In July 2026, a medium-sized layer farm in Johor, Malaysia purchased an egg tray manufacturing machine from YG Machinery. The farm collects and packs eggs every day and needs a stable supply of trays for local distribution. The customer chose the YG-4*8 model with a mechanical drying system after reviewing its production requirements.
The project aimed to reduce dependence on external tray suppliers and improve packaging cost control. The farm also planned to use suitable waste paper and old cartons as raw materials for molded pulp tray production.
Egg Tray Making Machine Parameter
| Model | YG-1*3 | YG-3*4 | YG-4*4 | YG-4*8 | YG-5*8 | YG-6*8 |
| Capacity (pcs/h) | 1,000 | 2,500 | 3,500 | 4,500 | 5,500 | 7,000 |
| Forming Mould Quantity | 3 | 12 | 16 | 32 | 40 | 48 |
| Total Power (kW) | 40 | 50 | 60 | 130 | 140 | 186 |
| Electricity Consumption (kWh) | 28 | 35 | 42 | 91 | 98 | 130 |
| Worker | 3–5 | 4–6 | 4–6 | 4–6 | 5–7 | 6–8 |
The paper egg tray machine uses a continuous production process to turn prepared paper pulp into molded trays. The customer selected mechanical drying because it provides a more controlled drying process for regular production in Johor.
Growing Need for Efficient Packaging in Malaysia’s Egg Industry
Malaysia has a strong poultry sector, with farms supplying eggs to wholesalers, supermarkets, restaurants, and local markets. The customer in Johor runs a medium-sized layer farm and handles egg collection and packing as part of its daily operation.
Before the project, the farm purchased finished trays from a local supplier. This arrangement created additional packaging expenses and made the farm dependent on the supplier’s stock and delivery schedule. Higher egg output also increased the number of trays required each day.
Another concern involved storage. The farm needed to keep enough finished trays on hand to avoid interruptions during busy periods. This required additional storage space and made packaging planning more difficult.
The egg tray production line offered a different approach. The farm could process suitable waste paper locally and produce trays according to its own packaging schedule. This gave the customer greater control over both raw material use and tray supply.
What Affects Egg Tray Making Machine Price?
For this Malaysian project, the customer considered several factors before confirming the equipment. The egg tray machine price depends on the selected production capacity, drying system, automation level, mould configuration, and other production requirements.
The customer focused on the following points:
- Production Capacity: The farm compared its daily tray demand with the output of different machine models.
- Drying System: The customer selected mechanical drying to maintain a more controlled production schedule.
- Labour Requirement: The farm considered the number of workers needed for daily operation.
- Raw Material: The customer planned to use suitable waste paper and old cartons for pulp preparation.
- Production Scale: The selected configuration matched the farm’s current demand without choosing an unnecessarily large system.
The customer also compared the cost of making trays locally with the previous cost of buying finished trays. Before the project, the farm paid about MYR 0.18–0.22 per tray from an external supplier. After local production started, the estimated direct production cost fell to about MYR 0.11–0.14 per tray.
Actual costs vary with raw material prices, electricity, labour, and daily production conditions. The local egg tray manufacturing machine nevertheless gives the farm more control over its packaging expenses.
How the Machine Solves Real-World Problems
The project addressed several practical problems in the farm’s previous packaging process.
- Packaging Supply: The farm no longer depends entirely on outside suppliers for its regular tray demand.
- Storage Pressure: Local production allows the customer to produce trays according to its packaging schedule instead of purchasing large quantities in advance.
- Material Use: Waste paper and old cartons provide suitable raw materials for pulp preparation.
- Production Control: The farm can adjust daily production according to egg output and packaging requirements.
The farm normally runs the production line for about eight hours per day. During stable operation, the actual output reaches around 4,000–4,300 trays per hour.
This production arrangement gives the customer enough trays for regular egg packing while avoiding unnecessary continuous operation. The farm can also adjust its working schedule when egg production changes.
Advantages of the Egg Carton Making Machine
- Simple Production Process: The line follows clear stages from pulp preparation and forming to drying and tray collection.
- Local Material Utilisation: The customer can use suitable waste paper and old cartons instead of relying only on purchased packaging materials.
- Stable Tray Supply: Local production gives the farm greater control over its daily packaging needs.
- Suitable for Different Businesses: The equipment can serve poultry farms, packaging businesses, and other operations that need molded pulp products.
- Flexible Production: Different machine configurations allow buyers to select equipment according to actual production requirements.
For the Malaysian customer, the egg carton making machine supports daily egg packing while reducing reliance on external tray suppliers. The farm can also manage production according to its own demand and available raw materials.
YG Machinery: Your Trusted Egg Tray Making Machine Supplier
For this Johor project, YG Machinery prepared the equipment according to the customer’s production requirements and selected drying method. The machine left the factory in August 2026, and the customer completed installation and commissioning within about seven days after the equipment arrived.
During commissioning, the operators learned the main production procedures and routine equipment operation. The customer then started regular tray production for its own egg packing business.
The project shows how a local production system can help an egg farm improve packaging control. It also demonstrates the value of matching the machine configuration with actual production demand rather than choosing equipment only by maximum output.
For Malaysian poultry farms and packaging businesses, the egg tray manufacturing machine provides a practical way to produce molded pulp egg trays from suitable waste paper while maintaining a more stable packaging supply.
