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Product Overview
Aluminium Foils supplied by R V Metal Corporation are manufactured from high-purity aluminium and aluminium alloys, offering excellent barrier properties, formability, corrosion resistance, and thermal conductivity. These foils are available in a wide range of thicknesses, tempers, and surface finishes to suit industrial, packaging, pharmaceutical, HVAC, electrical, insulation, and food-grade applications. Depending on the grade and temper, aluminium foils provide superior resistance to moisture, light, gases, and contaminants while maintaining lightweight characteristics and ease of fabrication. R V Metal Corporation offers aluminium foils in soft (O), half-hard (H12/H14), and hard tempers, with options for plain, laminated, coated, or embossed finishes, supplied in coils or cut-to-size formats with full material traceability and compliance to international standards.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Range |
|---|---|
| Product Form | Aluminium Foils (Cold Rolled) |
| Material Type | Pure Aluminium & Aluminium Alloys |
| Alloy Grades | AA 8011, 8079, 1100, 1145, 1235, 3003 (or equivalent) |
| UNS Designations | A91000, A91100, A91145, A91235, A98011, A98079 |
| Temper Conditions | O (Soft), H12, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24 |
| Thickness Range | 0.006 mm to 0.200 mm |
| Width Range | Up to 1600 mm (slit widths as per requirement) |
| Coil Inner Diameter (ID) | 76 mm / 152 mm (3" / 6") |
| Surface Finish | Bright, Matte, One-side Bright, Both-side Matte |
| Surface Treatment | Plain / Coated / Laminated / Embossed (optional) |
| Density | Approx. 2.70 g/cm³ |
| Thermal Conductivity | Approx. 230 W/m·K |
| Electrical Conductivity | 60–65 % IACS (grade dependent) |
| Elongation | Up to 45% (O temper) |
| Tensile Strength | 60 – 170 MPa (depending on temper) |
| Pin Hole Control | Controlled as per thickness & application |
| Edge Condition | Mill Edge / Slit Edge |
| Standards | ASTM B479, ASTM B209, EN 573, EN 546, IS 16011 |
| Food / Pharma Compliance | Available (8011 / 8079 grades) |
| Testing & Inspection | Chemical Analysis, Thickness Check, Surface Inspection |
| Documentation | Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1) |
| Packing | Plastic Wrapped, Wooden Pallet, Export Seaworthy Packing |
Chemical Composition
| Alloy Grade | Al (%) | Si (%) | Fe (%) | Cu (%) | Mn (%) | Mg (%) | Zn (%) | Ti (%) | Others (Each) | Others (Total) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 8011 | Bal. | 0.50 – 0.90 | 0.60 – 1.00 | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.20 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.08 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.15 |
| AA 8079 | Bal. | ≤ 0.05 | 0.05 – 0.30 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.08 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.15 |
| AA 1100 | ≥ 99.00 | ≤ 0.95 | ≤ 0.95 | 0.05 – 0.20 | ≤ 0.05 | — | ≤ 0.10 | — | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.15 |
| AA 1145 | ≥ 99.45 | ≤ 0.55 | ≤ 0.55 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | — | ≤ 0.10 | — | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.15 |
| AA 1235 | ≥ 99.35 | ≤ 0.65 | ≤ 0.65 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | — | ≤ 0.10 | — | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.15 |
| AA 3003 | Bal. | ≤ 0.60 | ≤ 0.70 | 0.05 – 0.20 | 1.00 – 1.50 | — | ≤ 0.10 | — | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.15 |
UNS Codes & Grades
| Aluminium Foil Grade | UNS Designation | Aluminium Association (AA) | EN Standard (EN 573) | IS Standard (IS 737) | Typical Temper | Common Foil Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 8011 | A98011 | 8011 | EN AW-8011 | IS 737 – 8011 | O / H14 / H18 / H22 | Food packaging, pharmaceutical foil, household foil |
| AA 8079 | A98079 | 8079 | EN AW-8079 | IS 737 – 8079 | O / H18 | Blister foil, pharma packaging, battery foil |
| AA 1100 | A91100 | 1100 | EN AW-1100 | IS 737 – 1100 | O / H14 | Electrical insulation, heat shields, reflectors |
