

In Mexico’s rapidly expanding takeaway and fast-food market, lunch box forming machines have become essential equipment for food packaging factories. YG’s automated forming solutions have successfully helped local customers achieve higher production capacity, lower labor costs, and a stable supply of environmentally friendly paper boxes, achieving a return on investment in a short period.
Lunch Box Forming Machine Parameters
| Model | YG-800 | YG-C800 | YG-S800 | |
| Paper Cup Size | 3-16OZ | 3-16OZ | 3-16OZ | |
| Raw Material | One-side PE | One-side PE | One-side or two-side PE-coated paper (Singe PE or Double PE coated paper) | |
| Speed | 65-75 pcs/min | 70-80 pcs/min | 75-85 pcs/min | |
| Suitable paper weight | 150-180g;±20g | 150-300g;±20g | 160-300g/;±20g | |
| Voltage supply | 380V, 50HZ | 380V, 50HZ | 380V(220V) 50HZ | |
| cup size | Bottom35-70mm, Top45-90mm High32-135mm | Bottom35-70mm,Top45-90mm, High32-135mm | Bottom35-70mm, Top45-90mm, High32-135mm | |
| General power | 4.5 kW | 5 kW | 6 kW | |
| Working Air Source | NO | NO | 0.4-0.6Mpa; 0.4m3/min | |
| Net weight | 1680kg | 1680kg | 2000kg | |
| Measurement (mm) | L:2115mm;W:1000mm;H:1700mm | L:2115mm;W:1000mm;H:1700mm | Main engine | L:2100mm;W:1200mm;H:1800mm |
| Cup holder | L:900mm;W:600mm;H:1500mm | |||
| Cup Side Sealing | Copper bar heating | Evergreen Ultrasonic | Evergreen Ultrasonic | |
| Bottom Knurling | Heating | Heating | Hot Air System | |
| We can customize the machine and mold according to the customer’s requirements. Also, we have a high-speed machine, 100-120pcs/min. | ||||
Why Mexican Factories Are Actively Buying Lunch Box Forming Machines?
Mexican customers are buying lunch box forming machines for three main reasons: rapid order growth, rising labor costs, and increasingly stringent environmental regulations.
- Continuous Growth of the Takeaway and Fast-Food Industry
In recent years, the number of local fast-food chains, burger brands, and delivery platforms in Mexico has increased significantly, maintaining a consistently high demand for disposable food packaging. Traditional manual box folding methods can no longer meet the demand for stable delivery.
- The Need to Reduce Reliance on Manual Labor
Although Mexico has a strong manufacturing base, the food packaging industry faces challenges such as high turnover of skilled workers and inconsistent efficiency. Automated disposable food box machines have become crucial for factories to reduce costs.
- Environmentally Friendly Packaging Becomes the Mainstream
More and more Mexican customers are explicitly stating:
“We need equipment that can produce paper, recyclable burger boxes.”
This directly drives the demand for eco-friendly burger box machines.
Customer Background: A Food Packaging Factory in Central Mexico
This is a medium-sized factory primarily focused on fast-food packaging, urgently needing a stable, easy-to-maintain lunch box forming machine that supports multiple specifications.
- Customer Type: Food packaging processing plant
- Main Products: Burger boxes, lunch boxes, takeaway food boxes
- Previous Method: Semi-automatic + manual box folding
- Core Pain Points:
- Insufficient production capacity
- Poor product consistency
- Unable to handle brand customized orders
YG’s Solution: One Machine, Multiple Box Types
YG provides not just a single piece of equipment, but a complete forming solution adapted to the Mexican market.
Automatic Lunch Box Forming Machine
The lunch box forming machine recommended by YG offers the following advantages:
- Fully automatic paper feeding, creasing, forming, and box collection
- Single-person operation, stable performance
- Supports multiple mold changes
Compatible with Paper Burger Box Production
The same equipment is compatible with the paper burger box machine mode, helping customers produce simultaneously:
- Burger boxes
- Folding lunch boxes
- Takeaway food paper boxes
This is especially important for Mexican customers, as order specifications change frequently.
Designed for Eco-Friendly Paper Materials
The equipment can stably process:
- Kraft paper
- White cardboard
- Food-grade coated paper
Fully compliant with the procurement standards for eco-friendly burger box machines.
Equipment Configuration & Key Parameters (Reference)
The configuration provided by YG balances efficiency and cost control among similar equipment in Mexico.
- Applicable paper weight: 200–400 gsm
- Production speed: 90–150 pcs/min
- Forming method: Automatic creasing + forming
- Finished product type: Lunch boxes, burger boxes, food paper boxes
- Control system: PLC + touch screen
- Operator: 1 person
- Voltage: Customized to adapt to Mexican standards
Results After Installation in Mexico
After the equipment was put into operation, the customer significantly improved delivery capabilities within 3 months.
- Production capacity increase: ≈2.5 times
- Labor costs: Reduced by 40%+
- Finished product pass rate: Significantly improved
- New orders: Successfully secured orders from chain fast-food customers
Customer feedback indicates that YG’s disposable food box machine performs very stably in terms of continuous operation and ease of maintenance.
Why YG Lunch Box Forming Machine Fits the Mexican Market?
YG’s advantage lies in “understanding both equipment and the export market.”
- Provides Spanish/English operation support
- Complete machine debugging and video acceptance before shipment
- Familiar with Mexican voltage and packaging standards
- Customizable mold solutions based on customer products
This is a key reason why customers ultimately chose YG instead of lower-priced local equipment.
FAQ: Questions Mexican Buyers Care About Most
Q1: Can one lunch box forming machine make different box sizes?
Yes. By changing molds, the same lunch box forming machine can produce various sizes of burger boxes and lunch boxes.
Q2: Is it suitable for eco-friendly packaging projects?
Completely suitable. This equipment is specifically designed for paper materials and is a typical eco-friendly burger box machine.
Q3: How fast is the ROI in Mexico?
Typically 6–12 months. With stable orders, customers can generally recoup their investment within a year.
Q4: Can it work with printing machines?
It can be seamlessly integrated. Printed paper can be directly fed into the equipment for forming, making it suitable for customized brand orders.
Lunch Box Forming Machine in YG Machinery
Against the backdrop of continuously growing demand for food packaging in Mexico, the lunch box forming machine has become a core piece of equipment for paper food packaging factories. The automated, environmentally friendly, and highly stable solutions provided by YG are helping more and more Mexican customers enter the higher value-added food packaging market.












