As a China Manufacturer, I supply 500ml Clear Plastic Cups that meet the rugged demands of cafes, markets, and event organizers. I source from sturdy PET, offering crystal-clear visibility for drinks, logos, or promotions. These cups are leak-resistant, stackable for easy storage, and compatible with standard lids. For our Chinese and global buyers, I provide competitive pricing, stable MOQ, and fast lead times. We offer customization: printing logos, color fills, and sleeve options to boost brand impact. Our 500ml size is ideal for iced tea, juice, smoothies, cocktails, or water stations. I ship in secure, recyclable packaging, ensuring safe transit to warehouses or stores. As a direct China Manufacturer, I control quality from raw material to finished cup, and I welcome OEM requests. If you're sourcing reliable beverage cups for high-volume orders, I can tailor a solution that matches your demand and budget, with prompt re-stocks and after-sales support.
Discover 500ml clear plastic cups engineered to meet global procurement demands: crystal-clear clarity, consistent wall thickness, and robust stacking performance that reduce breakage and shipping costs. Available in food-grade PET, rPET, PP or compostable PLA, these cups offer excellent transparency, lid compatibility, tamper resistance and customizable thickness for hot or cold applications. Enhanced barrier options and anti-fog treatments preserve beverage appearance and freshness, outperforming standard market alternatives in durability and presentation. Our custom solutions streamline branding and supply: full-color printing, embossing, custom rims, double-wall designs, bespoke molds and low minimum orders to suit pilots or mass programs. With strict quality control, food-safety certifications and scalable production capacity, buyers benefit from competitive pricing, reliable lead times and global logistics support. For procurement teams seeking high-performance, sustainable and brand-ready 500ml clear cups, tailored sampling and flexible production plans are readily available.
| Feature | Specification | Test Method | Typical Result / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Capacity | 500 mL (usable volume ~480 mL) | Volumetric fill test | Measured by graduated cylinder; consistent within ±3% |
| Primary Material | Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), food-contact grade | Material certificate & FDA/EU food-contact screening | Suitable for cold and chilled beverages; not intended for high-temp heating |
| Overall Weight (typical) | 9.0 – 12.5 g per cup | Precision scale (g) | Depends on wall profile and optional reinforcement rings |
| Wall Thickness | 0.18 – 0.30 mm (typical distribution) | Micrometer (±0.01 mm) | Optimized for clarity and rigidity; thicker base for stability |
| Rim Thickness | 0.6 – 1.0 mm | Micrometer | Reinforced rim for lid retention and stacking comfort |
| Clarity / Haze | < 3% haze (measured) | ASTM D1003 (haze meter) | High optical clarity for premium presentation |
| Gloss | 35–50 GU (60° gloss) | ASTM D523 | Balanced gloss to reduce visible fingerprints while maintaining shine |
| Stackability | Stable stack up to 25 cups (vertical) under normal handling | Stack test to collapse / shift | Anti-wedging profile reduces sticking and deformation |
| Compression Strength | Typical crush load: 180–260 N | Compression fixture at 10 mm/min | Maintains shape under typical transport stacking loads |
| Impact / Drop Performance | Pass: single-cup drop from 1.0–1.2 m onto concrete with no catastrophic failure | Drop test (unfilled) | Designed to resist cracking and preserve containment for reuse during handling |
| Leak Rate (with compatible lid) | < 1 mL/hour under static head (sealed lid) | Leak test at 20 kPa differential | Typical result for fitted snap-on lids; depends on lid design |
| Thermal Performance | Service range: -20 °C to +60 °C; softening onset ≈ 70–80 °C | Heat deflection & visual inspection | Not recommended for microwave reheating; safe for chilled and ambient beverages |
| Compatibility | Cold beverages, iced drinks, smoothies, dessert cups | Application testing | Optional lid designs available for takeaway or stacking displays |
| Recyclability | Recyclable in PET streams (recycling code 1) | End-of-life stream assessment | Material designed for compatibility with common municipal PET recycling processes |
| Compostability / Biodegradation | Not compostable (conventional PET) | Certification check | Biobased or compostable alternatives available on request |
| Food Safety / Certifications | Meets common food-contact regulatory requirements (FDA & EU framework guidance) | Regulatory screening and migration tests | Documentation available for material batches and migration screening |
| Manufacturing Method | Thermoforming / Injection stretch blow molding (depending on profile) | Process validation | Choice of process affects final clarity, weight and edge finish |
| Surface Finish Options | Clear, matte exterior, or matte interior finish; printing & labeling options | Visual & adhesion tests | Surface treatments available for improved print adhesion and slip resistance |
| Standard Lead Time (production) | Typical production window: 3–6 weeks (depending on configuration) | Manufacturing scheduling | Depends on tooling and volume; expedited tooling options can shorten timeline |
| Environmental Performance | Lightweight design reduces material per unit; supports circular PET recycling | Life-cycle material assessment | Design for recyclability prioritized to reduce cradle-to-gate emissions |
| Recommended Use Cases | Cold beverage retail, event catering, takeaway cold desserts, sampling & promotions | Use-case trials | Well suited for applications that emphasize clarity and presentation |
| Quality Control | Batch sampling for dimensional, visual, and functional tests; statistical process control | ISO-style QC & SPC | Typical reject rates under 1% for standard configurations when processes validated |
