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  • 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.
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
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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