| AA 1145 | A91145 | 1145 | EN AW-1145 | IS 737 – 1145 | O | Capacitor foil, insulation foil, cable wrap |
| AA 1235 | A91235 | 1235 | EN AW-1235 | IS 737 – 1235 | O / H18 | Flexible packaging, lamination foil, cable foil |
| AA 3003 | A93003 | 3003 | EN AW-3003 | IS 737 – 3003 | H14 / H18 | Heat exchanger fins, industrial foil, insulation |
Mechanical, Physical & Fabrication Properties
| Property | Typical Value / Range | Units | Remarks for Aluminium Foils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 45 – 160 | MPa | Lower in O temper, higher in H18 / H22 tempers |
| Yield Strength (0.2% Proof) | 20 – 140 | MPa | Not always specified for ultra-thin foils |
| Elongation | 2 – 25 | % | Higher elongation improves dead-fold & forming |
| Hardness | 20 – 60 | HB | Depends strongly on temper (O soft → H hard) |
| Density | 2.70 | g/cm³ | Constant across aluminium foil grades |
| Melting Point | 660 | °C | Pure aluminium reference |
| Thermal Conductivity | 205 – 235 | W/m·K | Excellent heat transfer for insulation & HVAC |
| Electrical Conductivity | 55 – 61 | % IACS | Higher in 1235 / 1145 purity grades |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent | — | Natural oxide layer provides protection |
| Formability | Excellent (O, H14) | — | Critical for blister & lamination foils |
| Dead-Fold Property | Very Good to Excellent | — | Key requirement for packaging foils |
| Weldability | Good | — | Mainly via ultrasonic / resistance methods |
| Brazing / Soldering | Limited | — | Requires flux or special surface prep |
| Machinability | Not Applicable | — | Foils are not machined |
| Lacquering / Coating | Excellent | — | Compatible with food-grade & pharma coatings |
| Lamination Compatibility | Excellent | — | Paper, PE, PET, PVC laminates |
Common Names & International Identifiers
| Common Name | AA / ASTM Alloy | UNS Designation | EN / European Designation | ISO Designation | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Aluminium Foil | AA 1100 / 1235 | A91100 / A91235 | EN AW-1100 / EN AW-1235 | Al99.0 / Al99.35 | Pharma blister foil, transformer foil, insulation |
| Household Aluminium Foil | AA 8011 | A98011 | EN AW-8011 | AlFeSi | Food wrapping, containers, kitchen foil |
| Pharmaceutical Foil | AA 8011 / 8079 | A98011 / A98079 | EN AW-8011 / EN AW-8079 | AlFeSi / AlFe | Blister packaging, strip packing |
| Aluminium Strip Foil | AA 8011 | A98011 | EN AW-8011 | AlFeSi | Pharma strip packs, sachets |
| Fin Stock Foil | AA 3003 | A93003 | EN AW-3003 | AlMn1 | HVAC fins, heat exchangers |
| Cable Wrapping Foil | AA 1145 / 1235 | A91145 / A91235 | EN AW-1145 / EN AW-1235 | Al99.45 / Al99.35 | Power & communication cable shielding |
| Insulation Aluminium Foil | AA 8011 / 1100 | A98011 / A91100 | EN AW-8011 / EN AW-1100 | AlFeSi / Al99.0 | Thermal insulation, duct wrapping |
| Converter Grade Foil | AA 8011 / 8079 | A98011 / A98079 | EN AW-8011 / EN AW-8079 | AlFeSi / AlFe | Lamination with paper, PET, PE |
| Container Foil | AA 3003 / 8011 | A93003 / A98011 | EN AW-3003 / EN AW-8011 | AlMn1 / AlFeSi | Food containers, trays, lids |
| Battery Aluminium Foil | AA 1235 / 1100 | A91235 / A91100 | EN AW-1235 / EN AW-1100 | Al99.35 / Al99.0 | Lithium-ion battery current collectors |
Standards & International Equivalents
| Standard System | Standard / Specification | Scope / Coverage | Applicable Aluminium Alloys | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM / AA (USA) | ASTM B479 / B479M | Aluminium and aluminium-alloy foil for general industrial use | 1100, 1145, 1235, 3003, 8011 | Packaging, insulation, industrial foils |
| ASTM / AA (USA) | ASTM B373 | Aluminium foil for transformer and electrical applications | 1100, 1235 | Transformer winding, electrical insulation |
| ASTM / AA (USA) | ASTM B666 | Fin stock aluminium foil | 3003, 8011 | HVAC fins, heat exchangers |
| EN (Europe) | EN 546-1 / EN 546-2 | Aluminium and aluminium alloy foils – thickness & mechanical properties | EN AW-1100, 1235, 3003, 8011 | Packaging, insulation, lamination |
