machine not only improves the structural stability of the product. It also further compresses the moisture content.

04Trimming

After the pulp molding process, the robot arm transfers the hot-pressed plate to the trimming machine. The automatic trimming system trims it precisely. The trimming process adopts an automatic servo handling system. It collects the end product and recycles the scraps generated by trimming.

05End Product Collection

The trimmed biodegradable plates enter the sterilizer for sterilization. This ensures that it meets food-grade hygiene standards. Finally, the packaging machine packages the end product. This process makes it easier to ship and transport.

Biodegradable Plate Vs. Plastic Plate

Biodegradable Plate
Biodegradable Plate
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Plastic Plate
Plastic Plate
Biodegradable paper plate making machine usually uses renewable resources as raw materials, such as wood pulp, bagasse, straw, etc. These materials are not only abundant in source, but also can be regenerated in a short time.
Sustainability of Raw Materials
Plastic plate is processed using PP and PE. The production of these materials depends on the extracts of fossil fuels. The processing of plastic plate inevitably consumes a large amount of non-renewable resources.
Biodegradable plate can be naturally degraded within 3 months without releasing harmful substances. Its degradation cycle is in line with the balance of natural ecosystems, and its impact on soil and water is minimal.
Degradation Time
The degradation time of plastic plate is as long as hundreds of years. In addition, harmful chemicals may be released during the decomposition of plastic waste. It leads to soil and water pollution and even harms human health.
The plate is produced using pulp molding technology. This process consumes less energy and does not require the use of toxic chemicals. Biodegradable plate making machine also reuses wastewater and scraps generated during the production process.
Production Process
The production process of plastic plate consumes a lot of fossil energy and emits volatile organic compounds. Moreover, the use of chemical additives such as plasticizers and stabilizers involved in production poses a potential threat to the environment.
With the increase in environmental awareness and the implementation of plastic ban policies, consumers’ acceptance of biodegradable plate continues to rise. Its natural appearance, thicker texture and comfortable feel also enhance the user experience.
Consumer Acceptance
Plastic plate has long dominated the market due to its low price, low production cost and ease of use. However, with the deepening of awareness of plastic pollution, consumers’ attitudes towards plastic plate have gradually turned negative.

Environmental Benefits of Biodegradable Plate Making Machine

Biodegradable Plate Benifits - Reduce Plastic Pollution

Reduce Plastic Pollution

World produces 400 million tons of plastic waste every year, 36% of which is food & beverage packaging. To make matters worse, the latest data shows plastic still account for 45.9% of the tableware market in 2023. More plastic waste enters the ocean and landfills every year, causing marine pollution and soil pollution. As an alternative, biodegradable plates can enter the consumer market to reduce the market share of plastic tableware. Thus, eco friendly plate making machine alleviates the ecological burden brought by plastic.

Reduce Carbon Footprint

Traditional plastic tableware involves a large amount of greenhouse gases in the process of plastic manufacturing, tableware processing, etc. In contrast, the raw materials of pulp tableware and industrial packaging come from crop waste or plant fibers. These materials absorb CO2 through photosynthesis during their life cycle. In addition, biodegradable tableware returns to the soil through natural decomposition after use, without relying on high-energy waste incineration or chemical treatment, further reducing the total carbon emissions.

Biodegradable Plate Benifits - Reduce Carbon Footprint

Market Prospects of Biodegradable Plate Making Machine

Market Prospects - Environmental Protection Policy Support

Environmental Protection Policy Support

In recent years, many countries have adopted various policies to encourage using sustainable products instead of plastic. These policies are driving tableware manufacturers to transform towards sustainability. This provides clear regulatory support for the production of biodegradable plates, which in turn promotes the demand for related equipment. More importantly, financial subsidies from certain policies can offset part of the biodegradable plate making machine cost.

Market Prospects - Biodegradable Plate Market Share Growth

Biodegradable Plate Market Share Growth

From 2024 to 2029, the global disposable tableware market size is expected to rise from $35.35 billion to $43.95 billion. In this huge market potential, pulp tableware, as a substitute for disposable plastic products, is expected to have a market replacement rate of more than 10% in 2024. And by 2030, this figure is expected to exceed 30%. This provides a broad space for the development of biodegradable paper plate making machine manufacturers.

Market Prospects - Tableware Industry Production Line Upgrade

Tableware Industry Production Line Upgrade

Traditional tableware processing methods have the disadvantages of high energy consumption and large pollution emissions. In contrast, modern biodegradable plate machine uses pulp molding technology. It is not only highly automated and intelligent, but also reduces resource consumption. Technological upgrades drive industry transformation. In order to improve their market competitiveness, tableware manufacturers began to upgrade the production lines.

ROI Analysis of Biodegradable Disposable Plate Making Machine

10%-12%

Project Start-up Capital Savings

$1982.5

Daily Operating
Input

150,000

Biodegradable Plate Daily Output

$10,086,300

Annual
Profit

Bringing long-term success to our customers’ project operations has always been our goal. We give customers reasonable biodegradable plate making machine price through a complete supply chain system and leading industry technology. In addition, the highly automated operation mode and extremely low failure rate help customers reduce operating and maintenance costs. Not only that, low raw material costs and terminal products with great market potential ensure stable profits. The following is the ROI analysis table of BCB-950s for your reference.

Analysis of BCB-950s Dining Plate Production Line (semi-automatic)2t/day
Pulping Line
based on Chinese price
Materialbagasse4t8Hour$98/t
Waste Water6t8Hour$0.32/t
Electricity100KW/H8Hour$0.14/KWH
Labor4 person/shift1 shifts/day$7.5/person/day
Daily Input
ItemsUnitConsumptionUnit priceTotalRemark
Watert6$0.32$1.92
ElectricityKWH800$0.14$112.00
LaborPerson4$7.50$30.00
Depreciationday1$25.00$25.00
Other expensesday1$20.00$20.00
$188.92
Forming Line
based on Chinese price
MaterialSugarcane bagasse pulp board2t23Hour$700/t
Water30t23Hour$0.32/t
Electricity504KW/H23Hour$0.14/KWH
Labor4 person/shift3 shifts/day$7.5/person/day
Daily Input
ItemsUnitConsumptionUnit priceTotalRemark
Waste paperst2--
Watert30$0.32$9.60water is recycled in actual production
Waterproof and oil proof agentkg80$1.62$129.60
ElectricityKWH10592$0.14$1,482.88
LaborPerson15$7.50$112.50
Depreciationday1$39.00$39.00
Other expensesday1$20.00$20.00
$1,793.58
Daily Output
ItemsUnitQuantityUnit priceTotalRemark
Paper dining trayspiece150000$0.20$30,000.00
Total$30,000.00
Daily Profits
Output - Input$28,017.50
Month Profits (30 days)$840,525.00
Annual (12 Months)$10,086,300.00

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