16oz PP Deli Container: PF-520 470ml Specifications

Specification

The 16oz family, side by side

Note the spread: the same nominal capacity ranges from 17 g to 32 g and from 260,640 to 394,500 sets per container. That is a 1.5× freight difference on a product most buyers treat as a commodity.

Why 470ml and not exactly 473ml

Export containers are dimensioned in millimetres from the mould, and capacity is measured to the rim. A "16oz" deli container is sold by its US name; the actual volume depends on whether you measure to the rim or to a fill line. A 470 ml mould at a 90% fill line holds about 423 ml — enough for a 16oz retail label in most jurisdictions, but check your labelling rules.

The re-closure question

PF-520 at 29 g has a rim stiff enough for repeated opening — the deli counter scenario. If it will be sealed once and shipped, PF-SQ500 at 17 g does the same job at 40% less plastic and 51% more sets per container.

FAQ

Is there a round 16oz? Yes — PF-RW450 at 450 ml, 12.5 g, loading 562,950 sets per 40HQ. It is the lightest option, appropriate for cold sides only.

Can it hold hot soup? No. Use PF-GG950 (950 ml) or PF-L950 for hot liquid.

What is the MOQ? Stock mould; ask for the current minimum in your colour.

Next step

Tell us whether the container is re-closed by staff or sealed once, and whether the product is chilled or hot. That decides between the 17 g and 29 g options.

Related reading

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Models covered on this site: 500 ml PF-522 · 590 ml PF-720 · 500 ml PF-L500 · see all models in this category.