Heat-Sealable Black and White CPET Food Trays
HSQY supplies heat-sealable CPET food trays in black and white for ready meals, airline catering and prepared-food packaging. Made from crystallized polyethylene terephthalate, these disposable trays offer a rigid container format for filling, storage and reheating in approved microwave or conventional oven processes.
For meals containing sauces, oils or other liquids, select the tray and lidding film as a complete package. HSQY offers multiple tray specifications and custom sizes, with compatible sealing-film options to discuss for your filling line, distribution conditions and opening requirements.
Material: CPET | Colors: Black and white | Sizes: Multiple specifications and custom designs | Packing: Cartons
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CPET Food Tray Specifications
Use the specifications below to discuss your packaging requirements. Request the drawing for the selected tray to confirm outside dimensions, cavity depth, usable filling volume and sealing-flange dimensions.
| Property |
Specification |
| Product name |
Heat-Sealable Black and White CPET Food Trays |
| Material |
CPET (Crystallized Polyethylene Terephthalate) |
| Size |
Multiple specifications; custom-made dimensions available for evaluation |
| Colors |
Black and white |
| Production process |
Vacuum thermoforming (blister forming), followed by die cutting |
| Packing |
Carton packing; carton quantity and dimensions confirmed for the selected tray |
| Applications |
Airline meals, railway catering, supermarket ready meals, and selected bread, cake and other bakery products |
| Storage and heating |
Chilled or frozen storage and microwave or conventional oven use within the approved conditions for the selected tray |
| Temperature and heating duration |
Confirmed for the specific tray, food load and cooking process; the closure requires its own approval |
| Sealing options |
Compatible lidding film selected for the tray surface, sealing machine and required opening performance |
| Minimum order quantity |
Confirmed by quotation for the selected specification and customization requirements |
| Food-contact documentation |
Request applicable documents for the tray formulation, color, destination market and intended conditions of use |
A nominal tray capacity does not establish the weight of food it can hold. Check the actual meal portion and leave sufficient headspace to keep food clear of the sealing area.
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Features for Sealed Meal Packaging
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A Tray and Film Combination for Your Meal
A compatible heat seal helps contain the meal during handling and distribution. Match the film to the tray surface and flange, then establish sealing settings on the equipment used in production. For liquid-rich meals, assess the filled pack rather than the empty tray alone.
Microwave and Conventional Oven Applications
CPET trays can support meal programs that combine cold storage with reheating in the same container. Confirm the permitted temperature, duration and food load for the chosen design. A tray approved for heating does not automatically make its film or lid suitable for the same cycle.
Black and White Presentation Options
Choose the tray color to suit your meal range and retail presentation. A compatible clear film can provide visibility from above, while the tray dimensions and depth should fit the portion and packing equipment.
Opening Performance Selected with the Seal
Easy-peel and stronger-seal films serve different opening requirements. Specify how the consumer or catering team will open the pack and whether opening occurs before or after heating. Check peel behavior after storage, not only immediately after sealing.
What Determines Leak Resistance?
Leak resistance is a property of the complete filled package, not an automatic guarantee of the empty CPET tray. The tray, film, filling process and sealing equipment must work together. Agree on the evaluation conditions and acceptance criteria before approving a bulk order.
| Check |
What to confirm |
| Tray flange and condition |
Check for damage, distortion and food on the sealing rim. Confirm that the tray fits the sealing tool. |
| Film compatibility |
Use a film intended for the actual tray surface and the required storage, opening and heating conditions. |
| Sealing setup |
Establish temperature, pressure and dwell time through trials on the intended production equipment. |
| Filled-pack handling |
Check for leaks and closure damage after the agreed handling and transport simulation, using the actual meal. |
| Storage and reheating |
Assess tray shape, seal integrity and opening behavior after the intended cold-storage and heating cycle. |
Share your current tray, film and sealing-machine details when requesting samples. This helps define a relevant packaging trial rather than comparing materials under unrelated conditions.
Lidding Film and Heating Requirements
Discuss HSQY CPET tray sealing films for the required opening method, product visibility and storage conditions. Film supply and specifications should be confirmed with the tray quotation.
