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Absorbent pads

Elliott Absorbent Products’ microwavable and ovenable combined pad, the Dryline Duo, provides chilled food packers with an absorbent pad capable of being heated by conventional ovens or microwaved within the tray.

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Available in pad or reel format in a standard 2,700-mL and 4,000-mL absorbency. The Dryline Duo uses a nonstick, heat resistant barrier film and a propriety bonding that is capable of withstanding over 200°C for 1 hr or more or 10 min full power in the microwave.
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