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2CP CPET Trays

2 Compartment CPET Trays Manufacturer for Ready Meals

HSQY supplies 2 compartment CPET trays for frozen ready meals, chilled prepared foods, airline catering, central kitchens, institutional foodservice, meal delivery and industrial meal-packing lines. The current range includes rectangular black dual-compartment trays from 15 oz to 41 oz.

The two-cavity layout separates a primary entrée from rice, vegetables, potatoes, pasta, sauce or another side dish. Crystallized polyethylene terephthalate supports filling, heat sealing, chilling or freezing, transportation, microwave reheating, conventional oven reheating and direct serving.

Quick answer: A 2CP CPET tray is a dual-ovenable food tray with two separate cavities. It is best suited to meals that require one main portion and one side portion. The divider supports portion control and presentation, but it should not automatically be treated as liquid-tight.

Current HSQY 2CP CPET Tray Range

HSQY currently lists 11 two-compartment models covering compact airline portions, standard retail meals and larger catering packs. Confirm final dimensions, case packing and minimum order against the approved drawing and quotation.

Model	Capacity	Dimensions	Weight	Case Pack	Typical Use
Model 014	15 oz	6.50 × 5.12 × 1.79 in	21 g	540	Airline meals and small portions
Model 026	15 oz	5.76 × 5.13 × 2.07 in	24 g	900	Deep compact meals
Model HS16	15 oz	7.66 × 5.81 × 1.18 in	21 g	600	Shallow ready-meal portions
Model HS31	15 oz	7.36 × 5.39 × 1.42 in	20 g	600	Compact meal sets
Model JC02	25 oz	8.48 × 6.37 × 1.47 in	30 g	600	Standard supermarket meals
Model 016	27 oz	8.50 × 6.46 × 1.50 in	33 g	360	Frozen and retail meals
Model HS11	34 oz	8.74 × 6.69 × 1.24 in	35 g	660	Large shallow meals
Model HS12	34 oz	8.70 × 6.61 × 2.01 in	35 g	450	Deep large meals
Model HS17	37 oz	8.50 × 6.46 × 1.50 in	32 g	400	Large delivery meals
Model 018	41 oz	8.46 × 6.36 × 1.72 in	33 g	600	Large catering meals
Model 020	41 oz	8.94 × 7.01 × 1.34 in	28 g	400	Wide shallow meal kits

Most current product pages publish a minimum order quantity of 50,000 pieces. Confirm the commercial unit, color, tray weight, carton specification and lead time for the selected model.

Typical 2 Compartment CPET Tray Specifications

Item	Typical HSQY Options
Material	CPET, crystallized polyethylene terephthalate
Structure	Two food cavities divided by a formed internal wall
Capacity	Approximately 15–41 oz
Shape	Primarily rectangular
Color	Black as standard; custom colors subject to review
Temperature Range	Selected models: approximately -40°C to +220°C
Heating	Qualified microwave and conventional oven use
Storage	Chilled, refrigerated and frozen applications
Sealing	CPET-compatible easy-peel, weld-seal, anti-fog or printed film
Customization	Size, depth, capacity, compartment ratio, color, logo, film and packing

Why Use a Dual-Compartment CPET Tray?

Food separation: Keeps the main dish apart from one side dish.
Portion control: Supports consistent entrée and side-dish weights.
Organized presentation: Helps meals retain a structured appearance after reheating.
Menu flexibility: Suitable for meat with vegetables, rice with curry or pasta with sauce.
Freezer-to-oven workflow: Qualified trays support cold storage and direct reheating.
Sealable format: Compatible films support hygiene and transport.

Important: The divider separates solid or semi-solid foods, but it does not guarantee liquid isolation. Thin sauces can cross the divider when the tray is tilted, overfilled, frozen, transported or reheated.

How to Choose the Correct Compartment Ratio

Create a meal map: List each food component and its target weight.
Measure food volume: Protein, rice, vegetables and sauce have different densities.
Define the ratio: Specify the required main-cavity and side-cavity volumes.
Set a fill line: Leave sufficient distance below the divider and flange.
Test sauce movement: Tilt and vibrate the filled package.
Validate heating: Two foods with different density may heat at different rates.

Applications of 2CP CPET Trays

Rice with meat or curry
Pasta with vegetables or sauce
Frozen entrées with one side dish
Chilled supermarket ready meals
Airline and railway catering
Hospital, school and community meals
Food delivery and contract catering

2CP vs 1CP and 3CP CPET Trays

Factor	1CP	2CP	3CP
Layout	One open cavity	Main plus one side	Three meal components
Filling	Simplest	Two controlled fills	Three controlled fills
Heating	Usually easiest to optimize	Two foods may heat differently	Highest heating complexity
Best For	Pasta, curry and casseroles	Entrée plus side	Complete portion-controlled meals

Freezer-to-Oven and Microwave Performance

Selected HSQY product pages publish approximately -40°C to +220°C. This material range is not a universal consumer instruction. Validate the tray, meal, lidding film, storage period and heating equipment together.

Use the actual foods and portion distribution in both compartments.
Include oil, sugar, salt, acid and alcohol content.
Test the longest chilled or frozen storage period.
Measure food center temperature in both cavities.
Inspect the divider, base, corners and flange for distortion.
Do not expose trays to open flames or broiler elements.

Lidding Film and Heat-Sealing Compatibility

HSQY offers related sealing film for CPET trays. The tray, film and sealing machine must be validated as one packaging system.

