Melamine Cup Molding Machine
Han Chang melamine cup molding machines are hydraulic compression presses with side locking for handled mugs, waisted dessert cups and shaped bowls that need split molds. The 80–400 ton range pairs automatic pressing with adjustable degassing, helping crockery manufacturers expand their product range with consistent forming quality and efficient operation.
Practical advantages of the cup press
Add more cup shapes to your range
Side-parting outer molds provide a release path for handles, waisted profiles and curved cup bodies. A split-mold cup press helps tableware factories add these shapes alongside products made with conventional vertical-opening tooling.
Sustained side locking for consistent forming
The hydraulic side cylinders hold the split outer mold closed while the lower main cylinder presses upward. Side locking, main compression, heat and pressure holding work together to maintain stable conditions for the cup profile and mold joint.
Automatic pressing and adjustable degassing
Once started, the molding program handles pressing, degassing and forming, while operators organize the separate charging, decal and glazing stages. Set the degassing count up to 99 to suit the compound, wall thickness and tool, supporting consistent quality and efficient day-to-day operation.
Make plain and decorated cups
Cup production follows the familiar melamine tableware stages: body molding, decal decoration when required, and glazing. Existing crockery factories can connect cup production with their material preparation and finishing operations.
How the melamine cup is formed
The side molds close and lock first. The operator loads melamine molding compound into the heated tool and starts the pressing program. The lower main cylinder rises, combining compression, degassing and pressure holding with heat to form the cup body.
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Plain cups: mold, then glaze
With the side molds locked, the operator loads the compound and starts the molding program. The press completes forming and opens.
The operator adds glazing powder and starts the glazing program. After opening, the cup is removed for edge grinding and polishing.
Decorated cups: add the artwork before glazing
After body molding and opening, the operator places the decal and starts the separate decal program.
When the decal program finishes and the mold opens, the operator adds glazing powder and starts glazing. The mold then opens for product removal.
Choose decals to suit the cup design. Both plain and decorated melamine cups require the glazing-powder stage.
Cup and container applications
Handled mugs and soup cups
Matched side-parting tooling accommodates the cup body and handle for melamine mugs and soup cups. It is a practical addition for crockery manufacturers expanding into drinkware while retaining their preheating and finishing workflow.
Dessert and ice-cream cups
Waisted and curved outer profiles can use lateral mold release to create distinctive melamine dessert and ice-cream cups. Choose plain or decal-decorated finishes to suit the design, with glazing as part of the production sequence.
Shaped bowls and serving containers
The split-mold press also suits shaped bowls and serving containers whose outer tooling needs to open sideways. Match the projected area and cavity layout to the required main force, keeping both the product design and production plan in view.
80–400 ton melamine cup press specifications
Select from 80, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 and 400 ton main-press models. The 250–400 ton options extend selection for cup designs, shaped bowls and cavity layouts needing greater forming force. Compare platen dimensions, stroke and daylight in the individual model tables below.
Let Han Chang help select your cup press
Start with a product photo or drawing. Han Chang can match main force to the molding compound, projected product area and cavity count, then select platen dimensions, stroke, daylight and side-mold space around the tool. Existing mold information is also welcome when planning an addition to your line.
Tonnage refers to main pressing force; the side molds provide lateral locking. Where several platen dimensions or machine weights are listed, the applicable value depends on the selected configuration.
