Aluminium Foil for Semi-Rigid Containers

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

This food grade foil is unique and has comprehensive advantages over plastic, paper and standard packaging materials; therefore, it has become a relatively common type of semi-rigid container made from foil. The primary advantage of foil is its superior barrier properties. Because the metal structure of foil is so dense, it totally excludes oxygen and moisture and completely excludes unwanted or unusual odours; this allows for locking in the food's freshness, flavour and moisture, thus extending the shelf-life of the food being stored without the use of preservatives or any preservatives or metal foil lids or heat-sealable metal foil lids. The other primary advantage is its excellent adaptability to a variety of temperatures. The foil can be heated to a maximum temperature of 250°C and cooled to a minimum temperature of -40°C; this allows the foil to be used as a microwave container, oven container and refrigerated storage container. This made foil packaging perfect for supporting the multiple use locations needed by today's catering industry.

The ability to recycle aluminum foil for semi-rigid containers is a significant advantage for manufacturers of these types of products from an environmental perspective. Aluminum foil can be completely recycled and reused repeatedly; to regenerate aluminum from its original source requires less than five percent of the energy associated with producing primary aluminum. Additionally, aluminum foil does not produce any toxic waste while being used throughout its life cycle. Eliminating the production of white plastic waste, along with the production of aluminum foil, aligns with global trends for low-carbon and environmentally friendly development. 

As previously mentioned, another key benefit of aluminum foil for semi-rigid packaging is its superior ability for forming and processing. Aluminum foil can be manufactured to possess uniform thickness and stable ductility, providing the potential to be used for high-speed mechanical stamping and deep drawing type (forming) operations. A large variety of commonly used and specially shaped semi-rigid containers can be produced from aluminum foil using aluminum foil without producing cracks or rough edges. Less weight within semi-rigid packaging significantly minimizes costs related to packaging and shipping products, while also enhancing product value through the use of a metallic silver colored surface, improving both practical and aesthetic types of values for users.

Both semi-rigid container aluminum foil are made to standard specifications for billet grade, alloy grade, and sizes which allows for numerous product options and volumes. Many types of alloys are used, with the 8011 aluminum alloy being the most universally used alloy with the largest share of the market. The 8011 is both tough and easy to form, while the materials are low-cost and consistently meet required high levels of food safety. The 3003 aluminum alloy is used in semi-rigid containers with higher strength and load capabilities. The 3003 contains a higher percentage of manganese than the 8011 to produce higher tensile and deformation resistant properties than the 8011. The 3003 is the preferred material for large, deep containers such as soup-containing containers and multi-use semi-rigid containers when heated repeatedly.

Food-grade aluminum alloys 8006 & 8079 continue to be the most widely used alloys in high-quality & export markets. Compared to other aluminum alloys, they have a higher purity of aluminum, reduced levels of pin holes & superior barrier & corrosion resistance, making them ideal for precision food packaging & high-end catering packaging, as well as for frozen meal containers. When it comes to size specifications, most semi-rigid container aluminum foil thickness is in the range of 0.03 mm to 0.20 mm. For lightweight shallow containers used to package single-serve food items, the ultra-thin foil thickness range is 0.03 mm to 0.07 mm; the majority of daily commercial semi-rigid containers use a standard semi-rigid foil thickness range of 0.08 mm to 0.12 mm; & the thick 0.15 mm to 0.20 mm foil is use in large, deep-drawn or irregular shaped containers where structural stability & resistance to plastic deformation are of primary consideration.

Based in China, HTMM Aluminum Foil is an experienced manufacturing and exporting company with a primary focus on producing high-quality aluminum foil containers for the food industry. With over 15 years of hands-on expertise in the semi-rigid container foil market, HTMM has made significant investments in state-of-the-art international rolling machinery and quality assurance as part of its comprehensive manufacturing operations. In addition, HTMM has developed its own expertise in R&D, manufacturing, and marketing container aluminum foil, while adhering to strict international food safety regulations such as those set forth by the US FDA, EU LFGB, and ISO, in addition to ensuring all of our products are free from any contamination or toxic substances, regardless of the type of food product they will be packaged in.