5.1 x 5.1 x 2.6 Inch Clear PET Clamshell Food Container

5.1 x 5.1 x 2.6 Inch Clear PET Clamshell Food Container

HSQY Model HSCC is a clear PET clamshell food container measuring 5.1 x 5.1 x 2.6 inches, approximately 130 x 130 x 65mm. Its one-piece hinged format is designed for visible retail packaging, takeaway presentation and grab-and-go food packaging projects.

The transparent PET construction allows packaged products to remain visible without opening the container, making this compact format suitable for bakery items, snacks, confectionery, produce and other cold or ambient food-packaging applications where presentation is important.

The current product-level MOQ is 30,000 pieces. Buyers requiring exact internal dimensions, capacity, container weight, PET gauge, closure details, packing quantity, temperature limits or application-specific documentation should request the current technical specification before bulk ordering.

Verified Clear PET Clamshell Specifications

Capacity, internal usable dimensions, PET thickness, individual container weight, closure geometry, case pack, carton size and pallet configuration are not included in the current verified top product fields and should be confirmed when these parameters are important to the project.

What Is a Clear PET Clamshell Food Container?

A PET clamshell food container is a one-piece thermoformed package in which the lid remains connected to the base through an integrated hinge. The attached-lid structure eliminates the need to match and inventory a separate lid for the same container.

Clear PET is commonly used where visual merchandising is important because the product can remain visible while the container is closed. For bakery, produce, snack and grab-and-go applications, this lets retail staff and customers inspect the packaged item without opening the clamshell.

Practical performance depends on the complete package. Product height, fill level, hinge geometry, closure profile, handling conditions and storage temperature can all affect final usability.

5.1 Inch Clamshell: Outside Size vs Usable Space

The 5.1 x 5.1 x 2.6 inch specification describes the current overall product size. It should not automatically be treated as the usable inside dimensions.

Thermoformed clamshells include side walls, rim geometry, closure features and lid contours that reduce the usable space inside the package. Buyers replacing an existing container should therefore compare the actual product dimensions with the internal base and lid-clearance dimensions.

One-Piece Hinged Clamshell Design

Attached Lid

Because the lid remains attached to the base, operators do not need to locate a separate lid during packing. This can simplify manual filling and closing for bakery counters, cafés and grab-and-go operations.

Clear Product Display

The clear construction allows packaged products to remain visible through the lid and base, which is useful for retail presentation and visual product inspection.

Compact Footprint

At approximately 130 x 130mm, the HSCC footprint is suited to smaller individual portions and retail products where a compact package is preferred.

Nesting and Bulk Handling

Empty thermoformed containers are commonly nested to reduce storage and shipping volume. The exact nesting pitch and pieces per carton for Model HSCC should be confirmed because these values are important for landed-cost calculations.

Typical Applications

Bakery Packaging

The clear compact format can be evaluated for pastries, cookies, small cakes, doughnuts, desserts and similar bakery products when the internal dimensions provide sufficient clearance.

Snacks and Confectionery

Clear PET clamshells can also be evaluated for dry snacks, confectionery and other retail products where the contents need to remain visible.

Produce Packaging

Selected produce applications may use clear clamshell packaging. If ventilation holes, drainage, humidity control or a specific produce-pack design is required, confirm whether Model HSCC has the necessary mold features or select a produce-specific clamshell.

Grab-and-Go Food

Cafés, supermarkets, convenience stores and catering operations can evaluate the container for selected cold or ambient grab-and-go products after confirming package fit and required storage conditions.

Closure and Package Fit

The integrated lid is designed to close against the matching base profile. Consistent closure depends on the molded rim, hinge, food height and cleanliness of the locking area.

For a replacement-container project, HSQY recommends checking the actual packaged product rather than selecting only by the nominal outside dimensions.

“Leak-proof” should not be treated as a universal claim unless the exact finished package has been tested with the intended product. Foods containing significant free liquid require separate closure and transport testing.

What Buyers Should Test Before Approval

Temperature and End-Use Requirements

Older content associated with this product page listed a temperature range, but that range is not part of the current verified top product fields. It is therefore not used here as a guaranteed Model HSCC specification.

