- Series: HCB melamine tableware compression molding machine
- Typical products: melamine bowls, plates, trays, cups and general tableware
- Material scope: melamine powder, urea resin and related thermosetting compounds
- Model range: HCB-37 to HCB-800 for different tonnage, platen size, daylight and mold weight
- Main advantages: vertical compression, hydraulic pressure holding, degassing control, platen heating and repeatable automatic operation
- CE certification available for export projects
Melamine Tableware Molding Machine
The HCB melamine tableware molding machine is Han Chang’s core compression press for bowls, plates, trays, cups and general melamine tableware. A customer choosing this machine should look beyond tonnage and check pressing stability, degassing, holding pressure, platen temperature, mold space and day-to-day production control.
HCB combines vertical compression, hydraulic holding pressure, multi-stage degassing, platen heating, low-noise automatic operation and a cast-iron machine structure in one tableware press. The upper seat, middle seat and lower cylinder base are made of cast iron, giving the press stronger support for platen alignment, hydraulic-cylinder force and long-term production use.
Key Machine Capabilities
- Vertical compression and hydraulic holding pressure support tableware thickness, density, shape and surface gloss.
- Multi-stage degassing can be adjusted by powder, cavity count and product depth to reduce trapped air, flash and demolding marks.
- Platen size, daylight, stroke, heating capacity and mold weight can be matched to the customer’s actual molds.
- Cast-iron upper seat, middle seat and lower cylinder base improve machine rigidity for long-term melamine tableware production.
Machine Functions and Molding Control
In daily melamine tableware production, factories want to avoid unstable thickness, poor gloss, excess flash, air marks and rough demolding. HCB controls the pressure, temperature, degassing, holding and mold-opening actions needed after the powder enters the mold, so successful trial settings can become repeatable production conditions.
The upper and lower molds press vertically, while the cast-iron upper seat, middle seat and lower cylinder base support machine rigidity and hydraulic-cylinder force. This matters for mold alignment, product density and long production runs.
As melamine powder heats inside the mold, air and volatile gas must be released. Degassing steps, timing and stroke can be adjusted by powder condition, product depth and cavity layout.
After filling, holding pressure and platen temperature cure the thermoset material and lock the shape. This directly affects gloss, thickness, density, edge quality and demolding condition.
Automatic pressing, degassing, holding and opening actions reduce operator-to-operator variation. For tableware production, this helps the factory keep stable gloss, thickness, density, demolding condition and daily output under one proven setup.
Model Range and Specification Selection
The HCB series ranges from HCB-37 to HCB-800. Selection depends on tableware size, projected area, mold weight, cavity count, platen size, daylight, stroke, heating capacity and output target.
Han Chang reviews tonnage, platen, daylight, stroke, heater capacity, degassing range, mold weight and possible preheating needs together. The result is a machine configuration matched to the customer’s mold, powder condition and production plan.
Suitable for trials, smaller tableware, lower cavity counts and new product introduction, allowing the factory to establish powder, degassing, platen and holding-pressure conditions.
Suitable for common bowls, plates, cups, trays and standard tableware molds. This range is practical for everyday tableware production.
Suitable for larger platens, heavier molds, more cavities and higher output requirements, giving the factory more mold space and pressing capacity.
Tonnage, platen area, daylight, heating capacity, mold weight, degassing and holding-pressure conditions are matched together for smoother trial production and mass production.
Spec / Type HCB-37
| Clamping force (Ton) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 330×340 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 150 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 370 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 450 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 3 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 4.8 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 56 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 1384x 900x 1690 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 1100 |
Spec / Type HCB-50
| Clamping force (Ton) | 50 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 380×380 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 190 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 370 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 600 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 3 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 5 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 56 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 1555x 1050x 2060 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 1400 |
Spec / Type HCB-80
| Clamping force (Ton) | 80 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 485×465 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 236 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 410 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 630 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 3 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 7.6 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 70 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 1720x1200x2115 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 2750 |
Spec / Type HCB-100
| Clamping force (Ton) | 100 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 540×605 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 265 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 460 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 690 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 5 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 10.6 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 100 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 1940x1200x2370 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 3700 |
Spec / Type HCB-150
| Clamping force (Ton) | 150 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 660×620 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 300/315 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 480 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 700 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 7.5 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 10.6 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 100 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2030x1350x2370 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 4000 |
Spec / Type HCB-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) | 820 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 10 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 15.2 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 120 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2300x1350x2670 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 4500
5700 |
Spec / Type HCB-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 |
Spec / Type HCB-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 |
Spec / Type HCB-400
| Clamping force (Ton) | 400 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 660×620
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 |
Spec / Type HCB-500
| Clamping force (Ton) | 500 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 800×800
900×900 1140×1100 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 560 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 580 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 1000 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 15 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 30 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 250 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2810x1705x3135 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 12000
13500 15800 |
Spec / Type HCB-600
| Clamping force (Ton) | 600 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 900×900
1200×1140 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 620 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 610 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 1020 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 20 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 30 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 300 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 3000x1750x4100 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 14200
16000 |
Spec / Type HCB-800
| Clamping force (Ton) | 800 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 1800×1400 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 700 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 700 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 1060 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 30 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 40 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 355 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 3220x1850x4350 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 26000 |
HCB Melamine Tableware Production Setup
A good melamine tableware press must fill powder steadily, vent cleanly, hold pressure firmly, keep platen temperature stable and still be easy for operators to load, clean and unload. HCB configuration is reviewed through the finished product, mold, powder and output target.
