Wine capsule aluminum foil coil is a semi-finished material for making top discs, skirt material, and other capsule components.
Instead of plain foil, we focus on coated, printed, and laminated material solutions that help wine and champagne capsule projects achieve better appearance, smoother converting, and more stable mass production.
Standards and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
- ISO 14001:2015 / 2026 Environmental Management System
- ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- BRCGS Packaging Materials
- Support related to EU food contact materials regulation EC No. 1935/2004 can be provided on a project basis
- Support related to EU food contact materials GMP regulation EC No. 2023/2006 can be provided on a project basis
- Food contact compliance documents can be provided according to application requirements
- Batch quality documents can be provided
Specifications of wine capsule aluminum foil coil
We supply semi-finished coil material for further processing into wine capsules, not finished wine capsules in stock. It can be used for top disc, skirt material, and related easy-open / tear strip structures.
| Material type | Single-layer coated aluminum, coated foil, printed foil, and aluminum + polymer laminated structure are available. |
| Common alloys and tempers | AA / EN AW 8011 (H14 / H16), AA / EN AW 3105 (H14 / H16) |
| Other grades subject to project evaluation | EN AW-8079, EN AW-1200, AA3004, AA5052, AA1235 |
| Thickness range | Common aluminum foil thickness is about 40–80 μm; specific thickness can be customized according to bottle type, appearance, and equipment capability. |
| Printing width | Common printing width is about 700–800 mm. |
| Core inner diameter | Common specifications include 76 mm and 152 mm; other sizes can be confirmed as required. |
| Core material | Paper core, aluminum core, and iron core are available. |
| Coating structure | One side can be clear primer or colored lacquer, and the other side can be heat seal lacquer or protective lacquer. |
| Heat sealing system | Heat seal lacquer can be used with NC, vinyl, PVC, and other structures. |
| Surface treatment | Mill finish, colored coating, embossing, stucco pattern, etc. |
| Color range | Clear, silver, gold, red, blue, black, white, champagne, etc. |
| Supply form | Full rolls for printing and slit materials are available. |
| Sample support | Samples can be provided upon request. |
| Bulk supply | After confirmation, stable mass production is available, with support for consistent supply across multiple batches. |
- Supports top disc, skirt material, and related structure development.
- More suitable for value-added projects such as coating, printing, and lamination.
- Specifications can be confirmed based on samples, bottle type, and downstream processing requirements.
Popular wine capsule aluminum foil coil products
We do not focus on finished wine capsules in stock. Instead, we supply semi-finished aluminum foil coil materials that can be further processed into top disc, skirt material, and related wine capsule structures.
For customers who value decorative effect, print compatibility, processing stability, and consistent supply across multiple batches, coated, printed, and laminated wine capsule foil coil is usually more suitable than plain aluminum foil.
Top disc aluminum foil coil
This product is mainly used for the top disc area of wine capsules or champagne capsules. It is suitable for projects that require surface finish, bonding stability, and decorative effects such as top printing and embossing.
Skirt material aluminum foil coil
Skirt material is mainly used for the cylindrical outer part of the bottle neck. It is often selected for good formability, print compatibility, and stable decoration around the neck.
Printed wine capsule foil coil
Printed wine capsule aluminum foil coil is ideal for branding-focused projects. It suits customers who need custom colors, logo presentation, decorative patterns, and stronger shelf appeal.
Compared with plain aluminum foil, printed material is usually better suited for wine and sparkling wine packaging projects with higher visual requirements.
Coated aluminum foil coil for wine capsules
Coated aluminum foil coil is widely used for projects that require color consistency, more stable surface performance, and smoother downstream processing.
This type of product is especially suitable for applications that require stable coating quality before printing, lamination, stamping, or forming.
Laminated wine capsule foil coil
Laminated wine capsule aluminum foil coil is suitable for projects with higher requirements for structural flexibility and processing compatibility.
In more complex wine capsule designs, it is usually used to combine aluminum with polymer layers to support forming, heat sealing, and decorative performance.
Heat-seal lacquered foil for top disc and related structures
Customers often choose this material when stable heat sealing with NC, vinyl, PVC, or similar structures is required.
If you are evaluating aluminum foil coil solutions for wine capsules, you are welcome to send us your existing samples, bottle dimensions, color requirements, printing method, or target structure first.
