China Manufacturing Equipment Company & Product

High-Speed Thermoforming, Advanced Sheet Extrusion, & Precision Industrial Decoration Lines by Wenzhou Yicai Machinery Technology

Company Profile & Industrial Capabilities

Precision Engineering, Quality Compliance, and Innovative Manufacturing Solutions by Wenzhou Yicai Machinery Technology Co., LTD.

Pioneering Industrial Progress Since 2010

The machinery industry is a highly sophisticated, technology-intensive field that requires rigorous engineering expertise, process automation control, and innovative design. Wenzhou Yicai Machinery Technology Co., LTD. (originally founded in 2010 as Ruian Seven Star Machinery and reorganized under our current name in 2022) is situated in Zhejiang Province, East China. Over the past decade, we have established ourselves as a premier manufacturer of state-of-the-art thermoforming machines, curved offset plastic cup printing presses, high-output sheet extruders, and auxiliary packaging systems. We integrate metal fabrication, high-precision machining, custom software development, and advanced assembly lines to supply global companies with high-performance production hardware.

The contemporary machinery landscape demands a balance of high production speeds, reliable mechanical cycles, energy efficiency, and compliance with stringent environmental standards. As a result, our development roadmap is centered around reducing carbon footprints, minimizing material scrap rates, and improving operational stability. By employing multi-station configurations, servo-driven toggles, and multi-layer co-extrusion technology, we empower manufacturers to process diverse materials including PP, PS, PET, and biodegradable polymers like PLA under optimal thermodynamic conditions.

2010
Year Founded
3000㎡+
Floor Space
30+
Specialist Personnel
1M+
Annual Turnover (USD)

A Win-Win Business Philosophy

Our operational model is built around customer trust, technical excellence, and lifetime service support. From initial project evaluation and custom machine color-matching to global delivery and on-site training, we work in lockstep with our clients to ensure maximum Return on Investment (ROI) and minimum Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Technology Roadmap & Future Outlook

How we are engineering the future of high-speed plastic processing and packaging automation.

Intelligent Servo Control

We are phasing out legacy hydraulic-only actuators in favor of digital servo-driven toggle linkages. This transition achieves up to a 30% increase in cycle rates (up to 45 cycles/minute) and dramatically lowers electric consumption by only drawing power during movement phases.

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Eco-Material Adaptation

With global single-use plastic regulations tightening, our R&D is geared toward thermal profiling for alternative resins. Our new thermoforming lines feature highly precise PID temperature controllers and optimized plug-assist geometries to handle the narrow processing window of Polylactic Acid (PLA) and starch-based bioplastics.

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IoT & Cloud Diagnostics

Future iterations of Yicai machines will come pre-equipped with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) modules. This allows plant managers to monitor heater band efficiency, cycle times, extrusion temperatures, and motor torque profiles remotely, enabling predictive maintenance and reducing unscheduled downtime.

China Factory 4.0: Supply Chain Resilience

Leveraging Zhejiang's industrial cluster to deliver reliable, high-precision industrial hardware.

One of Wenzhou Yicai Machinery's primary advantages is our strategic location in Zhejiang Province, one of the most mature industrial and manufacturing corridors globally. This cluster effect provides us with an unparalleled, highly resilient supply chain. Within a 50-mile radius, we source premium-grade metallurgical castings, specialized heat-treatment services, and precision-ground mechanical components. This proximity allows us to drastically reduce the lead times associated with complex mechanical assemblies, custom CNC thermoforming molds, and heavy structural frames.

Furthermore, our supply chain incorporates leading global brands for high-precision critical electronics. By combining local, robust structural components with specialized controller hardware (such as Siemens PLCs, Yaskawa servo drives, and Omron temperature controllers), we construct equipment that offers Western-grade performance at an optimized capital expenditure structure. The resilience of this supply chain ensures that our production lines remain active regardless of global raw material fluctuations, safeguarding our delivery commitments to international buyers.

Macro-Industry Solutions & Procurement

Engineered systems tailored for food service packaging, agricultural export, and industrial storage.

Catering to the Demands of Large-Scale Packaging Converters

Industrial food packaging converters face thin margins, demanding 24/7 runtimes, and strict quality control standards. Wenzhou Yicai Machinery provides integrated production lines that cover the entire product lifecycle from plastic resin pellet to printed and packed final product. Our co-extrusion systems utilize advanced feedblock geometry to construct multi-layer barrier sheets (such as PP/EVOH/PP) that block oxygen transmission and extend the shelf life of food products.

In addition, our high-speed printing presses utilize offset technology with micro-registration systems to print up to 8 colors on round, square, or irregular cup profiles. This level of versatility ensures that manufacturers can pivot between various production designs rapidly with minimal setup time. Our online edge-crusher units (shown in our product list) allow for the instantaneous recycling of sheet skeleton waste, conveying scrap material directly back to the extruder hopper to realize a zero-waste manufacturing loop.

