| Brand Name | XHY |
|---|---|
| Certification | FSC |
| PE/PLA Weight | 9-26gsm |
| Paper Weight | 150-350gsm |
| Core Diameter | 3 inch, 6 inch |
| Material | 100% Wood Pulp |
| Usage | Paper Cups, Hot Drinks, Cold Beverages |
| Color Options | 1-7 Colors |
| Size Range | 2.5oz-3 |
Using paper cup fans (blanks) to manufacture disposable paper cups is driven by several key advantages in production efficiency, cost, and quality control.
| Advantage | Detailed Explanation |
|---|---|
| High Production Efficiency | The fan is a pre-fabricated semi-finished product that can be directly fed into high-speed, fully automatic cup-forming machines. These machines rapidly perform all steps: rolling the side seam, sealing the bottom, and curling the rim, achieving speeds of dozens or even hundreds of cups per minute. |
| Guaranteed Standardization & Consistency | The fans are die-cut in one go, ensuring that every blank has the exact same dimensions, shape, and print registration. This results in uniform quality for the final cups, eliminating variations that could occur with manual or on-site cutting. |
| Optimized Logistics & Storage Costs | Flat fans can be tightly stacked or bundled, saving enormous amounts of storage space and transportation costs compared to pre-formed, hollow cups. Think of it like "flat-pack furniture"—it's transported flat and assembled on demand. |
| Simplified Production Process | A factory can mass-produce or source a single type of fan and then use different forming machines to flexibly produce various final cup sizes and shapes based on orders. This separates the printing/die-cutting stage from the forming stage, making production management more agile. |
| Ensures Final Cup Quality | The fan's design includes the side wall, glue tab, and bottom. On a precision forming machine, heat and pressure create a strong, leak-proof bottom seal and a neat, uniform rim curl, providing the best user experience. |
The most common example is the disposable paper coffee cup we use every day. The smooth, plastic-like lining on the inner wall and the outer bottom of the cup is the PE coating. It ensures the cup doesn't leak or become soggy from the hot liquid.