8006 Aluminum Foil for Airline Meal Tray Raw Materials

In the field of airline catering packaging, aluminum foil meal trays have
become the mainstream choice for in-flight meals due to their lightweight,
hygienic, and recyclable advantages. The key factor that determines the quality
of an aluminum foil meal tray lies in the aluminum foil substrate used.
At present, in the high-end wrinkle-free meal tray sector, 8006 aluminum alloy
container foil is gradually replacing traditional 8011 and 3003 aluminum foil
with its superior forming performance, becoming the preferred material solution
for airline meal trays.
As a professional aluminum foil substrate supplier, we now provide stable
supplies of 8006 aluminum foil jumbo rolls for airline meal trays to aluminum
foil container manufacturers worldwide. The material is suitable for high-speed
stamping equipment and supports customers’ secondary slitting and deep
processing.
Why Use 8006 Aluminum Foil for Airline Meal Trays?
Airline meal trays are different from ordinary takeaway food containers. They
have extremely strict requirements for surface flatness and forming
consistency. Airline meals are usually produced in large-scale standardized
batches, with high requirements for sealing performance and appearance quality.
8006 aluminum foil is a specialized container foil product developed precisely
to meet these requirements.
Compared with conventional 8011 aluminum foil and 3003 aluminum foil, 8006
aluminum foil has the following core advantages:
1. Wrinkle-Free Forming and Smooth Edges
8006 aluminum foil is produced by a hot-rolling process. Its elongation and
cupping value are significantly better than those of 8011 and 3003 aluminum
foil.
During stamping and forming, the material flows more evenly. After forming, the
edges are wrinkle-free, and the appearance is flat and smooth. This is exactly
the key quality feature required for airline meal trays.
2. Higher Strength and Stable Forming
The tensile strength of 8006 aluminum foil can reach 123–135 MPa, which is
about 10 MPa higher than 8011 aluminum foil.
Higher strength means that, at the same thickness, meal trays made from 8006
aluminum foil are tougher and less likely to deform during transportation and
heating.
3. Food Grade Safety and Direct Heating
The product meets water-brushing Grade A standards, with a clean surface and
no oil residue, fully complying with food contact material safety standards.
Aluminum foil itself is non-toxic and odorless, and can be directly used in
heating scenarios such as ovens and microwave ovens. It does not produce
harmful substances after heating.
4. Excellent Barrier Performance
Aluminum foil can effectively block air, moisture, and light. After sealing, it
can fully protect the original flavor of food and extend the shelf life of food
products.
5. Excellent Surface Quality
The aluminum foil surface is clean, free from oil stains, with few pinholes and
uniform thickness, ensuring stable subsequent processes such as coating,
embossing, and printing.
8006 Aluminum Foil Specifications
Alloy Grade:8006
Temper:O temper, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24, etc.
Thickness Range:0.015mm – 0.20mm
Width Range:100mm – 1600mm
Coil Diameter:Customized according to customer requirements
Surface Treatment:Bright surface, double-sided bright
Inner Diameter:76mm / 152mm
Pinhole Control:Strictly controlled, suitable for food-grade applications
MOQ:1–3 tons
Core Advantages:DC material, pinhole-free, flat shape

Application Scenarios
8006 aluminum foil jumbo rolls are widely used in the following fields:
Airline Meal Trays
Wrinkle-free containers for in-flight meals, with an attractive appearance
after stamping.
Takeaway Food Containers
High-end wrinkle-free meal trays and sealed packaging containers.
Food Baking Containers
Cake trays, baking pans, and other baking containers.
Industrial Sealing Packaging
High-barrier moisture-proof sealing packaging.

Minimum Order: 1 tons

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