What Is 60 Micron Easy-Peel Lidding Film?
60 micron easy-peel lidding film is a clear PET- or BOPET-based tray sealing film designed to create a secure but consumer-friendly seal on compatible CPET food trays. The nominal thickness is 0.06mm, equal to 60 microns. A PET outer layer provides clarity, strength, dimensional stability, and printability, while the application-specific sealing layer controls adhesion and peel behavior.
Unlike a weld-seal film that forms a stronger permanent bond, easy-peel film is engineered to open with controlled force and reduced tearing, shredding, or residue on the tray rim. It is suitable for ready meals, frozen foods, airline catering, institutional meals, bakery products, and other tray-packed foods where both seal integrity and opening convenience matter.
The exact film structure must be matched to the tray flange and tested on the production line. Seal performance depends on the actual CPET tray, food product, sealing machine, temperature, pressure, dwell time, storage conditions, and heating cycle. Standard PET/PE film should not automatically be described as compatible with every CPET, APET, PET, PP, freezer, microwave, or conventional-oven application.
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60 Micron Clear Lidding Film
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Controlled Easy-Peel Performance
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Clear or Custom Printed Film
Why Choose Easy-Peel Film for CPET Trays?
Consumer-friendly opening: Designed to peel from the tray rim with controlled force.
Reduced shredding and residue: A properly matched film can open cleanly without excessive tearing or leaving film on the flange.
Secure distribution seal: Maintains package integrity when sealing parameters and tray compatibility are correctly controlled.
Clear product visibility: High transparency supports attractive retail presentation.
Optional anti-fog treatment: Helps reduce condensation in refrigerated display.
Optional high barrier: EVOH or another barrier structure can be considered for MAP and extended-shelf-life products.
Custom printing: Supports branding, product information, preparation instructions, and traceability.
Custom roll conversion: Width, length, core, winding direction, and maximum roll diameter can be matched to the tray sealer.
60 Micron CPET Lidding Film Specifications
| Property |
Standard or Available Option |
Selection Note |
| Product Type |
Easy-peel tray lidding film |
Supplied as rollstock for tray-sealing equipment |
| Nominal Thickness |
0.06mm / 60 microns |
Confirm thickness tolerance in the approved specification |
| Material Structure |
PET- or BOPET-based laminate with application-specific easy-peel sealant |
Exact structure depends on tray, peel target, barrier, and heating process |
| Primary Tray Application |
Compatible CPET food trays |
Physical tray samples are recommended before bulk production |
| Standard Roll Widths |
150mm, 230mm, 280mm |
Custom widths available according to machine and tray format |
| Standard Roll Length |
500m |
Custom length depends on core, roll weight, and maximum diameter |
| Appearance |
Clear; custom printing available |
Confirm haze, gloss, colors, print repeat, and registration tolerance |
| Peel Performance |
Easy peel; medium-peel version can be discussed |
Target peel force and failure mode must be agreed on the actual tray |
| Anti-Fog |
Optional |
Recommended for chilled, moist, and refrigerated products |
| Barrier |
Standard or high-barrier grade |
Specify OTR, WVTR, gas mixture, and shelf-life target for MAP |
| Freezer Use |
Freezer-compatible grades available |
Validate low-temperature toughness and peel retention |
| Microwave / Oven Use |
Application-specific grades available |
Do not assume every PET/PE structure is ovenable; validate the complete pack |
| Minimum Order Quantity |
500kg |
Trial quantity depends on stock and required specification |
| Typical Lead Time |
Approximately 10–14 working days |
Printing, high barrier, or special peel grades may require more time |
| Payment Terms |
T/T 30% deposit and 70% balance before shipment |
Confirm in the commercial quotation |
| Delivery Terms |
EXW, FOB, CIF/CNF, DDU, or door-to-door |
Subject to destination and shipment size |
Easy-Peel Film vs. Weld-Seal Film
| Seal Type |
Opening Behavior |
Main Advantage |
Typical Use |
| Easy Peel |
Peels with controlled force and reduced tearing or residue |
Best consumer opening experience |
Retail ready meals, desserts, chilled meals, and convenience packs |
| Medium Peel |
Requires greater opening force than easy peel |
Balances convenience and distribution security |
Prepared meals, catering, and heavier products |
| Weld Seal |
Creates a strong permanent bond and may tear film or distort the rim |
Maximum tamper evidence and seal strength |
Liquid meals, heavy products, and high-abuse distribution |
What Determines Clean Peel Performance?
