Maximise shelf appeal and reduce packaging costs with our 250ml Round Kraft Pots, crafted for top-seal applications. Measuring 95mm in diameter and 86mm in height, these containers are manufactured from Kraft board lined with PP ( polypropylene )  and are fully recyclable, supporting sustainability goals without compromising quality.

✅ Key Features:

• ♻️ Eco-Friendly: Made 100% Kraft Board lined with PP  – totally waterproof

• 💰 Cost-Saving Design: Top-seal format reduces unit cost vs. traditional lid systems

• 🧪 Food Safe Certified: Compliant with BRC and ISO food packaging standards

• 🧊 Ideal for Chilled Foods: Perfect for dry and aqueous food products

• ⚠️ Not Microwave or Oven Safe: Thin-walled design intended for cold use only

🛠 Sealing Requirements:

This container can be sealed with a pre-cut film lid – providing a 100% leak proof seal !

This is achieved with the use of a top-seal machine, heat-sealing die, and pre-cut foil lids.

🎨 Custom Branding Options:

Enhance your branding with self-adhesive labels or custom cardboard sleeves. Visit the PRINT tab above to explore your options.

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Maximise shelf appeal and reduce packaging costs with our 250ml Round Kraft Pots, crafted for top-seal applications. Measuring 86mm in height and 60mm in diameter, these containers are manufactured from Kraft board lined with PP ( polypropylene )  and are fully recyclable, supporting sustainability goals without compromising quality.

✅ Key Features:

• ♻️ Eco-Friendly: Made 100% Kraft Board lined with PP  – totally waterproof

• 💰 Cost-Saving Design: Top-seal format reduces unit cost vs. traditional lid systems

• 🧪 Food Safe Certified: Compliant with BRC and ISO food packaging standards

• 🧊 Ideal for Chilled Foods: Perfect for dry and aqueous food products

• ⚠️ Not Microwave or Oven Safe: Thin-walled design intended for cold use only

🛠 Sealing Requirements:

This container can be sealed with either a pre-formed lid  OR can be sealed with a pre-cut film lid – providing a 100% leak proof seal !   This is achieved with the use of a top-seal machine, heat-sealing die, and pre-cut foil lids.

🎨 Custom Branding Options:

Enhance your branding with self-adhesive labels or custom cardboard sleeves. Visit the PRINT tab above to explore your options.

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Maximise shelf appeal and reduce packaging costs with our Pet Round snap on lids. These rigid pre-formed transparent lids  are manufactured from virgin PET material which is fully recyclable, supporting sustainability goals without compromising quality.

✅ Key Features:

• 💰 Transparent for excellent vsibility

• 🧪 Food Safe Certified: Compliant with BRC and ISO food packaging standards

• 🧊 Ideal for Chilled Foods: Perfect for dry and aqueous food products

• ⚠️ Not Microwave or Oven Safe: Thin-walled design intended for cold use only

🛠 Sealing Requirements:

This snap-on lid is designed to provide a tight fit in order to prevent spillage

🎨 Custom Branding Options:

Enhance your branding with self-adhesive labels or custom cardboard sleeves. Visit the PRINT tab above to explore your options.

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Maximise shelf appeal and reduce packaging costs with our 60ml Round Kraft Containers, crafted for top-seal applications. Measuring 30mm in height and 67mm in diameter, these containers are manufactured from Kraft board lined with PP ( polypropylene )  and are fully recyclable, supporting sustainability goals without compromising quality.

✅ Key Features:

• ♻️ Eco-Friendly: Made 100% Kraft Board lined with PP  – totally waterproof

• 💰 Cost-Saving Design: Top-seal format reduces unit cost vs. traditional lid systems

• 🧪 Food Safe Certified: Compliant with BRC and ISO food packaging standards

• 🧊 Ideal for Chilled Foods: Perfect for dry and aqueous food products

• ⚠️ Not Microwave or Oven Safe: Thin-walled design intended for cold use only

🛠 Sealing Requirements:

This container is designed for use with a top-seal machine, heat-sealing die, and pre-cut foil lids.

