FT-APP Automatic Cosmetic Powder Pressing Machine for Eyeshadow & Blush

FT-APP Automatic Cosmetic Powder Pressing Machine Overview

The FT-APP is an automatic hydraulic press designed specifically for compact color cosmetic production. Powder is supplied from the hopper and delivered to the mold according to the selected dosing settings. The machine then positions the roll cloth or pressing material and applies controlled hydraulic pressure from the bottom upward.

This bottom-up pressing direction helps the powder settle and form inside the pan while allowing the operator to adjust the pressure according to the powder formula, binder content, pan depth and desired finished texture.

After pressing, the finished powder pan can be automatically ejected for inspection and downstream compact or palette assembly. An exhaust dust collection system removes loose airborne powder around the working section and helps recover compatible same-color material.

The FT-APP is suitable for OEM and private-label cosmetic factories that produce repeat color cosmetic SKUs and need more stable output than manual pressing operations can provide.

Automatic Cosmetic Powder Pressing Machine At A Glance

Core Machine Features

1. Bottom-Up Hydraulic Pressing

The forming cylinder applies pressure from the bottom toward the upper mold. This pressing direction provides controlled compression inside the aluminum pan or godet and can be adjusted for powders with different densities, binder ratios and pressing characteristics.

Hydraulic pressure can be modified according to the desired product hardness, pickup performance and surface finish. The correct setting should be confirmed through formula and pan testing rather than using one pressure value for every product.

2. Automatic Powder Feeding And Adjustable Dosing

The integrated powder feeder transfers material into the mold area automatically. Operators can adjust the dosing amount according to the target filling weight, pan depth and powder flowability.

Powder quantity can be changed through the machine settings without relying only on aluminum pan thickness. This provides greater flexibility when producing different powder weights with compatible mold configurations.

3. Programmable Pressing Parameters

The PLC control system allows key production parameters to be set from the touch screen, including:

• Powder feeding quantity

• Pressing pressure

• Number of pressing cycles

• Pressing time

• Pressing speed

• Batching length

• Roll cloth movement

• Manual or automatic operation

Repeatable settings help manufacturers establish a more controlled production process for stable SKUs and reduce dependence on individual operator experience.

4. Customized SUS316 Mold Sets

Pressing molds can be manufactured according to the buyer’s aluminum pan, godet, refill pan or finished compact sample.

The upper, middle and lower mold components are installed together on the machine table. A separate mold set is normally required for each substantially different pan shape, size, cavity arrangement or surface design.

Custom tooling can support:

• Round pans

• Square pans

• Rectangular pans

• Multi-cavity eyeshadow trays

• Refill pans

• Customized embossed surfaces

• Brand logos or decorative patterns, subject to mold evaluation

Buyers should provide accurate pan drawings and physical samples before mold production.

5. Adjustable Roll Cloth System

The roll cloth mechanism supplies the pressing material between the powder and pressing surface. Cloth movement and batching length can be adjusted to match the mold layout and production cycle.

The selected cloth type can influence powder release, surface appearance and cleaning requirements. Final cloth selection should therefore be tested with the actual formulation.

6. Powder Extraction And Material Recovery

Loose powder generated around the feeding and pressing area is removed through the exhaust dust collection device.

This system helps:

• Reduce airborne powder around the workstation

• Maintain a cleaner machine surface

• Limit avoidable raw-material loss

• Support same-color powder collection

• Simplify cleaning after production

• Reduce powder accumulation around moving components

Recovered powder should only be reused when permitted by the manufacturer’s quality procedure and when cross-color or cross-batch contamination is properly controlled.

7. Automatic Finished-Product Ejection

After the pressing cycle is completed, the automatic ejection mechanism releases the pressed powder pan from the mold area.

This reduces repetitive manual removal and supports a smoother transfer to surface inspection, compact assembly, palette loading or secondary packaging.

8. Operator-Focused Safety Design

The working area is equipped with a safety light curtain and photoelectric protection. These devices help stop or prevent the pressing cycle when an unsafe entry into the protected area is detected.

The machine also provides accessible operating buttons, an emergency stop and manual control functions for setup, mold adjustment, testing and maintenance.

Main Applications

The FT-APP Automatic Cosmetic Powder Pressing Machine is designed for pressed color cosmetics, including:

Eye Makeup

• Single-Pan Eyeshadow

• Multi-Shade Eyeshadow

• Eyebrow Powder

• Pressed Pigment

• Powder Palette Refills

Face Makeup

• Pressed Face Powder

• Compact Powder

• Powder Foundation

• Setting Powder

• Finishing Powder

Color Cosmetics

• Blush

• Contour Powder

• Bronzer

• Highlighter

• Similar Compact Powder Products

Actual pressability depends on powder formulation, binder distribution, oil content, particle characteristics, filling weight, pan design and target product hardness. Production trials are recommended before confirming the final mold and pressing parameters.

How The FT-APP Powder Pressing Process Works

1. Powder And Pan Preparation

The cosmetic powder is blended, conditioned and prepared before being loaded into the machine hopper. Aluminum pans or godets are placed in the corresponding customized mold.

2. Automatic Powder Feeding

The powder feeder transfers material toward the mold section. The dosing quantity is adjusted according to the required powder weight and pan dimensions.

3. Powder Distribution

The material is distributed across the mold cavities. Correct powder flowability and consistent feeding are important for uniform pan weight and surface quality.

4. Roll Cloth Positioning

The roll cloth system advances the selected pressing material over the filled mold before hydraulic compression begins.

5. Hydraulic Pressing

The forming cylinder applies adjustable pressure from bottom to top. Pressing pressure, time, speed and repeat cycles are selected according to the formulation and desired powder-cake characteristics.

