Ask any pie producer where the line slows down and the answer is usually the same: trimming. Hand-cutting pastry around every impression is slow, inconsistent and hard on wrists. Self-cutting pie trays remove that step entirely — and that's why they've become the standard for Australian pie production.

What "self-cutting" means

A self-cutting tray has a formed cutting edge around each impression. As the top plate closes, the tray trims the pastry itself — no hand-cutting, no rough edges, no operator variation. Every pie comes out with the same clean rim, and the offcut lifts away in one piece for re-rolling.

Where the speed comes from

• No trimming pass — the slowest manual step disappears from the line.
• Uniform portions — every impression holds its stated volume, so filling weights stay consistent and costing stays predictable.
• Cleaner release — Long Life Non-Stick Teflon™ coating releases baked pies without oiling between cycles, keeping the tray moving.
• Multi-impression bakes — a full tray of pies proves, bakes and depans as one unit on standard racking.

Choosing shape and size

Mackies presses self-cutting pie trays in round, round-upright, square, oval, football and mini party shapes. Impression volumes are listed on every product page — from 65g party pies up to roughly 200g square pies — so you can match portion-control targets before tooling up. For smaller runs and home production, single pie tins come in self-cutting and rolled-edge styles.

Formats for your line

The same impression geometry is available across 16" (406 mm) and 18" (457 mm) Australian trade blanks, Euro 400 × 600 mm and Gastronorm — so the tray always matches your racking and ovens. All trays are aluminised steel with Long Life Non-Stick Teflon™, coated in Australia under a Chemours™ licence, and the self-cutting edges stay sharp across production cycles.

When the standard shapes aren't yours

Regional pie profiles, unusual portion sizes, branded shapes — custom impression layouts come from our 530+ die library, with new tooling cut to your specification when nothing existing fits. Worn trays are recoated in Teflon™ or silicone rather than replaced.

FAQ

What does "self-cutting" mean on a pie tray?
The tray has a formed cutting edge around each impression that trims the pastry as the tray closes — no hand-cutting.

What pie sizes are standard in Australia?
From 65g party pies through to roughly 200g square pies, with round, oval and football shapes in between. Volumes are listed per impression on each product page.

Do self-cutting edges wear out?
The edges are formed into the aluminised steel and stay sharp across production cycles; when the non-stick coating wears, the tray is recoated rather than replaced.

Can you make a custom pie shape?
Yes — custom impression shapes and layouts come from Mackies' 530+ die library or new tooling cut to specification.

Lifetime workmanship warranty on every tray. Request pricing or call 1800 BAKE IT (1800 225 348).