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Plastic Cup Making Machine

The SAYEAH Plastic Cup Making Machine efficiently produces a wide variety of plastic cups and bowls in any size or shape. This process heats and softens the plastic sheet, then uses  pressure molding to accurately replicate the shape of the mold, ensuring high consistency and precision in the final product.

 

Flexible material processing: Suitable for plastic sheet thickness from 0.2 mm to 2 mm, supporting different cup designs and production requirements.

Easy operation: Fully automated with PLC control and a user-friendly touch screen interface for stable daily production.

Precise forming performance: pressure forming helps achieve accurate shape control and consistent product quality.

Reliable machine structure: The integrated hydraulic system helps simplify maintenance and supports long-term operation.

Bottom line: For deep-draw water cups, yoghurt cups, coffee cups and matching lids, a dedicated plastic cup making machine with rim curling delivers better output than a general thermoforming line — flat food trays and clamshells need a multi-station thermoforming machine instead.

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Plastic Cup Making Machine

Plastic Cup Making Machine
SY-900IV

Max. Forming Area: 900/650 

Max. Forming Depth: ≤150 mm (Robot) / ≤180 mm (Blowing)

Max. Sheet Width: 930 mm

Plastic Cup Making Machine Specifications Comparison

Quick reference table for machine specifications and application types

Machine Model Max. Forming Area Max. Sheet Width Max. Forming Depth Height and(by robot) Max. Forming Depth Height and (by blowing)
SY-680B 650 × 320 mm 690 mm ≤ 135 mm ≤ 170 mm
SY-750B 750 × 450 mm 790 mm ≤ 140 mm ≤ 240 mm
SY-850B 850 × 550 mm 890 mm ≤ 140 mm ≤ 180 mm
SY-900IV 900 × 650 mm 930 mm ≤ 150 mm ≤ 180 mm

What to Clarify Before You Request a Quote

Cup and packaging factory buyers get better quotes and faster project timelines when these three areas are defined upfront.

Product & application fit

Match cups, bowls or matching lids to the right SY series cup line — browse our application center for cup production recommendations by product type.

Material & capacity

PP, PET and PLA sheet thickness, forming depth and daily cup output determine which SY model fits — pair with a plastic sheet extruder for in-house sheet supply on a complete cup production line.

Changeover, scrap & ROI

Mold change time, scrap rate and after-sales support directly affect payback. As a long-term thermoforming machine manufacturer, SAYEAH supports installation, training and global spare parts.

Which Production Line Do You Need?

Select your product type to find the optimal machinery series for your production goals.

Plastic Cups, Bowls & Lids

Specifically engineered for deep-draw containers like water cups, yoghurt cups, milk tea cups, and matching precision lids.

  • Recommended Series: SY Series Cup Making Machine
  • Key Feature: Integrated rim curling & high-speed offset printing support.
  • Materials: PP, PS, PET, PLA (Bio-degradable)
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Food Trays, Plates & Clamshells

Designed for large-area and multi-cavity products such as fresh meat trays, fruit clamshells, egg cartons, and nursery trays.

  • Recommended Series:FSCT Multi-station Thermoforming Machine
  • Key Feature: Fully automatic forming, cutting, and stacking in one line.
  • Materials: PET, PVC, PS, PP, BOPS
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End-to-End Thermoforming Process

From raw material to finished product with near-zero waste.

01

Sheet Extrusion

Raw PP/PET pellets are melted and co-extruded into a continuous flat sheet via a plastic sheet extruder, with precise thickness control (0.15–2mm).

02

High-Speed Forming

Intelligent multi-station forming at up to 65 cycles/min, ensuring ±0.1mm cutting accuracy and uniform wall thickness.

03

Auto Stacking & Packing

Intelligent stacking robots automatically count and stack formed products, seamlessly connecting to end-of-line packing systems.

04

On-Line Crushing

Skeleton waste is immediately crushed at line speed and fed back directly into the extruder for closed-loop recycling.

Why Choose Sayeah

State-of-the-Art Cup Making Machine Technology

Highly automated
A continuous and uninterrupted production process is achieved, with a maximum drying cycle speed of 35-40 times/minute, improving production efficiency.
Safe mold change system
Equipped with a chain rack exit safe mold change system, which significantly reduces the difficulty of mold change and ensures a smoother production process.
Adaptability to a variety of plastic raw materials
Supports the processing of a variety of thermoplastics, including PP, PE, PET, etc., and can produce plastic cups with different material properties to meet diverse needs.
Expert Service
International network of experienced service technicians, rapid help on site, regular maintenance of your plants and fast, world-wide spare parts delivery.

