Durable CPET Airline Catering Tray 480ml for Hot & Cold Meal Service

Product Overview

The CPET Airline Meal Tray CT171235 is a high-performance, oven-ready food container designed specifically for airline catering companies, railway catering services, institutional meal suppliers, and premium ready-meal manufacturers. Engineered from Crystalline Polyethylene Terephthalate (CPET), this tray offers exceptional thermal stability, food-safety assurance, structural strength, and compatibility with a wide range of international catering equipment. With a compact size of 170 × 120 × 35 mm, a functional capacity of 480 ml, and a lightweight 15 g profile, the CT171235 tray strikes the perfect balance between durability, heat resistance, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

Whether used for hot entrées, side dishes, desserts, or modular meal components, CT171235 is an industry-standard container trusted across aviation and transportation catering sectors worldwide.

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Detailed Specifications

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Key Features and Advantages

1. Wide Temperature Range: –40°C to +220°C

CPET is engineered to maintain dimensional stability and safe performance across extreme temperatures.

• Oven-safe up to 220°C

• Microwave-safe

• Freezer-safe down to –40°C

This makes the tray ideal for chilled, frozen, reheated, and hot-fill meal programs commonly used by airline caterers.

2. Superior Structural Strength

Despite weighing only 15 g, the CT171235 tray resists deformation during:

• High-temperature baking

• Transport and stacking

• Cold storage

• Automatic airline trolley loading

• In-flight reheating

Its crystalline PET structure ensures rigidity even under rapid temperature changes.

3. Food-Grade Safety & Global Compliance

CPET is widely recognized for its excellent food-contact safety.
CT171235 meets international standards including:

• EU (EC) No. 10/2011 for food-contact plastics

• FDA food-contact requirements

• Airline catering safety norms

The tray does not release harmful substances during hot or cold use.

4. Designed for Efficient Airline Operations

The container’s dimensions allow seamless integration with:

• ATLAS trolley systems

• Compatibility with standard airline ovens

• Automatic sealing lines

• Standard CPET or aluminum film

• Airline portioning systems

CT171235 supports meal production lines requiring fast sealing, consistent dimensions, and reliable performance.

5. Excellent Heat Conduction and Even Reheating

CPET allows high-temperature reheating with evenly distributed heat.
Airlines benefit from:

• Faster oven cycles

• Consistent passenger meal quality

• Reduced food waste from uneven heating

This is essential for in-flight culinary standards.

6. Leak-Proof and Seal-Compatible

The tray is compatible with:

• Heat-seal films (CPET, PET, or multilayer films)

• Lidding systems

• Snap-on lids (custom options)

A perfect seal prevents spillage during trolley movement and turbulence.

7. Lightweight and Eco-Conscious

CPET trays are recyclable in many regions, helping airlines meet sustainability targets.
Their lightweight construction helps reduce:

• Aircraft weight

• Fuel consumption

• Carbon footprint

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Application Scenarios

1. Airline Catering

This tray is ideal for:

• Hot main dishes

• Carbohydrate dishes (rice, pasta)

• Casseroles and baked dishes

• Premium-class side dishes

Its professional size and universal fit help caterers supply meals for international carriers.

2. Railway and High-Speed Train Catering

CT171235 withstands:

• Pre-cooking

• Chilling and cold-chain delivery

• High-speed reheating equipment

It’s widely used in Asian and European railway catering meal sets.

3. Ready-Meal Manufacturing

For supermarkets, convenience stores, and home-delivery services, this tray is ideal for:

• Oven-ready and microwave-ready meals

• Frozen and chilled entrées

• Meal kits and portion-controlled dishes

CPET ensures shelf-life stability, attractive presentation, and reliable sealing.

4. Institutional Meal Centers

Used by hospitals, schools, and military catering operations:

• Supports bulk production

• Enhances transport safety

• Minimizes breakage and food contamination

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Design Benefits

1. Space-Efficient Geometry

The 170 × 120 mm format is designed for:

• Efficient trolley stacking

• Modular plating layouts

• Easy portion control

• Improved kitchen workflow

2. Enhanced Surface Finish

Smooth inner surfaces offer:

• Better food release

• Neater appearance

• Reduced food residue

• Longer shelf life with sealing film

3. Customization Options

Available upon request:

• Embossed branding

• Color customization

• Multi-cavity design variations

• Tailored wall thickness

This helps airlines create a unique passenger dining experience.

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Performance in Airline Operations

1. Thermal Stability Under Rapid Conditions

CT171235 withstands rapid transitions from freezing to high-temperature heating, commonly seen in:

• Airline rapid-cycle ovens

• Airport kitchen blast freezers

• Long-distance transport environments

2. Reduced In-Flight Spillage

With high precision molding and excellent sealing compatibility, the container prevents leakage even when:

• Trolleys are tilted

• Meals are reheated at turbulence-sensitive altitude

3. Long Shelf-Life Performance

The tray supports packaging solutions using:

• MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging)

• Vacuum sealing

• Film sealing

This ensures food stays fresh and safe for extended logistic cycles.

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Why Choose DASHAN’s CPET CT171235?

DASHAN specializes in sustainable, high-performance food packaging solutions for global airlines and foodservice companies.
Our CPET containers provide:

• Strict production standards

• International food-contact certifications

• Stable supply capacity

• Customizable packaging solutions

DASHAN has delivered CPET aviation trays to customers in Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and North America, with consistent praise for quality and reliability.

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FAQ

1. What temperature can the CT171235 CPET tray withstand?

It withstands –40°C to +220°C, suitable for oven, microwave, and freezer applications.

2. Is the tray safe for airline oven reheating?

Yes. CPET is designed for airline ovens, ensuring even heat distribution and stable structure.

3. Can the tray be sealed with film?

Yes, it is compatible with CPET/PET heat-seal film and snap-on lids.

4. Is CPET recyclable?

In many regions, CPET is recyclable as plastic category “1 – PET,” depending on local facilities.

5. What applications is this tray suitable for?

Airline meals, railway catering, frozen ready-meals, institutional catering, and hot-serve menus.

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