Spec / Type HCE-80
| Clamping force (Ton) | 80 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 485×465 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 236 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 410 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 590 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 5 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 9 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 70 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2430x1200x2185 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 3000 |
Spec / Type HCE-100
| Clamping force (Ton) | 100 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 540×605 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 265 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 460 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 650 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 5 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 12 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 100 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2410x1250x2370 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 4000 |
Spec / Type HCE-150
| Clamping force (Ton) | 150 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 660×620 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 315 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 480 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 680 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 7.5 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 15 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 100 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2720x1890x2600 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 5000 |
Spec / Type HCE-200
| Clamping force (Ton) | 200 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 660×620
720×720 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 368 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 500 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 780 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 10 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 20 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 120 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2300x1350x3000 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 5500
6800 |
Model HCE-250
| Clamping force (Ton) | 250 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 720×720 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 400 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 520 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 810 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 10 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 18.8 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 150 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2410x1350x2780 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 5800
6200 |
Model HCE-300
| Clamping force (Ton) | 300 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 720×720
900×860 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 450 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 560 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 810 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 15 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 20 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 200 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2480x1490x2945 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 6500
8200 |
Model HCE-400
| Clamping force (Ton) | 400 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 660×620 720×720 980×860 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 500 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 560 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 950 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 15 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 27 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 250 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2580x1500x3800 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 6500
7200 8200 |
One equipment contact, from preheating to finishing
Han Chang is a melamine machinery manufacturer. We supply cup molding presses together with high-frequency preheaters, edge grinders, polishing machines and decal-paper dryers. Add the equipment your existing factory needs, or source the main machines for a new line through one supplier.
Connect preheating, molding and finishing
Prepare the compound with a high-frequency preheater, then finish molded cups with edge-grinding and polishing equipment. Han Chang can match the required equipment to your existing setup and cup range.
Customer service and repair support
Han Chang has factories in Taiwan and Mainland China. The Mainland factory has customer-service and professional repair departments. Contact us through the official website with a description, photos or a machine-action video when you need assistance.
Melamine cup press FAQs
When should I choose a split-mold cup press?
Choose side-parting tooling for handled, waisted or irregular outer profiles that need sideways mold opening. Products that release through conventional vertical opening can suit a single-color tableware press. Internal undercuts require an appropriate inner-tool design.
What do the hydraulic side molds do?
They close before charging and remain locked while the main cylinder presses upward. This keeps the outer-mold joint closed during compression and suits cups and shaped products made with split tooling.
How do I select an 80–400 ton melamine cup press?
Choose main pressing force around the melamine compound, total projected product area across the cavities and forming requirements. Then match the tool to platen dimensions, stroke, daylight and side-mold space. Han Chang offers 80, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 and 400 ton models and can recommend a press from your drawing or existing-tool details.
Can I use an existing cup mold?
Existing tooling is a useful starting point. Send mold photos and dimensions so Han Chang can discuss its mounting, heating and opening requirements, including any adaptation needed.
What helps control cup finish and parting-line flash?
Sustained side locking works with suitable charge weight, mold temperature, degassing and pressure holding to control forming conditions. The fit and wear of the side-mold joint also affect flash, making these useful points for routine maintenance.
How should I plan output and electrical supply?
Plan from cups per mold, the complete production time and daily operating hours, including charging, decals, glazing, removal and finishing. Listed motor and heating capacities support electrical planning; actual energy consumption depends on heating and operating conditions.
What needs routine maintenance?
Key areas include side-mold joints and fasteners, hydraulic leaks and heating condition. Follow the machine documentation for maintenance. For assistance, share the machine identification and problem photos with Han Chang’s customer-service and repair contact.
What determines the melamine cup molding machine price?
Main factors include pressing force, platen size, opening space, side molds, heating and controls. Han Chang can quote a stand-alone cup press or the required preheating and finishing equipment together, according to your purchasing scope.
When should I consider a 250, 300 or 400 ton cup press?
Compare HCE-250, HCE-300 and HCE-400 when the projected area or cavity layout calls for greater forming force. These remain side-mold cup presses: compare the mounting platen, stroke and daylight as well as tonnage. Plan output from the actual cavity count and complete charging, molding, decorating, glazing and removal cycle.
Start with the cup you want to make
Send a cup or shaped-bowl photo, product drawing or existing-mold details. Han Chang will help you select an 80–400 ton melamine cup press and match any preheating, edge-grinding or polishing equipment you need, with a quotation for the press or equipment package.
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Official videos of other melamine machines
Explore single-color, large-format and two-color tableware presses below. The cup press’s side-mold process is described above.
Single-color melamine tableware press video
