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With high product quality and numerous technical patents, Mingtai aluminum alloy widely apply to different industry. Mingtai Aluminum's high level of calendering technology guarantees the flatness of the product.
Specifications and various uses of aluminum foil
The aluminum foil classification can be divided into packaging foil, daily necessities foil, electrical equipment foil and construction foil according to the general purpose. However, the usage can be be subdivided into many types. What are the alloy temper of commonly used aluminum foil? What is the typical thickness of aluminum foil? What is the main purpose? Let's go and see together.
Cigarette aluminum foil
Alloy temper: |
1235-O, 8079-O |
The processing methods |
composite paper, coloring, printing, etc. The most application is used for cigarette packaging after lining paper, printing or painting. |
packaging foil
Alloy temper: |
8079-O, 1235-O |
Processing method: |
composite paper, plastic film embossing and coloring, printing, etc. |
End use: |
candy, milk and milk products, powdered food, beverages, tea, bread and various small foods, etc |
Cardboard foil
Alloy temper: |
1235-O, 8079-O |
Processing method: |
aluminum-plastic composite |
End use: |
play a barrier and aesthetic role. |
Household foil
Alloy temper: |
8011-O |
Typical thickness(mm): |
0.012-0.02 |
End use: |
for food preservation, barbecue, aviation, hotel catering and kitchen cleaning. |
Processing method: |
small roll,compound, printing, etc. |
Heat sealing foil & hose foil
Alloy temper: |
8011-O,1060 O |
Typical thickness: |
0.025~0.05 (single-sided light or double-sided light) |
Processing method: |
compound, printing, etc. |
End use: |
After printing or painting, it is used for packaging of milk products such as fresh milk and yogurt.After compound printing with PE, it is used to process toothpaste, ointment, cosmetics and other cream products packaging. |
Medicine foil / pharmaceutical foil
Alloy temper: |
8011-H18 , 8021-O |
Typical thickness(mm): |
0.02~0.075 |
Processing methods: |
compounding, coating, printing, etc. |
End use: |
After compounding and printing, it is widely used for packaging various types of pharmaceutical capsules, tablets and granules. |
Container foil / Container aluminum foil
Alloy temper: |
8011-H24, 3003-H24, 8011-H22 |
Typical thickness: |
0.02~0.20 |
Processing method: |
stamping |
End use: |
semi-rigid container used for food packaging after punching. |
Air conditioning foil
Alloy temper: |
3102, 8011-H22/H24/H26 |
Typical thickness: |
0.08~0.2 |
Processing method: |
punching fins |
End use: |
manufacture heat-conducting fins for air-conditioning heat exchangers. |
Cable strap / Cable foil
Alloy temper: |
8011-O,1235-O |
Processing method: |
aluminum-plastic composite |
End use: |
It is used to coat strong electric cable after aluminum-plastic composite. Or wrap the weak wire for shielding. |
Wine label foil
Alloy temper: |
8011-O |
Typical thickness: |
0.009~0.012 |
Processing method: |
printing |
End use: |
beer label |
Aluminum foil for capacitor
Alloy temper: |
1235-O |
Processing method: |
Oil-lined impregnated paper |
End use: |
electronic capacitors |
Insulation Materials
Alloy temper: |
8011 aluminum foil , 1235 aluminm foil O temper |
Typical thickness: |
0.015~0.03 |
Processing method: |
composite material |
End use: |
used for processing thermal insulation materials, such as rock wool board and thermal insulation tile. |
Industrial foil
Alloy temper: |
8011-O/H18,1070 aluminum foil |
Typical thickness: |
0.016-0.2 |
End use: |
General purpose foil, mainly used for waterproofing and shielding. |

Battery foil
Alloy temper: |
1235-H18, 1060-H18, 1070-H18 |
Typical thickness: |
0.012~0.035 |
End use: |
products for lithium ion battery collector materials. |
Tape foil
Alloy temper: |
8011-O, 1235-O |
Typical thickness: |
0.01-0.05 |
End use: |
suitable for all kinds of transformers, mobile phones, computers, PDAs, PDPs, LED displays, notebook computers, copiers and other electronic products where electromagnetic shielding is required. |
