8011 Aluminum Foil for Packaging Printing with Excellent Quality

In today's packaging and printing industry, where high-quality and high-performance materials are
increasingly demanded, 8011 aluminum foil has become the preferred base material for more and
more companies due to its excellent comprehensive performance.
8011 aluminum foil belongs to the 8000 series aluminum alloy foil. It is an aluminum-iron-silicon
alloy foil produced by precisely adding alloying elements such as iron (Fe) and silicon (Si) to
pure aluminum. Its chemical composition is mainly aluminum, with an aluminum content of ≥97.5%,
silicon content of 0.50%-0.90%, and iron content of 0.60%-1.0%. The total content of iron and
silicon is controlled between 1.0% and 2.0%.
Unlike pure aluminum foils such as 1100 and 1235, 8011 aluminum foil achieves comprehensive
improvements in mechanical strength, pinhole control, surface printability, moisture resistance,
and barrier performance through alloy design.
8011 aluminum foil can be processed in a thickness range of 0.006 mm to 0.2 mm, and the width can
be flexibly customized from 100 mm to 1700 mm according to customer requirements. Common supply
tempers include O temper (soft annealed), H18 (hard), H22, H24 (semi-hard), etc., which can meet
different processing requirements such as lamination, heat sealing, stamping, and printing.

Product Features of 8011 Aluminum Foil
Flat Surface, Suitable for High-Quality Printing
The clean and defect-free surface meets the requirements of precision printing processes such as
gravure printing and flexographic printing. It offers strong ink adhesion, clear patterns, and
vivid colors, helping end packaging products present a premium appearance.
Excellent Barrier Performance, Extending Product Shelf Life
8011 aluminum foil effectively blocks oxygen, water vapor, light, and odors, significantly
improving the protective performance of packaging for food, medicine, tea, and other products,
helping customers extend shelf life.
Good Ductility, Easy for Lamination and Processing
With strong flexibility, 8011 aluminum foil is suitable for printing, coating, dry lamination,
extrusion lamination, bag making, stamping, and other processes. Its stable processing performance
effectively reduces defects such as strip breakage and delamination, improving production
efficiency.
Safe and Hygienic, Meeting Food and Pharmaceutical Packaging Requirements
The production process is strictly controlled, and the product has high cleanliness. It can meet
safety standards for food contact and pharmaceutical packaging, providing compliance assurance for
end applications.
Premium Appearance, Enhancing Brand Value
With its natural metallic luster, 8011 aluminum foil can be combined with post-processing such as
embossing and coloring to create distinctive high-end packaging. This enhances shelf appeal and
helps increase brand value.
Application Scenarios of 8011 Aluminum Foil
1. Pharmaceutical Packaging Printing
8011 aluminum foil is one of the main alloy materials used in pharmaceutical packaging. The
aluminum foil surface can be printed or engraved, allowing it to carry text and graphic
information. In pharmaceutical packaging, after lamination and printing, 8011 aluminum foil is
widely used for packaging various capsules, tablets, and granules.
2. Food Packaging Printing
In the food packaging field, 8011 aluminum foil is widely used in ready-to-eat containers, dairy
product lids, chocolate liners, and baking supplies. Its unique dense structure can effectively
block oxygen, water vapor, and light, extending food freshness by more than 30% while preserving
the original flavor of ingredients.
3. Flexible Laminated Packaging and Printing/Coating Substrate
As the core barrier layer of multi-layer composite materials, 8011 aluminum foil combines well
with materials such as polyethylene and polypropylene. It is widely used in beverage packaging,
cosmetic containers, and other fields. After lamination, printing, adhesive coating, and other
processes, 8011 aluminum foil can bond well with other materials and meet customers’ personalized
packaging processing needs.
4. Bottle Caps and Sealing Packaging
8011 aluminum foil is widely used in liquor bottle caps, wine bottle caps, cosmetic bottle caps,
milk powder lids, pharmaceutical cap materials, beverage cap materials, yogurt lids, and other
fields. Its advantages, such as food-grade safety certification, A-grade surface quality after
water brushing, and low earing rate, make it an ideal choice for cap stock applications.
5. Daily Chemical and Industrial Packaging
8011 aluminum foil is also widely used in sealing packaging for daily chemical consumer products
and various high-end functional flexible packaging materials. In industrial applications, such as
aluminum foil for transformers, aluminum foil tape, aluminum foil for cable wrapping, and aluminum
foil for filters, 8011 aluminum foil also performs excellently.
Company Profile
Our company has specialized in the production of aluminum foil, aluminum sheets, strips, and foils
for more than 30 years. We can produce a full range of 1-series to 8-series aluminum sheet,
strip, and foil products, covering mainstream grades such as 8011, 3003, 1235, 8021, with
complete specifications and large production capacity.
We are a long-term supplier of aluminum foil raw materials for many pharmaceutical packaging and
food packaging enterprises at home and abroad. The company does not carry out downstream
processing such as lamination, printing, or adhesive coating of aluminum foil. We only provide
high-quality aluminum foil base materials, supplying stable and reliable raw material support to
downstream customers as a source manufacturer.
Factory Strength
The company has 6 semi-continuous casting production lines, 10 continuous casting and rolling
production lines, and 44 other large-scale processing equipment units, with an annual output
of 200,000 tons.
All products have passed ISO9001 quality system certification. The surface quality of our 8011
aluminum foil reaches A-grade water brushing standard. The surface is clean, uniform in color,
free from spots, flat, and pinhole-free.
From raw materials to finished products, the company strictly controls every production process.
Products comply with multiple standards, including Chinese national standards, American standards,
and European standards.
FAQ
Q: Is 8011 aluminum foil food grade?
A: Yes. High-quality 8011 aluminum foil is produced from food-grade aluminum materials and can
meet FDA, EU, and other international food contact standards upon request. It is odorless, non-
toxic, hygienic, and suitable for direct food contact.
Q: What thicknesses are available?
A: Our standard thickness range is 0.006 mm-0.200 mm. Customized thicknesses are also available
according to customer requirements.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for 8011 aluminum foil? How long is the delivery time?
A: Our order capacity ranges from 3 tons to 5000 tons. The regular delivery time is 7 to 45
days.
Q: How can I get samples and a quotation?
A: You can contact us for samples and quotations by calling our sales phone number, sending an
email to our company mailbox, or leaving an online message on our official website. Please provide
your required alloy grade, thickness, width, application, and other information. We will offer you
a one-to-one product solution and quotation. The usual response time for general inquiries is
within 30 minutes.

Minimum Order: 1 tons

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