🎨 Custom Branding Options:

Enhance your branding with self-adhesive labels or custom cardboard sleeves. Visit the PRINT tab above to explore your options.

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The Manual Tabletop Top-Seal Machine is the ideal entry-level solution for businesses looking to introduce professional top-seal packaging. Compact, affordable, and easy to operate, this manual tray sealing machine is perfect for startups, small food producers, caterers, and delis.

Designed for reliability and consistent performance, the machine is supplied with tooling for 187 × 137 mm trays and features a precision profile-cut system that trims excess film neatly around the tray edge. The result is a clean, secure, and professional finish suitable for retail and food service environments.

If you require alternative tray sizes, we offer custom-made die sets to suit a wide range of container formats, providing flexibility as your packaging needs evolve.

Tray Size & Custom Tooling Options

• Standard tray size: 187 × 137 mm

• Profile-cut finish for a premium presentation

• Custom die sets available for alternative tray dimensions

Custom die set lead time: typically 3–5+ weeks, depending on tray size and specification.

Key Benefits of Top-Seal Packaging

Top-seal containers offer multiple advantages for food businesses:

• Cost-effective packaging compared to traditional containers

• Secure, leak-proof seals for improved food safety

• Extended shelf life for chilled and ambient products

• Microwaveable and oven-safe container options

• Multi-cavity trays for versatile meal presentation

• Fast sealing process, packaging products in seconds

• Attractive retail presentation with a professional finish

What You’ll Need to Operate the Machine

To use the Manual Tabletop Top-Seal Machine, you will require:

• Compatible trays (matched to the selected die set)

• Heat-sealable lidding film

Default sealing temperature: 165 °C
(For materials other than PP, temperature settings should be adjusted accordingly.)

Ordering & Delivery

Once your order is placed, our team will contact you to confirm your specifications and discuss available options.

• Typical delivery time: 1–3 weeks

• Custom die sets: 3–5+ weeks

How to Use the Machine

Watch the step-by-step demonstration in the VIDEO tab above to see how simple the Manual Tabletop Top-Seal Machine is to operate.

Important Notice

We are a packaging supplier, and our machines are provided as a supporting service to our packaging solutions. For this reason, machines are not supplied as standalone items and must be used with SystemPak trays. Use of alternative trays may affect performance and will invalidate the machine warranty.

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This high-quality 35 micron printed lidding film has been specifically developed for the ready meal and takeaway market. It features the generic message:

“Thank you for your order… enjoy your meal”

A practical white tab area is included within the print design, allowing space to handwrite meal details or apply a self-adhesive branded label and logo for a more professional finish. We can also assist with labels or bespoke print solutions if required.

High-Performance Q-Top Universal 101 PET23

Manufactured using Q-Top Universal 101 PET23, this exceptionally strong coated polyester film is engineered for Pressed Board trays, delivering a reliable, leak-proof seal — even at shorter sealing dwell times.

The film offers excellent slip properties and a low-temperature melt coating, making it ideal for peelable ready meal applications while maintaining strong seal integrity.

Material Compatibility

In addition to Pressed Board trays, this versatile film can be used across a wide range of materials including:

• APET

• CPET

• PVC

• PP

• PE & HDPE

• PS

• ABS

• Aluminium

• Coated and uncoated paper

• Unglazed pottery

• Glass

Suitable for both chilled and frozen food applications.

Sustainable & Cost-Effective

• Contains 30% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) content

• Approximately 1,500 impressions per roll

• Cost per impression is less than 3p

• Custom printing available (MOQ approx. 150 rolls)

Sealing Guidelines

• Temperature: 180–200°C

• Dwell Time: 1–5+ seconds (machine dependent)

• Pressure: 5 bar

⚠ Compatibility Notice

Please contact us before ordering to confirm compatibility if using trays not supplied by us. We cannot accept liability for sealing performance where the film is used with trays outside our recommended range.