If the package will be refrigerated, frozen, filled warm or exposed to another temperature-sensitive process, provide the required minimum and maximum temperatures so the exact container can be checked.

This page does not establish microwave or conventional-oven suitability for Model HSCC. Applications requiring reheating should use packaging specifically confirmed for those conditions.

Food-Contact and Compliance Documentation

The product is identified as a clear PET food container, but product-specific food-contact, BPA-related, migration, certification or recycled-content claims should be supported by current documentation for the exact HSCC specification supplied.

Buyers requiring regulatory documents should provide the destination country, food type, contact temperature and intended use conditions when requesting a quotation.

PET Recycling Considerations

PET is commonly associated with resin identification code #1. Actual recycling acceptance for thermoformed PET clamshells varies by country, collection program and local sorting infrastructure.

For this reason, the finished HSCC package should not be described as universally recyclable unless the claim is appropriate for the destination market.

Packing and Logistics Data to Confirm

Case-pack and logistics information is especially important for clamshell containers because these products are lightweight but volume-sensitive. Competitor SKU pages commonly publish pieces per case, case dimensions, case cube, case weight and pallet quantity.

These values are not included in the current verified HSCC product fields, so they should be confirmed for the actual production packing rather than estimated from another clamshell model.

Information Required for an HSCC Quote

• Confirm Model HSCC or the 5.1 x 5.1 x 2.6 inch size.

• Food or product being packed.

• Product length, width and height.

• Required internal usable dimensions if fit is critical.

• Required capacity if specified.

• Closure or spill-resistance requirement.

• Ventilation-hole requirement if used for produce.

• Minimum and maximum storage or filling temperatures.

• Required food-contact or regulatory documentation.

• Required pieces per carton if specified.

• Order quantity and annual consumption.

• Destination country and port.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the size of Model HSCC?

The current product-level size is 5.1 x 5.1 x 2.6 inches, approximately 130 x 130 x 65mm.

What material is the clamshell made from?

Model HSCC is positioned as a clear PET clamshell food container. PET stands for polyethylene terephthalate.

Is the lid attached to the base?

Yes. A clamshell is a one-piece package in which the lid remains connected to the base through an integrated hinge.

Is 130 x 130 x 65mm the exact metric size?

It is the approximate metric equivalent used for the current 5.1 x 5.1 x 2.6 inch product. Buyers requiring tooling, line-fit or exact internal dimensions should request the current approved drawing.

Is 150 x 150 x 78mm also Model HSCC?

Older page content referenced that additional size, but the current product-level field for this URL is 5.1 x 5.1 x 2.6 inches. The 150 x 150 x 78mm size should not be treated as the same SKU unless HSQY confirms it separately.

What is the capacity of the container?

A verified capacity is not included in the current top product fields. Request the current drawing or volume data if capacity is important to portion control or comparison with another container.

Can this clamshell be used for bakery products?

It can be evaluated for pastries, cookies, desserts and other bakery products when the product dimensions, storage conditions and closure requirements match the container.

Can Model HSCC be used for fruit or produce?

Clear PET clamshells can be used in produce-packaging projects, but ventilation and drainage requirements vary by product. Confirm whether the required hole pattern or produce-specific design is available before ordering.

Is the container leak-proof?

The current verified product fields do not establish a universal leak-proof specification. Filled-package testing is recommended if the product contains significant free liquid.

Is Model HSCC microwave safe?

Microwave suitability is not established by the current verified product fields. If reheating is required, request a packaging specification specifically confirmed for the intended time and temperature.

Can the container be frozen?

A verified low-temperature limit is not included in the current top product fields. Provide the intended minimum storage temperature and duration if freezer use is required.

Is Model HSCC BPA-free or food-contact certified?

Product-specific BPA-related and food-contact documentation is not included in the current verified top product fields. Request current documentation for the exact material and destination market where required.

What is the MOQ?

The current product-level MOQ for Model HSCC is 30,000 pieces.

What information should distributors request for freight calculations?

Request pieces per carton, carton dimensions, carton CBM, gross weight, pallet quantity and estimated 20GP or 40HQ loading quantity for the final HSCC packing configuration.

What information is required for a quotation?

Provide the packed product, required quantity, product dimensions, storage conditions, closure requirements, regulatory-document needs, packing requirements and destination country.

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