QXSR2 Smooth Wall Foil Container
QXSR2 round smooth wall aluminum foil container for premium ready meals, baked dishes, catering sides, dessert portions, and retail chilled food packaging. The 179mm round format holds 1150ml, offering a clean presentation surface for branded food service and prepared meal programs. Custom color, printing, and export carton support are available for wholesale buyers. MOQ from 20,000 units; typical production lead time is 2-3 months after order confirmation.
TOP OUT: 179mm
BOTTOM: 145mm
HEIGHT: 57mm
VOLUME: 1150ml
Indicative starting price: from USD 0.05 per piece. Final quote depends on size, thickness, order quantity, lid type, printing and packing requirements.
Description
Round Smooth Wall Aluminum Foil Container
This round smooth wall container page helps B2B buyers compare size, material, lid fit, MOQ, custom options, and export packing before requesting a quote from Qixin.
round smooth wall container specifications for wholesale buyers
179mm diameter · 1,150ml capacity · Deep round format for pies, rice bowls, and sauced single-serve mains
Deep round format — full single-serve volume with smooth wall finish for premium branding
At 179mm diameter with 57mm depth and 1,150ml capacity, the QXSR2 is the larger of the two round smooth wall containers in the range — deeper and higher-volume than the QXSR1 oval format, and smaller than the standard pleated QXR round series. The deep round geometry suits single-serve mains that need genuine height: pies with pastry lids, baked pasta, sauced rice bowls, and beef stew portions. The smooth wall construction eliminates the ridges that interrupt printing on pleated round containers, giving this round smooth wall container a completely flat cylindrical sidewall for full-coverage branding up to 9 colors. Oven safe to 220°C; freezer safe to −20°C.
Deep round format
57mm depth for pies and sauced mains
Full single-serve volume
1,150ml — hearty single-serve main
Smooth wall sidewall
Flat surface for full-coverage printing
Even heat distribution
Round geometry cooks uniformly
Where this round smooth wall container works best
The QXSR2 occupies a specific position in the range: it is deeper than the QXSR1 oval (53mm vs 57mm) and significantly larger in volume (550ml vs 1,150ml), making it the correct choice whenever a round format is required at a full single-serve main course portion. The key differentiation from the pleated QXR round series is the smooth, unridged sidewall — critical for operations that require full-coverage printing around the entire circumference of the container. For a full overview, see our smooth wall container wholesale guide.
Individual Meat Pies & Pot Pies
The 179mm diameter and 57mm depth match the standard individual pie dish specification used in commercial bakery and food service — large enough for a generous filling with pastry lid, deep enough to prevent boil-over during baking. Beef and potato pies, chicken pot pies, and lamb hotpots all build to the correct filling-to-pastry ratio in the QXSR2. The smooth wall construction allows clean pastry sealing at the rim without the ridges that create weak points in the crust. Oven safe to 220°C. See our commercial bakery container guide.
Rice Bowls & Baked Rice Dishes
Round containers are the format of choice for rice-centric Asian cuisines — donburi, bibimbap, hainanese chicken rice, and clay pot rice all traditionally present in circular formats that match how these dishes are eaten. The QXSR2’s 179mm diameter provides the correct surface area for a single-serve rice bowl at 1,150ml, and the 57mm depth retains sauce without overflow. The round smooth wall container format also aligns with the visual language of Asian delivery cuisine, where round containers carry premium positioning. See our food delivery container guide.
Stews, Curries & Braised Portions
The 57mm depth provides a liquid buffer of 12–15mm above a recommended fill of 900ml — sufficient to contain beef stew, lamb curry, and braised pork belly portions through standard last-mile delivery without spill risk. The round perimeter also distributes impact force more evenly than rectangular containers during transit, reducing the risk of corner flex that causes lid seal failure on liquid-heavy dishes. Compatible with heat-seal film lids for maximum leak resistance. See our reliable performance container guide.
Frozen Single-Serve Meal SKUs
The round 1,150ml format is the standard individual frozen pie and pasta bake SKU for supermarket chilled and frozen aisles — shepherd’s pie, mac and cheese, and baked ziti individual portions all present well in this format. Freezer stable at −20°C. The smooth wall sidewall provides full-coverage retail print area around the entire container circumference — significantly more brand surface than a rectangular container at the same volume, as the smooth wall wraps 360° with no ridges interrupting the design. See our meal prep container guide.
Catering Individual Pre-Portioned Mains
Event catering operations that pre-portion individual mains use round containers to reduce the visual uniformity of large rectangular trays on tables — a round container at each place setting reads more like a served dish than a takeout portion. The QXSR2’s 1,150ml volume covers a full individual main, and the round format stacks efficiently on hotel pans. The smooth wall finish allows catering brands to print their name and event branding directly on the container rather than relying on plain foil. Read our catering container guide.