High-End Optional Equipment for Cup Making Machines

In addition to the robust design and tried-and-tested quality of our cup machines, we use state-of-the-art optional equipment to increase the durability of our machines.
Processing
Using precision machining instruments to process and produce machine parts.
Sayeah CNC machining center processing plastic cup making machine parts
Debugging
According to customer requirements to debug the machine and mold to ensure the normal operation of the machine and make products in line with customer requirements.
Engineer debugging plastic cup making machine before shipment
Quality inspection
It is to inspect and adjust each product,to ensure product quality and requirements.
Quality inspection of finished plastic cup making machine

Suitable for a Wide Range of Plastic Cup Applications

Whether it's water cups, yoghurt cups, bowls, matching lids or other deep-draw packaging: Sayeah's cup making machines produce a wide range of high-quality products.
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Plastic cup making machine applications: cups, lids, trays, flower pots

Plastic Cup Making Machine Core Process Features

Precision control and advanced heating systems are the core of Sayeah machinery, ensuring exceptional efficiency and quality across all plastic product applications.
Top & Bottom IR Heating
Top & Bottom IR Heating: Intelligent Thermal Management
  • Features independent temperature control zones to ensure highly uniform heat distribution across the sheet.
  • Equipped with high-efficiency infrared heaters that significantly reduce energy consumption and warm-up time.

The dual-sided IR heating technology ensures deep heat penetration into the material core. This is critical for processing thick sheets or maintaining high-speed production, effectively preventing surface scorching while ensuring perfect forming clarity.

Main Control Cabinet
Main Control Cabinet: The Machine’s Central Brain
  • Integrated with world-class electrical components (Siemens/Schneider) for long-term industrial reliability.
  • Organized modular design promotes superior heat dissipation and simplifies routine maintenance procedures.

The main cabinet houses the PLC logic and servo drive systems. Specifically engineered for rigorous industrial environments, it ensures that motion control and logic execution remain absolute stable during 24/7 continuous operation.

HMI Control Panel
HMI Control Panel: Intuitive Visual Interface
  • Full touch-screen interface for real-time monitoring of pressure, speed, and temperature parameters.
  • Built-in "Recipe Management" allows for one-touch switching of parameters for different product molds.

The Human-Machine Interface (HMI) simplifies complex thermoforming variables into an easy-to-read dashboard. Operators can instantly diagnose system status and adjust cycle times, significantly reducing setup costs and production downtime.

Operator Control Panel
Operator Control Panel (OCP): Ergonomic Access
  • Equipped with localized physical buttons for immediate manual intervention and emergency stops.
  • Strategically positioned for operators to monitor the forming area while performing precise adjustments.

The OCP serves as a secondary control point, providing tactile feedback for critical machine movements. This ensures maximum safety and control precision during mold installation, material threading, and initial machine commissioning.

Intelligent Operation & Global Service

Designed for maximum uptime and ease of use.

Fast Mold Change System

Chain frame exits safely, allowing fast, accurate mold changes to significantly reduce machine downtime.

Remote Maintenance

PLC intelligently controls operations with formula storage, allowing instant remote judgment of obstacle messages.

Original Spare Parts

Standardized parts inventory ensuring your production lines keep running smoothly worldwide. Contact us for support.

Quality & Innovation Certifications

Sayeah remains committed to providing reliable, safe thermoforming equipment that meets global quality benchmarks.

CE Multi-position Plastic Cup Making Machine
CE Certification
Invention Patent Certificate
Invention Patent
Utility Model Patent
Utility Model Patent
Utility Model Patent
Utility Model Patent

Ready to Shortlist Your Cup Making Machine?

Tell us your cup type, sheet material and target daily output — our engineers will recommend the right SY series and provide a tailored quotation.

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Plastic Cup Making Machine

You Have Questions — We'll Answer Them

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What materials can your cup making machines process?

Our machines are compatible with a wide range of plastic sheets, including PP, PS, PET, PVC, HIPS, and OPS. For sustainable packaging needs, our systems are optimized for biodegradable PLA and heat-resistant CPET, maintaining a fast and accurate temperature control system with an error of only ±1 degree. See our guide on PP vs PET vs PLA in thermoforming applications.

How fast is the production cycle for fully automatic cup machines?

Sayeah high-speed plastic cup making machines can reach dry cycle speeds of up to 65 cycles per minute. For multi-station intelligence series, dry cycle speeds typically range between 35 and 55 cycles per minute depending on the specific configuration.

What is the maximum forming depth for deep-draw plastic products?

While our standard multi-station machines handle depths up to 150mm , our specialized SY-750B series can achieve a maximum forming depth of up to 240mm for blowing-style cups or 150mm with a robotic interface. This is ideal for producing large drinking cups, yoghurt cups, and plastic flower pots.

Do you provide Industry 4.0 solutions for automated factories?

Yes, we provide fully automated "One-Stop" solutions including smart end-of-line packaging systems that eliminate manual transfer processes. Our systems integrate stacking, counting, and packing to pioneer the next phase of smart manufacturing in unmanned factories.

How does your technical support minimize machine downtime?

Our intelligent machines feature remote maintenance capabilities for instant judgment of obstacle messages and rapid correction. Furthermore, the integrated electric cabinet design and quick front mold change systems reduce machine assembly time and simplify daily operation and maintenance.

What information should I prepare before requesting a quote?

Share cup drawings or samples, target daily output, sheet material and thickness, forming depth, and whether you need auxiliary equipment such as stackers or offset printers. See our guide on thermoforming machine cost procurement checklist.

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