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Customized Service

We develop specific programs according to client requirements including logo layout, equipment color schemes, component configurations, and tailored tooling designs.

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Innovative Ability

Constantly innovating from manual designs to fully automated, high-speed lines to keep our global clients competitive.

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High-Quality Products

Strict quality assurance protocols monitor every phase of assembly, ensuring absolute precision in high-speed mechanical operations.

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Pre-Sales Consulting

Our specialized sales and engineering teams help you evaluate mechanical parameters, cycle capacities, and layout requirements before purchase.

Product Categories & Systems Portfolio

High-efficiency thermoforming systems, plastic sheet extrusion machinery, cup printing equipment, and custom molds.

Thermoforming Machine

Thermoforming Machine

High-precision, multi-station plastic forming systems engineered for cups, lids, food trays, and custom containers.

Plastic Sheet Extrusion Machine

Plastic Sheet Extrusion Machine

Single-screw and multi-layer co-extrusion systems for PP, PE, PS, PLA, and PET high-quality plastic sheet production.

Disposable Cup Printing Machine

Disposable Cup Printing Machine

Curved surface offset and silk screen printing equipment for multi-color branding and product decoration.

Paper Cup Packing Machine

Paper Cup Packing Machine

Automatic count, stack, and packaging machinery designed for high-capacity disposable cup production lines.

Thermoforming Mold

Thermoforming Mold

High-durability aluminum and steel mold tooling tailored for precise plastic box, lid, and tray forming.

Multi-station Thermoforming Machine

Multi-station Thermoforming Machine

Integrated systems incorporating sheet feeding, heating, thermoforming, cutting, stacking, and waste winding in one cycle.

Company Environment & Production Workshop

Inside our modern facility where raw materials are transformed into precision packaging machinery.

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Yicai Office
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Premium Catalog Specifications

Technical details of our hot-selling production equipment, categorised for procurement convenience.

I. High-Capacity Thermoforming Systems
Disposable Plastic Lid Thermoforming Machine

Disposable Plastic Lid Thermoforming Machine

Optimized for high-speed lid production with inline punching and cutting accuracy.

Plastic Lid Thermoforming Machine

Plastic Lid Thermoforming Machine

Compact design with PLC control, perfect for custom-designed beverage container lids.

Plastic Cup Thermoforming Machine

Plastic Cup Thermoforming Machine

Ideal for PP/PET/PLA cup production with high cycle reliability and low waste rates.

Plastic Cup Thermoforming Machine Alt

Plastic Cup Thermoforming Machine (Custom Spec)

Configured with robust plug-assist cylinder modules for deeper draws.

Hydraulic Plastic Thermoforming Machine

Hydraulic Plastic Thermoforming Machine

Provides high-pressure clamping force for dense and thick polymer sheets.

Plastic Cup Thermoforming Machine Dual Station

Plastic Cup Thermoforming Machine (Industrial)

Designed for high-speed continuous multi-shift production environments.

II. Plastic Sheet Extrusion & Co-Extrusion Lines
Multi-layer Co-Extruded Sheet Machine

Multi-layer Co-Extruded Sheet Machine

For structures requiring barrier layers or combined recycled cores with virgin skins.

Multi-Layer Plastic Sheet Extrusion Machine

Multi-Layer Plastic Sheet Extrusion Machine

Delivers consistent thickness profiles via premium t-dies and calendar rollers.

Multi-Material Plastic Extruder Machine

Multi-Material Plastic Extruder Machine

Flexible screw configuration optimized for processing PP, PS, and PLA resins.

Plastic Sheet Extruder machine

Plastic Sheet Extruder machine

Heavy-duty single-screw extruder designed for continuous output stability.

Plastic Sheet Extrude Machine

Plastic Sheet Extrude Machine

Engineered for reliable melt pressure and high throughput ratios.

Diagonal Single-layer Plastic Sheet Extruder Machine

Diagonal Single-layer Plastic Sheet Extruder Machine

Space-saving design offering precise speed ratios for high-clarity sheets.

III. Curved Surface Printing & Packaging Automation
Silk Screen Printing Machine

Silk Screen Printing Machine

Delivers opaque, vibrant print finishes on round containers with excellent adhesion.

Cup Silk Screen Machine for Printing

Cup Silk Screen Machine for Printing

Specialized alignment tooling ensures high-accuracy ink registration.

Cup Silk Screen Curved Printing Machine

Cup Silk Screen Curved Printing Machine

High productivity system optimized for various cup diameters and tapers.

Servo Screen Printing Machine

Servo Screen Printing Machine

Fully digital servo adjustments permit quick changover between prints.

Vertical Screen Printing Machine

Vertical Screen Printing Machine

Accurate vertical mechanical positioning for specialty containers and jars.