| EN (Europe) | EN 573-3 | Chemical composition of wrought aluminium alloys | All foil alloys (1xxx–8xxx) | All aluminium foil grades |
| EN (Europe) | EN 515 | Temper designation system | O, H14, H18, H19 | Defines temper condition of foil |
| ISO | ISO 6361 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy sheets & foils | Al99.0, Al99.35, AlMn1, AlFeSi | General industrial & packaging foil |
| JIS (Japan) | JIS H4160 | Aluminium and aluminium alloy foils | A1100, A1235, A3003, A8011 | Electronics, packaging, insulation |
| IS (India) | IS 737 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy sheets & foils | IS:19000 (1100), IS:24345 (8011) | Domestic & industrial aluminium foil supply |
| GB (China) | GB/T 3198 | Aluminium and aluminium alloy foils | 1060, 1235, 3003, 8011 | Packaging, cable, insulation foils |
| BS (UK) | BS EN 546 / BS EN 573 | British adoption of EN foil standards | EN AW-1100, 1235, 3003, 8011 | Packaging & industrial foil |
| DIN (Germany) | DIN EN 546 / DIN EN 573 | Legacy DIN standards replaced by EN | Wrought aluminium foil alloys | European industrial supply |
Applications
| Industry / Sector | Application Area | Common Aluminium Alloys | Typical Temper | Key Functional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging | Food packaging, pharmaceutical blister packs, aseptic packs | 8011, 1235, 1145 | O, H14, H18 | Barrier protection, hygiene, corrosion resistance |
| Pharmaceutical | Blister foil, strip packing, sachets | 8011, 1235 | O, H18 | Moisture resistance, non-toxicity, formability |
| Food & Beverage | Container lids, wrapping foil, retort packaging | 8011, 3003 | H14, H18 | Heat resistance, food safety compliance |
| HVAC & Heat Transfer | Fin stock, heat exchanger fins | 3003, 8011 | H14, H16, H18 | High thermal conductivity, formability |
| Electrical & Electronics | Transformer winding, capacitor foil, EMI shielding | 1100, 1235 | O, H18 | High electrical conductivity, uniform thickness |
| Insulation | Thermal insulation, reflective insulation systems | 8011, 1145 | O, H18 | Reflectivity, heat resistance, durability |
| Construction | Roof insulation, vapor barriers, duct insulation | 8011, 3003 | H14, H18 | Weather resistance, corrosion protection |
| Automotive | Heat shields, acoustic insulation, battery foil | 3003, 8011 | H18 | Thermal stability, lightweight performance |
| Cable & Power | Power cable wrapping, shielding layers | 8011, 1235 | H18 | Electrical shielding, mechanical protection |
| Consumer Goods | Household foil, disposable containers | 8011, 3003 | H14, H18 | Ease of forming, hygiene, cost efficiency |
| Printing & Lamination | Printed foil, laminated packaging materials | 1235, 8011 | O, H14 | Ink adhesion, surface finish |
| Industrial | Gaskets, sealing foils, protective wraps | 1100, 3003 | O, H14 | Chemical resistance, malleability |
Common Aluminium Foils– Sizes & Theoretical Weight Chart
| Foil Thickness (Micron) | Thickness (mm) | Common Width Range (mm) | Standard Coil Length (m) | Theoretical Weight (kg/m²) | Theoretical Weight per 1000 m² (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0.006 | 200 – 1600 | Custom / Jumbo | 0.0162 | 16.2 |
| 7 | 0.007 | 200 – 1600 | Custom / Jumbo | 0.0189 | 18.9 |
| 9 | 0.009 | 200 – 1600 | Custom / Jumbo | 0.0243 | 24.3 |
| 12 | 0.012 | 200 – 1600 | Custom / Jumbo | 0.0324 | 32.4 |
| 15 | 0.015 | 200 – 1600 | Custom / Jumbo | 0.0405 | 40.5 |
| 18 | 0.018 | 200 – 1600 | Custom / Jumbo | 0.0486 | 48.6 |
| 20 | 0.020 | 200 – 1600 | Custom / Jumbo | 0.0540 | 54.0 |
| 25 | 0.025 | 200 – 1600 | Custom / Jumbo | 0.0675 | 67.5 |
| 30 | 0.030 | 200 – 1600 | Custom / Jumbo | 0.0810 | 81.0 |
| 40 | 0.040 | 200 – 1600 | Custom / Jumbo | 0.1080 | 108.0 |
| 50 | 0.050 | 200 – 1600 | Custom / Jumbo | 0.1350 | 135.0 |
Note: Theoretical weights are calculated using standard aluminium density of 2.70 g/cm³. Actual coil weight may vary based on alloy (8011, 1235, 3003, etc.), temper, rolling tolerance, and surface finish.
Formula: Weight (kg/m²) = Thickness (mm) × 2.70
