Specification
The 12-inch wide high-grade aluminum foil bears the corresponding requirements concerning surface finish, tensile strength, and elongation, in addition to width and material standards. It should not be rough in surface due to the general defects of pinholes, wrinkles, and stains; the tensile strength of the 12-inch high-grade aluminum foil must fall within a parameter that would make it difficult to break while using it. These standard specifications create a strong underpinning for 12-inch high-grade aluminum foil to perform consistently and safely.
Details include:
| Alloy |
8011/8006 |
| Temper |
O (Soft) |
| Thickness |
9 – 20 microns |
| Width |
30cm (customizable upon request) |
| Length per Roll |
5m – 300m |
| Core ID |
30mm / 38mm / 76mm |
| Surface Finish |
One side bright, one side matte |
| Packaging |
Boxed or shrink-wrapped with cutting blade |
| MOQ |
1000 rolls |
| Customization Service |
Logo printing, packaging design, core material |
| Application |
Catering, baking, food wrapping, take-away |
12-inch high-grade food aluminum foil varies in its thickness, determined by the different application scenarios. Its varied thicknesses, in turn, affect its performance and field of use. Common thicknesses and their corresponding uses are discussed below:
Light gauge aluminum foil is aluminum foil with a thickness of 0.008-0.012mm. Thin, lightweight, and flexible/ductile, light gauge Aluminum foil has excellent heat transfer properties because of its thinness, so it is very effective for wrapping food and for rapid freezing. For example, in everyday life, this thickness of Aluminum foil is used to wrap sandwiches, hamburgers, etc., in order to keep them warm and fresh; as well as in food processing, light gauge aluminum foil is used to wrap meats, fish, etc. for rapid freezing, to help prevent the loss of moisture and nutrients from the food, and to prevent cross-contamination of foods.
Medium-thick (typically .012- .018 mm) x 12" food grade aluminium foil has superior strength and tear resistance than will a thinner gauge aluminium foil. Medium thickness is widely used across several cooking applications such as household use, catering, and baking. In your home kitchen, you would typically use medium-thick aluminium foil to cover pots, pans, and baking sheets to avoid splattering fat onto other surfaces while cooking and to keep foods warm as they cook; when baking, use medium-thickness foil to cover potatoes, chicken, fish, and other products so that you may cook them completely and to avoid burning or overcooking them on the surface resulting in a charred and/or tough texture while retaining moisture in the centre.
For takeout packaging, medium-thick (0.014-0.017mm) 12", wide aluminum foil is a must-have material in the Hotel Restaurant & Catering (H&R) industry. You can use the foil for packaging hot and/or cold foods like lunch boxes, trays, etc. It also offers excellent thermal insulation and allows food to remain at a proper temperature for an extended period. It's easy to transport and store, as well as use. In addition, this type of aluminum foil is often used with semi-finished food products (like frozen dumplings) so that the consumer can simply cook the food after removing it from the package.
Thicker-gauged aluminum foil (0.018-0.025mm) has many properties like increased strength, rigidity, and puncture resistance. It is typically used in environments that require maximum protection and multiple usage. For example, in H&R businesses that utilize thicker-gauge aluminum, they pack larger cuts of meat, whole chickens, and other heavy or odd-shaped items to reduce the likelihood of damage caused by the food items being packaged.
Thick-gauge 12-inch wide aluminum foil for use in food packaging is also used in food-processing equipment, where it is used to line commercial-grade ovens and commercial-grade freezers to help keep food residue from sticking while being easy to clean. Additionally, thick-gauge aluminum foil can provide thermal insulation for food-processing facilities to decrease heat loss.
Common thicknesses of 12-inch wide, food-grade aluminum foil to be used in various regional locations around the globe are different due to variations in dietary practices, food processing methods, and industry standards across regions. The following table summarizes the popular/common thicknesses and functional characteristics of 12-inch wide, food-grade aluminum foil in different regions across the globe;
North America (United States, Canada) 0.009 mm - 0.020 mm Household baking, fast food wrapping, takeout packaging
Europe (Germany, France, UK) 0.012 mm - 0.025 mm Snack packaging, semi-finished food packaging, catering services
Asia (China, Japan, South Korea) 0.008 mm - 0.030 mm Household cooking, takeout packaging, frozen food packaging, snack packaging
Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia) 0.006 mm - 0.018 mm Fast food wrapping, fresh food packaging, small snack packaging
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand) 0.015 mm - 0.022 mm Household baking, outdoor barbecue, fresh food packaging
HTMM Aluminum Foil Factory understands the diverse demands of customers in different regions and market sectors. As such, we have the ability to manufacture 12-inch wide food-grade aluminum foil in different thicknesses, from thin to heavy, based on our customer's specification.
All raw materials used in our products are made from high-grade, non-toxic and environmentally-friendly pure aluminum and aluminum alloys. All of our manufacturing processes are subject to rigorous quality control procedures; we control the quality of the material from initial inspection of the raw materials to the production process and the final testing of the finished product to ensure we maintain high standards of safety and performance.
Food Packaging, Home Cooking and Commercial Catering Applications will ultimately benefit from the consumption of 12” Aluminum Foil due to its versatility and wide application in food preparation and packaging. Specifically, Aluminum Foil in the food grade application has many different thicknesses available and emphasizes the Benefits of Safe Use in Many Different Scenarios.
With numerous worldwide regions producing 12” Food Grade Aluminum Foil with multiple thicknesses produced due to the different eating habits across the globe and the variation in Market Needs, HTMM Aluminum Foil Factory is committed to producing quality 12” Food Grade Aluminum Foil for international customers as we help the growth of the Food Packaging Industry.
Improving Living Standards and Growing Concern for Food Safety, coupled with Increasing Interest in Sustainable Packaging Solutions and Environmental Protection will Drive Increased Demand for Quality 12” Food Grade Aluminum Foil into the Future. We are also dedicated to maintaining our Quality 1st and Customer Focused Philosophy moving forward as we continually enhance Product Quality and Service Quality to be a Greater Contributor to the World of Aluminum Foil.
