Print More Ice Cream Lids with Less Labor
- Cost-effective
- Global Customer Experience
- Suitable for mass production
- Customized Printing Solutions.
- Stable Long-Term Production.
- Global Service & Support.
Leading Ice Cream Lid Printing Machine Manufacturer in China
CAI is a leading ice cream lid printing machine manufacturer in China, with extensive application experience across ice cream lids, dairy lids, food container lids and other plastic packaging products. Backed by precision manufacturing and strong engineering capabilities, CAI develops reliable direct printing solutions designed for stable, high-volume production. Our experienced R&D team can customize mechanical structures, tooling, positioning, white base printing, vision inspection and automation functions according to specific product and production requirements. From sample evaluation and machine development to manufacturing and commissioning, CAI provides efficient project management with a typical delivery cycle of 90–120 days after order confirmation, helping customers bring their customized printing solutions into production efficiently.
CAI Ice Cream Lid Printing Machine
Why CAI Ice Cream Lid Printing Machines?
Demonstrated expertise in the printing of ice cream lids, lids for dairy products, lids for food containers
≤0.01 mm positioning accuracy ensures consistent print quality.
Custom-configurable functions for various product sizes and printing needs.
Designed for automated, high-volume lid production with speeds of up to 400 lids per minute.
Stable Ink Performance in Low-Temperature Conditions
High-speed ice cream lid printing leaves only milliseconds for surface treatment and ink curing, making process control especially critical. CAI integrates efficient surface treatment and curing systems to support strong ink adhesion even at high production speeds. The printed lids also deliver outstanding scratch resistance during low-temperature testing, helping maintain stable decoration performance throughout cold-chain applications.
High-Speed Inline Production Capability
Ice cream lid manufacturers often require high-speed inline integration with upstream forming machines to support continuous, large-scale production. With extensive experience in production line integration, CAI can develop customized inline solutions based on different forming processes and output requirements. For conventional round and square lids, our lid printing machines can also be upgraded with a dual-lane printing configuration and an MTO handling system, further increasing production efficiency for high-volume orders and achieving speeds of up to 500 lids per minute.
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Your Professional Dry Offset Printing Partner
Having many years of experience in plastic packing printing, precision production and continuous R&D, CAI provides trustworthy solutions for mass production of ice cream lids. Our engineering department is able to develop custom printing, automation and integration technologies which correspond to the needs of the customer. From high speed production and steady print quality to demanding temperature conditions, CAI combines well-tested technologies with experience in production in order to assist its clients in achieving great efficiency, lowering production costs and providing long-term reliable performance.
Application Cases
A popular square ice cream lid in the Chinese market features a recessed center surrounded by raised edges, creating a challenging surface for direct printing. CAI developed a suitable printing solution to achieve clear and consistent text reproduction across the complex lid structure. The machine currently operates stably at 350 lids per minute, delivering reliable print quality for high-volume production.
A dairy packaging manufacturer in the Americas uses CAI equipment to print graphics on different sizes of round lids. The customer requires frequent product changeovers and high-quality 8-color printing. CAI developed a flexible printing solution that supports efficient changeovers while maintaining consistent registration and print quality. The machine currently operates stably at 350 lids per minute, supporting the customer’s high-volume production needs.
The printing speed depends on the lid size and configuration. For standard round and square lids, the typical speed is 350–400 lids per minute. With an optional dual-lane printing configuration, the production speed can reach 500 lids per minute or more for suitable products.
Yes. The machine can support different lid sizes by simply changing the corresponding molds, making product changeovers quick and convenient.
Yes. CAI ice cream lid printing machines can be integrated directly with forming machines for high-speed inline production. At the 2024 CHINAPLAS, CAI demonstrated an inline solution with a Kiefel forming machine, achieving a production speed of 500 lids per minute in a live production demonstration.
Yes. CAI also has a spare parts division which supplies replacement parts and consumables of the machine. We provide inks, rubber rollers, blankets, plates, UV lamps, cups mandrels and other required factors.
We also provide pattern design and plate-making support.
Yes. All CAI machines come with free operator training via CAI Academy. Customer comes for a two weeks practical training on machine operations, maintenance in our factory.
We conduct online training, remote technical support and provide instructional videos on our official YouTube and social media channels.