Tray flange chemistry: CPET formulations and rim surfaces can differ between tray manufacturers.
Sealant formulation: The sealing layer controls adhesion, peel force, and failure mode.
Sealing temperature: Excessive heat can increase seal strength, distort the film, or cause shrinkage; insufficient heat can cause incomplete seals.
Dwell time and pressure: Both must be sufficient and evenly distributed across the tray flange.
Flange cleanliness: Oil, sauce, water, crumbs, and product contamination can weaken or interrupt the seal.
Storage and heating cycle: Freezing, refrigeration, microwave heating, and oven heating can change peel performance.
Peel direction and test speed: Peel-force results depend on how the test is performed, so the method must be agreed.
Tray Material Compatibility
| Tray Material |
Compatibility Guidance |
Typical Application |
| CPET |
Primary application for this product. Use a CPET-compatible easy-peel sealant and validate the heating cycle. |
Ready meals, frozen meals, airline and institutional catering |
| APET / RPET / PET |
Requires a PET-compatible sealant. Anti-fog is commonly requested for chilled retail packs. |
Produce, meat, bakery, deli, desserts, and chilled meals |
| PET/PE |
A PE-based sealant may seal to a PE-coated flange after compatibility testing. |
Chilled foods and general prepared-food packaging |
| PP |
Do not assume the CPET easy-peel grade will seal PP. A PP-compatible sealant may be required. |
Microwave meals, dairy, dips, and prepared foods |
| Aluminium or Coated Paperboard |
Custom sealant structures may be required according to the rim coating and thermal process. |
Ready meals, bakery, and specialty packaging |
Optional Anti-Fog and High-Barrier Grades
Anti-fog treatment helps reduce condensation on the inside of the film and improves visibility in chilled cabinets. It is particularly useful for high-moisture foods, chilled ready meals, fresh produce, meat, bakery products, dairy, and prepared salads.
High-barrier versions can include EVOH or another functional barrier layer for modified atmosphere packaging. Buyers should provide the required oxygen transmission rate, water-vapor transmission rate, gas mixture, shelf-life target, storage temperature, and food type so the structure can be evaluated.
Typical Applications
CPET ready-meal trays for chilled, frozen, microwave, or oven programs
Airline, railway, hospital, school, and institutional catering meals
Frozen pasta, rice, meat, vegetable, and multi-compartment meals
Bakery products, desserts, prepared salads, deli foods, and snack trays
Modified atmosphere packaging for shelf-life-sensitive products
Private-label food packaging requiring custom printed lidding film
Explore HSQY's CPET tray range and PET/PE easy-peel film category for compatible packaging solutions.
Sealing Conditions and Production-Line Testing
Good seals depend on sealing equipment, temperature, pressure, dwell time, film tension, tray rigidity, flange cleanliness, tooling condition, and machine speed. Too much heat can cause shrinkage or excessive adhesion, while insufficient heat can create incomplete seals. Uneven pressure or short dwell time can also cause leakage and inconsistent peel.
Before mass production, test film tracking, seal continuity, peel force, peel consistency, leakage, burst strength, opening residue, tray-rim damage, anti-fog performance, freezer performance, MAP gas retention, microwave performance, and oven performance when applicable.
Information Required for an Accurate Quotation
Provide the following information so HSQY can recommend the correct easy-peel structure and prepare an accurate quotation:
Tray material, tray supplier, product code, and tray sample or drawing
Tray top dimensions and flange width
Tray-sealing machine brand, model, tooling format, and operating speed
Required 60 micron gauge, roll width, roll length, core ID, and maximum roll diameter
Target opening force, clean-peel requirement, and acceptable failure mode
Food type, filling temperature, storage temperature, and shelf-life target
Freezer, microwave, conventional oven, hot-fill, MAP, pasteurization, or retort process
Anti-fog, oxygen barrier, moisture barrier, perforation, or printing requirements
Trial quantity, annual volume, destination port, and requested delivery date
Request Easy-Peel Film Samples and Pricing
Custom Easy-Peel Lidding Film Services
Custom roll width, roll length, core, winding direction, and maximum outer diameter
Custom easy-peel and medium-peel performance
Anti-fog, high-barrier, freezer-compatible, and application-specific ovenable grades
Custom flexographic or gravure printing for branding and preparation instructions
Custom cartons, roll labels, pallet marks, and private-label export packaging
Tray-and-film compatibility review and line-trial support
EXW, FOB, CIF/CNF, DDU, and door-to-door shipping support
Quality and Compliance Documentation
HSQY can provide available quality-management, inspection, and material documentation for the supplied film grade. Buyers should request product-specific food-contact declarations, technical data, certificates of analysis, migration or compliance reports, and destination-market documents for the exact film structure, food type, storage conditions, and heating process.