Quality & Compliance

All products are manufactured in line with recognised ISO and BRC food industry standards, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance.

Lidding film is essential for creating a secure air-tight and liquid-tight seal on top-seal containers and trays. If you are unsure which film you require, please refer to your tray listing to confirm compatible films, sealing dies and suitable heat-sealing machines.

This product is commonly purchased alongside sealing dies, manual heat-sealing machines, automatic heat-sealing machines, and top-seal containers.

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The Q-Top Universal 101 PET23 is a premium coated polyester (PET) lidding film engineered specifically for Pressed Board trays. Designed to deliver a secure, leak-proof and air-tight seal, this high-performance top seal film performs reliably even at short sealing dwell times — helping improve packing efficiency without compromising seal integrity.

With exceptional slip properties and a low-temperature melt coating, this film is ideal for peelable lidding applications, including ready meals, chilled foods, and takeaway packaging.

✅ Key Features & Benefits

• Strong coated polyester film (35 micron)

• Engineered for Pressed Board trays (PET lined)

• Leak-proof, air-tight sealing performance

• Excellent slip properties for smooth machine running

• Low temperature seal capability

• Suitable for peelable applications

• Dual ovenable (microwave & conventional oven)

• Suitable for chilled and frozen food packaging

• Contains 30% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) content

• Custom printable (MOQ approx. 42,000 linear metres)

🔄 Multi-Material Compatibility

In addition to Pressed Board trays, Q-Top Universal 101 PET23 can seal to a wide range of substrates including:

• APET

• CPET

• PVC

• PP

• PE & HDPE

• PS

• ABS

• Aluminum

• Coated & uncoated paper

• Unglazed pottery

• Glass

Important: Please contact us before ordering to confirm compatibility with non-SystemPAK trays. We cannot accept liability for use with trays not supplied by SystemPAK.

🔧 Sealing Guidelines

For most monolayer materials:

• Temperature: 160–220°C

• Dwell time: 1 second

• Pressure: 5 bar

Recommended for Pressed Board (PET lined) trays:

• Temperature: 180–200°C

• Dwell time: >5 seconds

• Pressure: Minimum 5 bar

🍽 Why Lidding Film Matters

High-quality lidding film is essential to create a secure air-tight and liquid-tight seal on top seal containers and trays. Choosing the correct film ensures product freshness, leak prevention, extended shelf life, and safe transportation.

If you are unsure which film you require, please refer to the relevant tray listing to find compatible lidding film, sealing dies, and heat sealing machines.

🏭 Commonly Purchased With

• Sealing dies

• Manual heat sealing machines

• Automatic heat sealing machines

• Top seal containers & trays

📜 Quality Assurance

All SystemPAK products are manufactured to recognised ISO and BRC food industry standards, ensuring safe, compliant food packaging solutions.

For technical guidance or compatibility confirmation, please contact our team directly before placing your order.

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• Material: Universal 101 PET 50/12 Clear PCR Film
  • Contains at least 30% recycled material.
  • Available in pre-cut sizes for round containers with diameters of 95mm or 115mm.
  • Includes a pull-tab feature for easy removal.

Features:

1. Seal Compatibility:
   • Compatible with a wide range of materials: APET, CPET (without APET seal layer), PVC, PP, PE, PLA, HDPE, OPS, HIPS, PS, ABS, Aluminum, coated/uncoated paper, unglazed pottery, and glass.
   • Forms a strong peelable seal ideal for retail purposes.
2. Sealing Process:
   • Achieved via heat sealing at 130 – 160°C for short dwell times.
   • Produces a leak proof peelable seal.
   • Higher temperature + longer dwell times may produce a weld seal
3. Convenient Resealing:
   • After the film lid is removed, containers can be resealed with rigid snap-on lids for storage.
4. Customisations:
   • Other sizes and colors available (subject to MOQ and potential cutter costs).
   • Printed film lids can display logos, branding, or product details (MOQ applies).

