Aluminum foil and strip are core materials used in lid and can end manufacturing for food, beverage, and packaging applications. Typical alloys such as 8011 and 8079 for foil, and 3004 and 3104 for strip, are widely used to meet sealing, forming, and food-grade requirements.
Chalco specializes in supplying aluminum foil and strip materials for packaging and lid manufacturing applications, supporting a wide range of food, beverage, and industrial packaging projects. With stable quality, coating compatibility, and project-based customization, our materials are widely used by packaging manufacturers and can end producers.
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Alloy: 8011, 8079, 1235
Temper: O, H14, H16, H18
Thickness: 0.03 – 0.09 mm (30–90 μm)
Width: Up to 1000 mm
Coil: ID 76 mm / 152 mm OD Customized
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Alloy: 3004, 3104, 5052
Temper: H19, H48, H14
Thickness: 0.20 – 0.40 mm
Width: Customized slitting width
Form: Coil or slitted strip
Aluminum Foil for Lidding and Sealing Applications
Aluminum foil used in lidding and sealing applications provides stable sealing performance across various packaging systems. With thin gauge material, heat seal coatings, and laminated structures, it ensures reliable adhesion, controlled peelability, and compatibility with different container and tray substrates. Widely used in dairy lids, food containers, and coffee capsules, it supports consistent sealing quality and efficient production processes.
Chalco supplies aluminum foil for lidding and sealing applications with stable quality and coating compatibility, supporting a wide range of packaging projects. Materials comply with ASTM, EN, and ISO standards and meet FDA and GB food contact requirements. Typical foil alloys and product options are shown below.
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8011 Aluminum Foil for Lidding
Commonly used for yogurt lids, food containers, and general packaging lids. Provides stable sealing performance and good compatibility with heat seal coatings, making it suitable for high-speed sealing production and standard lid applications.
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8079 Aluminum Foil for Heat Seal and Laminated Applications
High-purity aluminum foil designed for laminated structures and heat seal systems. Offers better barrier performance and sealing consistency, widely used in coffee capsules and packaging lids requiring reliable sealing and protection.
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1235 Aluminum Foil for Flexible Sealing Applications
Soft temper aluminum foil with good flexibility and adaptability. Suitable for light-gauge sealing and laminated packaging structures where forming compatibility and coating performance are required.
Coating and Sealing Systems for Lidding Foil
Different coating structures are used in aluminum lidding foil depending on sealing requirements, substrate compatibility, and appearance needs. The following are typical coating configurations used in packaging applications.
- Double-sided lacquer (food grade): Provides surface protection and corrosion resistance, suitable for applications requiring durability and barrier performance without direct sealing.
- One side heat seal coating and one side lacquer: The most common structure for lidding foil, combining reliable sealing performance with surface protection and printability.
- Laminated structures: Designed for peelable and controlled sealing performance, suitable for applications requiring consistent opening behavior and sealing strength.
- Color-coated surface: Available in silver, gold, white, and customized colors, supporting branding, identification, and visual consistency.
Chalco Lidding Foil Quality Control
- Pinhole control
- Surface cleanliness for sealing
- Stable coating adhesion
- Consistent thickness tolerance
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We supply aluminum foil for lidding and sealing applications with stable quality, coating compatibility, and project-based customization support, helping ensure consistent sealing performance in packaging production. Contact us for project consultation and quotation.
Aluminum Strip for Can Ends and Structural Lids
Aluminum strip is widely used in the manufacturing of can ends and structural lids for food, beverage, and industrial packaging applications. With optimized strength, formability, and coating compatibility, it supports high-speed stamping and forming processes while ensuring structural stability and consistent performance. Typical applications include easy open ends (EOE), peel-off ends (POE), and other rigid lid systems.
Chalco supplies aluminum strip for can end and lid manufacturing with stable quality, precise thickness control, and coating compatibility to meet the requirements of modern packaging production. Materials comply with ASTM, EN, and ISO standards and meet FDA and GB food contact requirements. Typical strip alloys and product options are shown below.
Aluminum Strip Alloy Options for Can Ends
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3004 Aluminum Strip for Can Ends
Widely used for beverage can ends and easy open lids. Provides good strength and formability, suitable for high-speed stamping and stable structural performance.
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3104 Aluminum Strip for High-Strength Lid Applications
Offers higher strength and improved forming performance, suitable for demanding can end applications requiring better structural integrity and consistency.
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5052 Aluminum Strip for Special Lid Structures
Provides good corrosion resistance and moderate strength, suitable for specific lid structures and applications requiring enhanced durability.
Coating and Lacquer Systems for Aluminum Strip
Coating systems for aluminum strip are designed to provide corrosion protection, food safety, and compatibility with high-speed forming processes. These coatings support stable performance in can end and lid manufacturing.
- Internal protective lacquer: Applied on the inner surface to ensure food contact safety and prevent interaction between contents and metal.
- External coating systems: Provide corrosion resistance and surface stability during processing and use.
- Food-grade coating compatibility: Meets regulatory requirements for packaging applications in food and beverage industries.
- Forming-support coating layers: Designed to maintain coating integrity during stamping and forming processes, ensuring consistent production performance.
Quality Control for Aluminum Strip
- Consistent thickness and dimensional control
- Stable mechanical properties for forming performance
- Surface quality suitable for coating and processing
- Controlled tolerance for high-speed production lines
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We supply aluminum strip for can end and lid manufacturing with stable quality, coating compatibility, and project-based customization support, helping ensure consistent forming performance and structural reliability. Contact us for project consultation and quotation.
Typical Technical Parameters for Aluminum Foil and Strip
The following data represents typical alloy composition and mechanical properties for reference. Detailed specifications can be provided based on specific application requirements.
| Element | Chemical Composition (%) | |
| 8011 (Foil) | 3004 (Strip) | |
| Al | Remainder | Remainder |
| Si | 0.50 – 0.90 | ≤ 0.30 |
| Fe | 0.60 – 1.00 | ≤ 0.70 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.25 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.20 | 1.0 – 1.5 |
| Mg | ≤ 0.05 | 0.8 – 1.3 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.25 |
| Ti | ≤ 0.08 | ≤ 0.05 |
| Alloy | Temper | Thickness (mm) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) |
| 8011 | O / H14 / H16 | 0.03 – 0.09 | 50 – 170 | 2 – 15 |
| 3004 | H19 / H48 | 0.20 – 0.40 | 240 – 300 | 2 – 10 |
Note: The above parameter values are all reference values. Please contact us via email for specific production ranges and requirements.
Manufacturing and Supply Capability
Chalco provides integrated manufacturing and supply capabilities for aluminum foil and strip materials used in lid and can end applications, ensuring stable quality and consistent performance across different packaging requirements.
Rolling and material processing: Advanced rolling processes ensure stable thickness control and consistent material properties for both foil and strip products.
Precision slitting and conversion: High-precision slitting allows customized width and coil specifications, supporting high-speed sealing, stamping, and forming production lines.
Coating and processing compatibility: Materials are compatible with various coating, lacquer, and heat seal systems, supporting both lidding foil and can end manufacturing.
Stable supply and project support: We support bulk supply and project-based customization, ensuring reliable delivery and long-term cooperation.
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Get Aluminum Foil and Strip for Lid and Can End Applications
Chalco supplies aluminum foil and strip materials for lidding and can end applications, supporting a wide range of packaging projects with stable quality, coating compatibility, and reliable production performance.
Whether for heat seal foil, laminated lidding materials, or aluminum strip for can ends, our solutions are designed to meet specific application and production requirements.
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