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Jiangyin Ruihesheng Paper Products Co., Ltd. manufactures flange edged paper food trays at our 15,000 m² production base in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, where the same lines also run paper boxes, bowls, cups and corrugated containers. The flanged edge defines this family: a folded horizontal rim that stiffens the sidewall, gives a secure grip and keeps the tray flat and stable when it is loaded, nested or carried. We produce the format in food-grade kraft and white board, plain or printed, for bakery, deli, produce, sauce and event catering programmes.
As a FLANGE EDGED PAPER FOOD TRAY manufacturer working from more than 100 automated machines and an annual capacity measured in billions of pieces, we take on both repeat high-volume programmes and OEM/ODM work where tray geometry, board grade and print are built around a specific menu item.
Our Flange Edged Paper Food Tray Range
The range is organised by structural duty rather than by a single size, so a menu change can usually be absorbed inside the same die family. Within our wider PAPER FOOD TRAY range, the flange edged group covers the following formats.
1# Strong protection Paper food tray — heavier board and a deeper sidewall for loaded hot meals, roast items and catering mains where the tray carries real weight.
2# Highly adaptable Paper food tray — balanced wall depth and flange width, used across deli portions, salads and mixed side dishes.
3# Flanged design Lightness Paper food tray — light board and tight nesting for pastries, sandwiches and dry snacks served at high count.
Sauce & Dip Sealed Shallow Paper Tray — shallow sealed profile with a wide flange for dips, condiments and small sides.
Disposable Fresh-Cut Produce Paper Punnet — shallow punnet geometry for cut fruit, vegetables and berries.
Fresh-Cut Produce Punnet Rectangular Kraft Paper Serving Tray — rectangular kraft body with a flat flange for produce display and grab-and-go.
| Tray format | Typical food application | Structural focus | Configuration notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1# Strong protection | Hot meals, burgers, roast and catering mains | Thicker board, deeper wall, reinforced flange | Higher grammage; base seal matched to fat and sauce |
| 2# Highly adaptable | Deli portions, salads, side dishes | Balanced wall depth and flange width | One die family across several SKUs |
| 3# Flanged design Lightness | Pastries, sandwiches, dry snacks | Light board, tight nesting, low material use | High stack counts per carton for volume service |
| Sauce & Dip Sealed Shallow | Dips, condiments, small sides | Shallow profile, sealed base, wide flange | Fill volume and hold time set the barrier choice |
| Fresh-Cut Produce Punnet | Cut fruit, vegetables, berries | Shallow punnet with flange for film or lid | Ventilation and moisture behaviour confirmed per item |
| Rectangular Kraft Serving Tray | Produce display, grab-and-go | Rectangular kraft body, flat flange | Natural kraft finish for unprinted presentation |
Flange Geometry, Rigidity and Handling
The flange is a working surface, not decoration. Its width, the corner radius and the fold quality determine how the tray behaves when it is picked up one-handed, pushed along a counter or stacked in a warmer. We set these variables together with the sidewall angle so the tray holds shape under load without becoming difficult to denest.
- Flange width and roll tightness control grip comfort and edge stiffness.
- Corner radius affects forming quality, print registration and lid or film fit.
- Sidewall draft is tuned for clean denesting at service speed.
- Base seal geometry is matched to the food's moisture, oil and sauce load.
- Nesting height is set so carton counts stay practical for storage and transport.
Where a rolled rim suits the application better than a folded flange, our ROLL EDGED PAPER FOOD TRAY covers that requirement with the same board and print options.
Board, Barrier and Food Contact
We build flange edged trays from food-grade, recyclable paperboard that resists oil, moisture and sauce. Material selection runs from FSC certified cardboard to post-consumer recycled pulp, and our plastic-free route uses algae barrier technology instead of PE or PLA coating, supported by TÜV Industrial Composting certification and participation in the European Industrial Composting Network.
- Kraft and white board surfaces for printed and unprinted programmes.
- Water-based and plant-based inks for food-contact packaging.
- Barrier level selected against fat content, sauce viscosity and expected hold time.
- Board grammage balanced against load, nesting and carton weight.
Printing and Brand Finishing
Flexographic and UV printing lines run single-sided or double-sided decoration in spot colour or four-colour work. Hot stamping, partial UV, embossing and laminating are available where a brand needs a stronger shelf presence. Structural design and rendering, followed by physical sampling, are part of our OEM/ODM service, so the tray you approve is the tray we run.
Production Flow and Quality Control
Every flange edged tray follows the same controlled sequence, with inspection points built into the flow rather than added at the end.
- Raw material procurement — pulp, laminating materials and ink.
- Raw material inspection against production standards.
- Paper cutting to the required web and sheet size.
- Die-cutting and forming of the basic structure.
- Printing by flexographic or UV technology.
- Die cutting and moulding into the final tray shape.
- Bonding, folding and assembly.
- Finished-product inspection of dimensions, strength and print quality.
- Packaging of qualified product.
- Warehousing, order allocation and logistics.
Our quality system is certified to ISO9001 and ISO22000, with FSC, BRC, SGS, SABER, SYDEX, IAF and CNAS accreditations held across the operation. Batch records keep production traceable from incoming fibre through to the packed carton.
Information We Use to Configure Your Solution
A flange edged tray quotation is only meaningful when the working point is fixed. These are the inputs we work from when preparing a configuration and price.
- Tray length, width, depth and required flange width.
- Food type, serving temperature and expected hold time.
- Board grade preference — kraft, white, recycled content or plastic-free barrier.
- Print artwork, number of colours and print sides.
- Order quantity per run and expected annual volume.
- Packing preference, carton count and delivery destination.
Packing, Delivery and Documentation
Qualified trays are counted, nested and packed to the agreed carton specification, then stored and allocated against order before shipment. Our products are exported to the USA, France, Sweden, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and other markets, and we supply the packing list, material declaration and inspection records that accompany each consignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which board grades can you run for flange edged trays?
We run food-grade kraft and white board, including FSC certified fibre and post-consumer recycled pulp, with a plastic-free algae barrier option. The grade is matched to the food, the hold time and the print coverage required.
Can you produce a tray to our own dimensions?
Yes. We build the die around your length, width, depth, flange width and corner radius, then issue a structural drawing and a physical sample for approval before mass production begins.
Do you print on flange edged paper food trays?
We print by flexographic and UV technology, single-sided or double-sided, in spot colour or four colour, using water-based ink. Hot stamping, partial UV, embossing and laminating are available for branded programmes.
How is quality controlled during production?
Incoming raw materials are inspected first, then in-process checks run through cutting, forming, printing and gluing. Finished trays are inspected for dimensions, strength and print quality under our ISO9001 and ISO22000 systems.
Are the trays suitable for both hot and cold food?
The format serves hot and cold meals. The board grade and barrier level are set by the fat content, moisture and sauce load of the specific item, so we confirm those details before finalising the specification.
What do you need to prepare a quotation?
Send the tray dimensions, food application, board preference, artwork, order quantity per run, packing requirement and delivery destination. With those inputs we can confirm the die, the material route and the production plan.
