Disposable Black and White CPET Food Trays for Airline Meals
HSQY supplies disposable black and white CPET food trays for airline meals, airport catering kitchens and prepared-food manufacturers. Made from crystallized polyethylene terephthalate, these thermoformed containers provide a practical format for portioning, packing and serving meals that require chilled or frozen storage and subsequent reheating.
Choose the tray around your menu and catering equipment, not capacity alone. Match the outside dimensions, depth and sealing rim to the meal portion, sealing tool and aircraft galley reheating process. Black and white options are available, with custom sizes evaluated against your drawing or sample.
Product code: CPET031 | Material: CPET | Colors: Black / White | MOQ: 50,000 pieces, confirmed by specification
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CPET Airline Meal Tray Specifications
The available specifications below support initial product selection. Dimensions and capacities are separate options; request the drawing for the exact tray to confirm usable volume, cavity layout, unit weight and sealing-flange dimensions.
| Property |
Specification |
| Product name |
Disposable Black and White CPET Food Trays for Airline Meals |
| Product code |
CPET031 |
| Model designation |
Black CPET Tray L |
| Material |
CPET (Crystallized Polyethylene Terephthalate) |
| Colors |
Black and white |
| Size options |
162 × 104 × 35 mm; 215 × 165 × 38 mm; other specifications and custom sizes |
| Capacity options |
300 ml, 500 ml and 800 ml; confirm the capacity of the selected design |
| Production process |
Vacuum thermoforming (blister forming), followed by die cutting |
| Packing |
Carton packing; pieces per carton, carton dimensions and pallet configuration confirmed with the quotation |
| Applications |
Airline meals, railway catering, supermarket ready meals and selected bread, cake and other bakery products |
| Storage and heating |
Chilled or frozen storage; microwave and conventional oven applications within the approved conditions for the finished tray |
| Operating limits |
Confirm minimum storage temperature, maximum heating temperature and duration for the tray, food load and closure |
| Closure |
Compatible lidding film or a separately specified lid; supply scope and fit confirmed before ordering |
| Minimum order quantity |
50,000 pieces; confirm applicability to the selected size, color and customization requirements |
For an existing catering line, send the current tray sample or drawing and the sealing-machine details. This helps assess fit before committing to tooling or a bulk order. Do not assume that every listed capacity uses the same footprint or lid.
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Features for Airline Meal Preparation and Service
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A Defined Format for Meal Portions
The rigid thermoformed tray provides a defined cavity for rice, pasta, proteins, vegetables and other prepared foods. Select the dimensions for the actual serving portion and leave sufficient headspace to keep food clear of the sealing area.
Cold Storage and Reheating in the Same Tray
CPET is used for dual-ovenable food packaging, meaning suitable designs can be heated in microwave and conventional ovens. Approve the finished tray with the intended meal and heating cycle before using it in a chilled or frozen catering program.
Black and White Food Presentation
Black and white finishes give caterers a choice of presentation for different meal programs. Confirm the tray color and appearance with samples, alongside the outer service tray, closure and other meal components.
A Closure Matched to the Food and Service Process
Choose a compatible film for the required seal strength and opening behavior. For meals containing sauces or oils, evaluate the filled package through storage and handling. A water-resistant tray body alone does not establish leak resistance for a closed meal pack.
Selecting a Tray for Your Airline Catering Operation
Use the following checks when evaluating samples. They are purchasing and trial requirements, not a claim that one tray fits every aircraft, trolley or sealing line.
| Selection area |
What to confirm |
| Meal-set and equipment fit |
External length, width, depth and rim dimensions; clearances in the service tray, catering trolley and oven rack |
| Food portion and presentation |
Actual meal weight, usable filling volume, headspace and the position of sauces or side dishes |
| Filling and sealing |
Tray separation on the filling line, sealing-tool fit, rim cleanliness and compatibility with the selected film |
| Reheating cycle |
Starting food temperature, oven type or microwave power, heating duration, tray support and closure instructions |
| Packing and distribution |
Filled-pack handling, stacking arrangement, pieces per carton, carton dimensions and pallet configuration |
Request a trial quantity for your actual filling and reheating process. Record any changes to the tray shape, sealing rim, opening performance and meal presentation before approving the packaging specification.
Food Packaging Applications
Airline Catering and In-Flight Meals
Airport catering kitchens can evaluate these trays for prepared main courses and other meal portions. Match the package to the airline meal set and approved galley process, including how the crew will remove or open the closure and handle the hot tray.
