Under the global wave of plastic bans, the demand for replacing disposable plastic tableware is experiencing explosive growth. According to industry data, the global market size of disposable wooden tableware has reached 59.64 billion yuan in 2023, and is expected to exceed 83.94 billion yuan by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.00%. Behind this growth is the firm determination of various countries to control plastic pollution - from China's "14th Five-Year Plan" for plastic pollution control to the global "Global Action Plan for Replacing Plastic with Bamboo", environmentally friendly alternatives have become a rigid demand in the catering industry.
Why can wooden spoons become the "leader" in the alternative market? Compared to the processing complexity of bamboo products and the load-bearing limitations of paper products, wooden spoons have multiple advantages, such as natural texture, sturdy structure, and complete biodegradability, making them particularly suitable for high-frequency use scenarios such as ice cream, takeaway meals, and aviation hotels. The intervention of automation technology has completely solved the pain points of low efficiency and high cost in traditional manual production, making the production of wooden spoons achieve breakthroughs in scale and standardization, and become a "green blue ocean" in the eyes of investors.
The fully automatic wooden spoon hot press forming machine is an intelligent device that uses high-temperature and high-pressure integrated technology to press and form environmentally friendly wood blanks such as birch, poplar, and beech into finished wooden spoons in one go. Its core adopts gas-liquid booster cylinder technology, which amplifies the air pressure by dozens of times using Pascal's principle, combined with a precise temperature control system and steam humidification pretreatment, to achieve rapid softening, recombination, and solidification of wood fibers, ultimately forming a dense 3D spoon-shaped structure.
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Comparison Dimension |
Hot Pressing |
Cold Pressing |
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Forming Efficiency |
The double molds operate alternately, with a production capacity of 4,000 to 6,000 pieces per hour. |
It cures at room temperature, and its efficiency is only one third of that of hot pressing. |
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Product Quality |
The surface is smooth without burrs, the structure is dense with reinforcing ribs, and it is not easy to break. |
It is prone to problems such as loose texture and rough edges. |
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Durability |
High-temperature enhancement enhances the stability of wood, increasing its service life by 50%. |
Bonding at room temperature is prone to deformation under the influence of humidity. |
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Shaping Effect |
Steam humidification + high-pressure pressing, 3d curvature is precise and natural. |
The planar shaping is the main approach, but the three-dimensional effect is rather stiff. |
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Applicable Scene |
Large-scale industrial production. |
Small handicraft workshops, customized small-batch production. |
The core advantage of hot pressing is that high temperature can quickly soften and reorganize wood fibers. Combined with 16-20T high-pressure pressing and steam humidification pretreatment, the finished wooden spoon not only retains natural wood grain, but also has structural strength comparable to plastic. It can also be reinforced by mold design to further enhance durability and perfectly balance environmental friendliness and practicality.
The device is compatible with a variety of environmentally friendly woods, including birch (hard texture, fine texture), poplar (lightweight and high-strength, cost-controllable), and beech (uniform density, wear-resistant and drop-resistant). It is suitable for wood blanks with a thickness of 1.0-4.0mm, and can achieve perfect molding by adjusting temperature, pressure, and humidification parameters. The raw material utilization rate exceeds 90%, significantly reducing production costs.
An efficient hot press molding machine relies on the collaborative operation of six core systems:
1. Intelligent feeding system: equipped with dual feeding hoppers, wood blanks can be loaded in advance, alternate feeding without stopping and waiting, and feeding error is controlled within 0.1mm, further improving continuous production efficiency;
2. Steam humidification pretreatment: Equipped with a built-in steam generator, the wood blank is precisely humidified before hot pressing, avoiding the wood from cracking due to high temperature and making the fibers easier to shape, resulting in a smoother and more delicate surface of the finished product.
3. Precise temperature control system: infinitely adjustable from 0-999 ℃, with a heating uniformity error of ± 5 ℃, supporting segmented heating and intelligent constant temperature, adapting to the shaping needs of different woods, and reducing energy consumption by 20% compared to traditional equipment;
4. Dual mold alternating mechanism: Innovatively adopting a left and right dual mold design, when one mold is used for hot pressing operation, the other can be synchronously loaded with wooden blanks without waiting for the hot pressing cycle, increasing production efficiency by more than 50%.
5. Heavy-duty hot pressing mold: made of wear-resistant alloy steel material, can customize spoon shapes of different sizes and shapes, supports brand logo imprinting, mold replacement only takes 30 minutes, achieving fast switching between multiple products;
6. Safety protection and discharge system: equipped with safety grating and dual button start device, emergency stop button responds in real time to ensure the safety of operators; After forming, the burrs are cleaned and the edges are polished synchronously, and the finished products are directly collected by the collection device, achieving a fully automated closed-loop of "raw material in and finished product out".
The complete process only requires 4 steps: wooden billet loading → steam humidification → dual mold alternating hot pressing → automatic trimming and discharging, without manual intervention throughout the process, completely eliminating the dependence on skilled workers in traditional production, supporting 24/7 uninterrupted operation, with a failure rate of less than 0.5%.
