The seedling tray making machine is an automatic pulp molding machine designed for manufacturing biodegradable nursery trays from recycled paper. Using the same molding technology as an egg tray machine, the equipment produces 1,000–7,000 seedling trays per hour simply by replacing the forming molds with customized seedling tray molds.
The machine uses waste paper as the primary raw material to manufacture eco-friendly seedling trays that are widely used for growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, and forestry seedlings. It is an ideal solution for agricultural nurseries, horticultural farms, greenhouse growers, and biodegradable packaging manufacturers.
Raw Materials for Nursery Tray Making
The machine utilizes recycled paper materials, including:
- Waste newspapers
- Corrugated cardboard
- Office paper
- Magazine paper
- Paper scraps
- Cartons
- Recycled paper pulp
These inexpensive raw materials help reduce production costs while enabling the creation of environmentally friendly nursery trays.
How Does the Seedling Tray Making Machine Work?
First, waste paper is processed into pulp through a hydrapulper. The pulp is then delivered to the molding machine, where a vacuum system transfers the pulp onto specially designed seedling tray molds. After forming, the trays are removed from the molds and sent for drying. Once dried, the finished seedling trays are ready for use or sale.
Only the forming mold changes, allowing the same machine to produce different tray designs and cell configurations.
Which Crops Can Be Grown?
Our molded pulp seedling trays are widely used for:
Vegetables
- Tomato
- Lettuce
- Cucumber
- Pepper
- Cabbage
- Eggplant
Fruits
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
- Melon
Flowers
- Rose
- Petunia
- Marigold
- Chrysanthemum
Forestry
- Pine
- Eucalyptus
- Poplar
Main Features
Customizable Nursery Tray Molds
We provide customized molds according to customer requirements.
Available tray designs include:
- 32-cell seedling trays
- 50-cell seedling trays
- 72-cell seedling trays
- 98-cell seedling trays
- 105-cell seedling trays
- 128-cell seedling trays
- Vegetable nursery trays
- Flower seedling trays
- Forestry seedling trays
Special tray sizes can also be customized.
High Production Efficiency
The machine is available in capacities ranging from 1,000 to 7,000 trays per hour, suitable for startups and large-scale agricultural manufacturers.
Environmentally Friendly Production
The machine converts waste paper into biodegradable nursery trays, reducing plastic usage and supporting sustainable agriculture.
Automatic Vacuum Forming
The vacuum forming system ensures:
- Uniform tray thickness
- Accurate molding
- Smooth tray surfaces
- High production efficiency
- Stable product quality
- Easy Mold Replacement
Changing molds is simple and fast, allowing manufacturers to produce different seedling tray specifications on the same machine.
Nursery Tray Forming Machine Technical Parameters
We offer several machine models to meet different production requirements.
| Model | Capacity | Power | Workers | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL-3×1 | 1,000–1,500 pcs/h | 32 kW | 3–4 | Small nurseries and startup businesses |
| SL-4×1 | 1,500–2,000 pcs/h | 45 kW | 3–4 | Small to medium seedling tray manufacturers |
| SL-3×4 | 2,000–2,500 pcs/h | 58 kW | 4–5 | Medium-scale production |
| SL-4×4 | 3,000–3,500 pcs/h | 78 kW | 4–5 | Commercial nursery tray factories |
| SL-4×8 | 4,000–5,000 pcs/h | 90–120 kW | 3–4 | Large-scale production |
| SL-5×8 | 5,000–6,000 pcs/h | 110–140 kW | 3–4 | Industrial manufacturing |
| SL-6×8 | 6,000–7,000 pcs/h | 130–160 kW | 3–4 | High-output automated factories |
How to Choose the Right Seedling Tray Mold?
The ideal mold depends on your crop and planting method.
| Crop | Recommended Cell |
|---|---|
| Tomato | 72 cells |
| Pepper | 98 cells |
| Lettuce | 128 cells |
| Cucumber | 50 cells |
| Watermelon | 32 cells |
| Flowers | 105 cells |
| Tree Seedlings | Custom |
Complete Nursery Tray Manufacturing Solution
Besides the seedling tray making machine, we also provide:
We can design a complete nursery tray production plant according to your factory size and daily output.
Why Choose Our Seedling Tray Making Machine?
- Production capacity from 1,000–7,000 pcs/h
- Customized seedling tray molds available
- Suitable for various tray cell configurations
- Low raw material cost
- Energy-saving and environmentally friendly
- Stable performance with long service life
- Factory-direct pricing and complete technical support
FAQs
What raw materials are required?
Waste newspapers, cardboard, office paper, cartons, and other recycled paper materials can all be used.
Can you customize seedling tray molds?
Yes. We can manufacture molds according to your required tray dimensions, number of cells, and seedling applications.
What industries is this machine suitable for?
It is widely used in horticulture, greenhouse cultivation, vegetable nurseries, flower farms, forestry projects, and commercial seedling production.
Contact Us
Looking for a reliable seedling tray making machine manufacturer?
We provide high-quality automatic nursery tray making machines with customized molds, multiple production capacities, and complete technical support for customers worldwide.
Contact us today to receive:
- Factory-direct pricing
- Customized mold solutions
- Machine operation videos
- Production layout recommendations
- Installation and commissioning support
- Lifetime after-sales service
Send us an inquiry today to get the latest quotation and start your biodegradable seedling tray manufacturing business!
