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Have you thought of starting a paper plate-making business and thought about where to cater? The demand for paper plates is increasing as people become more eco-friendly and conscious of a greener tomorrow.
Paper plate machines have worldwide demand, especially for parties, social gatherings, and street food markets in Nepal and India. Why import paper plates from the Indian or Chinese market when we can conveniently produce paper plates in Nepal? Even entrepreneurs can make a minimum of a 10% net profit margin with the right production machinery and strategy.
Paper plate production was not this convenient and trendy back in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The manual production of paper and saal leaf plates was hectic compared to today. However, the rise of automation in paper plate production has just changed the game. Semi-automatic and automatic machines these days produce high-quality products, too, with speed and consistency.
In this blog, we discuss how paper plate production has risen via transformation from a manual process to the use of automated technology.
In modern days, automation is the game for preparing paper plates using die-cutting machines. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, paper plate production was laborious and time-consuming, while the operation is more efficient today. This is possible through paper plate-cutting machines, which have different models, features, and benefits.
Large rolls of paper are now ejected into the paper plate-making machines. These continuous sheets of paper are now ready to be cut into the desired shape of paper plate in the next step of paper plate production.
Die cutting is the process in which the continuous sheet of paper fed into the machine is cut. For that, the die cutters use immense pressure to cut through the sharp edge of the die.
The freshly cut paper plates are now molded into the final, three-dimensional, recognizable shape of the paper plate. The paper plate's round, square, or octagonal shape is precisely formed after die-cutting. And once the machine neatly stacks the finished paper plates, these are now sent for packaging.
A paper plate-making machine is one of the most essential manufacturing machines that produces high-quality paper plates, the most eco-friendly substitute for plastic plates. Paper plate production is a profitable business, as we discussed previously, with a production gap in the Nepalese market and reliance on imports still existing.
Once the industry scales up over breakeven, profitability is achievable. With a consistent strategy, manufacturers can meet the demand for disposable cutlery in family and event servings. This can be used for chats, chatpat, snacks, fruits, and even pani puri in street shops, sweet shops, or social functions.
One can start a paper plate business in Nepal with special paper quality, exceptional market reach, and leak-proof paper plates. Before that, let's learn about the types and prices of .
The single-mold crank paper plate machine is suitable for making paper plates ranging in size from 4 to 12 inches. With the help of this machine, panipuri, momo, sausage dona, plates, and thalis can be made.
A single-mold crank paper plate machine has a capacity of 900 to 1200 pieces per hour. It comes in a compact size of 1.5*1*6 ft and operates under 2 KW of power and 220 volts. Only single-size paper plates can be made from the machine at a time.
A double mold crank machine is used as a clamping unit for the opening and closing actions of the molding process of paper plates. Advancements, such as double-mold crank machines, allow for the efficient production of two different sizes and shapes at once.
These machines allow greater versatility in making panipuri plates, momos plates, and thalis. Double mold crank machine Prices range from Rs 190000 to Rs 250000, based on their increased capabilities. Here at Changing Nepal, we have options like double die machines, high-quality channel body machines, and double motor models of double mold crank machines for paper plate production.
These double-die crank paper plate machines come in a size of 2.5*1*6 ft and are operated at a power of 2.6 KW and a voltage of 220V. Choose one based on what suits your production needs, precision control, and budget.
| Model of the paper plate machine | Size | Price (Rs) | Capacity (pcs/hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Die Machine | Upto 12 inch | 190,000 | 1800–2400 |
| Double Die High-Quality Channel Body Machine | Upto 12 inch | 200,000 | 1800–2400 |
| Double Die Machine with Double Motor | Upto 12 inch | 230,000 | 1800–2400 |
The Hydraulic Paper Plate Machine uses hydraulic pressure to automate the process of paper plate manufacturing. Disposable paper plates formed through hydraulic pressure can achieve the required thickness and shape and have exceptional precision compared to the manual paper plate-making process.
A hydraulic single-cylinder single-die machine is one of the most affordable hydraulic paper plate machines. It has a simpler design and can be used for making saal leaf and wrinkle plates.
Its starting price range in Nepal is Rs 175,000 for wrinkle plates. Let's understand more about the pricing of a hydraulic cylinder single-die machine.
| Models of single-cylinder die | Average price in Nepal (Rs) | The capacity of the die | Size of the die |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrinkle plate-making model | Rs 190,000 | 1500 pieces of wrinkle plate per hour | Single for 6 to 12-inch die |
| Both wrinkles and paper plate-making | Rs 215, 000 | 800 pieces of dona/thali per hour | double for 6 to 7-inch die single for 8 to 12-inch die |
The hydraulic paper plate-making machine with the double die and double cylinder is suitable for the making of dona, thali, wrinkle, and leaf plates. It has a high production capacity of 600-2500 pieces per hour.
It is comparatively more expensive than a single one, with a starting price of Rs 250,000. Machines that have double 6 to 12-inch dies cost Rs 260,000. Again, double by double die for a 6 to 7-inch die and double for an 8 to 12-inch die come at Rs 310,000.
There are two different models one heavy and another normal model, with 5 roller types and 2 tank motors to make paper plate machines. This fully automatic machine operates under 2 HP power and has a 26-liter tank for effortlessly making paper plates.
At Changing Nepal, you can get a heavy model of a fully automatic wrinkle plate-making machine for Rs 380,000. Whereas, the normal version of this fully automatic paper plate machine is available for around Rs 300,000 in Nepal.
The fully automatic paper plate machine with 10 rolls is available with a more powerful 3 HP motor. Also, it has a separate half HP motor for paper feeding and a larger 40-liter tank for high-volume paper plate production.
This paper plate automatic machine comes in heavy and normal models, with prices ranging between Rs 345,000 and Rs 470,000.
The price of the die also varies based on what you want to make, either a dona, khande, wrinkle plate, saal leaf gahiro plate, or auto wrinkle plate.
| Die Type | Size (inch) | Cost (NPR per inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Dona | 4-8, 9-12 | 1200- 1400 |
| Khande Thali | - | 1500 (average price) |
| Wrinkle Plate | 6-9, 10-12 | 1600- 1700 |
| Saal Leaf Cairo Plate | 6-8, 9-12 | 2000- 2900 |
| Auto Wrinkle Die | 5-9, 10-12 | 2600- 3200 |
The raw materials required for manufacturing paper plates are continuous sheets of paper rolls. The paper roll film costs around Rs 135 to 140 power kg in Nepal. In the context of wrinkle plates, the material cost can go as high as Rs. 190 per kg.
DCL paper plate machines are also affordable options for paper plate making, This machinery model caters to different needs and functionalities when it comes to manufacturing disposable paper plates.
There are single and double-die options, and even semi-automatic to automatic paper plate-making features. Also, the cylindrical configuration for paper plate machines comes in single and double-cylinder options.
The price range of DCL paper plate machines is between Rs 130,000 and Rs. 215,000 in Nepal. At Changing Nepal outlet, we supply these machines in several models, which are listed below,
Nevertheless, we have discussed various dies and models of paper plate-making machines available at the Changing Nepal outlet. Also, we discussed how the rise of paper plate machines has automated the production of disposable cutlery.
Before you buy a machine, consider what your primary requirement for a plate is (wrinkle, dona, or thali). Also, compare between machines from higher to lower volume transactions aligning with your business goal and budget-friendly. Book your preferred semi-automatic or automatic plate-making machine with Changing Nepal today and start your paper plate-making business.