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CPET Food Trays for Airline Catering
Railway Catering and Prepared Meal Distribution
Railway caterers and central kitchens can use the same selection approach for portion-controlled meals. Confirm fit with the service equipment and assess the closed pack under the intended storage, transport and reheating conditions.
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CPET Food Trays for Railway Catering
Microwave and Oven-Ready Meals
Food manufacturers can evaluate CPET trays for chilled and frozen ready meals reheated before serving. Selected bread, cake and bakery applications also require assessment of the recipe, food load, heating time and tray performance.
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CPET Food Packaging Options
Sealing Film and Reheating Compatibility
A complete meal package combines the tray, closure and sealing process. Discuss the HSQY CPET tray sealing film range for easy-peel opening and the required storage and heating conditions. Confirm film inclusion, dimensions and specifications in the quotation.
Establish sealing temperature, pressure and dwell time on your equipment. Test the actual filled pack for leakage and opening behavior after the intended cold-storage and distribution cycle. Shelf life must be established for the food and complete packaging system; it is not guaranteed by the CPET material alone.
Heating conditions must be product-specific. For operations requiring 200°C or 220°C, request written confirmation for the selected tray, food load and duration. A tray rating does not apply automatically to its lid or film. Follow the approved removal or venting instructions and use suitable support and heat protection when handling hot packs.
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Food-Contact Documents and Material Requirements
Specify the destination market, food type and storage and heating conditions when requesting documentation. Check that the applicable food-contact reports or declarations cover the selected tray formulation and color, rather than relying on a general statement about CPET.
For recycled-content or recycling requirements, request information for the exact material specification. Confirm acceptance with the catering waste-management or local recycling system. Do not assume a fixed recycled-content percentage or the same recycling route for every tray and closure combination.
Wholesale Supply, Custom Sizes and Carton Packing
The minimum order quantity is 50,000 pieces, subject to confirmation for the selected specification. Custom dimensions can be evaluated from a drawing or physical sample. Provide the initial quantity and expected repeat demand so the production and packing requirements can be assessed.
Trays are supplied in cartons. Request the carton quantity, external dimensions, gross weight and pallet arrangement for freight planning. Samples, tooling requirements, availability and production lead time are confirmed with the quotation; lids and films should be specified separately.
Frequently Asked Questions About CPET Airline Meal Trays
What are CPET airline meal trays?
They are disposable food containers made from crystallized polyethylene terephthalate for portioned airline meals. The appropriate tray must match the food portion, service equipment, closure and intended storage and reheating process.
Do these trays fit every aircraft galley oven?
No. Confirm the outside dimensions, tray height, rim and required clearances against the actual galley equipment and oven rack. Approve a filled sample in the intended catering process before bulk use.
Can CPET trays go directly from the freezer to the oven?
Certain designs support freezer-to-oven use. Confirm the permitted starting temperature, oven temperature, heating duration and food load for the exact tray. Microwave reheating also requires a validated power and time setting for the meal.
Can the lid or sealing film remain on during heating?
Only when the complete tray and closure combination is approved for that process. Otherwise, remove or vent the closure as instructed. A transparent lid or heat-sealing film should not be assumed to have the same heat resistance as the tray.
Are sealed CPET airline meal trays leakproof?
Leakage performance depends on the tray condition, compatible film, sealing settings and handling. Test the actual filled package under agreed conditions, particularly for meals containing sauces or oils. The empty tray does not provide a complete-package leakage guarantee.
Which sizes and capacities are available?
Size options include 162 × 104 × 35 mm and 215 × 165 × 38 mm, with 300 ml, 500 ml and 800 ml capacity options. These are not fixed size-to-capacity pairs. Request the drawing for the selected tray or submit a custom-size requirement.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The minimum order quantity is 50,000 pieces. Confirm the quantity and production terms for the selected size and color. Custom tooling or other special requirements are assessed separately.
Are black and white CPET trays recyclable?
Check acceptance of the selected tray and closure with the relevant collection and recycling system. Material structure and colorants should be assessed for the destination market. Recyclability and recycled content are separate specifications.
What should I provide for samples and a quotation?
Send the tray drawing or required dimensions, color, meal portion, quantity and destination. Include sealing-machine details and the proposed storage and reheating conditions. HSQY can then discuss samples, product documents, packing and pricing.
Request a Quote for CPET Airline Meal Trays
Source black and white CPET food trays for your airline catering program, central kitchen or packaging distribution range. Contact HSQY with your required tray dimensions, meal application and order quantity to discuss specifications, samples and bulk supply.
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