

In December 2024, a Saudi Arabian paper cup manufacturer with many years of experience in paper cup production contacted the YG team to enquire about the latest paper cup forming machine price.The customer said that with the increasing demand from local cafes and fast food chains, the low productivity and unstable cup forming of the original machine had affected the market expansion plan. They wanted to find a cost-effective paper cup manufacturing machine that could meet the needs of mass production, and after comparing a number of paper cup machine suppliers, the customer chose the YG-GS120 fully automated machine provided by YG, which was put into use with good results, and the capacity and molding quality were significantly improved. After the machine was put into use, the production capacity and molding quality were significantly improved.
Paper Cup Forming Machine Parameter
Model | YG-DP10 | YG-DP16 | YG-GS120 |
Production Speed (pcs/min) | 80-110 | 70-90 | 100-120 |
Voltage | 380V/50Hz, Three Phase | 380V/50Hz, Three Phase | 380V/50Hz, Three Phase |
Paper Cup Specifications (oz) | 3oz-12oz | 3oz-16oz | 3oz-16oz |
Machine Package Size (L*W*H, mm) | 2150x1100x1750 | 2150x1100x1950 | 2180x1050x1600 |
Paper Stock / Material Requirements | 160-350g Single & Double PE Coated Paper | 160-350g Single PE Coated Paper | Single & Double Coated Paper |
Power (KW) | 7.8KW | 5.5KW | 7KW |
Weight (Kg) | 1700Kg | 1600Kg | 2100Kg |
Appropriate customer groups | Start-ups or individuals | Small and medium-sized factories | Big factory |
Paper Thickness Requirements (g/㎡) | 150-350g/㎡; ±20g/㎡ | ||
Gas Supply Requirements | 0.6-0.8Mpa; 0.4m³/min | ||
Cup Body Sticking Method | Ultrasonic Heating | ||
Bottom Heating Method | Nest Bottom Heating (5 groups) | ||
Molds Customization | Customizable According to Customer Requirements | ||
We can customize the machine and mold according to the customer’s requirements. Also, we have a high-speed machine, 100-120pcs/min. |


Saudi Arabia Customer Needs and Project Difficulties
The old paper cup manufacturing machine used by the customer had problems such as cracked rolled edges, poor heat sealing and uneven heating system, which resulted in a pass rate of less than 92%. In addition, the old machine was cumbersome and took nearly 1 day to change the mold, which was not conducive to responding to the market’s diversified demand for 7oz, 12oz and 16oz paper cups, and seriously affected the ability to receive orders.
After fully understanding the customer’s needs, YG team suggested to adopt this intelligent machine and strengthen the hot air system for the high temperature environment in Saudi Arabia, so as to make the heat sealing of the paper cups more solid and avoid leakage problems under high temperature transportation. After the actual test, the customer said that the yield rate has been increased to more than 99%, and the scrap rate has been significantly reduced.


Advantages and Application Scenarios
This paper cup forming machine is not only applied to the production of paper cups for coffee shops and milk tea stores, but also widely used in the local catering take-away and food packaging fields in Saudi Arabia.
The whole machine can be connected with die-cutting, printing and packaging equipment to form a fully automated production line to meet the needs of enterprises of different sizes. Compared with some foreign paper cup machine supplier products, this equipment paper cup forming machine price is reasonable, reliable performance, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises to invest in production expansion.
Customer Feedback
Customer feedback: “YG machine is stable and tight sealing, especially suitable for local hot drink cup demand. Workers mastered the operation process in two days, and the fully automatic function significantly reduces labor input.” In addition, the customer appreciated the easy maintenance and PLC fault code alert function, and the quick troubleshooting of abnormalities, which saved a lot of after-sales time.
Why choose YG Machinery?
As a professional paper cup machine supplier, YG not only provides true and transparent paper cup forming machine price, but also offers local voltage customization, factory layout suggestions and video remote installation guidance for Saudi customers. Perfect after-sales service and technical support make customers worry-free.
In addition, YG can also provide paper bowl forming machines, paper lid making machines, automatic carton forming machines, automatic paper cup forming machine, egg tray machine and other related equipments for customers, welcome to contact us to get the exclusive solution and favorable price.