For oven heating, use only a film approved for the specified temperature and duration. Follow the agreed instructions for removing, piercing or venting the closure. Do not heat an unvented sealed pack unless that exact packaging system is designed and approved for the process.
For a process requiring 200°C or 220°C, request written confirmation for the selected tray and meal. Use suitable support and heat protection when handling hot trays, and keep them away from open flames and exposed heating elements.
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Food Packaging Applications
Ready Meals with Sauces and Mixed Ingredients
Food manufacturers and central kitchens can evaluate these trays for rice, pasta, vegetables and prepared dishes with sauces. Select the cavity size around the serving portion, and assess liquid containment with the chosen closure.
Airline Catering
For airline meal programs, match the tray to the meal set, trolley, sealing tool and reheating equipment. Use actual filled samples when checking handling and the intended galley-oven cycle.
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CPET Food Trays for Airline Catering
Railway Catering and Meal Distribution
Railway caterers and meal-distribution suppliers can select tray formats for portion-controlled meals. Check the closed package against available storage space, transport arrangements and the service process.
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CPET Food Trays for Railway Catering
Microwave and Oven-Ready Foods
These trays can be evaluated for supermarket ready meals and prepared foods reheated before serving. Selected bread, cake and bakery applications also require recipe-specific assessment of baking time, temperature and food release.
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CPET Food Trays for Microwave Applications
Recycling and Recycled-Content Requirements
Check whether the destination market collects and processes the selected CPET tray format. Recycling suitability depends on the material structure, colorant, labels, closure and available local systems. Black colorants containing carbon black can interfere with near-infrared sorting; color alone does not establish whether a tray is detectable or accepted.
Recycled content is a separate specification. For projects requiring a particular percentage or sorting performance, request supporting information for the exact material formulation. Do not assume that black and white trays have the same composition or recycling route.
Custom Sizes and Wholesale Supply
Send HSQY a drawing or existing sample, required color, meal portion, initial order quantity and expected repeat demand. Include your sealing equipment and storage or reheating conditions so the proposed tray can be evaluated against the complete process.
Trays are supplied in cartons. Request pieces per carton, carton dimensions, gross weight and any pallet requirements for freight planning. Minimum order quantity, sample arrangements and production lead time are confirmed for the selected specification; custom designs may require tooling.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heat-Sealable CPET Trays
Are these CPET trays automatically 100% leakproof?
No. An empty tray is not a sealed package. Leakage performance depends on the tray condition, compatible film, sealing process and handling. Approve the complete filled pack against agreed test conditions before distribution.
Can the trays hold sauces or oily foods?
They can be evaluated for prepared foods containing sauces and oils. Match the food portion and filling temperature to the tray, keep the sealing rim clean, and check the closure under actual storage and handling conditions.
Can the trays be used in a microwave or conventional oven?
CPET is used for dual-ovenable food packaging. Confirm the permitted conditions for the selected tray, meal and closure. Microwave power and time, or oven temperature and time, must be established for the intended product.
Can the film stay on during reheating?
Only when the selected film and complete package are approved for that process. Otherwise, follow the specified removal or venting instructions. The tray rating does not establish the film rating.
Does a sealed CPET tray extend shelf life?
A suitable tray and film can support a defined shelf-life requirement, but sealing alone does not establish the storage period. The food, processing hygiene, package barrier, seal integrity and storage conditions must be assessed together.
Are both black and white CPET trays recyclable?
Acceptance varies by local recycling system and the exact tray construction and colorant. Confirm the collection and processing route for each selected product. Recyclability does not establish its recycled-content percentage.
Are lidding films included with the tray order?
Confirm the quotation scope. Compatible film options can be discussed, but the film type, quantity and inclusion in the order should be specified separately.
How can I request samples and a wholesale quotation?
Provide the tray dimensions or a drawing, color, food type, order quantity and destination. Include the sealing-machine model and intended storage and heating process. HSQY can then discuss samples, documentation and the proposed supply specification.
Request a Quote for Heat-Sealable CPET Food Trays
Source black and white CPET trays for your ready-meal operation, catering program or packaging distribution range. Contact HSQY with your tray and closure requirements to discuss dimensions, trial samples and bulk pricing.
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