- Aluminum foil is
sometimes known as al-foil or alu-foil. It is also often called tinfoil
(although it is not made from tin), silver paper (although it is not
made from silver), or in North America as Reynolds wrap after Reynolds
Metals, the leading manufacturer when it was introduced on the American
market (much to the chagrin of Alcoa, Reynolds' main competitor, which
had its brand "Alcoa Wrap" referred to as "Alcoa Reynold's
Wrap")[citation needed]. Metallised films are sometimes mistaken for
aluminium foil, but are actually polymer films coated with a thin layer
of aluminium.
- Aluminium foil
typically has a highly reflective side and a more matte side. This
difference in the finish has led to the perception that favouring a side
has an effect when cooking. While many believe that the shiny side's
reflective properties keep heat in when wrapped on the interior and keep
heat out when facing exterior, the actual difference is imperceptible
without instrumentation . The reflectivity of bright aluminium foil is
88% while dull embossed foil is about 80%
- Aluminium foil is
produced by rolling sheet ingots cast from molten aluminium then
re-rolling on sheet and foil rolling mills to the desired thickness, or
by continuously casting and cold rolling. The continuous casting method
is much less energy intensive and has become the preferred process. For
thicknesses below 0.025 mm (0.01 in), two layers are usually put
together for the final pass which produces foil with one bright side and
one matte side. The two sides in contact with each other are matte and
the exterior sides become bright. This done to reduce tearing, increase
production rates and to help control thickness.
- The production of
aluminium flat-rolled products can schematically be divided into four
major steps as Hot strip production, Strip rolling , Thin-strip and foil
rolling , Slitting operation.
- In developed
countries, rolling technology underwent various stages of development
such as pack rolling, strip rolling, two-high rolling, threehigh
rolling, four-high rolling and lastly the development of universal foil
mill All these technologies were developed, in stages, with a view to
improving the productivity and yield, so that technical and cost
competitiveness could be ensured.
- Approximately 75 per
cent of aluminium foil is used in packaging where its characteristics of
strength, formability and barrier properties have made it an essential
part of many flexible packaging and container applications.
- The foil is used for
packaging of many products, some of them are : Pharmaceutical tablets,
Bulk & unitized packing of tea and coffee, Prepared meals, Bakery
products, Frozen meat, fish, Milk bottle caps, Wine, Lube Oil, greases,
Powdered milk, Confectionery, Biscuits, Photographic film, Gift wraps,
Household wraps, Butter, margarine, Cigarettes.
- The applications of
Foil could be divided into two major groups i.e packaging applications
and non-packaging applications Packaging applications include the
products given above For these products, the requirement of packaging is
such that it should protect the product from physical and chemical
changes and climatic hazards Non-packaging applications include heat
exchangers tube fins in air conditioners, capacitors and cable wraps, in
which specific properties of the foil such as conductivity are
used.
- The present
indigenous demand for the foil has been estimated to be about 9000 tpa.
The drugs and pharmaceutical sector accounts for almost 40% of the total
demand Among the other sectors, the tin containers, chocolates,
cigarettes, biscuits, are the major foil consuming industries.
- The annual demand
for foil is estimated to increase from present level of 9000 tonnes to
about 13000 tonnes by 1990 and to about 21000 tonnes by 1995. These
estimates are based on existing application patterns and likelihood of
growth prospects of user sectors.
