Shipping Information
Shipping Date: June 6, 2024
Product Model: PT 4-5 Apple Tray Machine (with Metal Drying System)
Production Capacity: 2,000 apple trays per hour
Heating Method: Wood-fired
Drying System: 6-layer metal dryer
Machine Configuration: 5m³ hydraulic pulper; vibrating screen; 6-layer metal dryer equipped with stainless steel metal trays; the inner walls of the dryer are made of stainless steel sheet.
Destination: India
Customer Background
The customer owns an apple orchard and has purchased our PT 4-5 apple tray production machine to manufacture paper trays for packaging their apples.
Market Demand for Apple Trays in India
India is one of the major apple-consuming countries in the world. Apples are primarily grown in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand, but they need to be transported over long distances to major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. This has driven a sustained demand for apple trays across the supply chain.
📦 Functions of Apple Trays
1. Protection during transportation: Apple trays safeguard the fruit from pressure, bruising, and damage during handling and transit.
2. Enhanced appearance and market value: They allow apples to be neatly arranged, improving visual appeal for retail display.
3. Extended shelf life: High-quality trays often offer ventilation and cushioning, helping maintain freshness.
4. Improved packing efficiency: Uniform sizing enables better stacking and easier logistics management.
♻️ Molded Pulp Apple Trays
Among various packaging options, molded pulp apple trays are the most widely used. They are:
1. Low-cost;
2. Biodegradable and environmentally friendly;
3. Highly favored by the market due to their sustainable nature;
Molded pulp apple trays offer an ideal balance between affordability and environmental responsibility, making them the preferred choice throughout India’s apple supply chain.
