Fruit Packaging Production Line — Turnkey Solution
Turnkey Solution

Fruit Packaging Production Line — Turnkey Solution

Complete EPS production line for fruit / produce shipping packaging — apple trays, mango boxes, grape inserts, custom OEM containers.

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8,000-18,000 trays
Daily Output
USD 70K-130K
Investment
14-18 months
Payback Period
3-5
Workers Required

What This Line Produces

End products this turnkey line is engineered to manufacture.

Apple / pear shipping trays (24-48 cell)

Mango / avocado export boxes

Grape / strawberry display inserts

Citrus shipping containers (5-25 kg)

Tomato / kiwi protective foam trays

Custom OEM fruit-export packaging

Production Flow

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

Step 01

Raw Material

Standard or fast-cycling EPS; food-contact grade certified.

Step 02

Pre-Expanding

PE-1200 / PE-1400; density 14-22 kg/m³ for cushioning.

Step 03

Aging

Fluidized-bed silos, 12-24 hours.

Step 04

Shape Molding

SM-1200 with multi-cavity fruit tray molds; cycle 30-45 s.

Step 05

Stacking

Auto-stacking to pallet; fast SKU rotation.

Step 06

Wrapping

Stretch / shrink wrap; export documentation.

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 2-4 800-1,500 pcs/h
Aging Silo AG-30 3-6 30 m³ each
Multi-Cavity Fruit Molds Custom 4-16 24-48 cells/mold
Stacking + Wrapping ST-1200 + WR-1200 1+1 Inline auto-stack/wrap

Why ChinaEps for This Solution

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

Multi-SKU Quick Rotation

Quick-change mold platen designed for fruit packers running 6-12 different SKUs per shift — essential for seasonal fruit cycles.

Food-Contact Material Compliance

Our EPS raw material is FDA / EU 10/2011 food-contact certified; documentation pre-prepared for fresh-produce regulations.

Low-Density Cushioning Optimization

Process tuned for 14-18 kg/m³ density (vs 20-30 for fish boxes) — optimal cushioning at minimum material cost for delicate fruit.

Tropical-Climate Hardware

Anti-corrosion stainless steel option for high-humidity climates; proven in Mexico, Vietnam, Philippines fruit-export installations.

Real Customer Case

A factory we equipped — operating today.

Spain Year: 2024
Configuration

1 × SM-1200 + 6 mold sets for grape / citrus export

Outcome

Valencia-based fruit-export OEM rotates 8 SKUs per shift via quick-change molds; cycle time 38 s; full ROI in 16 months at 75% utilization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the cost range for a complete fruit packaging line?
Small-scale fruit line (2-5 t/day) starts at USD 70,000; mid-range (8-12 t/day) is USD 100,000-130,000. Custom multi-cavity fruit molds add USD 8,000-20,000 each.
Can the line handle different fruit sizes / cell counts?
Yes. SM-1200 supports molds with 12-72 cells per tray. Quick-change interface (≤45 min) lets one machine produce trays for apples, mangoes, grapes, and citrus in same shift.
Is your EPS food-contact certified?
Yes. Our raw material is FDA 21 CFR 177.1640 + EU 10/2011 compliant for direct food contact. We provide migration test reports and supplier declarations with every shipment.
What density should I use for delicate fruit like grapes?
14-16 kg/m³ for grapes / strawberries (light cushioning); 18-22 kg/m³ for apples / mangoes (medium); 22-26 kg/m³ for melons / pumpkins (heavy). Our engineers tune the recipe per your fruit type.
How fast can you ship a complete fruit packaging line?
30-45 days for standard line + 6-10 weeks for custom molds. We can ship machines first while molds finish if buyer needs urgent commissioning.

Tell Us Your Production Goals

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

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