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.
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.
Raw Material
Standard or fast-cycling EPS beads (5.0-5.5% pentane).
Pre-Expanding
PE-1200 / PE-1400 batch pre-expander; density 18-25 kg/m³.
Aging & Drying
Fluidized-bed silos, 8-24 hours; moisture stabilization.
Shape Molding
SM-1200 / SM-1400 with fish-box molds; cycle 35-50 s.
Demolding & QC
Pneumatic ejection; visual + dimensional QC inspection.
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.
3 × SM-1200 + 12 mold sets, 50 t/month
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?
How long is the payback period for a fish box line?
Can your line produce custom fish box sizes for our buyers?
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Do you provide installation in remote fishing-port locations?
Tell Us Your Production Goals
Share your capacity targets, product specs, and budget — our engineers design the optimal line for your factory.