Aluminum Container Lids

A board lid is foil-laminated paperboard — lightweight, low cost, and the standard pairing for transport. An aluminum lid is solid aluminum, used for steam-table covers and oven service where heat resistance matters. A plastic dome lid is clear, used when you want product visibility (for cold display or self-service catering setups).

Within standard sizes (full, half, quarter, round 7", round 9"), most US-spec aluminum pans use the same overall pan dimensions and lids fit interchangeably. That said, "snap" geometry varies and a tight fit isn't guaranteed across brands. Buy pans and lids as a paired system when you can.

Board lids (foil-laminated paperboard) are designed for transport and steam-table holding, NOT for oven use. The paperboard scorches at ~350°F. For oven-cooked applications, use solid aluminum lids or remove the lid during baking and replace it after.

No. Aluminum pans (and aluminum lids) cannot go in a microwave under any circumstances. Transfer food to a microwavable container (PP or MFPP) before reheating, or use a plastic dome lid + microwave (some plastic dome lids are MFPP-rated).

Board lids are spec'd by weight in grams (full-size lids run ~49g, half ~19g, etc.) and by the foil lamination thickness. Heavier board lids resist warping during steam-table holding longer.

Typically 50 lids per case for full-size, 100 for half-size, 200–500 for smaller sizes. Pallet density varies. Lids ship more cube-efficiently than pans, so combined orders pack denser when you buy matching pan/lid sets.