Sealable hot-fill PP tray for meat and ready meals, 325×265 mm

The 325 × 265 mm PP tray offers a more generous surface for film-sealed packaging of larger quantities of meat or ready meals. The polypropylene tray with a sealable flange is worth considering when the volume of the portion or the size of the product already requires larger packaging. With versions of different depths, both the portion and the appearance can be adjusted. In this size family, solutions with capacities between 2500 and 3500 ml are available.

Larger packs, carefully designed

The large footprint makes it possible to arrange several components or larger pieces. The distribution of the contents affects how the filled tray can be lifted and moved. For dishes with liquid or sauce, a free flange and the right fill level are especially important. With products in pieces, sharp or protruding parts must be placed so that they do not stretch the lidding film. A trial with the actual weight of the product also helps in choosing the tray depth and the outer packaging.

A seal that fits the entire flange

With this tray size, an exact fit between machine and tool is one of the basic requirements of packaging. The permitted size of the tray sealer, the outline of the flange and the design of the sealing surface must be checked together. We choose the lidding film to suit the sealable surface of the tray and the protection the product requires. For modified atmosphere packaging, the gas barrier properties must be specified for the whole pack. An even seal must be tested with real contents and production settings.

From hot food to frozen packs

The PP tray family offers versions that can be used for hot filling, freezing, blast chilling and microwave heating. The required version is best selected based on the entire temperature process. With a larger portion, the centre of the pack may cool down or heat up differently from smaller packs, so the food processing procedure must be designed with the final portion. We match the conditions of use of the tray and lidding film to this, so that the packaging performs properly from preparation to use.

Appearance and transportability

With transparent and black versions, the appearance of the product can be shaped in different ways. The transparent version makes the contents visible from several angles, while the black tray gives them a distinct background. The larger lid surface also allows information to be laid out clearly when designing the labelling. When loading, the weight of the filled pack and relieving the lidding film of load are important considerations. By choosing suitable outer packaging, deformation during transport and the load on the flange can also be managed.

When planning a larger pack, please send us the product characteristics, the required fill volume and the details of the tray sealer you use. We will help you match the 325 × 265 mm PP tray with the lidding film and the sealing process. The aim of this joint preparation is for the finished pack to perform properly during filling, storage and use by your customers.