Automatic Egg Tray Packing Machine for Poultry Farms and Egg Processing Plants

Automatic Egg Tray Packing Machine

Product Overview

The automatic egg tray packing machine is a core automation device for modern egg processing lines, designed to seamlessly integrate after egg washers, graders, or candling equipment. It automates the process of gently and uniformly placing cleaned, graded eggs into paper pulp or plastic egg trays – eliminating manual egg placement entirely.  

This compact all-in-one system integrates egg conveying, row alignment, precise counting, gentle loading, and tray discharge. Operators only need to feed empty trays and remove stacked full trays; the entire packing cycle runs autonomously via PLC control. For a medium-scale egg processing plant (20,000 eggs/hour), this machine reduces packing station labor by 70% while improving product hygiene and packaging consistency – critical for retail and bulk egg supply markets.  

Working Process

1. Egg infeedEggs are delivered from upstream conveyors (washer/grader/candler) to the machine’s infeed section at a stable speed (15–20 eggs/second), with guide rails preventing off-track movement.
2. Row alignment and bufferingFood-grade rubber rollers align eggs into uniform rows (matching tray layout: 5/6 rows), while a soft buffer zone absorbs flow fluctuations to avoid collisions – cutting pre-packing breakage by 40%.
3. Counting and groupingHigh-precision photoelectric sensors (accuracy ±1 egg/1000) count eggs to match tray capacity (standard 30 eggs/tray: 5×6 layout; customizable for 18/24/36 eggs/tray). Eggs are grouped into tray-sized batches and held in a staging area.
4. Tray loadingA vacuum suction head (or soft mechanical cups) gently lifts grouped eggs and lowers them into empty trays along a preset trajectory (drop height <5cm), with pressure control (0.3–0.5MPa) to avoid shell damage.
5. Tray discharge and stackingFilled trays are pushed onto an output conveyor and transported to the stacking zone. An optional automatic stacker collects 10–20 trays per stack (height-adjustable), ready for shrink wrapping or palletizing – no manual stacking required.

Key Features

• Full automation with minimal labor: From egg infeed to tray stacking, the entire process is PLC-controlled; only 1–2 operators needed for empty tray feeding and full stack handling (replaces 4–6 manual packers).  
• Ultra-gentle egg handling: Food-grade soft rubber rollers, anti-slip vacuum cups, and low-impact loading reduce breakage rate to <0.3% (vs. 2–3% for manual packing).  
• Food-grade stainless steel construction: 304 stainless steel frame and egg-contact parts (rollers, suction heads) – corrosion-resistant, easy to wash down (IP65 water protection), and compliant with food safety standards (FDA/EU).  
• Flexible tray compatibility: Adjustable grippers and positioning guides fit standard paper pulp trays (30-egg) or plastic trays (18/24/36-egg); tray size/layout can be reconfigured in <10 minutes.  
• High efficiency & precise counting: Production capacity 10,000–30,000 eggs/hour (model-dependent); electronic sensors + PLC ensure 99.9% counting accuracy, no under/over-filled trays.  
• Intuitive HMI control: 7-inch touch screen with multilingual interface (English/Spanish/Arabic/French) for parameter setting (speed/tray type), real-time fault display, and production statistics (daily/weekly egg output).  
• Seamless line integration: Compatible with existing egg washers, graders, date printers, and conveyors – suitable for small packing stations (10,000 eggs/hour) or large-scale processing lines (30,000+ eggs/hour).

Technical Specifications (Typical)

The following parameters are typical ranges. Exact data (capacity, dimensions, power) can be fully customized to match your egg processing line’s throughput and layout.

Exact model data (e.g., specific capacity, power, dimensions, air pressure) can be updated to match your standard product line before deployment.  

Application & Layout

The automatic egg tray packing machine is ideal for:  

• Medium-to-large poultry farms (50,000+ layers) with centralized egg collection and on-site processing.  
• Independent egg processing plants (washing/grading/packing for retail, food service, or export).  
• Integrated egg production enterprises requiring standardized, traceable packaging for high-value markets.

Typical Layout Integration:

1. Eggs are transported from layer houses to the processing room via sealed conveyors (to avoid contamination).  
2. After washing, drying, grading (by weight/size), and candling (for defects), eggs enter the packing machine’s infeed.  
3. The machine is installed 1–2m from cold storage/dispatch areas, so full tray stacks can be directly palletized and moved to cold storage (4–8°C) or loaded onto delivery trucks – minimizing egg temperature rise (critical for shelf life).

The machine’s compact footprint (2.5–4.0m length) fits into most existing processing rooms, with optional mobile bases for layout flexibility.  

Advantages for Your Business

1. Dramatic labor cost reductionManual packing requires 1 worker per 2,000–3,000 eggs/hour; this machine handles 10,000–30,000 eggs/hour with 1–2 workers – cutting labor costs by 60–70% annually (ROI achieved in 8–12 months for medium-scale plants).
2. Consistent productivity & packaging qualityStable 24/7 operation (with minimal downtime <1%/month) and uniform tray filling eliminate human error (e.g., missing/extra eggs). Standardized packaging improves brand image and simplifies inventory management (accurate batch counting).
3. Minimal egg breakage & higher saleable yieldGentle vacuum/mechanical handling reduces visible cracks and micro-cracks to <0.3%, increasing saleable egg volume by 1.5–2.5% – for a 100,000-bird farm, this equates to an extra $5,000–$8,000 in annual revenue.
4. Enhanced food safety & hygiene304 stainless steel construction is easy to sanitize (compatible with food-grade disinfectants), and reduced human contact lowers bacterial contamination (E. coli/Salmonella risk cut by 80%) – meeting retail/export food safety standards.
5. Scalable & future-proof designThe machine works as a standalone unit or integrates with full automation lines (egg washer → grader → packer → printer → palletizer). As production grows, additional packing modules can be added to double/triple throughput without replacing the core system.

Packaging, Installation & Service

Packaging

The machine is shipped in reinforced waterproof wooden crates, with electrical components (PLC/HMI) and precision parts (suction heads/rollers) protected by foam padding. All loose parts (fasteners, spare rollers, tools) are labeled and packed in a dedicated accessory box.  

Installation & Commissioning

• We provide detailed 3D installation drawings, step-by-step operation manuals (multilingual), and video tutorials.  
• Our engineers offer 24/7 remote technical support (video call/phone) during installation and commissioning, ensuring the machine is calibrated to match upstream/downstream equipment (conveyor speed, tray size) within 1–2 days.  
• On-site training (optional, cost-based) is available for your operators – covering parameter setting, daily maintenance, and fault troubleshooting.

After-Sales Service

• Warranty: 1-year warranty for core components (PLC, motor, vacuum system); 2-year warranty for stainless steel frame.  
• Spare parts: We stock common replacement parts (suction cups, rollers, sensors) with 7–15 day delivery to major egg-producing regions (Africa/Middle East/Southeast Asia).  
• Lifecycle support: Free technical consultation for the machine’s service life (8–10 years), including maintenance schedules and efficiency optimization advice.

This automatic egg tray packing machine is the perfect upgrade for egg producers looking to replace manual packing with efficient, standardized automation – boosting productivity, reducing waste, and meeting the hygiene demands of modern egg markets.  

If you need region-specific adjustments (e.g., voltage adaptation for local grids, tray size customization for regional markets, or language localization for the HMI), we can refine the specifications and content to align with your target market’s needs.