CPET Square Food Tray White Airline Tray Food Container Microwave Safe

Introduction

Modern global foodservice—especially airline catering and ready-meal manufacturing—demands packaging that can seamlessly transition from freezing to reheating while maintaining food quality, safety, and visual appeal. The CT-2121H30-1C Square CPET Tray is engineered to meet these challenges at industrial scale.

With its expanded 210 × 210 mm square profile, the tray provides a large plating surface ideal for premium main courses and high-value ready meals. Whether used in inflight kitchens, railway meal production, supermarket ready-meal lines, or central kitchens serving institutions, this CPET tray offers unmatched reliability and consistency.

CPET (Crystallized Polyethylene Terephthalate) remains the benchmark material for ovenable frozen meals due to its high heat resistance, food-contact safety, and stability during thermal cycling. The CT-2121H30-1C tray fully leverages these advantages, making it one of the most versatile and dependable square trays in the global market.

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Technical Specifications

• Model: CT-2121H30-1C

• Material: CPET

• Size: 210 × 210 × 30 mm

• Weight: 33.2 g

• Temperature Resistance: –40°C to +220°C

• Color Options: Black / White

• Compartment: Single

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Advanced Material Performance: The Power of CPET

Oven-Safe and Microwave-Safe

The tray withstands temperatures up to 220°C, making it suitable for:

• Convection ovens

• Fan-assisted ovens

• Steam ovens

• Microwave reheating

It remains stable without melting, warping, or releasing odor, ensuring consistent reheating performance for airlines and meal manufacturers.

Deep-Freezing Stability

With resistance down to –40°C, the tray is perfect for:

• Blast freezing

• Long-term frozen storage

• Cold-chain distribution

• Exported ready-meal products

Food maintains structure, preventing freezer burn and packaging cracks.

Food-Grade and Globally Compliant

CPET is:

• BPA-free

• Non-toxic

• Approved for direct food contact

• Chemically stable during high-temperature heating

This ensures long-term safety for airlines, hospitals, schools, and retail food production.

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Functional Design Advantages

Large Square Surface for Premium Presentation

The 210 × 210 mm square design offers:

• More plating freedom

• Better arrangement for meat, rice, noodles, vegetables

• Improved visual appeal for premium inflight meals

• Stable filling during high-speed production

The wide cavity is especially suitable for international main dishes like steak, grilled fish, curries, pasta, rice dishes, and signature chef meals.

High Rigidity for Industrial Operations

The tray maintains its shape under:

• Stacking pressure

• Vibration during transport

• Reheating inside airline ovens

• Freezer compression loads

Its structural integrity ensures consistent performance from factory to onboard service.

Excellent Sealing Compatibility

The tray works with:

• CPET sealing films

• APET/CPET laminated films

• Aluminum foil lids

• Rigid snap-on lids

A strong seal prevents leakage, preserves freshness, and supports Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) when required.

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Industry Applications

Airline Catering

Ideal for:

• Premium cabin meals

• Western-style entrée dishes

• Special dietary menus

• Frozen or chilled inflight meal programs

Its square footprint integrates easily with airline meal carts, trolleys, and onboard heating equipment.

Frozen Ready Meal Manufacturing

The tray supports:

• International export products

• Retail supermarket frozen meals

• Ready-to-heat premium dishes

• Meal-prep subscription programs

Its oven-safe and freezer-safe properties make it an industry staple for frozen meals.

Institutional & Central Kitchens

Used by:

• Hospital catering

• School meal programs

• Corporate canteens

• Military meal systems

CPET allows bulk food production with safe reheating for daily operations.

Retail and Catering Service

The tray is ideal for:

• Gourmet prepared meals

• Heat-and-eat family trays

• High-value deli products

• Catering service pre-made dishes

Stable appearance and clear food visibility enhance consumer appeal.

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Customization Options

To support brand identity and operational needs, DASHAN provides:

• Custom colors (black, white, blue, or tailored shades)

• Embossed logo or branding

• Printed sealing film solutions

• Coordinated CPET lid supply

• Multi-model tray compatibility for full meal systems

Customization helps premium airlines and meal manufacturers elevate their product experience.

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Advantages of the CT-2121H30-1C Square CPET Tray

✔ Withstands –40°C freezing and +220°C heating

✔ Suitable for oven, microwave, and steamer reheating

✔ Strong sealing with various lidding materials

✔ Square design for superior presentation

✔ Industrial-grade rigidity and deformation resistance

✔ Perfect for automation and high-volume production

✔ Food-safe, BPA-free, globally compliant

✔ Suitable for airline, retail, and institutional applications

Its combination of thermal stability, durability, and visual appeal makes it one of the most versatile CPET trays in the industry.

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FAQ

1. Is the CT-2121H30-1C CPET tray oven safe?
Yes. It withstands up to 220°C and is suitable for both microwave and conventional ovens.

2. Can this tray be frozen?
Absolutely. It remains stable down to −40°C without cracking.

3. Is it recyclable?
Yes, CPET belongs to the PET family and is recyclable where PET programs exist.

4. What applications is it best for?
Airline catering, frozen meals, ready-meal packaging, central kitchens, and long-distance food delivery.

5. Can it be sealed with lidding film?
Yes. It is compatible with standard heat-sealing films, including MAP systems.