What it is
Trays and protective inserts moulded from pulp. It is part of Bollant’s Packaging Solutions family. Bollant kraft and board; foil-laminated and poly-coated papers where the product needs a barrier.
Where it is used
- Protective packaging inserts
- Food trays (where declared)
- Egg and fruit trays
Typical buyers: FMCG brands, pharmaceutical packers, dairies, bakeries, e-commerce sellers and export customers.
What to specify
Send these parameters with your enquiry. Values are agreed for each order and confirmed in a specification sheet before production.
| Parameter | Why it matters | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Shape and cavity layout | From a sample or drawing. | Agreed per order |
| Wall thickness | Protection. | Agreed per order |
| Finish | Rough or smooth. | Agreed per order |
| Volume | Tooling depends on it. | Agreed per order |
Formats and options
- To shape
How it is made
Board is printed, die-cut, creased, glued and finished on our converting lines. Coatings and laminations are applied where liquid, grease or barrier performance is required.
Limitations
Grease- or liquid-resistant coatings can take a pack out of the paper recycling stream. We tell you when a barrier choice changes the end-of-life claim you can make.
Questions buyers ask
Do moulded pulp trays need tooling?
Yes, each shape needs a mould. Tooling cost and lead time depend on the design; we confirm them at quotation.
What is moulded pulp trays used for?
Common uses: protective packaging inserts; food trays (where declared); egg and fruit trays.
What should I specify when ordering moulded pulp trays?
Send: Shape and cavity layout; Wall thickness; Finish; Volume. Values are agreed per order.
Which formats of moulded pulp trays are available?
To shape.
How is moulded pulp trays made?
Board is printed, die-cut, creased, glued and finished on our converting lines. Coatings and laminations are applied where liquid, grease or barrier performance is required.
What are the limitations of moulded pulp trays?
Grease- or liquid-resistant coatings can take a pack out of the paper recycling stream. We tell you when a barrier choice changes the end-of-life claim you can make.
Which documents can I request for moulded pulp trays?
Structural drawing and print proof; Box compression or burst test for the agreed construction, when requested; Food-contact declarations where applicable, once confirmed for the material, issued for the grade or format you buy.
Who buys moulded pulp trays?
FMCG brands, pharmaceutical packers, dairies, bakeries, e-commerce sellers and export customers.