Based on your project, we can help confirm the top disc, skirt material, surface effect, and downstream processing compatibility, and provide samples or sampling suggestions before mass production to help you move into the testing and quotation stage more quickly.
How to choose the right material structure for wine capsules
For wine capsule projects, customers usually further confirm whether the material should be single-layer coated aluminum, printed foil, or an aluminum-plastic laminated structure.
Different structures affect not only the visual result, but also heat sealing compatibility, forming performance, downstream printing, and stability in mass production.
Which wine capsule projects are suitable for single-layer coated aluminum
If you focus more on clear surface appearance, stable printing compatibility, and a relatively direct processing route, single-layer coated aluminum is usually the more common choice.
This type of material is suitable for wine capsule projects that require good color presentation, printing results, top disc appearance, and consistency in downstream processing.
For many still wine projects, single-layer coated aluminum usually offers a good balance between appearance, processing, and cost.
Which projects are better suited to aluminum-plastic laminated structures
If your project has higher requirements for forming flexibility, structural compatibility, or downstream lamination performance, then an aluminum-plastic laminated structure is usually a better option.
A common industry practice is to use an aluminum + PE polylaminate structure for the skirt material to balance coverage, formability, and downstream processing performance.
For wine capsule projects that require more complex shapes, more structural coordination, or greater processing stability, laminated structures are often more suitable than single-layer aluminum.
Why many projects choose colored lacquer / primer on one side and heat seal lacquer on the other
In wine capsule materials, one common structure is transparent primer or colored lacquer on one side, and heat seal lacquer or a protective layer on the other.
The outer side focuses more on color presentation, print compatibility, and decorative effect, while the other side focuses more on the needs of downstream lamination, heat sealing, or structural bonding.
When the project needs to be combined with NC, vinyl, PVC, or other related polymer structures, heat seal lacquer becomes very important.
In addition, for wine capsule projects, food-grade coatings and primers suitable for downstream printing are not just material parameters. They also affect the visual result, processing compatibility, and whether the project can move forward smoothly.
Customization capability and project confirmation
Based on our previous communication and project coordination experience with customers, sample confirmation, structure confirmation, and process confirmation before mass production usually help reduce the risk of color difference, processing issues, size mismatch, and batch inconsistency.
- Top disc and skirt material structure matching suggestions: Assist in confirming the more suitable combination of top disc and skirt material.
- Color and surface effect customization: Support color matching based on samples, and different surface effect requirements can be discussed.
- Printing process compatibility: Can match requirements for rotogravure, flexo, and other printing methods.
- Heat sealing and downstream processing compatibility: Can be confirmed together with the heat seal layer, downstream lamination, and processing direction.
- Decorative effect options: Support discussion of effects such as hot stamping, embossing, and top disc printing.
- Custom non-standard sizes: Diameter, height, and coil specifications can be confirmed according to project requirements.
- Functional structure detail customization: Options such as tear strip, perforation, vent holes, and special top effects can be discussed.
- Sample and prototyping support: Sample confirmation and prototyping can be carried out based on existing samples, bottle dimensions, target colors, printing method, or target structure.
- Still wine / sparkling wine project compatibility: More suitable materials and customization solutions can be confirmed according to different capsule structures, appearance requirements, and downstream processes.
- Production line compatibility evaluation: Based on the customer's existing winding, stamping, bonding, and forming processes, the material can be evaluated in advance to confirm whether it is easier to slit, feed, and put directly into the current production line after delivery.
- Pre-mass production risk control support: Through sample confirmation, structure confirmation, and process confirmation, help reduce the risk of color difference, processing issues, size mismatch, and batch inconsistency.
If you already have existing samples, bottle dimensions, target colors, printing method, or target structure, you can also send them to us directly.
This helps confirm the top disc, skirt material, surface effect, and downstream processing direction more quickly, and move forward with sampling, testing, and quotation.
