Aluminum Foil 8011 H24

Type	Aluminium Foil for Food Container Application
Application	For different food container applications, Such as dishes, plates, trays etc
Grade	Food  Grade
Alloy	3003/8011/8006
Temper	H22   H24  H18  O
Thickness	0.03MM-0.15MM
Width	200MM-1300MM
Surface	Both sides bright
Packaging	Free Fumigated wooden box

The extremely versatile and widely used 8011 H24 foil produced by HTMM can be applied to a very broad range of applications from semi-rigid and rigid containers (food, trays, and pie plates) to providing shape stability and stackability due to its strength. Additionally, it is widely used as lidding stock to seal dairy cups (yogurt, dessert), ready meals, or pharmaceutical blister packs due to the necessary stiffness for safe machine handling and producing a strong, pliable or permanent seal. Furthermore, it is also used extensively in the technical and industrial fields for producing parts that require good, strength-to-weight ratios (insulation facings, cable wraps, and trim). Finally, 8011 H24 foil is utilized for closures and seals for bottles and jars, due to its formability allowing it to be crimped or pressed into place while still providing a secure closure. Last but not least, 8011 H24 foil provides a reliable, formable, and strong barrier for many modern-day products from the grocery store to the manufacturing warehouse.

Bestselling Countries

The material has a very flexible use, with a lot of demand across all the major manufacturing and packaging centres (cities) around the world. It has recently become a standard item for converters in Western Europe (Germany, Italy, France, and UK) and North America (USA and Canada). It is also being used as a standard item in Japan, South Korea and, to an increasing extent China, for both domestic and export production. Latin America (Brazil and Mexico) and the Middle East (Countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council) also have significant and growing markets. The versatility, durability and premium quality of the material makes it the material of choice for manufacturers producing a wide range of products.

HTMM Can Provide You With

By choosing HTMM as your supplier for foil requirements related to 8011 H24, you receive access to extensive technical knowledge about materials with dedication to quality in manufacturing. We work with you on a collaborative basis by providing technical assistance to help define the proper gauge along with the mechanical properties for your application, whether it is for forming or packaging. Due to the combination of our state-of-the-art rolling and annealing processes, we are able to achieve excellent consistency between production runs regarding temper and dimension; this enables you to have greater predictability and efficiency when manufacturing at higher speeds. To supplement our supply of materials, we provide many options for supply chain management including just-in-time deliveries and custom inventory programs. Furthermore, we will provide you with technical assistance in the forms of advice about how to achieve different types of optimizations using the materials we supply, and troubleshooting tips on processes that relate to or incorporate our materials, ultimately leading to improvements in yield and final product quality. Partner with HTMM, and you will have a partner dedicated to your operational success and final product excellence.

FAQ

1. What is the meaning of H24 temper, and what is its significance?

An H24 temper indicates a foil that has undergone strain-hardened (cold rolled), but only partially annealed (heat-treated). The combination of strain-hardened and partially annealed gives the foil a respective property profile of having "the best of both worlds" as follows:

- A higher tensile strength and a higher tensile modulus than an O temper foil (fully soft foil), which is necessary for retaining the shape of the container it is holding.
- Sufficient ductility and elongation that will allow the material to be formed, drawn, or crimped into shape without cracking, which a full hard (H18) temper may not allow.

2. When comparing 8011 H24 versus 3003 H24 for container applications, how do they differ?
Both alloys are well suited for forming; however, there are some minor differences: 

- 3003 H24 is typically viewed as a strong and stiff alloy, therefore 3003 H24 is known for providing the highest mechanical performance under more difficult, deep-drawn applications that require more rigidity.

- 8011 H24 offers a good balance of strength and cost efficiency; additionally, there are some cases where 8011 H24 is more readily formable, and it is a preferred standard for many semi-rigid container and lidding applications. Our technical team is available to help you choose the right alloy for your container design and performance requirements.

3. Is the 8011 H24 foil safe to use for direct food contact?

Yes, 8011 H24 Foil is made from food-grade alloys produced in accordance with all applicable regulations around the world: FDA (in U.S.) and EU 10/2011. Each order of foil comes with certificates verifying that the foil is safe for direct food contact applications such as containers, trays and lids.

4. Can I print or coat this foil?

Yes, the bright, uniform surface and excellent flatness of 8011 H24 Foil make it a great choice for printing and coating applications. It takes high-quality rotogravure printing extremely well, and can be coated with heat-seal lacquers, protective varnishes or other functional coatings. We can either provide foil ready for these downstream processes, or pre-coated.

5. What thickness of foil is most common for lidding applications?

For the lidding of dairy cups and similar containers, a thickness of 30µm to 50µm (0.03mm - 0.050mm) in 8011 H24 temper will be the most common thickness. This thickness will provide the required stiffness needed to handle the lids on filling line without curling; while still giving adequate sealing and ease of peeling for the end user. With larger diameter lids or lids requiring extra stiffness, thicker gauges can be used.