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Plastic cup thermoforming solution

From PP particles to finished stacked cups - DABA offers turnkey cup manufacturing lines specifically designed for 24/7 high-speed production. Whether you are just starting a disposable cup business or expanding your existing capacity, our thermoforming equipment is trusted by leading dairy and beverage packaging companies in over 60 countries worldwide.

Application Demonstration

  • Beverage cups — Disposable water cups, iced coffee cups, bubble milk tea cups, smoothie cups, cold drink cups. Materials: PP, PET or PS. Wall thickness: 0.2mm to 2mm. Cup diameter: 60mm to 180mm.

  • Dairy & food cups — Yogurt cups, pudding cups, jelly cups, ice cream cups, sauce portion cups. Servo stretching technology ensures uniform bottom thickness, meeting reliability requirements for downstream filling and sealing operations.

  • Specialty cups — Aviation service cups, medical sampling cups, cosmetic sample cups, seedling pots. Customizable with special shapes, embossed brand logos, and tamper-evident features.

  • Deep-draw containers — Tall beverage cups and deep containers. Advanced blow molding technology achieves depths up to 240mm, or up to 150mm with robotic takeout & stacking.




Plastic Cup Material Comparison

Select the right sheet material for clarity, heat resistance, recyclability & cost — PP, PS, PET, PLA, CPET
MaterialTransparencyMax TemperatureMicrowave SafeRecyclable
PP (Polypropylene)Translucent to opaque120°C✓ YesYes (#5)
PS / HIPS (Polystyrene)Opaque (HIPS) or clear (GPPS)70°C✗ NoLimited (#6)
PET / APET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)Crystal clear70°C✗ NoYes (#1)
PLA (Polylactic Acid)Clear55°C✗ No♻ Compostable
CPET (Crystallized PET)Opaque220°C✓ Yes (oven-safe)Yes
✅ All materials are food-contact approved when sourced from certified resin suppliers. DABA  machines support PP, PS, PET, PLA, CPET.

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