6. Dust Extraction

Loose powder is drawn toward the collection system to reduce dust accumulation around the working area.

7. Automatic Ejection

The pressed pans are released from the mold section and transferred for inspection, palette assembly or compact packaging.

Production Problems The FT-APP Helps Address

Inconsistent Powder Density

Adjustable hydraulic pressure and programmable pressing time provide better control than operator-dependent manual pressing.

Uneven Pan Filling

Automatic powder feeding and adjustable dosing help establish a more repeatable powder quantity for each mold cycle.

Cracking Or Powder Fall-Out

Pressure, filling weight, binder ratio and pressing time can be tested together to improve pan adhesion and product integrity.

Excessively Hard Powder

The operator can reduce pressure or modify pressing time when excessive compaction causes poor product pickup or hard-pan performance.

High Dust Levels

The exhaust collection device helps remove loose powder generated around the feeding and pressing stations.

Frequent Operator Adjustment

PLC and HMI control allow established settings to be stored or repeated for compatible products, reducing unnecessary manual adjustment.

Different Pan Formats

Customized mold sets allow the machine to be configured for different pan shapes and cavity arrangements.

Technical Parameters

Technical Note: Actual capacity depends on mold cavity quantity, powder formula, pan size, number of pressing cycles, dwell time, powder feeding performance and operator loading speed.

Optional And Customized Configurations

• Custom mold set based on aluminum pan samples

• Multiple mold sets for different pan formats

• Embossed surface or logo mold design

• Customized mold cavity quantity

• Alternative voltage and electrical frequency

• Additional dust collection configuration

• Customized roll cloth width and feeding length

• Spare mold and maintenance parts

• Stainless steel material upgrades

• Custom guarding and workstation layout

• Connection planning with upstream powder preparation equipment

• Downstream compact assembly and packaging support

Information recommended to be provided by the buyer

To recommend the correct FT-APP configuration, please provide:

• Product type: eyeshadow, blush, pressed powder or powder foundation

• Powder formula characteristics and flowability

• Binder and oil content

• Target filling weight per pan

• Aluminum pan or godet dimensions

• Physical pan and compact samples

• Number of cavities required in each mold

• Desired surface texture or embossed logo

• Target powder hardness and pickup performance

• Required output per hour

• Number of shades and color-change frequency

• Available factory voltage and frequency

• Workshop space and dust extraction requirements

Providing physical pan samples is strongly recommended because small differences in diameter, depth, wall angle and dimensional tolerance can affect mold fit and pressing performance.

Why Choose The FT-APP?

The FT-APP is suitable for factories that need a more controlled alternative to manually filling and pressing compact cosmetic powders.

It is particularly useful when the buyer requires:

• Repeat production of established powder cosmetic SKUs

• Adjustable pressure for different powder formulations

• Controlled dosing and reduced manual powder handling

• Customized molds for branded pans or palettes

• Faster production than manual tabletop pressing

• Dust collection around the pressing workstation

• One-operator production

• Manual setup combined with automatic cycle operation

• Easier parameter adjustment through a touch screen

• A machine that can support future product and mold development

For manufacturers producing many shades in small quantities, mold changeover and cleaning requirements should be evaluated carefully. For stable products produced repeatedly, automated feeding and hydraulic pressing can provide greater efficiency and process repeatability.

FAQ

1. What Products Can The FT-APP Automatic Powder Pressing Machine Produce?

The machine is designed for eyeshadow, blush, pressed face powder, powder foundation, contour, bronzer, highlighter and similar compact powder cosmetics. Final compatibility should be confirmed through powder and mold testing.

2. Is The FT-APP A Fully Automatic Machine?

The machine automatically performs functions such as powder feeding, adjustable dosing, roll cloth movement, hydraulic pressing, dust extraction and finished-product ejection. Depending on the selected configuration, an operator may still be required to load pans, position molds and remove or transfer finished products.

3. Can The Mold Be Customized For Our Cosmetic Pan?

Yes. The mold can be manufactured according to your aluminum pan, godet, refill pan or compact sample. Pan drawings and physical samples should be supplied before tooling production.

4. Can One Machine Produce Different Pan Sizes?

Yes, provided that a suitable mold set is installed for each pan format. Different diameters, shapes, cavity layouts or depths normally require separate tooling.

5. Can Pressing Pressure And Time Be Adjusted?

Yes. Hydraulic pressure, pressing time, pressing speed, number of pressing cycles and related operating parameters can be adjusted according to the powder formula and desired finished texture.

6. What Is The Production Capacity?

The reference output is approximately 2–3 mold cycles per minute. A practical operating range of about 120–140 molds per hour may be expected depending on the cavity quantity, pan loading method, powder behavior, pressing time and operator workflow.

7. Does The Machine Include Dust Collection?

Yes. An exhaust dust collection device is included to remove loose powder around the feeding and pressing area. The exact dust collection layout can be configured according to workshop requirements.

8. Can Collected Powder Be Reused?

Compatible same-color powder may be collected for controlled reuse when permitted by the manufacturer’s internal quality procedures. Reuse should not be carried out when there is a risk of color contamination, foreign material or batch traceability problems.

9. How Many Operators Are Required?

The reference configuration is designed for operation by one worker. Actual labor requirements depend on pan loading, finished-product transfer, compact assembly and downstream packaging arrangements.

10. What Information Is Needed To Order A Custom Mold?

Please provide the pan dimensions, technical drawing, physical pan samples, cavity quantity, target filling weight, surface pattern and finished compact sample. The mold price varies according to size, shape, complexity and number of cavities.