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The egg tray dryer is mainly used to dry the wet egg tray in the paper tray production. Shuliy Machinery offers four drying solutions—natural drying, trolley dryer, brick kiln dryer, and metal dryer—for production capacities from 1,000 to 6,000 pieces per hour.

Our drying systems are designed for the egg tray production line, transforming wet paper trays into finished products ready for packaging. With CE certification and machines shipped to 80+ countries, we have the right drying solution for your production scale.

Introduction to Egg Tray Dryers

The egg tray drying machine is an essential part of the egg tray manufacturing process. After the pulping and forming stages, wet trays need proper drying before they can be packaged and sold.

The right drying method depends on your production volume, budget, and local climate conditions. Shuliy offers four main drying options to match different business needs—from budget-friendly natural drying to high-speed industrial metal dryers.

Four Drying Methods Explained

1. Natural Drying

Natural drying uses sunlight and ambient airflow to dry wet egg trays. This paper egg tray dryer method is completely manual and requires drying racks and trays.

How it works: Place formed trays on bamboo or galvanized trays, then arrange them on drying racks in an open area. Sunlight and natural wind complete the drying process.

Setup requirements:

• 100-200 drying racks
• Each rack holds 24-30 mesh sheets
• Each sheet holds 3-4 egg trays

Drying time depends on temperature:

Temperature	Drying Time
30-35°C	2 hours
25°C	5 hours
5-10°C	48 hours

Best for: Small-scale production (1,000-2,000 pcs/h), warm climates (30-40°C)

Advantages:

• No energy costs
• Lowest operating expenses
• Opération simple

Disadvantages:

• Weather-dependent
• Requires more labor
• Large floor space needed

2. Trollet Dryer / Cart Dryer

This semi-automatic system uses heated carts inside an enclosed drying chamber. This egg tray dryer provides consistent results regardless of weather conditions.

How it works: Place trays on galvanized carts, then push carts into the drying chamber. After 30-40 minutes at 180-200°C, trays emerge fully dry.

Equipment specifications:

• Drying room holds 10-12 carts
• Each cart holds 90-100 trays
• Recommend keeping 10 extra carts for continuous operation

Best for: Small to medium production (2,000-3,000 pcs/h)

Advantages:

• All-weather production
• Smaller footprint than natural drying
• Consistent quality

Disadvantages:

• Higher labor requirements
• Operating costs higher than natural drying

3. Brick Kiln Dryer

The brick kiln system uses a long drying tunnel with conveyor belts. It’s semi-automatic and ideal for medium-scale operations.

How it works: Wet trays enter the drying tunnel via conveyor belt. After 15 minutes at 180-200°C, they exit the other side fully dried.

Specifications:

• Tunnel length: 40-70 meters
• Temperature: 180-200°C
• Drying time: 15 minutes

Best for: Medium to large production (2,500+ pcs/h)

Advantages:

• Lower construction cost than the multi-layer metal dryer
• Semi-automatic operation
• Consistent quality

Disadvantages:

• Require a long building space
• Higher operating costs than the egg tray metal dryer

4. Multi-Layer Metal Dryer

The metal dryer is our most advanced drying solution. It’s fully automatic and designed for high-volume industrial production.

How it works: Trays enter the drying chamber on trays, pass through 6 layers over 25 minutes at 180-200°C, then exit from the bottom.

Specifications:

• Chamber dimensions: 18m × 6 layers
• Temperature: 180-200°C
• Drying time: 25 minutes
• Output: 5,000-6,000 pcs/h

Fuel options:

• Coal
• Wood
• Natural gas
• Diesel

Best for: Large-scale industrial production (5,000-6,000 pcs/h)

Advantages:

• Compact footprint
• Energy-efficient design
• Fully automatic operation
• High output capacity

Disadvantages:

• Higher initial investment

Paper Egg Tray Drying Method Comparison

Below is a comparison of four egg tray dryer methods for your reference.

Method	Capacité	Drying Time	Temperature	Automatisation	Best For
Natural	1,000-2,000 pcs/h	2-48 hours	Ambient	Manual	Small scale, warm climates
Trolley Dryer	2,000-3,000 pcs/h	30-40 min	180-200°C	Semi-auto	All-weather small production
Brick Kiln	2,500+ pcs/h	15 min	180-200°C	Semi-auto	Medium production
Metal Dryer	5,000-6,000 pcs/h	25 min	180-200°C	Fully auto	Industrial scale

How to Choose the Right Egg Tray Dryer?

Not sure which drying method fits your needs? Here are the key factors to consider:

1. Production Volume
   • Match the dryer capacity to your egg tray machine output. Natural drying works for 1,000-2,000 pcs/h machines. The multi-layer metal dryer handles 5,000-6,000+ pcs/h.
2. Climate Conditions
   • Natural drying performs best in warm, dry regions (30-40°C). If your area has limited sunshine or high humidity, consider a closed drying system.
3. Budget Constraints
   • Natural drying has the lowest operating costs but requires more labor and space. Metal dryers need a higher upfront investment but offer the best long-term efficiency.
4. Labor Availability
   • Natural drying requires more workers for handling racks. Automated systems need fewer operators but require skilled technicians.
5. Production Continuity
   • If you need year-round production regardless of weather, choose a closed drying system (cart dryer, brick kiln, or metal dryer).

Fuel Options for Industrial Dryer

The egg tray dryer (brick kiln and metal dryer) can use various fuel sources:

Fuel Type	Avantages	Inconvénients
Coal	Cheap, widely available	Environmental concerns
Wood	Renewable, clean	Require storage space
Natural Gas	Clean burning, convenient	Higher cost
Diesel	Portable, reliable	Expensive fuel

Your choice depends on local fuel availability and environmental regulations.

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Choosing the right egg tray dryer is essential for your paper tray production line success. Shuliy Machinery has supplied drying systems to businesses in 80+ countries for over 15 years. Our CE-certified equipment combines reliability, efficiency, and competitive pricing.

Contact us for a free consultation and customized quote. We’ll analyze your production needs and recommend the optimal drying solution.