The projected area, thickness and cavity count of bowls, plates, trays, cups or general tableware affect tonnage, platen size and heating capacity.
Mold weight, daylight, stroke, cleaning space and demolding method must match the selected HCB model so operators can work safely and efficiently.
Powder charge weight, product thickness, platen temperature and holding time affect gloss, density, flash and demolding. HCB can be tuned by trial results.
When output requirements increase, high-frequency preheating, loading method, demolding method and operator position can be reviewed with the HCB press.
- Product drawing, finished size, tableware thickness, mold dimensions, mold weight and cavity count.
- Production powder, charge weight, target output, voltage and factory layout.
- Trial records for platen temperature, hydraulic pressure, degassing steps, holding time, curing result and demolding condition.
- Repeated pressing checks for gloss, density, flash, air marks, deformation and demolding marks before fixing parameters.
Service, Imported Components and Export Support
Han Chang supports the machine itself: equipment discussion, installation confirmation, operator guidance, online machine diagnosis, replacement-part coordination and maintenance discussion are supported by service teams in Taiwan and Mainland China.
Applicable configurations can use imported key components such as Mitsubishi PLC, Fuji Electric touch panel and Japanese-brand oil seals. These components help with control stability, fault diagnosis, maintenance planning and long-term machine use. CE certification is available by export project, machine configuration and documentation scope.
Han Chang can review HCB hydraulic holding pressure, degassing steps, platen temperature, automatic operation, mold loading condition and machine alarms. Service discussion focuses on machine settings when pressure, temperature, venting or opening movement needs attention.
Customers can provide control-screen photos, alarm messages, hydraulic gauge readings, platen temperature status, mold movement videos and site photos. Han Chang reviews hydraulic, electrical, heating, PLC, sensor, powder, mold, preheating and compression conditions before coordinating parts or service, helping factories protect surface gloss, thickness, color boundary, demolding quality and stable output.
PLC, touch panel, oil seals and related control components can be specified with imported brands by configuration, giving the factory clearer parameter control, fault diagnosis and future replacement planning.
Service teams in Taiwan and Mainland China can support equipment discussion, operation guidance, online diagnosis and replacement-part coordination for cross-region customers.
For export projects, CE certification can be discussed according to destination, machine configuration and documentation scope before purchasing.
Melamine Tableware Molding Machine FAQ
What products is the HCB melamine tableware molding machine suitable for?
HCB is suitable for bowls, plates, trays, cups and general melamine tableware. The correct model depends on projected area, mold dimensions, cavity count, platen size, daylight, stroke and output target.
What is the main HCB advantage for tableware factories?
HCB combines vertical compression, hydraulic holding pressure, multi-stage degassing, platen heating and low-noise automatic operation, helping the factory manage thickness, density, surface gloss and demolding condition.
Why is degassing important in melamine molding?
When melamine powder heats and compresses inside the mold, trapped air and volatile gas must be released. Correct degassing reduces air marks, flash, uneven curing and demolding marks.
How does Han Chang recommend the HCB model?
Han Chang checks product size, projected area, mold size, cavity count, mold weight, daylight, platen area, heater capacity, degassing/holding requirements and target output before recommending the HCB range.
Can HCB work with a high-frequency preheater?
Yes. When powder charge weight, product thickness or output demand increases, HCB can be planned together with high-frequency preheating to improve powder condition before compression molding.
Is CE certification available?
CE certification is available by export project, machine configuration and documentation scope.
For melamine tableware production, these references help the customer review molding defects, line layout, mold conditions, powder behavior, venting, holding pressure and daily output planning. Related equipment: Review the complete Melamine Compression Molding Machine range and compare Dual-Color Melamine Tableware Molding Machine and Automatic Melamine Cup Forming Machine by machine structure and product fit.
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