Chemical composition
Standard: EN 573-3
3105 chemical composition (%)
| Element | EN AW-3105 |
| Si | ≤0.6 |
| Fe | ≤0.7 |
| Cu | ≤0.30 |
| Mn | 0.30–0.8 |
| Mg | 0.20–0.8 |
| Cr | ≤0.20 |
| Zn | ≤0.40 |
| Ti | ≤0.10 |
| Other elements, each | ≤0.05 |
| Other elements, total | ≤0.15 |
| AI | Balance |
8011A chemical composition (%)
| Element | EN AW-8011A |
| Si | 0.40–0.8 |
| Fe | 0.50–1.0 |
| Cu | ≤0.10 |
| Mn | ≤0.10 |
| Mg | ≤0.10 |
| Cr | ≤0.10 |
| Zn | ≤0.10 |
| Ti | ≤0.05 |
| Other elements, each | ≤0.05 |
| Other elements, total | ≤0.15 |
| AI | Balance |
Mechanical properties
For wine capsule projects, tensile strength, elongation, and earing rate are not just material parameters. They also directly affect downstream stamping, rolling, forming results, and stability in mass production.
Direct cast-rolled aluminum sheet and coil for bottle caps
| Alloy | Temper | Thickness (mm) | UTS (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Earin(%) |
| 8011 | H14 / H16 | 0.15–0.28 | 125–155 | ≥2 | ≤2 |
| 3105 | H14 / H16 | 0.15–0.28 | 150–200 | ≥1 | ≤2 |
Continuous cast aluminum coil for bottle caps
| Alloy | Temper | Thickness (mm) | UTS (MPa) | Elongation (%) |
| 8011 | H16 | 0.15–0.25 | 160–215 | ≥2 |
| 8011 | H18 | 0.15–0.25 | 220–260 | ≥1 |
The above data can be used as a reference for the typical mechanical properties of aluminum sheet and coil for wine capsules / bottle caps.
Aluminum foil packaging production lines and processing capabilities
To support the application of high value-added wine capsule materials, we are equipped with coating, lamination, slitting, printing, and other production capabilities.
We have also introduced industry-leading production equipment and digital production process control (MES system) to support more stable and more traceable mass production.
In terms of processing routes, we use coating and processing systems that are more suitable for continuous production.
We are equipped with high-speed slitters, electronic shaft printing machines, imported laminating machines, coating machines, and other equipment. These support various processing directions such as color coating, printing, lamination, and embossing.
In terms of production environment and quality assurance, we have established a Class D clean workshop that meets GMP standards.
We are also equipped with an R&D and quality inspection center, as well as precision analysis and testing equipment, to carry out testing, analysis, and process control based on project requirements.
At the same time, supporting RTO organic waste gas treatment equipment and a standardized production management system also provide support for continuous, stable, and more sustainable production.
For customers, this means not only that the material can be produced as required, but also that there is a better chance of maintaining consistency in color, surface effect, processing performance, and batch-to-batch consistency.
Surface finish and printing compatibility
For wine capsule projects, customers are usually most concerned about whether the color is accurate, whether the printing is clear, whether hot stamping and embossing results are stable, and whether mass production will remain consistent after sample confirmation.
According to project requirements, we can support flexo / rotogravure printing, as well as top disc printing, hot stamping, embossing, and different surface finishes such as matte, shiny, and glossy.
For the top disc and skirt, more suitable decorative methods can be confirmed separately for different positions. The top disc is more suitable for logos, embossing, and visual focal effects, while the skirt focuses more on overall color, surface texture, and wraparound printing performance.
For long-term projects, color consistency and surface stability are especially important, because they directly affect the overall quality of the wine capsule and batch-to-batch supply performance.
How to choose between 3105 alloy and 8011 alloy
If your project is more focused on conventional wine capsule processing, decorative appearance, printing compatibility, and general sealing applications, 8011 is usually the more common choice.
If your project has higher requirements for strength, pressure resistance, and forming stability, 3105 is often worth prioritizing.
When to choose 8011
- Used for general wine capsule converting projects.
- More focused on conventional sealing, surface finish, and downstream printing compatibility.
- Suitable for standard wine capsule and sealing aluminum material projects.
- Suitable for projects seeking a balance between processing, appearance, and cost.
When to choose 3105
- Used for closure-related applications with higher strength requirements.
- More suitable for projects that need to withstand gas pressure or require higher structural strength.
- Commonly used for screw caps, PP caps, beverage can ends, and some carbonated beverage-related applications.
- When the project focuses more on tensile strength, elongation, compression performance, and deep drawing performance, 3105 usually has more advantages.
If you are not sure whether to choose 8011 or 3105, you can send us your project requirements directly. We can help recommend a more suitable alloy, temper, and thickness solution based on your application.
