8079 Alloy Aluminum Foil

8079 Alloy Aluminum Foil

Description

8079 alloy aluminum foil is ideal for applications requiring superior flexibility and high barrier performance. Its ultra-soft temper and excellent elongation allow for smooth forming, tight wrapping, and reliable sealing without cracking or wrinkling, even in complex structures.

Produced under strict quality control, our 8079 aluminum foil features uniform thickness, clean pinhole-free surface quality, and consistent soft temper, making it perfect for high-speed lamination, printing, embossing, and cold forming processes. It delivers exceptional resistance to moisture, oxygen, and light while maintaining elegant metallic appearance and aroma retention.

Whether for flexible packaging laminates, pharmaceutical cold-formed blisters, chocolate and confectionery wrapping, or cigarette inner liners, 8079 alloy provides premium performance that enhances product protection and brand presentation.

Technical Specifications

Typical Applications

High-barrier flexible packaging laminates

Cold-formed Alu-Alu pharmaceutical blisters

Chocolate, candy and confectionery wrapping

Cigarette and tobacco inner liner

Tropical blister and strip packaging

Premium aroma-sensitive product packaging

What Makes Our Foil Different

Exceptional Softness & Dead-Fold 

Superior ductility and dead-fold properties for tight, elegant wrapping and complex forming.

High Barrier Performance

Excellent protection against moisture, oxygen, and light to extend shelf life and preserve flavor/aroma.

Outstanding Surface Quality

Clean, uniform surface ideal for high-definition printing and premium branding.

Stable Thickness Control

Uniform gauge ensures smooth processing on high-speed lines with minimal breakage or defects.

Export-Oriented Quality System

Suitable for long-term supply to international converters and brands in pharmaceutical, food, and tobacco industries.

Dingang

As a leading aluminum foil producer and exporter, we operate state-of-the-art facilities under Changzhou Dinggang , specializing in high purity, food grade, and pharmaceutical-grade aluminum foil. 8079 alloy aluminum foil is a premium high-purity Al-Fe-Si alloy widely recognized for its exceptional softness, ductility, and barrier properties. It offers an outstanding balance of dead-fold characteristics, formability, and light/moisture/oxygen protection, making it one of the most trusted materials for high-end flexible packaging, cold-formed blisters, and delicate product wrapping worldwide.

Description：

Application

Coating & Customization Options

Transparent lacquer

colored coating

Single or double side coating

Customized thickness & width

Suitable for brand owners, distributors, and packaging converters.

Packaging & Delivery

Standard export wooden case,Moisture-proof packaging,Eye-to-wall / Eye-to-sky available.

Delivery time:20-35days.

Container loading reference:20ft: approx. 18–22 MT/40ft: approx. 20–24 MT

FAQ  Industrial Aluminum Foil Roll

1.What is the main difference between 8011, 8021, and 8079 pharmaceutical aluminum foil?

8011 offers excellent formability and surface quality for standard PTP blister lidding; 8021 provides higher strength and elongation for cold-formed Alu-Alu blisters; 8079 delivers superior corrosion resistance and barrier performance for tropical or high-end packaging.

2.Why is aluminum foil essential for pharmaceutical packaging?

It acts as an impermeable barrier against moisture, oxygen, light, and contaminants, preserving drug potency, preventing degradation, and extending shelf life while meeting strict pharmacopeia requirements.

3.What thickness is commonly used for pharmaceutical blister foil?

For PTP lidding, the common range is 0.016 – 0.04 mm. Thicker gauges (0.045 – 0.08 mm) are often used for cold-formed or tropical blister structures. Custom thicknesses are available.

4.Can the foil be printed, lacquered, or laminated?

Yes. Our pharmaceutical foils have clean, uniform surfaces ideal for primer coating, heat-seal lacquer, high-definition printing, and lamination with PVC, PVDC, or other substrates.

5.What do Middle East and tropical region pharmaceutical buyers usually ask?

Buyers often focus on superior moisture and vapor barrier for hot/humid climates, tropical blister compatibility, stable sealing performance, and compliance with local pharmacopeia standards.

6.What do European and US buyers usually care about for pharma foil?

They typically emphasize consistent pinhole-free quality, GMP compliance, FDA/EU regulatory standards, compatibility with high-speed blister machines, and validated long-term supply stability.

7.What do Southeast Asia and other emerging markets usually ask before ordering?

Buyers often inquire about cost-performance balance, flexible MOQ options, suitability for different blister types (PTP vs cold form), fast delivery, and full documentation support.

8.What information is required to get an accurate quotation?

To provide an accurate quotation, we usually need:

Application type

Alloy and thickness

Width and roll size

Lamination or printing process

Destination country