1. Capacity leap: Dual mold alternating operation+continuous feeding, with an hourly output of 4000-6000 units and a production capacity of 32000-48000 units per shift (8 hours), which is 3 times that of semi-automatic equipment and 15 times that of manual production;
2. Sharp reduction in manpower: Only one operator is needed for one device, responsible for monitoring and feeding, saving 5-6 workers compared to semi-automatic equipment and saving labor costs of over 200000 yuan per year;
Energy consumption optimization: energy-saving heating system+intelligent power-off protection, rated power of 9kw, low standby noise, environmentally friendly and safe, with more advantages in long-term operating costs;
3. Flexible land occupation: The device size is only 12005002200mm (standard model), compact and does not take up much space, suitable for different site requirements from small workshops to large factories.
The combination process of high temperature and high pressure+steam pretreatment makes the surface of the wooden spoon smooth and free of burrs, with a dimensional accuracy error of ≤ 0.1mm, and a batch production pass rate of over 99%; The finished wooden spoon retains the natural wood grain texture, has a dense structure with reinforced ribs, is not easy to break, and is resistant to high and low temperatures, fully meeting food grade safety standards and European and American environmental certification requirements. It performs outstandingly in scenes such as ice cream, takeout, and aviation hotels.
Product customization: supports personalized design of spoon size and shape, can imprint brand logo, helps customers create differentiated products, and enhances brand recognition.
Configuration upgrade: It can integrate drying machines, sanding machines, and automatic packaging machines to form a one-stop production line, meeting the needs of large-scale production.
Scenario adaptation: Voltage (220V-380V optional), electrical standards can be customized, and pressure ranges from 10-150T. Multiple models can be selected to meet the needs of small workshops, medium-sized factories, large export enterprises, and other different scales.
Multi-purpose: By changing the mold, it is possible to quickly switch between producing various products, such as wooden spoons, forks, knives, and plates, achieving maximum equipment value.
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Comparison Dimension |
Automatic Hot Press Forming Machine |
Semi-Automatic Wooden Spoon Machine |
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Labor Cost |
One person per unit, saving over 200,000 yuan annually |
6 to 7 people per table, with high labor costs |
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Production Efficiency |
4,000 to 6,000 pieces per hour, with two molds operating alternately |
1,500 to 2,000 per hour, single-mode waiting |
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Homogeneity of Product |
99% pass rate, error ≤0.1mm, with reinforcing ribs |
The pass rate is about 85%, with large errors and easy deformation |
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Safety Protection |
Safety light curtains + dual-button start, providing all-round protection |
Basic protection relies on manual operation norms |
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Payback Period |
8 to 10 months |
18 to 24 months |
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Long Period Value |
Supports 24-hour operation, is scalable and integrated, and can be used for multiple purposes with one machine |
Relying on manual labor, the production capacity ceiling is low, and the product range is limited |
For enterprises pursuing large-scale production, fully automated equipment is not only a cost control tool, but also a core competitiveness in seizing the market for environmentally friendly tableware, with short-term investment recovery and long-term sustained profitability.
Disposable wooden tableware factory (for takeout and catering services);
Customized spoons exclusively for ice cream and dessert chain stores;
High-end disposable tableware suppliers for aviation and hotels;
Export-oriented wooden products enterprises (adapted to European and American environmental standards);
Environmental tableware entrepreneurship project (policy support+market demand).
Upgrading demand for traditional tableware factories (replacing manual/semi-automatic equipment);
Cross-border investors (entering the billion-dollar eco-friendly tableware market);
Foreign trade enterprises (undertaking international orders for environmentally friendly tableware);
Food processing enterprises (self-built tableware supporting production lines).
1. How thick wood is needed?
The suitable thickness for wooden blanks is 1.0-4.0mm. It is recommended to choose 2-3mm wooden blanks according to the size of the spoon, taking into account both cost and durability. Thicker wooden blanks can be perfectly formed by extending the hot pressing time.
2. How long can a mold be used?
Using alloy steel molds, the service life can reach over 1 million times under normal use. Calculated based on an average daily output of 30000 pieces, it can be used stably for more than 1 year. After the mold wears out, it can be repaired and refurbished to further reduce investment costs.
3. Power consumption and heating method?
Rated power of 9kw, using electric heating method, supporting segmented heating, intelligent constant temperature and power-off protection, with energy consumption 20% lower than traditional equipment; Some models can be equipped with a steam generator (power 34kw) to enhance the shaping effect.
4. Can forks/knives be produced?
Absolutely possible! By changing the mold, it is possible to quickly switch the production of various wooden tableware, such as wooden spoons, forks, knives, and plates, achieving one machine for multiple purposes and meeting the production needs of multiple categories.
1. Industry accumulation: Focusing on the research and development of wooden tableware equipment for more than 10 years, with export experience covering 20+countries in Europe, America, and Southeast Asia, deeply adapting to international market demand and standards;
2. Quality control: Each device undergoes 72 hours of continuous operation testing, with core components guaranteed for 1 year and lifetime maintenance. The heavy-duty rack design (weighing up to 1200-1500kg) ensures stable and reliable high-voltage operation.
3. Service support: Provide one-stop services such as on-site installation, technical training, mold design, etc., with 7 * 24-hour technical consultation to solve production concerns;
4. Customization capability: We can tailor exclusive production plans based on customer production capacity requirements, product specifications, and budget ranges, supporting comprehensive customization of voltage, power, molds, production line integration, and more.
