Plastic Cup Making Machine for Disposable PP PS PET Cup Production
A plastic cup making machine is a plastic thermoforming machine used to heat PP, PS, PET or HIPS sheet and form it into disposable plastic cups, bowls and similar deep round packaging products. It is mainly used for water cups, milk tea cups, coffee cups, yogurt cups, cold drink cups and food-grade cup products. For overseas buyers, the key selection factors are cup diameter, cup height, forming depth, sheet thickness, material type, mold cavity layout, stacking method, factory voltage and whether the project also needs a sheet extrusion line, cup mold, chiller, air compressor or packing equipment.
Applications: Water cups, Milk tea cups, Jelly cups, Yogurt cups, Cold drink cups
How Buyers Choose a Plastic Cup Making Machine
- Start from the final cup sample: confirm top diameter, bottom diameter, height, weight target, material and sheet thickness before discussing price.
- Choose the forming area and forming depth according to cup size and mold cavity quantity; larger machines are not always better if the product layout is wrong.
- For disposable plastic cups, match heating, forming, cutting and stacking with PP, PS, PET or HIPS sheet behavior instead of using one generic configuration.
- For new cup production projects, plan the full line: sheet extrusion line, plastic cup making machine, cup mold, stacker, air compressor, chiller and packing equipment.
- Before shipment, ask for a factory test-run video using similar sheet material so your team can check forming movement, cup shape, cutting stability and stacking result.
Machine Matching
Is This the Right Machine?
Best for deep round products such as disposable cups, bowls, yogurt cups, milk tea cups and cold drink cups.
If your target product is a flat tray, food box, clamshell or sushi container, a three-station thermoforming machine is usually a better direction.
Before Quotation
Information We Need
- Product photo, drawing or sample
- Product size, forming depth or diameter
- Material type such as PP, PS, PET, PLA or PVC
- Sheet thickness and product weight target if available
- Target output or daily production plan
- Mold cavity quantity or product layout requirement
- Factory voltage and destination port
- New machine or tested used machine preference
Related Solutions
Compare Before You Buy
- PP PS PET Sheet Extrusion Line - for making sheet rolls before cup forming
- Automatic Cup Lid Making Machine - for matching plastic lids
- Three-Station Thermoforming Machine - for boxes, trays and lids
Which Plastic Packaging Machine Should You Choose?
Buyers often search by final product instead of machine name. Use this table to match disposable cups, food containers, blister packaging and sheet production with the correct machine direction.
| Buyer Product | Suitable Machine | Why It Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Disposable plastic cups, bowls and yogurt cups | Plastic Cup Making Machine | Best for deep round cup forming with matched cup molds, cutting and automatic stacking. |
| Food containers, trays, lids, clamshell boxes and fruit boxes | Three-Station Thermoforming Machine | Combines forming, cutting and stacking in one automatic line for packaging production. |
| Blister packaging, inserts, sample trays and custom shallow parts | Vacuum Forming Machine | Uses heated sheet and vacuum suction for trays, blister shapes and packaging inserts. |
| PP, PS or PET sheet rolls for cups, containers and trays | Sheet Extrusion Line | Produces upstream thermoforming sheet and helps control material cost and thickness stability. |
Technical Specifications
- model: WX-660; mouldSize: 660×320 mm; depth: 150/180 mm; thickness: 0.3-2.0 mm; speed: 29 times/min; power: 20-40 kW/h; totalPower: 130 kW; dimension: L7000×W2200×H3000 mm
- model: WX-720; mouldSize: 730×420 mm; depth: 150/220 mm (custom); thickness: 0.3-2.5 mm; speed: 30 times/min; power: 30-45 kW/h; totalPower: 155 kW; dimension: L7200×W2250×H2700 mm
- model: WX-750; mouldSize: 750×480 mm; depth: 180/220 mm (custom); thickness: 0.3-3.0 mm; speed: 30 times/min; power: 35-50 kW/h; totalPower: 165 kW; dimension: L7400×W2300×H2600 mm
- model: WX-850; mouldSize: 850×530 mm; depth: 180/220 mm (custom); thickness: 0.3-3.0 mm; speed: 30 times/min; power: 45-60 kW/h; totalPower: 190 kW; dimension: L7700×W2400×H2800 mm
Auxiliary Equipment
Cup mould, Cup stacker, Cup packing machine, Mixer
Buyer FAQ
What products can a plastic cup making machine produce?
It is mainly used for disposable plastic cups, water cups, milk tea cups, coffee cups, yogurt cups, cold drink cups, bowls and similar deep thermoformed cup products. Final suitability depends on cup size, forming depth, material and mold design.
Which material is best for disposable plastic cup production?
PP and PS are commonly used for cost-effective disposable cups, while PET is often selected for clear cups. The final choice depends on transparency, rigidity, temperature resistance, local packaging rules and the buyer's target product.
Do I need a sheet extrusion line with a cup making machine?
If you already buy stable PP, PS or PET sheet locally, you can start with the cup making machine and molds. If you want to control material cost, sheet thickness and long-term supply, a PP/PS/PET sheet extrusion line should be planned as upstream equipment.
How do I choose between WX-660, WX-720, WX-750 and WX-850?
Choose based on cup diameter, forming depth, cavity number, target output, factory power supply and available workshop space. A larger forming area can support more cavities, but the mold layout and material behavior must be checked first.
What should I send before requesting a quotation?
Please send cup photos or drawings, top diameter, bottom diameter, height, material, sheet thickness, cup weight target, expected output, voltage and destination port. This helps Weixin recommend the machine, mold and auxiliary equipment correctly.