8006 Aluminum Foil for Airline Meal Tray Raw Materials
In the field of airline catering packaging, aluminum foil meal trays have become the mainstream choice for in-flight meals due to their lightweight, hygienic, and recyclable advantages. The key factor that determines the quality of an aluminum foil meal tray lies in the aluminum foil substrate used.
At present, in the high-end wrinkle-free meal tray sector,8006 aluminum alloy container foilis gradually replacing traditional 8011 and 3003 aluminum foil with its superior forming performance, becoming the preferred material solution for airline meal trays.
As a professional aluminum foil substrate supplier, we now provide stable supplies of8006 aluminum foil jumbo rolls for airline meal traysto aluminum foil container manufacturers worldwide. The material is suitable for high-speed stamping equipment and supports customers’ secondary slitting and deep processing.
Why Use 8006 Aluminum Foil for Airline Meal Trays?
Airline meal trays are different from ordinary takeaway food containers. They have extremely strict requirements for surface flatness and forming consistency. Airline meals are usually produced in large-scale standardized batches, with high requirements for sealing performance and appearance quality.
8006 aluminum foilis a specialized container foil product developed precisely to meet these requirements.
Compared with conventional 8011 aluminum foil and 3003 aluminum foil, 8006 aluminum foil has the following core advantages:
1. Wrinkle-Free Forming and Smooth Edges
8006 aluminum foil is produced by a hot-rolling process. Its elongation and cupping value are significantly better than those of 8011 and 3003 aluminum foil.
During stamping and forming, the material flows more evenly. After forming, the edges are wrinkle-free, and the appearance is flat and smooth. This is exactly the key quality feature required for airline meal trays.
2. Higher Strength and Stable Forming
The tensile strength of 8006 aluminum foil can reach123–135 MPa, which is about10 MPa higher than 8011 aluminum foil.
Higher strength means that, at the same thickness, meal trays made from 8006 aluminum foil are tougher and less likely to deform during transportation and heating.
3. Food Grade Safety and Direct Heating
The product meetswater-brushing Grade A standards, with a clean surface and no oil residue, fully complying with food contact material safety standards.
Aluminum foil itself is non-toxic and odorless, and can be directly used in heating scenarios such as ovens and microwave ovens. It does not produce harmful substances after heating.
4. Excellent Barrier Performance
Aluminum foil can effectively block air, moisture, and light. After sealing, it can fully protect the original flavor of food and extend the shelf life of food products.
5. Excellent Surface Quality
The aluminum foil surface is clean, free from oil stains, with few pinholes and uniform thickness, ensuring stable subsequent processes such as coating, embossing, and printing.
8006 Aluminum Foil Specifications
Alloy Grade:8006
Temper:O temper, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24, etc.
Thickness Range:0.015mm – 0.20mm
Width Range:100mm – 1600mm
Coil Diameter:Customized according to customer requirements
Surface Treatment:Bright surface, double-sided bright
Inner Diameter:76mm / 152mm
Pinhole Control:Strictly controlled, suitable for food-grade applications
MOQ:1–3 tons
Core Advantages:DC material, pinhole-free, flat shape
Application Scenarios
8006 aluminum foil jumbo rolls are widely used in the following fields:
Airline Meal Trays
Wrinkle-free containers for in-flight meals, with an attractive appearance after stamping.
Takeaway Food Containers
High-end wrinkle-free meal trays and sealed packaging containers.
Food Baking Containers
Cake trays, baking pans, and other baking containers.
Industrial Sealing Packaging
High-barrier moisture-proof sealing packaging.
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