This product page focuses on the Gastronorm stainless steel container WAS DE1237012065 GN 1/2, 65 mm depth, which is compared against alternative options from the brand WAS: a deeper GN 1/2 container (DE1237012100), smaller GN 1/4 (DE1237014065) and GN 1/3 (DE1237013065) containers, a matching GN 1/2 lid (DE1237012001), and a polypropylene GN 1/2 container alternative (DE1238412065). All these items are built for professional kitchens and food service environments, but they differ in material, standard sizing, and depth.
⚙️ The table below compares the key specifications of the reviewed products, including gastronomy standard format, depth, construction material, and intended application.
| Parameter | 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 gastronorm container GN 1/4 WAS DE1237014065, 65 mm depth | Stainless steel GN 1/2 lid WAS DE1237012001 — cover for GN 1/2 gastronorm pans | Stainless-steel gastronorm food container WAS GN 1/3 DE1237013065 — 65 mm depth | GN 1/2 Container 65mm PP WAS DE1238412065 — GN gastronorm polypropylen container, 1/2 size, 65 mm depth | Practical significance |
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| Product type | Gastronorm container | Gastronorm container | Gastronorm container | Container lid | Gastronorm container | Gastronorm container | Defines the functional role of the item within the commercial kitchen workflow. |
| Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Polypropylene (PP) | Stainless steel provides durability and hygiene, while polypropylene offers an alternative body material. |
| Standard size | GN 1/2 | GN 1/2 | GN 1/4 | GN 1/2 | GN 1/3 | GN 1/2 | The standardized footprint determines compatibility with professional kitchen equipment and holding units. |
| Depth | 65 mm | 100 mm | 65 mm | Not applicable | 65 mm | 65 mm | Affects food storage capacity and clearance depth inside refrigerated counters or holding racks. |
◎ The suitability table below helps determine which product is most appropriate for specific use cases in professional food prep and catering operations.
| Use case | Recommended product | Why |
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| Standard portion preparation and ingredient storage in GN 1/2 format | Gastronorm stainless steel container WAS DE1237012065 GN 1/2, 65 mm depth | Ideally suited for moderate prep volumes due to its balanced 65 mm depth and durable stainless steel construction. |
| Holding larger volumes of prepared foods or ingredients | Stainless steel gastronorm container WAS GN 1/2 DE1237012100, depth 100 mm | The increased 100 mm depth allows for larger food quantities within the same GN 1/2 footprint. |
| Serving smaller portions or diverse side dishes and sauces | Stainless steel gastronorm container GN 1/4 WAS DE1237014065, 65 mm depth and Stainless-steel gastronorm food container WAS GN 1/3 DE1237013065 — 65 mm depth | Smaller GN 1/4 and GN 1/3 formats offer convenient sorting for varied small-item selections on buffet lines. |
| Protecting contents from contamination and retaining heat | Stainless steel GN 1/2 lid WAS DE1237012001 — cover for GN 1/2 gastronorm pans | The dedicated cover is essential for safe stacked storage and hygienic food preservation on GN 1/2 pans. |
The main difference between the Gastronorm stainless steel container WAS DE1237012065 GN 1/2, 65 mm depth and the reviewed alternatives is its versatile GN 1/2 footprint paired with a moderate 65 mm depth, crafted from hygienic stainless steel. This product is best suited for professional kitchens and catering operations requiring reliable standard food prep, storage, and service of moderate volumes. A buyer may prefer this model when a standard-depth metal container is needed, whereas alternatives featuring greater depth, different footprints, or polypropylene material are better suited for specific capacity requirements or alternate material preferences.