Premium Brand Round-Format Delivery
Round containers carry a distinct brand premium in takeout delivery — the circular opening viewed from above at unboxing creates a centered, symmetrical reveal that rectangular containers cannot replicate. Premium restaurant brands and high-end ghost kitchens use the round smooth wall container format as a deliberate packaging signal: this is not standard takeout. The smooth sidewall wraps 360° of uninterrupted print surface around the container, allowing a continuous brand graphic or pattern that extends across the entire circumference. Up to 9-color Pantone printing available. See our custom container design guide and foil printing solutions.
Size comparison for round smooth wall container buyers
Not sure if this is the right size? Here is how the QXSR2 sits within our round and oval smooth wall container range alongside the standard pleated QXR round series. The shaded row is this product. For a full overview, see our aluminum container sizes guide. For model-level dimensions and capacity checks, use the foil container size selector.
| Model | Diameter | Height | Volume | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QXSR1 | 128mm oval | 53mm | 550ml | Side dishes, airline oval format, small single-serve |
| QXSR2 ◀ You are here | 179mm round | 57mm | 1,150ml | Full single-serve main — pies, rice bowls, stews |
| QXR1 | 186mm | 42mm | 900ml | 7-inch pleated round — café single cake, individual pie |
| QXR2 | 210mm | 43mm | 1,200ml | 8-inch pleated round — small family cake, takeout for 2 |
| QXR3 | 230mm | 47mm | 1,600ml | 9-inch pleated round — shared dishes, Indian/Middle Eastern mains |
Wholesale round smooth wall container orders
MOQ
From 20,000 units per order
Lead time
2–3 months from order confirmation
Custom print
Up to 9 colors, 360° smooth sidewall coverage, Pantone matched
Certifications
FDA · ISO 9001 · Kosher · SGS · GMP
Round Smooth Wall Container questions
What foods work best in the 179mm round smooth wall container?
Best for individual pies with pastry lids, rice bowls, donburi, beef stew, chicken curry, baked pasta, and mac and cheese. The 57mm depth handles sauced dishes and pastry-topped formats. For smaller side portions, use QXSR1. For larger pleated round formats, see the QXR series.
What is the difference between smooth wall and pleated round containers?
Smooth wall round containers have a flat, unridged cylindrical sidewall — providing 360° uninterrupted print coverage and a premium appearance. Pleated round containers have pressed ridges for added rigidity at lower cost. Choose smooth wall for branded retail and premium food service; choose pleated for unbranded bulk catering.
Can I bake pies in the 179mm round container?
Yes, oven safe to 220°C (428°F). The 57mm depth handles a full pie filling with pastry lid without boil-over. Bake times match standard individual pie recipes. Remove lids before baking. Do not use in microwave.
How much food goes in the 1,150ml round container?
Fill to 950ml (83%) for casseroles and baked dishes. Fill to 850ml (74%) for saucy mains like stews and curries. Leave at least 12mm from the rim for liquid-heavy dishes to prevent overflow during transit.
What lids fit the 179mm round container?
179mm board lids for baked pies and hot meal transport. Heat-seal film lids for delivery of sauced dishes — leak resistant and clear. Aluminum lids for hot-hold and steam table service.
Is this round smooth wall container safe for acidic foods?
Yes, FDA approved food-grade aluminum is safe for hot and acidic foods including tomato-based sauces during cooking and delivery. Avoid storing acidic dishes in the container for more than 48 hours after cooking.
Material comparison for round smooth wall container sourcing
At the same 179mm round single-serve format, here is how aluminum foil compares to common alternatives for pies, rice bowls, and meal delivery. For a full safety analysis, see our aluminum vs plastic food safety guide.
| Feature | Smooth Wall Foil | Pleated Foil | Ceramic Ramekin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360° print coverage | ✅ Full smooth sidewall | ⚠️ Ridges interrupt print | ❌ Not practical |
| Oven safe | ✅ Up to 220°C | ✅ Up to 220°C | ✅ Yes |
| Disposable | ✅ Single use | ✅ Single use | ❌ Return logistics, breakage risk |
| Freeze to oven | ✅ −20°C to 220°C | ✅ −20°C to 220°C | ⚠️ Thermal shock risk |
| Weight | ✅ Lightweight | ✅ Lightweight | ❌ Heavy, adds delivery weight |
| Recyclable | ✅ 100% aluminum | ✅ 100% aluminum | ❌ Not curbside recyclable |
| Certifications | FDA / SGS / Kosher / GMP | FDA / SGS | FDA (varies by glaze) |
Part of our smooth wall foil container series. Compatible with 179mm board and film lids. Read our wholesale supplier guide or learn more at FDA Food Safety Guidelines.
