The product Stainless steel GN 1/2 lid WAS DE1237012001 is compared with various WAS brand GN 1/2 and GN 1/4 gastronorm items, including containers of different depths, a perforated tray, and a lid of a different size. All items share a professional foodservice purpose and are constructed from durable stainless steel, but the fundamental difference lies in their functional role: the main product is a cover for closing containers, whereas the alternatives are containers, trays, or lids of different dimensions.
⚙️ The table below compares the product type, supported gastronorm format, depth, and the main practical use case of each item for a professional kitchen.
| Comparison parameter | Stainless steel GN 1/2 lid WAS DE1237012001 | Gastronorm stainless steel container WAS DE1237012065 GN 1/2, 65 mm depth | Stainless steel gastronorm container WAS GN 1/2 DE1237012100, depth 100 mm | Stainless steel GN 1/2 tray WAS DE1237012020 — 20 mm deep | Perforated GN 1/2 stainless steel tray WAS, usable depth 150 mm | Non-thermal lid WAS DE1237014001 for Gastronorm GN 1/4 container | Practical conclusion |
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| Product type | Lid | Container | Container | Tray / shallow pan | Perforated tray | Lid | The products serve distinct functions: lids protect contents, while containers and trays are designed for food storage and processing. |
| Format (GN) | GN 1/2 | GN 1/2 | GN 1/2 | GN 1/2 | GN 1/2 | GN 1/4 | Most items comply with the GN 1/2 standard, except for the GN 1/4 alternative which requires a correspondingly smaller pan. |
| Depth / design | Flat cover for closure | 65 mm depth | 100 mm depth | 20 mm depth | 150 mm usable depth with perforations | Flat cover for GN 1/4 | Depth and perforation dictate container capacity and application, ranging from drainage to deep bulk storage. |
| Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | All compared products are made from hygienic, durable stainless steel suitable for professional food environments. |
◎ The table below evaluates how well the products match different usage scenarios in professional kitchens, catering, and buffet lines.
| Use case | Recommended product | Why |
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| Covering and protecting GN 1/2 container contents | Stainless steel GN 1/2 lid WAS DE1237012001 | Fits standard GN 1/2 pans precisely, protects contents from contamination, and enables secure stacked storage. |
| Storing and serving moderate food portions | Gastronorm stainless steel container WAS DE1237012065 GN 1/2, 65 mm depth | The 65 mm depth is ideal for basic food prep, short-term storage, and buffet presentations. |
| Deep storage of ingredients and prepped foods | Stainless steel gastronorm container WAS GN 1/2 DE1237012100, depth 100 mm | The increased 100 mm depth accommodates larger volumes of food in refrigeration or heating units. |
| Presenting and organizing shallow portions | Stainless steel GN 1/2 tray WAS DE1237012020 — 20 mm deep | The shallow 20 mm depth is convenient for presenting appetizers, plating, and workflow organization. |
| Blanching, steaming, and draining liquids | Perforated GN 1/2 stainless steel tray WAS, usable depth 150 mm | Perforations allow air circulation and fluid drainage, which is essential for washing, steaming, or thawing food. |
| Covering smaller GN 1/4 format containers | Non-thermal lid WAS DE1237014001 for Gastronorm GN 1/4 container | Suited for protecting contents inside compact GN 1/4 gastronorm pans. |
The product Stainless steel GN 1/2 lid WAS DE1237012001 differs fundamentally from most alternatives in that it serves as a covering lid rather than a food container. It is best suited for professional kitchens, cafes, and catering operations that already utilize standard GN 1/2 gastronorm pans and require hygienic storage, safe stacking, and protection of prepped food from external contamination. A buyer should choose this item over containers and trays if they already possess a set of gastronorm pans and need to complete them with matching protective lids.