ISO 9001 is a quality-management-system certification and should not be presented as a substitute for product-specific food-contact compliance.
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Production and Packing
Packing and Delivery
Sample Packaging: Trial rolls are wrapped in protective film and packed in cartons to reduce dust, moisture, scratching, and edge damage.
Bulk Roll Packing: Finished rolls are protected with PE film, kraft material, cartons, or another suitable export format.
Pallet Packing: Export pallets are configured according to roll width, diameter, weight, shipment method, and customer requirements.
Roll Identification: Labels can show grade, thickness, width, length, lot number, net weight, seal side, winding direction, and production date.
Delivery Terms: EXW, FOB, CIF/CNF, DDU, and door-to-door delivery can be discussed.
Lead Time: Generally 10–14 working days after deposit and final specification approval, subject to printing, barrier structure, roll conversion, quantity, and production schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is easy-peel lidding film?
Easy-peel lidding film is designed to maintain a secure tray seal while allowing consumers to remove the film with controlled force. A properly matched grade should reduce tearing, shredding, and residue on the tray flange.
Is 0.06mm the same as 60 microns?
Yes. One millimetre equals 1,000 microns, so 0.06mm equals 60 microns. The production tolerance should be stated in the approved specification.
Is this film designed for CPET ready-meal trays?
Yes. This page is positioned for compatible CPET food trays. Provide the tray product code, supplier, drawing, or physical sample so the sealant and peel performance can be confirmed.
What is the difference between easy peel and weld seal?
Easy-peel film prioritizes convenient opening with controlled force. Weld-seal film creates a stronger permanent bond and may provide greater tamper evidence, but it can be more difficult to open and may tear or distort the tray rim.
Can easy-peel film seal APET, RPET, PET/PE, or PP trays?
Different tray resins may require different sealing layers. A film developed for CPET should not automatically be used for PP or another tray material. Send the actual tray so compatibility can be evaluated.
Can standard PET/PE film be used at 220°C?
It should not be assumed that every PET/PE laminate is suitable for 220°C. Conventional-oven use requires an application-specific ovenable structure validated with the exact film, CPET tray, food, temperature, time, and cooking method.
Is anti-fog easy-peel film available?
Yes. Anti-fog treatment can be supplied for chilled meals, fresh produce, meat, bakery, dairy, and other moist products where condensation may reduce product visibility.
Can HSQY supply high-barrier film for MAP trays?
High-barrier structures can be evaluated for modified atmosphere packaging. Provide the target OTR, WVTR, gas mixture, storage temperature, food type, and shelf-life requirement.
Why does easy-peel film sometimes open too easily or too tightly?
Peel force can change because of tray formulation, sealant selection, sealing temperature, pressure, dwell time, contamination, storage conditions, freezing, heating, or inconsistent tooling. A controlled line trial is required to establish the correct window.
Can the film be custom printed?
Yes. Custom printing can include logos, graphics, preparation instructions, product information, traceability content, and date-code areas. Provide the artwork, colors, print repeat, width, and annual volume.
Can roll width, length, core, and winding direction be customized?
Yes. Provide the required width, roll length, core ID, core length, maximum outer diameter, roll weight, seal-side orientation, winding direction, and tray-sealing machine model.
What is the MOQ and lead time?
The currently stated MOQ is 500kg. Typical lead time is approximately 10–14 working days after deposit and final specification approval. Printed, high-barrier, anti-fog, or special peel grades may require additional time.
Can I request a sample before placing a bulk order?
Yes, subject to stock and specification. Send the tray sample, tray material, dimensions, sealing-machine model, required width, peel target, food application, storage conditions, and heating process.
How should easy-peel lidding film rolls be stored?
Store the rolls in their original protective packaging in a clean, dry area away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, dust, solvents, and strong odors. Allow cold-stored rolls to acclimatize before opening to reduce condensation.
About HSQY Plastic Group
HSQY Plastic Group supplies CPET, PET, PP, and other food trays together with easy-peel lidding films, flexible packaging films, plastic sheets, and related packaging products for international B2B customers.
The team can assist with tray-and-film compatibility, roll conversion, peel-force development, printing, anti-fog and barrier selection, samples, inspection documents, export packing, and international delivery for food manufacturers, contract packers, packaging distributors, and catering suppliers.
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