Returnable Trays —
sustainable
reusable

Robust plastic trays made from ABS and PC for the circular economy — durable, cleaning-resistant and designed for more than 100 transport cycles. The sustainable choice for demanding industrial logistics.

Black thermoformed returnable tray with cavities for repeated use — Scafa Thermoforming
100+ Cycles Sustainable

An Investment in Longevity

Returnable trays are the economically and ecologically superior choice for all operations that transport parts internally or in circuits with suppliers and customers. Once invested, the returnable tray quickly pays for itself — a high-quality ABS tray easily withstands 100, often even 200 or more transport cycles.

For our returnable trays, we primarily use ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and PC (polycarbonate) — materials characterised by high impact strength, heat deflection resistance and chemical robustness. ABS returnable trays can be cleaned with standard industrial cleaning agents, making them particularly suitable for industries with high hygiene standards.

The wall thicknesses of our returnable trays range from 2 mm to 8 mm depending on load requirements. For particularly heavy components or use as load carriers on conveyor belts, we recommend our twin-sheet process, where two tray shells are bonded into a stable hollow-body tray.

Returnable trays can be equipped with lids, retention brackets, labelling fields and RFID chips. This enables you to create a complete, traceable circulation system — from the supplier through the production line to the customer and back. We are happy to advise you on system design.

Circular Economy

Returnable trays reduce packaging waste and procurement costs — ideal for internal logistics and supplier circuits.

ABS & PC — For the Highest Demands

Impact-resistant, heat-deflection-resistant materials with long service life — robust enough for the harshest industrial environments.

RFID & Traceability

Available with integrated RFID chips — complete traceability of every tray in the circulation system.

Your Advantages with Scafa Returnable Trays

100+ Cycle Lifespan

Robust returnable trays pay for themselves quickly — the investment is recouped after just a few dozen cycles compared to disposable trays.

Cleaning-Resistant

ABS trays withstand industrial cleaning processes — including high-pressure and ultrasonic cleaning.

Stackable & Nestable

Stackable when loaded, nestable when empty — minimal space requirements during return transport and warehousing.

Custom Design

Labelling, colour, company logo embossing — returnable trays as brand ambassadors in the supply chain.

Sustainability Goal

Less single-use waste, less CO₂ through reduced transport — reusable trays make a measurable contribution to your sustainability strategy.

Made in Germany

Manufactured in Sundern, Sauerland — highest quality standards and a personal contact for your returnable system.

Applications for Our Returnable Trays

Automotive

Reusable trays for serial circulation between supplier and OEM — VDA-compliant circular logistics

Mechanical Engineering

Durable trays for in-plant transport of precision parts — 100+ cycles

Electronics

Reusable ESD trays for repeated use in electronics manufacturing — economical and sustainable

Food Industry

Reusable trays for food logistics — dishwasher-safe, food-grade

The Right Material for Your Returnable Trays

Returnable trays must withstand hundreds of circulation cycles. We rely on high-performance plastics that are mechanically resilient, cleaning-resistant and long-lasting.

ABS

Our standard for returnable trays — impact-resistant, oil-resistant and dimensionally stable over 100+ cycles.

PC

Polycarbonate — highest impact resistance and temperature stability for extreme long-term loads.

PS

Economical alternative — for returnable trays with moderate loads and shorter service life.

PP

Chemically resistant and dishwasher-safe — ideal for food-grade circulation systems.

Returnable tray materials — ABS, PC, PS, PP

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