This product page focuses on the flat sealable lid WAS cover for GN 1/9 container, flat sealable lid for gastronorm tray, which is compared against similar lids and gastronorm containers of different sizes and brands, such as the GN 1/9 lid Gastronorm GN 1/9 lid Stalgast PL32119000, the container WAS GN 1/9 food container 100 mm depth, non-transparent, the GN 1/4 lid Non-thermal lid WAS DE1237014001 for Gastronorm GN 1/4 container, the polypropylene container WAS Container GN 1/9 DE1238919001 — polypropylene food container, and the GN 1/3 lid Container lid WAS model DE1237013001 for GN 1/3 gastronorm containers. All these items are designed for professional kitchens, catering, and food service, but they differ in product type (lids vs. containers), gastronorm sizes (GN 1/9, GN 1/4, GN 1/3), and materials, which directly affects their practical role in food storage and transport.
⚙️ Below is a comparison of the main product characteristics, including product type, compatibility with gastronorm pans, the intended purpose of lids and containers, and their application features in a professional environment.
| Characteristic | WAS cover for GN 1/9 (main product) | Gastronorm GN 1/9 lid Stalgast | WAS GN 1/9 food container | Non-thermal lid WAS GN 1/4 | WAS Container GN 1/9 (PP) | Container lid WAS GN 1/3 | Practical significance |
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| Product type | Flat sealable lid | Gastronorm container lid | Food container (100 mm) | Gastronorm container lid | Polypropylene container | Gastronorm container lid | Determines function: lids protect contents and enable stacking, while containers are used for direct ingredient storage. |
| GN size | GN 1/9 | GN 1/9 | GN 1/9 | GN 1/4 | GN 1/9 | GN 1/3 | The gastronorm size defines compatibility with specific pans and modular kitchen storage systems. |
| Brand | WAS | Stalgast | WAS | WAS | WAS | WAS | Allows matching compatible items from the same manufacturer or combining them with standard-sized alternatives. |
◎ The table below helps determine which product is most suitable for specific tasks in a professional kitchen, depending on requirements for storing, preparing, or transporting ingredients.
| Use case | Recommended product | Why |
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| Covering and protecting small portions in GN 1/9 pans | WAS cover for GN 1/9 container, flat sealable lid for gastronorm tray or Gastronorm GN 1/9 lid Stalgast PL32119000 | Provides a secure fit on standard GN 1/9 pans, protecting contents from contamination and simplifying stacking. |
| Storing small quantities of food up to 100 mm depth | WAS GN 1/9 food container 100 mm depth, non-transparent or WAS Container GN 1/9 DE1238919001 — polypropylene food container | Suitable for portioning and organizing space in refrigerators and prep stations thanks to modular depth and material. |
| Working with larger format pans (GN 1/4 or GN 1/3) | Non-thermal lid WAS DE1237014001 for Gastronorm GN 1/4 container or Container lid WAS model DE1237013001 for GN 1/3 gastronorm containers | Ideally matches the dimensions of larger GN 1/4 and GN 1/3 containers, ensuring proper coverage and easy handling. |
The WAS cover for GN 1/9 container, flat sealable lid for gastronorm tray is best suited for professionals who need to securely seal existing GN 1/9 pans without altering the system dimensions. If you need actual containers for storage, choose options like the WAS GN 1/9 food container 100 mm depth, non-transparent, and for handling larger pans, prefer lids designed for GN 1/4 or GN 1/3 formats.