Additional Services:

• Assistance with graphic design and printed cardboard sleeves for product branding.
• Contact the Sales Office for more details or custom solutions.

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The 186 × 136 Series Rectangular White Pressed Board Trays offer a sustainable, high-performance packaging solution for modern food businesses. Designed for top-seal applications, these eco-friendly trays are manufactured from pressed board and are up to 90% plastic-free, making them an excellent choice for brands looking to reduce plastic usage without compromising on performance.

Available in multiple capacities, these trays are ideal for ready meals, chilled foods, takeaway products, and retail packaging, combining durability, versatility, and premium presentation.

Available Sizes

• 500 ml

• 590 ml

• 750 ml

• 900 ml

(Also available in black and other colours – MOQ applies. Custom printing options available.)

Key Features & Benefits

Sustainable & Eco-Friendly

• Manufactured from pressed board

• Up to 90% plastic-free

• Biodegradable and environmentally responsible

Dual Ovenable & Freezer Safe

• Suitable for hot fill applications, supporting freshly prepared foods
• Microwave safe above 150 o/c, for consumer reheating
• Oven safe above 220 o/c for up to 60 mins, ideal for ready meals and baking
• Freezer safe down to – 18 o/c and below , suitable for frozen storage
• Ideal for frozen, chilled, and cooked food applications

Flexible Sealing Options

• Compatible with plain or printed top-seal film –  please note that the recommended sealing temperature is between  180 > 200 o/c and dwell time is 2 > 5 secs.                                          Please note that these settings can vary depending on room temperature and tray composition – so trials are always recommended

• Suitable for board lids and film sealing

Custom Branding

• Interior and exterior surfaces can be custom printed

• Ideal for brand-led packaging and premium presentation

Professional Performance

• Strong, rigid structure for reliable food packaging

• Designed for top-seal systems and high-volume production

Heat Sealing Equipment Compatibility

SystemPAK also supplies a Manual Heat Sealing Profile-Cut Machine and sealing die (SD1817-1), specifically designed for use with these trays. This system applies both film and board lids efficiently, delivering a clean, professional finish.

For further details on compatible machinery and tooling, please contact our Sales Team.

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The 187mm x 137mm 1 Impression Heat Sealing Die is a precision-engineered tooling solution designed for reliable and professional top sealing of rectangular trays. Manufactured for compatibility with small manual heat sealing machines, this die ensures consistent, secure seals around the full perimeter of your tray.

Sealing dies act as the essential connection between the tray and the sealing machine, applying even pressure and heat to bond film securely to the tray rim. This 1-impression format seals one tray per cycle, making it ideal for small to medium production environments.

Common Applications

This die is commonly used with:

• MenuPAK trays (187mm x 137mm)

• OvenPAK trays (187mm x 137mm)

• EcoPAK trays (187mm x 137mm)

It is suitable for sealing food trays used in ready meals, meal prep, catering, and takeaway applications.

Key Features

• 187mm x 137mm rectangular format

• 1 impression (single tray sealing per cycle)

• Manufactured from 18mm thick anodised aluminium

• Integrated film cutter feature

• Quick-change design with simple grid location posts

• Designed for use with small heat sealing machines

• This die is designed for use with our small heat sealing machine.

The quick-change grid system allows dies to be swapped within seconds, giving flexibility across multiple tray formats without downtime.

Why Choose Top Seal Packaging?

Top sealing offers a cost-effective alternative to rigid lid systems. Tray unit prices are typically lower, while still providing a secure, professional finish comparable to major supermarket packaging.

Benefits include:

• Faster sealing — trays sealed in seconds

• Lower packaging costs compared to rigid lids

• Improved presentation and retail appeal

• Simple, economical sealing process

The 187mm x 137mm 1 Impression Heat Sealing Die is an essential component for businesses looking to produce professionally sealed trays efficiently and economically.

For machine compatibility or bulk enquiries, please contact our team.

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