food grade containers

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Brief Product Description

Cixi Chenfeng Electric applies its sheet metal fabrication capability beyond HVAC into food grade containers made from stainless steel, serving customers who need durable, cleanable metal containers for food handling, storage or processing equipment. As a factory with in-house stamping, forming and welding lines, we produce containers to a customer's drawing or sample, using 201 or 304 stainless steel selected for corrosion resistance and suitability for repeated contact with food product.

Our container production follows the same disciplined process we use for AC sheet metal parts: material is inspected against mill certificates on arrival, formed and welded to the approved dimensions, then deburred and polished to a smooth, cleanable surface finish free of sharp edges or trapped seams where residue could accumulate. Corner and seam welds are ground and finished so the interior surface is continuous rather than relying on sealant, which matters for both cleaning and food safety in a commercial kitchen or processing environment.

We supply food grade containers to equipment OEMs who need a metal container as a sub-component of a larger machine or fixture, to foodservice equipment manufacturers, and to buyers sourcing containers directly for storage or transport use. Container size, wall gauge, corner radius, finish grade and any handles, lids or mounting features are built to specification, and we can supply sample units for approval before a full production order is placed. For customers who need documentation, we can provide material certificates confirming the stainless steel grade used in production.

Product Overview

Food grade containers made from stainless steel are chosen over plastic or other materials where durability, temperature resistance, and long-term hygienic performance matter more than upfront cost. Stainless steel does not absorb odors or stains, holds up to repeated washing and sanitizing cycles, and resists the scratching and degradation that plastic containers experience over time in a commercial kitchen or food processing setting.

At Cixi Chenfeng, we manufacture these containers using the same CNC punching, forming and welding equipment we use for our HVAC sheet metal parts, which gives us tight dimensional control and repeatable quality across production runs. We typically work in 201 stainless steel for cost-sensitive applications where the container will not see aggressive chemical exposure, and 304 stainless steel where higher corrosion resistance is required, such as for containers used with acidic foods or in washdown environments.

Surface finishing is an important part of the process: welds are ground smooth and polished so there are no rough edges or crevices, corners are radiused rather than sharp, and the overall finish can be specified from a basic 2B mill finish up to a brushed or polished finish depending on the container's end use and how visible it will be in the finished application. We can also add features such as handles, drainage holes, lid channels, or mounting brackets as part of the fabrication, based on the customer's drawing.

Because container production runs on the same lines as our AC parts business, we can offer competitive pricing and consistent lead times even for buyers who are new to sourcing metal containers directly from a factory, and we support both one-off custom orders and recurring supply programs for equipment OEMs who need the same container built to spec on an ongoing basis.

Specification

Product Type	Stainless steel food grade container / tray / bin
Materials	201 or 304 stainless steel
Thickness	0.5 mm – 1.5 mm depending on container size and use
Construction	Formed and welded body, ground and polished seams
Surface Finish	2B mill, brushed, or polished, per specification
Corner Detail	Radiused corners, no sharp edges
Optional Features	Handles, lids, drainage holes, mounting brackets
Customization	Drawing-based or sample-matched dimensions
Certification	Material certificate confirming stainless steel grade, on request
MOQ	Negotiable; sample units available for approval before production

Application

Food grade containers from Cixi Chenfeng are used as components within foodservice and processing equipment, as well as standalone containers for storage, transport, or handling of food product in commercial kitchens and processing facilities. Typical buyers include equipment manufacturers who need a stainless container built into a machine or fixture, and foodservice operators or distributors sourcing durable containers directly.

When specifying a container, the key details are internal and external dimensions, wall gauge appropriate to the load the container will carry, the stainless steel grade suited to the food type and cleaning chemicals used, and any features such as handles or lids needed for how the container will be moved or closed. Containers intended for washdown or high-moisture environments should specify a fully welded and polished seam rather than a folded or riveted construction.

Advantages

Sourcing food grade containers directly from a sheet metal manufacturer rather than a trading company gives customers control over gauge, finish and construction detail that generic stock containers do not offer, along with the ability to add custom features without a separate secondary supplier. Our in-house welding and polishing process produces a smooth, cleanable interior finish suited to food contact use.

Because we already run high-volume sheet metal production for our HVAC parts business, we can extend that capacity and cost efficiency to container orders, supporting both smaller custom batches and larger recurring supply programs for equipment manufacturers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What stainless steel grades do you use for food containers?
A: We typically work in 201 stainless steel for standard applications and 304 stainless steel where higher corrosion resistance is needed, such as washdown or acidic food exposure.

Q: Can you build containers to our own drawing or sample?
A: Yes, we build to customer drawings or can reverse-engineer dimensions from a sample container for your approval before production.

Q: Do you polish welds and seams on food containers?
A: Yes, welds are ground and polished so the interior surface is smooth and free of crevices, which is important for cleaning and food safety.

Q: Can you add handles, lids or mounting features?
A: Yes, these can be built in based on your drawing or specification as part of the fabrication process.

Q: What container sizes can you produce?
A: Size range is flexible and determined by your specification; both small containers and larger bins can be produced on our forming and welding lines.

Q: Do you provide material certificates for the stainless steel used?
A: Yes, material certificates confirming the stainless steel grade are available on request.

Q: Is there a minimum order quantity for custom containers?
A: MOQ is negotiable and depends on the container's complexity; we can supply sample units for approval before committing to a full production order.

Q: Can you supply containers as a recurring order for an equipment build?
A: Yes, many of our container customers are equipment OEMs who order the same container specification on an ongoing production schedule.