In this overview, the gastronorm insert Stainless steel gastronorm insert WAS GN 1/3 DE1237013200, 200 mm depth is compared against alternative WAS GN 1/3 standard containers featuring different depths: 65 mm (DE1237013065), 150 mm (DE1237013150), 40 mm (DE1237013040), 100 mm (DE1237013100), and 20 mm (DE1237013020). All options share the same durable stainless steel construction, corrosion resistance, easy maintenance, and suitability for refrigerated, heated, and general food handling applications in professional kitchens and catering. The core difference among them is their depth, which dictates their storage capacity and specific kitchen workflows.
⚙️ The specifications comparison table below details the product type, size standard, material, intended application, and depth for each model to highlight their practical differences.
| Comparison parameter | Stainless steel gastronorm insert WAS GN 1/3 DE1237013200, 200 mm depth | Stainless-steel gastronorm food container WAS GN 1/3 DE1237013065 — 65 mm depth | Gastronorm GN 1/3 stainless steel tray 150 mm by WAS, model DE1237013150 | Stainless steel Gastronorm insert GN 1/3 WAS DE1237013040 — depth 40 mm | Gastronorm container WAS GN 1/3 DE1237013100, stainless steel, depth 100 mm | WAS gastronorm container GN 1/3 DE1237013020, height 20 mm | Practical conclusion |
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| Product type | Gastronorm insert GN 1/3 | Gastronorm insert GN 1/3 | Gastronorm insert GN 1/3 | Gastronorm insert GN 1/3 | Gastronorm insert GN 1/3 | Gastronorm insert GN 1/3 | All items adhere to the uniform GN 1/3 sizing standard, ensuring full compatibility with standard kitchen setups. |
| Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Delivers identical corrosion resistance, durability, and hygiene standards across all available options. |
| Application | Storage, preparation, and serving | Storage, preparation, and serving | Storage, preparation, and serving | Storage, preparation, and serving | Storage, preparation, and serving | Storage, preparation, and serving | All models are suitable for hot holding, refrigerated storage, buffet lines, and food prep workflows. |
| Depth | 200 mm | 65 mm | 150 mm | 40 mm | 100 mm | 20 mm | Depth defines the holding capacity and dictates which container is ideal for specific kitchen tasks. |
◎ The suitability and use cases table below evaluates different professional kitchen scenarios to help you select the most appropriate container depth.
| Use case | Recommended product | Why |
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| Deep storage of large quantities of soups, sauces, or bulk ingredients | Stainless steel gastronorm insert WAS GN 1/3 DE1237013200, 200 mm depth | The maximum depth of 200 mm accommodates the highest volume of food using vertical storage space. |
| Standard buffet line holding and versatile medium-volume ingredient storage | Gastronorm container WAS GN 1/3 DE1237013100, stainless steel, depth 100 mm or Gastronorm GN 1/3 stainless steel tray 150 mm by WAS, model DE1237013150 | Provides a balanced compromise between holding capacity and convenient access to contents. |
| Shallow food display, cold counter presentation, and compact component storage | WAS gastronorm container GN 1/3 DE1237013020, height 20 mm or Stainless steel Gastronorm insert GN 1/3 WAS DE1237013040 — depth 40 mm | Low height prevents food crowding and is ideally suited for display cases and shallow prep trays. |
The Stainless steel gastronorm insert WAS GN 1/3 DE1237013200, 200 mm depth is best suited for professional kitchens and catering operations requiring deep, high-volume storage for bulk ingredients or liquids. If your operational needs focus on food presentation, display counters, or shallower portions, alternative models with reduced depths will offer better handling convenience.
