PET PP PS Sheet Extrusion Line for Cup Making and Thermoforming
A PET sheet extrusion line or PP/PS sheet extrusion line converts plastic raw material into controlled sheet rolls for cup making, food container thermoforming and vacuum formed packaging. Sheet width, thickness uniformity, cooling, calendering and winding quality directly affect cup weight, tray clarity, forming stability and scrap rate. For buyers planning a complete production line, WEIXIN matches the extrusion system with the downstream plastic cup making machine, three-station thermoforming machine or vacuum forming machine instead of treating sheet production as an isolated process.
Applications: PP sheet for cups, PS/HIPS sheet for lids, PET clear sheet
How to Choose a PET, PP or PS Sheet Extrusion Line
- Start with the downstream product and machine: cup size, food container layout, tray depth and forming width determine sheet width and thickness requirements.
- Select PET, PP, PS or HIPS configuration according to transparency, rigidity, temperature resistance, drying need and the final packaging product.
- Confirm screw design, die width, three-roll calender, cooling, haul-off, winding and recycling equipment against the material and target output.
- For cup making, match the PP/PS/PET roll width and thickness with mold cavity layout, forming depth and product weight target.
- For food containers and vacuum formed trays, prioritize flatness, thickness uniformity and winding stability to reduce uneven forming and scrap.
- Ask for a real roll test before shipment so width, thickness, winding and downstream forming suitability can be checked.
Real Factory Test and Shipment Cases
Used 120 PP/PS Line Testing PP Sheet Roll
See a real PP roll test used to confirm sheet production before customer delivery.
PP/PS Sheet Thickness and Width Test Before Shipment
Watch factory checks for sheet thickness accuracy, width and qualified roll output.
Used PP/PS/PE Sheet Line with 110 mm Screw
Review a used sheet line with 75 kW motor, 1100 mm die and three-roll unit.
Machine Matching
Is This the Right Machine?
Best for factories that want to produce PP, PS or PET sheet rolls for downstream cup making, thermoforming or vacuum forming.
If you already buy stable sheet locally, you may first invest in the forming machine and add extrusion later based on production scale.
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
- Complete Thermoforming Production Line - for matching sheet production with food container thermoforming
- Three-Station Thermoforming Machine - for converting sheet into containers and trays
- Vacuum Forming Machine - for blister and tray forming from sheet
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-75/132; material: PP, PS, PET; screwDia: 75 mm; sheetWidth: 1000 mm; thickness: 0.25-2.0 mm; maxOutput: 450 kg/h; mainMotor: 132 kW; dimensions: 12 × 2.5 × 2.2 m
Auxiliary Equipment
Mixer, Crusher, Chiller
Buyer FAQ
What does a PET sheet extrusion line produce?
It produces PET sheet rolls for clear cups, food trays, fruit packaging, lids and thermoformed products. Drying, screw design, cooling and winding must match PET processing requirements.
Can one line produce both PP and PS sheet?
A line can be configured for PP and PS according to screw, die, calendering and process requirements, but the actual material plan and target sheet specification must be confirmed before quotation.
Why is sheet thickness control important?
Uneven thickness can cause unstable forming, inconsistent product weight, weak cups, tray deformation and higher scrap. The sheet line and downstream forming machine must be matched together.
Do I need sheet extrusion for a cup or container project?
If stable sheet is available locally, buyers may start with forming equipment. If material cost, sheet supply or thickness control is a concern, the extrusion line should be planned as part of the complete production system.
What information is needed before quotation?
Provide material, sheet width, thickness range, output target, roll requirement, downstream machine, final product photos, voltage and recycling plan.