Blister Tray.

It's the gap between the part and the cavity wall, and it decides whether the tray holds the part or drops it. Too tight and parts jam, which stops a robot or slows a gloved hand. Too loose and they shift out of orientation in transit.

We add draft angles and radii so the tray releases from the mould without dragging and the part lifts out without catching.

Yes, we form trays from anti-static grades for electronics lines that specify ESD-safe packaging. The material keeps charge from building up on the tray as parts are loaded and picked.

Tell us the handling environment and whether trays are single-trip or returnable, and we'll match the sheet grade to it. Anti-static trays still nest empty for the return trip.

For protection the part sits below the rim, and for display it stands slightly proud. A recessed part is shielded when trays are stacked. A part that rises above the rim shows better but relies on a lid or backing card to hold it.

Presentation trays for confectionery and cosmetics usually stand the item proud. Assembly and medical trays keep it low.

Yes, flocking gives each cavity a soft velvet surface, and coloured sheet sets a backdrop behind the item. Both are used on presentation trays where the arrangement is part of the sale.

For retail, the tray heat-seals to a CMYK printed backing card with a hang hole, and spot UV on the card adds a gloss highlight. Crystal clear and matte sheet are the standard finishes.

We start from the part, then set the cavity pitch to suit your line. Pitch is the centre-to-centre distance between cavities, and on automated lines it has to match the pick-and-place equipment.

Send a sample part or CAD file, the number of cavities per tray and any footprint limit. There are no stock sizes, so every layout is drawn to order.

We run blister trays from 500 pieces upward. The mould is made for your cavity layout, and that same tool serves every reorder after the first run.

Returnable line trays cycle many times, so a first order near the minimum can last a while. Single-trip retail blisters use stock up faster and usually run well above it.

Once the tray design is approved, the run takes 7 to 10 business days, or 5 to 7 on rush. Sample trays come in 5 to 7 business days, so you can load real parts and try them on your line first.

If the sample goes to production, its fee is applied to the order. Tolerance tweaks after a first sample are normal, so budget time for one adjustment.

RPET trays go into PET recycling where it's collected, and moulded fibre trays are paper-based. Fibre is our plastic-free option and suits parts that don't need to be seen through the tray.

PP holds up best for returnable trays that are washed and reused many times. PVC is available but is the hardest of these to recycle, so we'd only use it when a spec calls for it.