Sealant compatibility: Confirm the film bonds to the flange and divider ridge.
Easy peel: Measure average and peak peel force.
Divider contact: Check for channel leaks across the internal wall.
Oven or microwave use: Confirm whether the film remains, vents or is removed.
Anti-fog: Validate after filling, cooling and refrigerated storage.

How to Build a Reliable Sealing Window

Confirm the tray model, color, weight, flange dimensions and divider height.
Select the required easy-peel or weld-seal film.
Keep food, oil, sauce and particles away from the flange and divider.
Adjust sealing temperature, pressure and dwell time.
Measure seal strength after chilling, freezing, transport and heating.
Run a vacuum, pressure, dye or other approved integrity test.

Can 2CP CPET Trays Be Used with MAP?

Some CPET trays can be integrated into modified atmosphere packaging, but CPET is not automatically a high-gas-barrier material. A MAP-ready package requires a tray, lidding film and seal that meet the required oxygen-transmission and gas-retention specification.

Define the food, gas mixture, residual oxygen, headspace in both cavities, target shelf life, storage temperature and package-integrity method. Shelf life must be established using the actual food and cold-chain process.

Automatic Filling and Tray-Sealing Line Compatibility

Denesting: Trays should separate without double picks or jams.
Two-point filling: Each cavity needs accurate portion placement.
Divider cleanliness: Food on the divider can create seal channels.
Tooling fit: The flange and divider must match the sealing die.
Film tracking: Wrinkles can cause incomplete seals.
Cycle speed: Seal quality must remain stable at commercial throughput.

Food-Contact Safety and Recyclability

Food-contact suitability must be confirmed for the exact CPET resin, pigment, recycled-content level, lidding film and intended heating conditions. Request product-specific documentation for the destination market.

CPET is PET-based and may contain recycled PET where permitted. Actual recyclability depends on whether local systems accept opaque or crystallized PET trays. Color, film, labels, adhesives and food residue affect recovery.

Customization and Quality Control

Custom total capacity and compartment ratio
Custom dimensions, depth and divider height
Custom color and embossed logo
Printed lidding film and private-label cartons
Tray dimensions, weight and material distribution control
Divider flatness and seal-surface inspection
Frozen impact, thermal shock and top-load testing
Seal strength, leak testing and batch traceability

Common Problems and Corrective Actions

Problem	Possible Cause	Recommended Check
Food crosses the divider	Thin sauce, low divider or overfilling	Reduce fill level or revise divider geometry
One compartment remains cold	Different food density or portion size	Develop heating instructions using both foods
Film leaks at divider	Contamination or inadequate pressure	Inspect divider cleanliness and tooling contact
Tray warps	Excessive heat or uneven meal load	Test the maximum final heating process
Tray cracks when frozen	Cold impact or thin corners	Run frozen-drop and thermal-shock tests

Why Choose HSQY for 2 Compartment CPET Trays?

11 current dual-compartment models from approximately 15–41 oz
Compact airline, standard ready-meal and large catering formats
Published dimensions, weights and case packs
Dual-ovenable grades for validated freezer-to-oven use
Matching CPET lidding-film support
Custom compartment ratio, depth, color and mold development
Sample support for filling, sealing, freezing, transport and reheating

FAQ About 2 Compartment CPET Trays

What is a 2 compartment CPET tray?

It is a crystallized PET food tray with two separate cavities for a main dish and one side portion.

What capacities does HSQY offer?

The current category includes representative products from approximately 15 oz to 41 oz.

Are 2CP CPET trays oven-safe?

Selected models are dual-ovenable under validated conditions. The tray, foods and heating process must be tested together.

Are 2CP CPET trays microwave-safe?

Qualified trays can be microwave reheated. Test both compartments because the foods can heat at different rates.

Can 2CP trays go directly from freezer to oven?

Selected trays can support freezer-to-oven workflows after thermal-shock testing with the actual meal and oven program.

Are the two compartments liquid-tight?

Not automatically. Thin sauces can cross the divider when the tray is tilted, overfilled or heated.

How do I choose the compartment ratio?

Define the target weight and volume of the main dish and side dish separately, then test the actual meal.

Can 2CP trays be sealed with easy-peel film?

Yes. Use a CPET-compatible film and validate seal temperature, pressure, dwell time and peel force.

Can the film seal across the divider?

It can when the divider ridge and sealing tool are designed for contact. Divider height, flatness and cleanliness must be validated.

Are sealed 2CP trays leakproof?

Leak resistance depends on the flange, divider, film, sealing process and handling. The tray alone cannot guarantee a leakproof package.

Can 2CP CPET trays be used for MAP?

Some can, but the tray, film and seal must meet the required barrier and gas-retention specification.

What foods are suitable for 2CP trays?

Typical meals include meat with vegetables, rice with curry, pasta with sauce and frozen entrée-and-side combinations.

What is the difference between 1CP and 2CP?

A 1CP tray has one continuous cavity, while a 2CP tray separates a main dish and one side dish.

Can HSQY customize the divider ratio?

Yes. Provide target food weights, volumes, sauce level, tray dimensions, equipment details and annual demand.

Are CPET trays recyclable?

They may be recyclable where local systems accept opaque or crystallized PET trays. Actual acceptance varies by market.

What is the typical MOQ?

Most current HSQY 2CP product pages list 50,000 pieces. Final MOQ depends on the mold, color and customization.

Can I request samples?

Yes. Samples should be tested with the actual foods, film, sealing machine, storage cycle, transport and reheating process.

Request Samples and Wholesale Pricing

Provide the tray model, meal components, target compartment ratio, heating process, lidding film, sealing equipment, order quantity, destination market and required food-contact documents.

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