Aluminium Applications
Aluminium foil
Aluminium foil, occasionally called tin foil, is aluminium prepared in thin metal leaves. The foil is pliable and can be readily bent or wrapped around objects. Thin foils are fragile and are sometimes laminated with other materials such as plastics or paper to make them stronger and more useful.
Pharmaceutical
Aluminium foil is used in pharmacy to safely transport and store medications. Aluminium is particularly suitable for this because it ensures complete insulation against light, gases, moisture and germs. The so-called blister packs allow the hygienic preservation of medication and make it possible to remove tablets individually while the other tablets remain completely protected from environmental exposure.
Food and Consumer Packaging
Multilayer films made of aluminium with plastic such as PET, PP, or PE or paper are also used in a wide range of food packaging, from coffee bags to cheese to yoghurt and sausage packaging.
Industrial
In addition to the abovementioned applications such as insulation and vapor barrier in the construction industry, insulation in the electrical industry or the applications in the packaging industry, there are many other fields of application for aluminium foil. Among the most important we find transport and logistics, vehicle construction, and the aerospace industry.