CPET Trays — Dual-Ovenable Ready Meal Packaging
Crystallised Polyethylene Terephthalate (CPET) trays engineered for the most demanding thermal applications. From commercial blast freezers at -40°C directly to conventional ovens at +220°C — without warping, melting, or leaching.
What Makes CPET the Premium Choice?
Crystallised Polyethylene Terephthalate (CPET) is a thermoplastic polymer that undergoes a controlled crystallisation process during manufacturing, transforming standard PET into a material with extraordinary thermal stability. This crystalline structure is what enables CPET trays to perform reliably across an extreme temperature range that no other common food packaging material can match.
The defining advantage of CPET is its "dual-ovenable" capability: the tray can travel directly from a commercial blast freezer at -40°C to a conventional convection oven or microwave at up to +220°C without warping, melting, or leaching harmful chemicals into the food. This allows consumers to heat their meal directly in the packaging — eliminating the need for transfer to another dish and dramatically reducing food preparation time.
For food manufacturers, CPET trays open access to the rapidly growing ready-meal, airline catering, and convenience food markets. Cinex Plastics manufactures CPET trays to your custom specifications at our Braeside, Melbourne facility — available in standard black or custom colours, with smooth de-nesting surfaces for high-speed automated filling lines.
Thermal Performance Range
No warping. No melting. No chemical leaching.
CPET Tray Applications
CPET is the material of choice for the fastest-growing segments of the Australian food manufacturing industry.
Ready Meals
Pre-packaged meals for supermarket retail — from fresh chilled to frozen. The consumer heats directly in the tray.
Airline Catering
High-volume airline meal trays requiring precise dimensions, reliable sealing, and consistent thermal performance.
Institutional Catering
Hospitals, aged care facilities, and large-scale food service operations requiring reliable, portion-controlled packaging.
Convenience Foods
Supermarket convenience ranges including soups, curries, pasta dishes, and single-serve meal solutions.
Meal Kit Services
Premium meal kit and subscription box services requiring attractive, oven-safe packaging that enhances the consumer experience.
Food Manufacturing
Central kitchen operations producing high volumes of portioned meals for distribution across retail and food service channels.
CPET Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Material | CPET (Crystallised PET) | rCPET (recycled content) available |
| Min. Temperature | -40°C | Commercial blast freezer compatible |
| Max. Temperature | +220°C | Conventional convection oven safe |
| Microwave Safe | Yes | No warping or chemical leaching |
| Standard Colours | Black (standard), Custom | Dual-colour aesthetic options available |
| De-nesting | Smooth de-nesting surface | Optimised for high-speed automated filling |
| Sealing | Compatible with peelable & lock-seal lidding films | Peelable and non-peelable options |
| Dimensions | Fully custom to specification | Pattern sample produced before final tooling |
| Certifications | HACCP (Food Safety CODEX) | SAI Global certified |
Request a CPET Tray Quote
Tell us your ready-meal dimensions, volume requirements, and any specific thermal or sealing specifications. Our Melbourne team responds within one business day.