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CU 1,5 L. Heat-sealable PP tray 1.5 L

A rectangular injection-moulded tray in rigid polypropylene, with a flat perimeter flange for hermetic heat sealing. Designed for storing, transporting and presenting family-size ready meals or large portions.

Key data

Capacity
1,500 cc
External dimensions
210 × 152 mm
Height
67 mm
Case
120 units

Colour

3D render of the white CU 1,5 L tray in three-quarter view from above, showing the flat perimeter flange and the smooth interior

The tray, step by step

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  1. 3D render of the white CU 1,5 L tray in three-quarter view from above, showing the flat perimeter flange and the smooth interior

    Step 1 of 4

    A flat flange for sealing

    The opening is edged by a flat perimeter flange. The film sits on this flange to heat-seal the tray and close it hermetically.

  2. 3D render of the white CU 1,5 L tray from the front, showing its 210 mm long side and its 67 mm height

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    1.5 L in 210 × 152 mm

    Its nominal capacity is 1,500 cc. Its external dimensions are 210 × 152 mm at the rim and 67 mm in height, a format for family-size dishes or large portions.

  3. 3D render of the base of the white CU 1,5 L tray, seen from below

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    Moulded in Tibi

    We manufacture it by injection moulding at our facilities in Tibi (Alicante). The gate mark is on the base, at the point where the plastic enters the mould.

  4. 3D render of the white CU 1,5 L tray in three-quarter view from above, showing the flat perimeter flange and the smooth interior

    Step 4 of 4

    From freezer to microwave

    It can be used for chilling and freezing, and for heating in the microwave once the film has been pierced or removed. It is not suitable for conventional ovens, grills or direct flame.

One container, from freezer to microwave.

A tray for ready meals

The CU 1,5 L is a rectangular tray in rigid food-contact polypropylene (PP), made by injection moulding. It is designed for industrial, commercial and logistics food packaging, and for storing, transporting and presenting family-size ready meals or large portions.

Its flat perimeter flange means it can be closed with lidding film by heat sealing. It goes from the fridge or freezer to the microwave, provided the film is pierced or removed before heating, and it is not suitable for conventional ovens, grills or direct flame. We supply it in white or black, in cases of 120 units.

Technical data

Dimensions and capacity

Reference
CU 1,5 L
Category
Household
Nominal capacity
1,500 cc
External length (at rim)
210 mm
External width (at rim)
152 mm
Overall height
67 mm

Material and manufacturing

Material
Rigid food-contact polypropylene (PP)
Manufacturing process
Injection moulding
Finish
Smooth surface
Resistance
Resistant to fats, oils and food acids
Origin
Made in Tibi (Alicante)

Uses and temperatures

Fridge
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Microwave
YesPierce or remove the film before heating.
Conventional oven
No
Grill
No
Direct flame
No

Closure

Flat perimeter flange for hermetic heat sealing with lidding film

Supply

Units per case
120 units
Stacking
Optimised stacking to take up less storage space before use

Colours and applications

White
Gives a clean look to home-style dishes, pasta, stews and butcher’s or deli products.
Black
Brings out the colour of the food on retail shelves and in ready-meal display cabinets.

Regulation

Reference regulation: Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food

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3D render of the white CU 1,5 L tray in three-quarter view from above, showing the flat perimeter flange and the smooth interior

Features

  • Flat perimeter flangeA flat, continuous rim around the opening, where the film rests during heat sealing.
  • Corners and wallsThe walls and corners form a single rigid PP part. Its external dimensions are 210 × 152 mm at the rim and 67 mm in height.
  • Base and gate markThe base bears the gate mark, left at the point where the plastic enters the mould as each tray is made.
  • Smooth interiorThe surface of the tray is smooth, including the inside, where the food goes.

Views

Colour

How it compares with other containers

We tell you what it can do, and what it cannot.

We set our tray alongside other types of ready-meal container, using data from the data sheets and studies we cite. CPET, aluminium and glass come out ahead in the oven, and we tell you that too.

Use in the microwave, conventional oven and freezer, and heat sealing with film, for each type of container, according to the sources cited. The values for the other types come from one example product of each, and other products of the same type may differ.
UseInjection-moulded PP (this tray)Thermoformed PPThermoformed APETCPETAluminiumGlass with lid
MicrowaveYes, with the film pierced or removed1Yes, for short periods (under 2 h)2No3Yes, up to 220 °C4Yes, as long as it does not touch the oven walls56Yes for the glass, no for the lid7
Conventional ovenNo1No2No3Yes, up to 220 °C4Yes6Yes, without the lid7
FreezerYes1Yes, with a minimum temperature of −18 °C, as it becomes brittle when cold2Yes, down to −40 °C3Yes, down to −40 °C, though it is more brittle when cold4Yes, it does not break when frozen6Yes7
Heat sealing with filmYes, thanks to its flat perimeter flange1Yes, with different kinds of sealing film2Suitable for protective atmosphere3Yes, with an APET sealing layer4Yes, on smooth-rim trays6Closes with its lid7

Injection moulding versus thermoforming

  • Thermoforming starts from a plastic sheet, commonly PP or PET, and its speed advantage is greatest with shallow, wide containers such as ready-meal trays8.
  • In injection moulding, the mould sets the wall thickness and keeps it uniform. In thermoforming, the sheet stretches and thins at the corners and in deep draws98, although it can achieve thinner walls and lighter containers8.
  • The injection mould shapes both faces of the part, the inside and the outside. Thermoforming uses a single-sided mould9.
  • Injection moulding achieves tighter tolerances, and it is the process of choice when the part needs tolerances tighter than ±0.5 mm98.

Sources

These are the data sheets and studies that the comparison data comes from. The data for our product comes from its technical data sheet.

  1. Technical data sheet CU 1,5 L (PDF)Bersil Inyección y Soplado S.L., 2026Back to the first citation of source 1
  2. PP trays and bowls for ready mealsProduct sheet from a food packaging manufacturer, 2026Back to the first citation of source 2
  3. Clear 115 cl APET containerOnline data sheet from a foodservice packaging distributor, n.d.Back to the first citation of source 3
  4. Environmental and Product Information Sheet, CPET trayProduct sheet from a food packaging manufacturer, 2025Back to the first citation of source 4
  5. Aluminium foil and microwave ovensEuropean Aluminium Foil Association, n.d.Back to the first citation of source 5
  6. Smooth-wall aluminium traysFood Processing, product news from an aluminium packaging manufacturer, 2016Back to the first citation of source 6
  7. Round glass dish with lidOnline data sheet from a glass cookware manufacturer, n.d.Back to the first citation of source 7
  8. How does thermoforming compare to injection molding for large-volume food containers?Article by a thermoforming machine manufacturer, n.d.Back to the first citation of source 8
  9. Injection Molding vs ThermoformingComparison by a mould manufacturer, n.d.Back to the first citation of source 9

Technical files

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Technical data sheet CU 1,5 L

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