Yogurt Cup Production Machine for Pakistan Market

Pakistan's dairy market is valued at over $15 billion annually, with packaged yogurt growing at 12-15% per year as urbanization drives demand for branded products. Major producers including Engro Foods (Olper's), Nestle Pakistan, and Haleeb Foods are expanding thin-wall PP cup packaging capacity to replace traditional bulk containers. The shift from unpackaged to single-serve 100 mL, 175 mL, and 250 mL yogurt cups creates substantial demand for high-speed injection molding equipment. Pakistan imports over 90% of its plastic packaging machinery, with Chinese equipment dominating due to competitive pricing and proven reliability. The hot climate requires UV-stabilized PP formulations and robust cup wall integrity, making precise thin-wall molding capability essential. HWAMDA's growing presence in Pakistan includes installations at major converters in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad industrial zones, with local agent support for after-sales service. The Pakistani government's focus on food safety through the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) is driving formal dairy producers to adopt standardized packaging. Growing supermarket chains like Imtiaz, Chase Up, and Metro are increasing demand for branded yogurt packaging.

HWAMDA's 16-cavity yogurt cup mold for the Pakistani market is engineered for high-volume production of 100-250 mL cups in food-grade PP. The valve-gate hot runner system uses 16 individually heated nozzles with thermal tip control to prevent gate vestige that could puncture aluminum foil lidding. Cavity inserts are manufactured from H13 steel hardened to 48-52 HRC with beryllium copper cooling cores for rapid heat removal. The mold is designed for Pakistani PP grades including LOTTE PP H5300 and SABIC 500P with MFI 35-55 g/10min. Cooling channels are optimized for water temperatures of 15-22 degrees Celsius achievable with standard Pakistani chiller units. For cost-conscious Pakistani operations, HWAMDA also offers 8-cavity entry-level molds for smaller producers starting yogurt cup production, with upgrade paths to 12-cavity and 16-cavity as volumes grow. All molds include spare wear parts and a 12-month warranty. Cooling channel design accounts for higher incoming water temperatures common in Pakistani facilities where chiller efficiency is reduced by ambient conditions. The mold includes hardened guide pins with bronze bushings for smooth operation in dusty factory environments typical in Pakistani industrial zones.

Running a 16-cavity mold at 4.0-second cycle times, the HMD 380M8-SPV produces 14,400 yogurt cups per hour. With 20-hour daily operation accounting for Pakistani power conditions and shift patterns, output reaches 288,000 cups per day or approximately 86 million cups annually at 300 working days. For mid-scale Pakistani dairy operations targeting 50-100 million cups per year, a single machine cell provides sufficient capacity. HWAMDA's production planning for Pakistani customers factors in local conditions including ambient temperature effects on cooling efficiency, typical 85-90% OEE for developing market installations, and PP resin availability from local and imported sources. Material consumption at 4-5 grams per cup requires 60-75 kg/hour of PP resin throughput. HWAMDA recommends a centralized drying system to manage moisture content in Pakistani humidity conditions, ensuring consistent shot quality. HWAMDA adjusts capacity planning for Pakistani operations to account for Ramadan production schedule changes and national holiday periods. Backup power planning includes generator sizing calculations and automatic transfer switch specifications for seamless switchover during load-shedding events.

HWAMDA ships to Pakistan primarily through Karachi Port, with sea freight from Ningbo averaging 18-22 days. Equipment can also be cleared through Port Qasim for customers in the Karachi industrial zone. The machine and mold typically ship in a single 40-foot high-cube container, reducing freight costs. HWAMDA provides installation support with 2 engineers on-site for 7-10 days including machine commissioning, mold fitting, parameter optimization for local PP grades, and comprehensive operator training. All machines undergo factory acceptance testing with the customer's mold before shipment. HWAMDA maintains a local agent network in Pakistan providing first-line technical support, spare parts stocking, and coordination with the HWAMDA factory for complex issues. Spare parts for common wear items are stocked in Karachi with same-week availability. Remote diagnostic support via internet-connected PLC is available for real-time troubleshooting. HWAMDA can also ship via Gwadar Port for customers in Balochistan and western Pakistan. Inland transport to Lahore, Faisalabad, and Islamabad industrial zones is coordinated through Pakistani logistics partners experienced in heavy machinery delivery.