The PP plastic tray line is the most recommended product by experts. Because they possess advantages in terms of safety when storing food, such as:
- Characteristic:
High mechanical strength is quite rigid, not stretched.
Transparent, surface gloss is quite high.
Resistant to minus temperatures - 25 degrees Celsius to 130 degrees Celsius, can be reused.
Has the property of repelling O2, steam, grease and other gases
- Uses: PP plastic trays have good heat resistance, specialized for storing hot foods such as rice, fast food, etc. Or used to store other foods such as cakes, ready-made foods.
The product line from PET plastic is so familiar, including disposable plastic trays. It is cheap, easy to manufacture and has the following popular features:
- Characteristic:
High mechanical strength, resistance to tear and impact force, hardness.
Transparent, smooth, very comfortable to the touch.
Has good O2 and CO2 gas repellency.
However, the level of recycling of PET plastic is very low (only about 20%).
- Uses: Specialized for storing cold foods or agricultural products such as vegetables, meat, fish... and foods preserved in cool conditions.
In addition to PP and PET plastic, PS plastic is also used to make product trays. However, this is the product that is most recommended to be used sparingly.
- Characteristic:
The PS plastic tray can be used in conditions of negative temperature storage below -25 degrees Celsius.
Polystyrene trays usually have higher rigidity than PP trays.
However, in terms of safety, the PS tray is not safe for health and is not suitable for storing products with a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius or higher.
- Uses: Specialized for cold food trays, sweets, etc.
It can be seen that, each type of plastic tray material will have its own advantages and disadvantages. You need to carefully consider the intended use to choose the best one!
Nowadays, the use of disposable plastic trays to store food, food... is really common. You can find trays in all different designs, colors and sizes
Extrusion is a process of shaping a material using a mold (a particular shape required by the final product). The material will be pushed through the die, and then the machine will create an object with continuity. This technology is applied in a large number of industries such as food, plastic and metal production.
As the world becomes increasingly concerned about the negative impact of plastic waste on the environment, bioplastics have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional petrochemical-based plastics.