How to choose thickness and dimensions
| Application | Recommendation | Key points to confirm |
| Standard still wine projects | Balance appearance, processing, and cost | Skirt thickness, printing compatibility, overall size match |
| High-end projects with a heavier feel | Prefer thicker, more stable options | Top disc thickness, skirt thickness, surface finish, overall stiffness |
| Sparkling wine / champagne projects | Needs stronger support than still wine | Top disc, skirt material grade, diameter, height, taper |
| Equipment with average compatibility for thicker material | Prefer thinner, easier-forming specs | Thickness, feeding stability, forming smoothness |
| Non-standard bottle types / special bottle necks | Confirm size before thickness and structure | Diameter, height, taper, skirt length |
If you already have bottle dimensions, a target appearance, or existing samples, we can help confirm the more suitable thickness, dimensions, and material structure direction based on your project requirements.
Packaging and export transportation
To reduce the risk of surface scratches, moisture exposure, and deformation during the transportation, handling, and storage of wine capsule aluminum foil coil, we use standard packaging methods suitable for sea export.
Coils or sheets are usually packed on wooden pallets with plastic protection, together with multiple protective layers such as kraft paper, paperboard, and desiccants to improve stability and safety during long-distance transportation.
For coil packaging, the common inner diameter is 405 mm, and Eye to Sky or Eye to Wall packaging can be provided according to transportation and handling requirements.
The overall packaging structure usually includes kraft paper, a plastic layer with desiccants, paperboard, and a wooden pallet reinforced with steel straps at the bottom, so it can better suit sea freight, warehousing, and repeated handling.
For export container loading, a 20GP container usually loads about 15–20 tons. The exact loading quantity can be further confirmed according to coil specifications, packaging method, and order structure.
In addition to standard export packaging, we can also adjust coils, sheets, pallet types, and protection methods according to customer requirements to better match different projects and transportation needs.
Related products
If you are evaluating wine capsule aluminum foil coil, the following related products may also be suitable for your packaging project.
Different products can be used for ROPP caps, bottle cap sealing, beer labels, easy-open ends, color-coated packaging foil, and food packaging applications, making it easier for you to choose according to different packaging structures and end uses.
8011 ROPP Caps & Vial Seals
Aluminum in Packaging
3105 Aluminum for Screw Caps
1060 Aluminum for Vial Seals
Aluminum Foil for Beer Labels
5052 Foil for EOE & Ring Pull
Color Coated Foil for Chocolate
Foil for Pet Food Containers
Cooking Bag Foil
FAQ
Is wine capsule foil coil a finished wine capsule or a material for further processing?
Wine capsule foil coil is a semi-finished coil material for further processing, not a finished wine capsule in stock. It is usually used to make top disc, skirt material, and related wine capsule structures.
What is the difference between top disc and skirt material?
Top disc is the round disc part on the top of the wine capsule, while skirt material is the material for the skirt that wraps around the outside of the bottle neck.
They are used in different positions, and the appearance and processing requirements are also different.
How do I choose between single-layer coated aluminum and an aluminum-plastic laminated structure?
If the project focuses more on surface finish, printing compatibility, and simpler processing, single-layer coated aluminum is usually more common.
If forming flexibility, structural compatibility, and downstream lamination performance are more important, an aluminum-plastic laminated structure is usually more suitable.
Does aluminum foil release toxins when heated?
Under normal packaging and everyday contact conditions, aluminum foil itself does not mean it will release toxins when heated.
For wine capsule projects, what matters more is whether the material, coating, and structure meet the relevant food contact requirements.
What is the purpose of the foil on a wine bottle?
It is mainly used to protect the bottle mouth and cork, reduce contamination, and improve the appearance and brand recognition of the bottle.
For many wine packaging projects, it serves as both a protective structure and a decorative component.
When did wine bottle foil stop using lead?
Historically, wine bottle capsules were once made with lead foil, but it was gradually phased out later.
By the 1990s, most wine bottle capsules on the market had already switched to tin, plastic, aluminum, or aluminum-plastic laminated materials.
Can I cover wine with aluminum foil?
If it is only for temporary covering, aluminum foil can provide simple coverage. However, it cannot replace a proper sealing system and is not suitable for long-term storage.
For opened wine bottles, it is better to use the original cork, a wine stopper, or another dedicated sealing method.
