At Jamestown Plastics, we take a different approach. With more than 30 years of experience in medical thermoforming and certified cleanroom production, we design custom tray systems that support sterile processes from start to finish. That means fewer delays, less contamination risk, and smoother internal transport.
Designed for Real-World Use Inside Cleanrooms
Our trays aren’t made in a vacuum (figuratively speaking). They’re built with direct input from medical device manufacturers, cleanroom supervisors, and quality teams who rely on trays to protect delicate instruments and components every day.
Cleanroom transport trays from Jamestown Plastics are designed to:
- Fit seamlessly into existing workflows
- Keep items secure and isolated during movement between stations
- Hold up to sterilization methods like autoclaving
- Avoid particle generation during handling
- Stack, seal, or stage efficiently without introducing contamination
Each tray is formed in our ISO Class 7 or Class 8 cleanroom facilities, using materials that meet FDA, USP, and medical-grade requirements. From single-use packaging to reusable autoclavable systems, we build with the end environment in mind.
Thermoforming Capabilities That Match the Challenge
Our tray systems are created using both light-gauge and heavy-gauge thermoforming. This dual capability allows us to support a broad range of applications, including:
- Light-gauge trays for disposable packaging, unit dose transport, or custom blisters
- Heavy-gauge trays for reusable systems, surgical kits, or transport applications that require rigidity and repeat use
- Reservoir trays designed for fluid collection, commonly used in diagnostics
- Tray-and-lid systems that help support sterile barrier integrity during staging or transport
All engineering, prototyping, and tooling is handled in-house by our experienced team in Brocton, NY. That internal control lets us dial in the details (down to the corner radii, vent holes, and material flow behavior) to make sure each tray performs as expected.
Material Options Backed by Medical Experience
Tray performance depends heavily on material selection. Jamestown Plastics uses a wide range of medical-grade materials suited to different needs:
Common Light-Gauge Materials:
PETG, PET, HIPS, PVC
→ Good for clarity, sealability, and single-use applications
Common Heavy-Gauge Materials:
ABS, Polycarbonate, Acrylic, Polysulfone
→ Suited for strength, reusability, and sterilization via steam or gas
Specialty Materials:
- Anti-static resins for electronics or ESD-sensitive devices
- Textured surfaces or colored substrates for visibility or identification
- Autoclavable polymers for high-heat, high-pressure sterilization
We can walk you through the pros and cons of each material based on what you’re transporting, how the trays will be sterilized, and where they’ll be handled.
Built Inside Certified Cleanrooms. Backed by a Certified Process.
Some manufacturers claim cleanroom capability. Jamestown Plastics lives it every day. We operate certified ISO Class 7 and Class 8 cleanroom environments, with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified processes governing every step from forming and trimming to inspection and packaging.
That’s especially important for medical device trays, where traceability, repeatability, and cleanliness aren’t “nice to haves” – they’re the baseline.
Every tray that leaves our facility has been checked against customer specs, validated through process controls, and manufactured in accordance with the same procedures used by top-tier medical OEMs.
Part of a Larger Network, Focused on Your Needs
Jamestown Plastics is also part of the MedTech Network, a coalition of trusted manufacturers that specialize in medical packaging and device support. Through this partnership, we offer more than just trays:
- Prototyping, validation, and testing support
- Cleanroom-compatible packaging equipment
- Pouches, films, and sealing lids
- JIT delivery programs and warehousing
- Collaboration with contract packagers and device assemblers
This network gives our customers access to broader capabilities without losing the responsiveness and technical depth that Jamestown Plastics is known for.
Why Tray Design Matters
It’s easy to overlook transport trays when evaluating cleanroom operations. But design flaws in these systems create ripple effects: contamination, broken devices, wasted time, and compliance risk.
We don’t just form plastic to fit a shape. We look at how a tray interacts with your process, your space, and your team. Then we build it to support everything that matters most in a sterile environment.
Want a tray system that works as hard as your cleanroom standards?
Let’s talk about what you need and how we can help. Contact us today to start the conversation.
