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

Airline cabin trays - multi-compartment trays for economy, business and first class.

Leading foil - for hot meals, salads and desserts can peel or press sealed LIDS.

Insert catering - half size or whole size GN fans for mass meal preparation.

Snack & butter wrap - small part pack for a short flight.

Transfer directly from the freezer (-20°C) to the galley oven (220°C) - prepared containers in the oven.

The FOIL is also used in high-speed rail in-flight meals and premium take-out services that require similar performance standards beyond aviation.
 

Best selling country - Middle East

The Middle East is HTMM's largest and fastest growing Meal Box Foil market. The main factors are as follows.

Fast-growing aviation hubs -UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain collectively operate one of the highest density long-distance airlines in the world (emirates airlines, Etihad airlines, Qatar airlines and Sadia airlines) .

Premium in-flight meals - Middle East airlines is known for its hot in-flight meals in several course metal dishes and ovens and demands tricky foils that can withstand thick and standout dishes such as biriani, rustling and curry.

Strict halal & hygiene standards - the foil of HTMM meets the GCC food safety regulations and provides a scratch-sensitive surface to prevent cross-contamination during high-speed packaging.

Growing budget airlines - airlines like air Arabia, fly Dubai and Flynas need lightweight, cost-effective cabin boxes. This reduces the weight and waste of in-flight meals.

In 2023 alone, HTMM has received another order from five major in-flight catering companies in Dubai, Doha and Jeddah, transporting more than 2,800 metric tons of passenger foil to the Middle East.
 

What HTMM can offer you

HTMM has gone beyond mere suppliers of materials. If you partner with us to purchase the airline's wheat box foil, you may receive the benefit below.

Free sample test - pre-cut up to 10kg of foil to meal box size.

Technical consulting - Your engineer will advise you on the best alloys, bends and thicknesses for your particular molding machines.

Custom printing service - Adds airline logo, recycling instruction or heating instruction directly to foil.

Just-in-time delivery - Warehouse storage in Jebel Ali (UAE) and Rotterdam for quick replenishment to customers IN THE Middle East and Europe.

Certification package - includes FDA, EU 1935/2004, ISO 22000, Halal compliance documents.

After-sales service quality support - 24 hours and 365 days troubleshooting of pinhole, tear or defect formation.
 

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q1: what is the difference between dining box foil on an airliner and standard household aluminum foil?
A: standard household foil is usually thinner (0.010-0.020mm) and not engineered for fast forming or repeated heating. Airliner foils use specific alloys (such as 8011) and temperer control to ensure the required rigidity of the splited-out trays and also provide pinhole free assurance to prevent the source from leaking during turbulence and oven convection.

Q2: can I use foil in both existing ovens and microwave ovens?
A: yes, no. This foil is superior to conventional and convective ovens up to 250°C. However, it is not recommended to put a large foil container in the microwave because arcing may occur. When reheating the microwave, it is recommended to transfer the food to another dish or use a specially coated, microwave-friendly foil (available on request).

Q3: what is the minimum order quantity and can I order a blend palette for testing?
A: our standard MOQ is 3 metric tons per single alloy/thickness. The first purchaser receives one ton of commercial MOQ. In addition, because of mechanical test five different thickness (0. 0) 4 5/0.050/0.060/0.070/0.080 mm), each 10 kg product called 'sample pack containing the -- sample pack for offering MOQ, you do not need to take .

Q4: is foil resistant to acidic foods such as tomato sauce or lemon dressing?
Yes. Alloys 8011 and 3003 have excellent corrosion resistance when properly manufactured. Our foil passes the standard acid bearing test (40 hours at 5% acetic acid at 2 °C). Pitting or without metal movement. For acidic dishes, we recommend the lacquered version for extra safety.

Q5: how to ensure that the foil arrives without edge cracks and deflections suitable for high-speed automatic packaging lines?
A:HTMM USES inline edge trimming and A laser-based surface inspection system with 0.01mm resolution. All coils are tested for tensile strength (≥95 MPa) and elongation (≥15%). It also provides a "forming log" for each shipment to document foil performance on industry standard machines such as Rondo and Marel machines.