In this artificial world, paper plates are a sustainable alternative to plastic. Promoting green living and a sustainable environment. Use of paper plates helps in dealing with various environmental problems like plastic pollution, recycling of waste etc. paper plate is an affordable item, consisting of different varieties available according to the requirements of an individual. paper plates can be customized by the customer according to their needs. customer can specify their need on which it can be determined how much quality plate he needs and which paper will suit his requirement the most. how to choose the right plate for one you will get to know in this blog.
Manufacturing of paper plates
- Paper plates can be manufactured in various sizes which include:
6-16 inches paper plate sizes this include round, oval, three compartment, four compartment paper plates.
These are designed using different papers and using different methadology. methods include:
1. Using manual machines like hand press
these machines cost very low but their production capacity is also very low as compared to other machines. these machine requires manpower to produce paper plates. paper plates produced by these machines are generally low quality and cheap in price as this machine does not have that much energy to produce good quality paper plates as it relies on manpower.
2. Using semi-hydraulic machines
these machines cost low to moderate and have various types. their production capacity is higher than the manual machines but requires constant supervision and need labour for collecting and packaging. types of semi-hydraulic machines are:
Roll machine: this machine uses paper roll to make paper plates. this machine requires very less manpower and its production capacity is also moderate to high.
Sheet machine: this machines uses paper in a sheet format and requires manpower to put sheets in it regularly or a modification can be installed but it is very expensive in which sheets will be taken up by machine itself using sensors. its production capacity is moderate to high and gives good quality paper plates.
3. Using fully automatic machines
these machines are designed to reduce manpower making it a capital intensive machine model. this machine is very expensive and its production capacity is very high. these machines can make even the finest quality paper plates but requires a high and stable electricity supply.
NOTE: these machines can be modified in different ways which affects their pricing and production capacity.
Different types of paper used in making paper plates
1. craft
2. silver
3. sunmica
4. sbs (imported paper)
5. recycled paper
These paper have different gsm(grams per square meter) which defines the quality of paper plates.
Types of paper plates
1.recycled paper plates- eco-friendly and affordable
2. palm leaf plates- biodegradable
3. coated paper plates- with lamination for oily food
4. plain plates- for regular meals/snacks
5.compartment plates- for combo meals
6.designer printed plates-for parties
MANUAL MACHINE HANDPRESS
How to choose the right paper plate:
At first always see the type of food you will put in that plate (dry, oily, liquid) it will help you to determine the quality you need in that plate. for dry items you can use a less gsm paper plate but in the case of oily and liquid items you need a heavier plate which means more gsm (250-350).
Then see the duration of use(quick snacks vs dinner service)
Then see for your budget. (bulk economy vs premium options)
Business use cases and recommendations
for event planners- 10-12 inch designer/compartment plates
for caterers- strong 9-12 inch plates
for retail- 6-9 inch basic and printed plates
for export- compostable and eco-certified plates
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