Fish Box Production Line — Turnkey Solution
Turnkey Solution

Fish Box Production Line — Turnkey Solution

Complete EPS production line for seafood, ice-fish, and frozen food packaging boxes — pre-expander to packaging in one factory.

5,000-12,000 boxes
Daily Output
USD 80K-150K
Investment
12-15 months
Payback Period
4-7
Workers Required

What This Line Produces

End products this turnkey line is engineered to manufacture.

Insulated fish boxes (10-100L) for seafood transport

Ice-pack containers for fresh fish export

Frozen seafood shipping containers

Aquaculture hatchery trays

Crab / lobster transport boxes with vented lids

Custom OEM fish containers per buyer spec

Production Flow

From raw material to finished product — six stages, fully integrated.

Step 01

Raw Material

Standard or fast-cycling EPS beads (5.0-5.5% pentane).

Step 02

Pre-Expanding

PE-1200 / PE-1400 batch pre-expander; density 18-25 kg/m³.

Step 03

Aging & Drying

Fluidized-bed silos, 8-24 hours; moisture stabilization.

Step 04

Shape Molding

SM-1200 / SM-1400 with fish-box molds; cycle 35-50 s.

Step 05

Demolding & QC

Pneumatic ejection; visual + dimensional QC inspection.

Step 06

Packaging

Stack, shrink-wrap, palletize; export-ready cartons.

Equipment List

Engineered configuration — every machine sized to match line throughput.

Machine Model Qty Capacity
EPS Pre-Expander PE-1200 / PE-1400 1-2 500-900 kg/h
Shape Molding Machine SM-1200 / SM-1400 2-6 600-1,200 pcs/h
Aging Silo AG-30 / AG-50 4-8 30-50 m³ each
Fish Box Molds Custom (per buyer) 2-12 Quick-change, ≤45 min
Stacking Machine ST-1200 1 Auto-stack to pallet

Why ChinaEps for This Solution

Engineering specifically tuned for this application — not a generic line.

Fast-Cycle Technology Match

Our PE-1400 + SM-1200 combination produces 25-40% more boxes/day vs traditional pre-expander matching, critical for seasonal seafood packing peaks.

In-House Mold Engineering

Custom fish box molds engineered, machined, and tested in our 10,000 m² factory — no third-party mold delays or quality risk.

Cold-Climate Operating Spec

Hydraulic system rated -20°C to +50°C; PLC heating circuit; proven in Russia, Norway, Iceland, Chile installations.

60+ Countries Export Experience

CE / ISO 9001 certified; SASO / EAC / FDA documentation pre-prepared for major seafood-export destinations.

Real Customer Case

A factory we equipped — operating today.

Russia Year: 2023
Configuration

3 × SM-1200 + 12 mold sets, 50 t/month

Outcome

Murmansk-based seafood packer replaced legacy Italian shape molders; cycle time dropped from 75 s to 42 s, energy cost down 22%, full ROI in 13 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the typical investment for a complete fish box production line?
A small-scale fish box line (3-5 t/day) starts at USD 80,000; mid-range (8-15 t/day) is USD 110,000-150,000. Final price depends on output target, automation level, and number of custom mold sets.
How long is the payback period for a fish box line?
Typical payback is 12-15 months at 80-90% capacity utilization, assuming USD 0.30-0.50 average selling price per box. Seasonal seafood markets often hit 18+ month full payback due to demand peaks.
Can your line produce custom fish box sizes for our buyers?
Yes. Quick-change mold platen (≤45 min) supports 2-12 different mold sets per machine. Mold engineering takes 6-10 weeks; we ship molds with the machine for instant production start.
What density / weight specs do your fish boxes meet?
Standard fish box density 18-22 kg/m³ for general use; 22-25 kg/m³ for heavy-duty crab/lobster boxes. Density tolerance ±0.5 kg/m³ — meets EU and Asian seafood-export grading standards.
Do you provide installation in remote fishing-port locations?
Yes. Our technicians have installed lines in Murmansk (Russia), Trondheim (Norway), Reykjavík (Iceland), and 30+ remote ports. Travel + 7-14 days commissioning included in standard contract.

Tell Us Your Production Goals

Share your capacity targets, product specs, and budget — our engineers design the optimal line for your factory.