Black & White CPET Food Trays for Airline Catering
HSQY supplies black and white CPET food trays for airline catering, railway meals and prepared-food packaging. Made from crystallized polyethylene terephthalate, these thermoformed trays are designed for meal programs that combine chilled or frozen storage with microwave or conventional oven reheating.
Choose from multiple sizes and capacities, or discuss a custom design for your menu and packing line. Match the tray dimensions, portion volume and closure to your catering equipment, then approve samples under the intended storage and heating conditions.
Colors: Black and white | Capacity options: 300 ml, 500 ml and 800 ml | MOQ: 50,000 pieces | Packing: Cartons
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CPET Food Tray Specifications
The following options describe this CPET tray range. Dimensions and capacities vary by design; confirm the selected combination with a product drawing and sample before ordering.
| Property |
Details |
| Product name |
Disposable Black and White CPET Food Trays for Airline Meals |
| Material |
CPET (Crystallized Polyethylene Terephthalate) |
| Colors |
Black and white |
| Size options |
162 × 104 × 35 mm, 215 × 165 × 38 mm and other sizes; custom dimensions available for evaluation |
| Nominal capacity options |
300 ml, 500 ml and 800 ml across the range; capacity depends on the selected tray |
| Shape options |
Rectangular, square and round designs |
| Production process |
Vacuum thermoforming followed by die cutting |
| Heating applications |
Microwave and conventional oven reheating within the approved conditions for the selected tray |
| Temperature and heating time |
Specified for each tray design and food application; request written operating limits before use |
| Packing |
Carton packing; quantities per carton and carton dimensions depend on the selected tray |
| Minimum order quantity |
50,000 pieces; custom-design order requirements confirmed by quotation |
| Applications |
Airline meals, railway catering, supermarket ready meals, selected bread and cake products, and other prepared-food packaging |
Usable filling volume depends on the food portion and required headspace. For automated filling or sealing, check the tray flange, external dimensions and dimensional tolerances against your equipment.
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Features of Black and White CPET Trays
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Dual-Ovenable Meal Packaging
CPET trays support reheating in microwave and conventional ovens when the selected tray is approved for the process. Keeping the meal in its original tray can reduce food transfers between preparation, storage and serving.
Black or White Food Presentation
Select the finish that suits your meal-service presentation and packaging requirements. Confirm the color and tray appearance using samples, particularly when coordinating the tray with a lid, printed film or an existing catering set.
Packaging for Sauced and Oily Foods
The tray body provides a container for foods such as pasta, rice dishes, vegetables and meals with sauces. Validate the filled package for its actual food composition, storage period and heating cycle. Closure performance must be evaluated separately from the tray body.
Sealing and Opening Options
A compatible heat-sealing film can help contain food during storage and transport. Specify whether you need an easy-peel closure and whether the film will be removed before heating. Film selection, a clean sealing flange and suitable machine settings are essential to consistent results.
Heating, Sealing and Food-Contact Requirements
Confirm the heating cycle. Provide the freezer temperature, oven type, heating temperature, duration and food load. For processes requiring 200°C or 220°C, request approval for the exact tray specification rather than assuming that every CPET tray has the same operating limit.
Approve the tray and closure together. The tray temperature rating does not establish the rating of a lid or sealing film. Follow the agreed removal or venting instructions. Use suitable support and heat protection when handling hot trays, and keep them away from open flames and exposed heating elements.
Request documentation for the intended use. Ask for applicable food-contact documentation covering the selected material, color, destination market and contact conditions. Test sealing, leakage and tray shape after the intended storage and reheating cycle.
Validate shelf life separately. Shelf life depends on the food, hygiene controls, packaging barrier, closure and storage conditions. A CPET tray alone does not establish a shelf-life extension or guarantee a leakproof package.
CPET Food Tray Applications
Airline Catering and In-Flight Meals
Use CPET trays for portioned airline meals that are prepared, packed and reheated within an approved catering process. Check the selected tray against the meal set, trolley, oven rack and sealing tool. Sample trials should include the actual food portion and aircraft-galley heating profile.
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Railway Catering and Transport Meals
Railway catering operators can select tray sizes to match onboard service arrangements and portion requirements. Evaluate the sealed package during handling, chilled distribution and reheating, including the available storage and serving space.
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Microwaveable and Ovenable Ready Meals
CPET packaging is an option for supermarket ready meals, central-kitchen dishes and prepared foods reheated before serving. Select the tray and film around the intended microwave or oven process, and establish clear heating instructions for the finished meal.
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Bakery applications: Selected breads, cakes and baked dishes can also be evaluated for CPET packaging. Confirm recipe compatibility, baking temperature, cooking time and release performance with production trials.
Custom Sizes and Bulk Supply
HSQY offers multiple tray formats and evaluates custom dimensions for food manufacturers, catering suppliers and packaging distributors. Send your drawing or sample together with the required portion volume, shape, color and compartment layout. New designs may require dedicated tooling.
For an accurate quotation, include your order quantity, expected repeat demand, food application, sealing-film requirement and delivery destination. Carton quantities, pallet arrangements, production lead time and shipping terms are confirmed for the selected specification.
To compare available formats, explore the HSQY airline CPET tray range. Request samples to check size, filling and sealing compatibility before a bulk order.
Frequently Asked Questions About CPET Airline Trays
What is a CPET food tray?
CPET stands for crystallized polyethylene terephthalate. It is used for food trays intended for chilled or frozen storage and reheating in microwave or conventional ovens, subject to the approved product specification.
Which sizes and capacities are available?
Size options include 162 × 104 × 35 mm and 215 × 165 × 38 mm, with other formats available. Capacity options include 300 ml, 500 ml and 800 ml. These are range options, not fixed size-to-capacity pairings; request the drawing for your selected tray.
Can these trays be used at 220°C?
Use at 220°C must be confirmed for the exact tray design, food load and heating duration. Request written heating instructions before approving the package for an oven cycle. The same limits do not automatically apply to the lid or film.
Can the trays go directly from freezer to oven?
A direct freezer-to-oven process should be validated with the actual meal, tray, closure and oven cycle. Check for cracking, distortion and loss of seal integrity after the intended process.
Can CPET trays be heat sealed with easy-peel film?
Yes, with a compatible CPET lidding film and suitable sealing settings. Select the film for the tray surface, food application, opening requirement and heating process, then run a sealing trial on your equipment.
Are black and white CPET trays recyclable?
Recycling depends on local collection and sorting systems and whether they accept the selected tray color and format. Confirm the material specification and local recycling route before making disposal claims. Recycled content is a separate specification and should not be assumed.
What is the minimum order quantity and packing method?
The minimum order quantity is 50,000 pieces. Trays are packed in cartons, with the count and carton dimensions agreed for the selected design. Confirm custom-design order requirements and delivery details in the quotation.
Can I request samples or a custom tray?
Contact HSQY with your required dimensions, capacity, color, food application and quantity. Include your sealing equipment and heating conditions where available so that sample selection and any custom tooling can be evaluated.
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Source CPET trays for airline catering, railway meals and prepared-food packaging from HSQY. Send your size or drawing, required capacity, color, quantity and destination to discuss samples, technical requirements and bulk pricing.
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