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General
- Aluminum foil
Specification
- Foil
Facts
- Aluminum foil
- Commingled
Containers
- Indo foil and
Packaging
- Aluminium Blister
Foils
- The history of
Aluminum
Process
- Improving the
adhesion of lpde to Aluminum foil through blending
- Aluminium Foil -
Manufacturing Process
- Manufacturing and
Properties of aluminum fuels
- Procedure for the
production of a 10 micron aluminum foil OTR window
- Aluminum – Aluminium
Foil Production
- Aluminum Smelting
and Refining
- Foils
Properties
- Aluminium – Attributes and Properties of Aluminium
Foil
- Experimental Impact
Craters in Aluminum Foil
- Sound Absorption
Properties of Recycled Polyester
Products
- Foil containers,
ashtrays and platters
- Aluminum Foil
Products
- Aluminum Foil
Containers
- Aluminum foil
products
- 3M 425 Aluminum Foil
Tape
- Aluminum
Electrolytic Capacitors
- On the Effectiveness
of Aluminium Foil Helmets
- Aluminum Foil Label
Material
- Aluminum foil and
sheet : Products
- Aluminum Foil
Tape
Technology
- The manual of
labeling technology basics and practice in successful product
dressing
- Basics of aluminum
rolling mill technology
- Foil technology
extends chocolate shelf-life
- Ess Dee Aluminum to launch anti-counterfeit packaging
products
- Minimum-Packaging
technology for processed foods-environmental considerations
Patent
- Aluminum
Alloy
- Barbecue Aluminum
Foil
- Composite Aluminum
Capacitor Foil
- Method of an use of
an Aluminum Foil
- Non-Stick Polymer
coated Aluminum Foil
- Method for preparing
an Aluminum Foil
- Process of
manufacturing high strength aluminum foil
Machinery
- Process and
Packaging Lines for the Beverage Industry
- Filling and Aluminum Foil Sealing Machine
- Aluminum Foil Sealing Machine
- Fill-Seal Premade
Pouch
- Aviation Aluminum
foil container production line
- Full
Automatic
Aluminium Foil Container Making Machine &
Dies
- Aluminum Coils &
Foil Mills
- Machines
- Aluminum Foil Food
Container Production Machine
MSDS
- Aluminum Foil with
Silicone Adhesive
- Alcan Aluminum
Metal
- Coated Glass
Fabrics
- Aluminum
Sheet/Foil
- Aluminum Fuel
Lamination
- Aluminum
Metal
- Polyester Nonwoven
Mat Laminated with Aluminum Foil
- Aluminum Foil
Scrap
- Aluminum Foil
Tape
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Raw Materials Suppliers
- Aluminum
Oxides
- Bauxite
- Dyes,
Reactive Dyes, Dyestuff, Pigments & Color Additives
- Iron
Oxide
- Lacquers
- Active Silica Manufacturers &
Suppliers
Market
- Global Aluminium
Foil Market
- Characteristics of
Aluminium Foil Market
- EAFA European
Aluminium Foil Association
- Consumers prefer
aluminium foil packs
- Demand for aluminum
foil reaches record high
- Aluminium foil on
roll
- Aluminium foil sales
hit all time high while costs rocket
- Consolidation in aluminium industry
- China's planned
aluminium-product export tax rebate reduction worries
industry
Application
- Butter and cheese
packaging
- Aluminum Foil as
back side metallization for LFC cells
- The European
Aluminum Foil Association
- Aluminum
Packaging
- Advanced Aluminum
Foil Products for Packaging Applications
Plant
- Plant in
Mumbai
- Another Plant in
Mumbai
- Plant in
impol
- Plant in
Hongkong
- Plant in
Rajasthan
- Plant in
Haryana
Project
- Construction Project of
Aluminum Foil Production Line with Annual Capacity of 30,000
Tons
- Aluminum Foil Production Line
Construction Project
- High Grade, Good
Quality Aluminum Plate and Belt Foil Production
Line
- A brief profile on
Aluminum Foil Transformers
Suppliers
- Aluminum & Foils
Exporters
- Gujarat Aluminium
Foil Suppliers Directory
- Aluminum Foil
supplier in New Delhi
- Aluminum Foil
Suppliers Directory
- Coated Aluminium
Foil Suppliers
- Aluminum and its
products
- ERP for Aluminum
Foils Mfg. Company
Buyers
- Aluminum Foil Buyers
List1
- Aluminum Foil Buyers
List2
- Aluminum Foil Buyers
List3
- Aluminum Foil Buyers
List4
- Aluminum Foil Buyers
List5
- Buyers of Aluminium
Foil
Company
- Company in
Korea
- Company in
Mumbai
- Another Company in
Mumbai
- Company in
China
- Company in
India
Hazards
- Microwave ability of
Aluminum Foil Packages
- Energy Efficiency
& Environmental News: Insulation
- Aluminum
- White
Metal
- Microwave Ovens and
Food Safety
Report
- Kuwait Food and
Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report
- China Capacitor
Aluminium Foil Report
- GOIC issues a report
on aluminum industry in GCC
- Chromic Acid
Anodizing of Aluminum Foil
- PG Foils
Consultant
- Consultant in
Tamilnadu
- Consultant in
USA
- Consultant in
Mumbai
- Consultant in
UK
- Consultant in
Camarillo
- Consultant in
UK
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