EPP and EPS Thermoboxes

EPP and EPS – two materials that ensure temperature-stability

The thermohauser insulation boxes keep the temperature of the food safe and stable - even when the boxes are used for long distances or are standing still for a while. In a temperature range between -40 °C (for chilled goods) and +120 °C (for ready-to-be-served food) the boxes can be used without further thought.

Both types of boxes are made of foamed plastic that is safe to use under common food law. They are characterised by the fact that they are extremely highly-insulating, while their low weight makes them perfect carrying aids.

EPP boxes are made of expanded polypropylene, the premium material of the thermohauser series. It originates from the automotive sector and stands for durability, elasticity, and high break-resistance. The material is completely recyclable. After use, EPP-Thermoboxes can either be washed out with running hot water or cleaned in the dishwasher. EPP is also tasteless and acid-stable. Thus, the EPP transport boxes are designed for a long service-life with regular use in the food sector, even in different temperature ranges.

EPS boxes are made of expanded polystyrene, the common trade name is Styrofoam. Regarding their insulating effect and food safety, they are in almost no way inferior to EPP boxes. However, the more brittle and sensitive material is much less designed for durability. EPS boxes are the cheaper alternative and are used much more frequently in the disposable sector (for example, when shipping food).

Numerous shapes and sizes of thermohauser EPP- and EPS-thermal boxes

EPP and EPS thermal boxes are used in diverse areas. In the purchase of fresh and refrigerated goods for restaurants, for example, as well as in the delivery of snacks and lunches by local bakeries and butchers. Catering service providers, canteen kitchens and caterers also rely on these aids. Finally, when special highlights such as wedding cakes, ready-made food creations or good old pizza have to be delivered, theses thermo boxes are a valuable support.

Each area of application calls for different requirements. The thermohauser assortment of EPP and EPS thermoboxes offers different basic formats and sizes. Restaurants and canteen kitchens as well as caterers orientate themselves by the Gastronorm (GN) and can find what they are looking for in our range of Gastronorm boxes.

For bakers, on the other hand, the 60 by 40 cm baking tray is the measure of all things - they are most likely to find the insulation boxes they need in our universal box range.

Pizza services usually look for pizza boxes that fit perfectly, for confectioners the thermo boxes for cakes are an interesting option. Here, the category of the thermo boxes in special formats is ideal to find what you are looking for – by the way, also to find variants for parties like the box ”football” or the box “beer barrel”, the ice cream boxes especially for ice cream containers or the versatile stacking and turning boxes.

Last but not least, the thermohauser assortment includes a wide range of accessories around the EPP and EPS thermo boxes, which are also summarized in a separate category.