6-color Printing Machine

6-color Printing Machine

High-speed curved offset press for cost-effective mass production printing.

IV. Custom Thermoforming Molds & Specialized Equipment
Plastic Box Thermoforming Mold

Plastic Box Thermoforming Mold

Designed for high thermal conductivity and rapid forming cycles.

Plastic Lid Making Mold

Plastic Lid Making Mold

Precise tolerances ensure accurate locking edges for snap-on cup lids.

Plastic Box Making Mold

Plastic Box Making Mold

Multi-cavity mold layouts engineered to maximize production yields.

Plastic Cup Making Mold

Plastic Cup Making Mold

Hardened steel inserts provide long operational lifespans with minimal wear.

Bucket Printing Machine

Bucket Printing Machine

Heavy-duty printing mechanism designed specifically for larger plastic pails and buckets.

Global Localization & Compliance Safeguards

Ensuring your manufacturing machinery meets local regulatory and operational requirements.

Deploying heavy industrial machinery globally requires adherence to international electrical, mechanical, and safety regulations. Wenzhou Yicai Machinery aligns all equipment builds with CE compliance and ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards. Upon customer request, our machines can be custom-wired to meet localized electrical standards, including 220V/380V/440V configurations at either 50Hz or 60Hz. We use UL-listed and CSA-certified electrical panels and components for machines heading to North American markets to ensure seamless local facility inspections.

To support overseas commissionings, Yicai provides comprehensive technical documentation, detailed electrical schematics, and bilingual user manuals. In addition to physical manuals, we supply virtual FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) videos and live video feeds of the machines running pre-shipment tests. If needed, our team of field engineers can be dispatched to assist with installation, calibration, and local personnel training on-site, ensuring that your production operators can run the line at peak efficiency from day one.

Application Spectrum: End-Product Showcase

Discover the diverse range of consumer and industrial packaging manufactured using Yicai machinery systems.

Transparent plastic cup

Transparent Plastic Cup

Plastic food tray

Plastic Food Tray

Juice transparent cup

Juice Transparent Cup

Plastic grain tray

Plastic Grain Tray

Milk tea cup

Milk Tea Cup

Fast food box

Fast Food Box

Packaging Food

Packaging Food

After-Sales Service

Reliable After-Sales Applications

Procurement & Technical Q&A

Critical insights to guide plant engineers, procurement managers, and business development directors.

What polymer resins can Wenzhou Yicai thermoforming machines handle?
Our thermoforming systems are designed to process a wide range of thermoplastic materials, including Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), and Polyethylene (PE). Additionally, we offer custom-engineered heating profile systems and PID control configurations designed to handle Polylactic Acid (PLA) and other biodegradable, bio-based starches that require highly precise thermal zones and mechanical plug-assist forming forces.
How does the integrated edge material crusher improve material efficiency?
The online edge-crusher is integrated directly into the web matrix discharge station of our thermoforming lines. As the thermoformed items (cups or trays) are punched out of the sheet, the skeletal waste skeleton is fed directly into the crusher. The regrind is then pneumatically conveyed straight back into the co-extrusion feed hopper. This continuous closed-loop recycling design eliminates manual handling, prevents material contamination, and keeps your overall scrap rate near zero.
What are the primary differences between hydraulic and servo-driven thermoformers?
Hydraulic thermoforming systems rely on fluid pressure to provide the clamping force needed to shape thick polymer sheets. While they offer high clamping pressure, they are slower and draw continuous electricity. Servo-driven thermoformers use digital electric motors to actuate toggle linkages. They allow for much faster, repeatable mechanical cycle rates (up to 45 cycles/minute), precise sheet positioning, and draw energy only when actively moving, yielding up to 30% electrical power savings.
What printing technologies are supported by Yicai, and how many colors can be printed?
We manufacture curved surface offset printing presses and precision silk-screen printers. Our offset presses can accommodate up to 6 or 8 color stations depending on the model. They feature micro-registration adjustments, continuous ink feed mechanisms, and UV-curing tunnels to ensure that graphics printed on tapered cups or cylindrical tubs remain sharp, smear-free, and highly colorful even at high speeds.
How does Wenzhou Yicai support international clients during the installation phase?
Before shipping, we run Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with your specific mold configurations and send complete operating videos for approval. Once shipped, we provide detailed mechanical layouts, electrical schematics, and virtual assistance. For on-site commissioning, our field engineers can travel directly to your facility to manage the machinery installation, wire alignment, and train your local operators on safe and efficient production workflows.

Contact Our Technical Sales Team

Get in touch with our engineers in Wenzhou to request machine quotes, customized tooling, and facility layout design.

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Factory Address

101, Unit 1, Building 20, Zilai Industrial Park, Wanquan Town, Pingyang County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China

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Sales Support Hotline

+86-13968939397

+86-13958827517

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Direct Inquiry Email

[email protected]

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