| Aluminum foil pans are the most versatile | | | | and vary in depth. Generally, these are made with |
| disposable food containers produced today. Steam | | | | 65 gauge heavy duty aluminum, full curl rim. |
| table foil pans are cost-effective, practical, and | | | | These will not bend or crush easily. Economy |
| intended for one-time use. They are designed to | | | | gauge pans are 55 and 60 gauge, also known as |
| withstand extreme temperature ranges, from | | | | cheater gauge. These are best used for light duty |
| below freezing to broiler oven temperatures. For | | | | applications and we generally do not recommend |
| these reasons, they are the #1 choice for food | | | | them for commercial food service use. And if you |
| transport used by restaurants, caterers, and | | | | need even stronger support, 70 gauge extra |
| chefs within the food service industry. There is no | | | | heavy duty pans in the Full-Size Deep and Full-Size |
| need to clean them up after using, simply discard | | | | Medium are available. |
| in a recyclable manner. Aluminum can be recycled | | | | Full Size Pans (3 Depths) 20-3/4" x 12-13/16" |
| a countless number of times, therefore we | | | | (Packed 50 pans per case) |
| suggest recycling aluminum products whenever | | | | - Full Size Shallow: 1-11/16" Vertical Depth |
| possible. | | | | - Full Size Medium: 2-3/16" Vertical Depth |
| With such an extensive selection of foil containers | | | | - Full Size Deep: 3-3/8" Vertical Depth |
| and products to choose from online, it can | | | | Uses: Full-service volume catering, party pan |
| sometimes become confusing to the consumer. | | | | portions, heavy bulk food transport, broiling, |
| This guide will help you in choosing which specific | | | | barbecues, baking, cooking. |
| pan fit your needs. | | | | Third-Size Pans |
| Steam Table Foil Pan Background | | | | The third-size deep steam pan is the exact same |
| Almost all US manufactured foil pans are made | | | | pan as the 5LB loaf/bread pan. These are |
| with aluminum alloy 3003. The strength of a foil | | | | available in cases of 100 and 200. |
| pan is determined by how thick the aluminum | | | | Uses: Loaf/bread pans, pound cakes, broiling, |
| sheet is, which is measured by its gauge. A | | | | barbecues, cooking, baking |
| heavier gauge results in a stronger pan. Many US | | | | Steam Pan Lids |
| manufacturers make several different gauges of | | | | Matching foil lids are available for all steam foil |
| the same sized pan to allow for economical usage | | | | pans. Lids will universally fit their respective size |
| in different applications. For example, transporting | | | | pans, including pans made by various US |
| light-weight food items such as salads does not | | | | manufacturers. In addition to foil lids, clear OPS |
| require such a strong pan, so a lighter gauge foil | | | | dome lids are available for half-size pans. |
| pan will do the job adequately. | | | | Foil Pan Tips |
| Steam Table Pan Sizes | | | | Did you know foil pans can be refrigerated or |
| Apart from a few negligible variances, all steam | | | | frozen, and they can go straight into the oven? |
| table foil pan sizes are universal among US | | | | This is one main reason they are the top choice |
| aluminum foil manufacturers. There are 3 size | | | | for disposable food transport within the food |
| categories of steam table pans: Full-Size, Half-Size, | | | | service industry. However, there are a few things |
| and Third-Size. | | | | you can do to get the most out of your steam |
| Half-Size Pans | | | | tables. |
| These measure 12-3/4" length by 10-3/8" width. | | | | - Always Support The Bottom! Keep in mind that |
| The most common half-size pans are made with | | | | aluminum containers will bend under weight, and |
| 40 gauge heavy duty aluminum, full curl rim, with | | | | holding a pan by the edges when full of food is |
| the exception of the half-size extra deep pan | | | | something you should try to avoid. Use at least |
| which is even stronger at 50 gauge. (A stronger | | | | one hand under the pan for support whenever |
| 45 gauge version of the half-size deep is also | | | | transporting food. |
| available). | | | | - Use matching foil lids. These serve several |
| Half-Size Pans (4 Depths) 12-3/4" x 10-3/8" | | | | purposes. They cover the food and keep food |
| (Packed 100 pans per case) | | | | hot (steaming!). They help eliminate spills. They |
| - Half-Size Shallow: 1-11/16" Vertical Depth | | | | also provide significant added support once they |
| - Half-Size Medium: 2-3/16" Vertical Depth | | | | crimp fully around the pan. |
| - Half-Size Deep: 2-9/16" Vertical Depth | | | | - With liquid foods, use plastic cling wrap to cover |
| - Half-Size Extra Deep: 4-3/16" Vertical Depth | | | | the pan, then crimp the foil pan lid over the top. |
| Uses: Light-medium volume catering, smaller party | | | | This will significantly reduce leakage and spills. |
| portions, bulk food transport, barbecues, broiling, | | | | - Aluminum pans are recyclable. Help the |
| baking, casseroles, pastries, cooking. | | | | environment by recycling your foil products |
| Full-Size Pans | | | | whenever possible. |
| These measure 20-3/4" length by 12-13/16" width | | | | |