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Mushroom Stick Hole Punching Machine HPMXH1200A

The HPMXH1200A Mushroom Stick Hole Punching Machine is an adjustable mechanical hole-punching machine for mushroom cultivation bags, using a configurable 4–18 needle array to create evenly distributed ventilation holes at a working capacity of 900–1200 bags per hour, helping standardize the aeration process for commercial mushroom production.

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Key Specifications

Specification

HPMXH1200A

Product Type

Mushroom Stick Hole Punching Machine

Model

HPMXH1200A

Machine Size

650 × 300 × 1070 mm

Weight

75 kg

Number of Needles

4–18 adjustable needles

Compatible Mushroom Bags

15–22 mushroom bags

Capacity

900–1200 bags/h

Motor Power

1.5 kW

Voltage

220 V

Motor Speed

1400 rpm

Working Method

Mechanical needle-array punching

Main Application

Ventilation Hole Punching for Mushroom Bags

 

Working Principle

The HPMXH1200A uses a mechanical transmission system to drive a set of needles and create ventilation holes in the surface of cultivated mushroom bags.

01

Position the Mushroom Bags

The mushroom bags are placed into the machine’s working position. The machine is designed for 15–22 mushroom bags, according to the applicable bag configuration.

02

Configure the Needle Array

The machine supports 4–18 needles, allowing the needle configuration to be adjusted according to the customer’s mushroom bag and cultivation requirements.

03

Mechanical Drive

The 1.5 kW, 220 V, 1400 rpm motor drives the mechanical transmission system. The transmission mechanism converts the motor’s rotary motion into the required needle movement.

04

Punch Ventilation Holes

The needle array penetrates the surface of the mushroom bags according to the machine’s working configuration. Multiple holes can therefore be produced in a consistent mechanical operation rather than being made individually by hand.

05

Remove and Transfer the Bags

After punching, the bags can be removed and transferred to the next cultivation stage, such as incubation, fruiting-room management, or another designated processing area.

The mechanical punching process provides greater consistency than manual needle punching and is particularly useful when a mushroom farm needs to process a large number of cultivation bags.

Suitable Materials and Mushroom Species

The HPMXH1200A is designed for cultivation bags containing prepared mushroom substrate, rather than loose raw materials.
Common substrate materials used in compatible mushroom bags may include:

Sawdust

Wood chips

Corn cob-based substrate

Wheat or rice straw

Cottonseed hulls

Other prepared agricultural or wood-based mushroom substrates

The machine is particularly suitable for bag-grown mushrooms that require controlled ventilation holes, especially:

Shiitake mushroom

Oyster mushroom

Wood ear mushroom

Black fungus

King oyster mushroom

Other compatible edible mushrooms cultivated in bags

Capacity / Production Scale & Automation Level

The HPMXH1200A has a rated working efficiency of approximately 900–1200 mushroom bags per hour, making it suitable for commercial mushroom farms and factory-scale cultivation operations.

Its 4–18 adjustable needle configuration allows the machine to accommodate different punching requirements rather than using a single fixed needle arrangement.

Automation Level

The machine is a mechanized hole-punching system. The needle movement and punching operation are driven by the motor and mechanical transmission system, reducing the amount of repetitive manual punching work required.

Compared with manual hole punching, the supplied product information indicates that automated operation can provide more than 10 times the efficiency, while helping maintain more consistent hole spacing and depth.

Actual throughput can vary according to:

  • Mushroom bag dimensions
  • Number of needles used
  • Hole pattern
  • Operator loading and unloading speed
  • Cultivation requirements

For a commercial production line, the machine can be positioned as a dedicated ventilation-hole processing unit between bag preparation and subsequent mushroom cultivation stages.

A typical mushroom production process can be arranged as:
Raw Materials → Substrate Mixing → Bagging → Sterilization → Cooling → Inoculation → Incubation → Fruiting → Harvesting

Integration with Mushroom Production Equipment

The HPMXH1200A can be incorporated into a broader mushroom cultivation workflow:

Upstream Equipment Connection

Upstream Equipment

The machine can work with:

  • Mushroom Substrate Mixer– prepares uniform cultivation media.
  • Mushroom Bagging Machine– fills cultivation bags with substrate.
  • Sterilizer / Autoclave– sterilizes filled bags.
  • Inoculation Machine– introduces mushroom spawn.
  • Incubation Racks– organize mushroom bags during colonization.
  • Belt Conveyor – transfers mushroom bags between processing areas.

Downstream Equipment

After hole punching, mushroom bags can be transferred to:

  • Fruiting Racks
  • Fruiting Rooms
  • Container Growing Rooms
  • HVAC Systems
  • Ultrasonic Humidifiers
  • Mushroom Cultivation Conveyors 
Substrate Preparation → Mixing → Bag Filling → Sterilization → Inoculation → Incubation → Hole Punching → Fruiting → Harvesting

Service & FAQ

Installation & Service

For commercial mushroom production projects, technical support can be provided according to project requirements.

Installation & Commissioning

Guidance can cover machine positioning, electrical connection, needle-array installation, initial adjustment, and test operation.

Operator Training

Operators can receive guidance on:

  • Correct mushroom bag positioning
  • Needle configuration
  • Basic operating procedures
  • Routine cleaning
  • Needle replacement
  • Safe machine operation
Spare Parts

Replacement needles and other applicable mechanical components can be supplied according to the machine configuration and operating requirements.

Technical Support

Technical assistance can be provided for equipment setup, operating-parameter adjustment, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.

After-Sales Service

For commercial customers, after-sales technical support can be arranged according to the equipment configuration and project requirements.

FAQ

What is the HPMXH1200A used for?
The HPMXH1200A is used to create ventilation holes on the surface of mushroom cultivation bags. It is designed to standardize the hole-punching process for commercial mushroom production.
How many mushroom bags can it process per hour?

The rated working efficiency is approximately 900–1200 bags per hour. Actual throughput depends on bag size, needle configuration, hole pattern, and operator loading/unloading speed.

How many needles can be installed?

The machine supports 4–18 adjustable needles, allowing the configuration to be adapted to different mushroom bag and ventilation requirements.

What size mushroom bags can the machine handle?

The supplied specification indicates compatibility with 15–22 mushroom bags. The exact configuration should be confirmed according to the customer’s bag dimensions and cultivation method before ordering.

Which mushrooms can use this hole-punching machine?
It is particularly suitable for shiitake mushroom production, and can also be considered for oyster mushroom, wood ear, black fungus, king oyster, and other bag-grown mushrooms that require ventilation holes.
What type of substrate can be used in the mushroom bags?
The machine processes completed cultivation bags, not loose substrate. Compatible bags may contain sawdust, wood chips, corn cob, straw, cottonseed hull, or other prepared mushroom cultivation substrates.
Can the needle configuration be customized?

The standard machine supports 4–18 adjustable needles. For a specific bag size or hole arrangement, customers should provide their bag dimensions and required punching pattern so the configuration can be confirmed before production.

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