8006 Aluminum Foil Jumbo Rolls
8006 aluminum foil is an 8-series aluminum-iron-manganese alloy foil that cannot be strengthened by heat treatment. This aluminum alloy is specifically designed for deep-drawing applications to produce high-strength, wrinkle-free containers, and is utilized in packaging and other industrial sectors where exceptional demands are placed on both mechanical strength and barrier properties.
Our 8006 aluminum foil jumbo rolls are manufactured using mature production processes and advanced rolling technology, supported by a strict quality control system to ensure stable performance and high batch-to-batch consistency. The product features excellent elongation and tensile strength, with outstanding formability and crack resistance, making it suitable for various further processing applications such as stamping, laminating, embossing, and coating.
Description
Yutwin New Materials is committed to providing high-quality aluminum foil solutions to the global market, combining durability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Our product range covers everything from standard household aluminum foil to industrial jumbo rolls and specialty aluminum foils. In addition to standard specifications, we also offer customized solutions based on customers’ technical requirements, including tailored thickness, width, surface treatment, and packaging options.
Features of 8006 Aluminum Foil
- High Strength
8006 aluminum foil offers high strength, making it ideal for applications that require more durability than typical aluminum foils such as 3003 or 8011 alloys.
- Corrosion Resistance
8006 aluminum foil has good resistance to corrosion, particularly in environments exposed to moisture and chemicals. This makes it suitable for industrial and marine applications.
- Barrier Properties
The foil provides excellent protection against moisture, oxygen, and light, which makes it ideal for sensitive products such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
- Formability
Despite its strength, 8006 aluminum foil is still highly formable, which allows it to be shaped into different products, including flexible packaging materials.
- Thermal and Electrical Conductivity
8006 retains good thermal and electrical conductivity, making it useful in applications such as heat exchangers and electrical shielding.
- Food-Safe
This alloy is often used in food packaging, as it is non-toxic and provides effective protection against contamination from environmental factors.
- Printable
The surface of 8006 aluminum foil can be printed on, which makes it suitable for customized packaging, branding, and labeling.
Three Core Properties of 8006 Aluminum Foil
8006 aluminum foil has become a versatile material in industrial applications due to its unique combination of material properties:
- Balanced flexibility
Even at a thickness of 0.006–0.2 mm, it maintains excellent formability and is resistant to cracking under repeated bending.
- Optimized thermal conductivity
With a thermal conductivity of 237 W/(m·K), it is well-suited for temperature-sensitive applications.
- Barrier performance
Water vapor transmission rate < 1 g/(m²·day), oxygen transmission rate < 1 cm³/(m²·day).
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Alloy | 8006 |
| Chemical Composition (%) | Al ≥ 99.0, Fe 0.7-1.5, Si ≤ 0.25, Cu ≤ 0.05, Mn ≤ 0.05, Zn ≤ 0.1, Ti ≤ 0.15, Others ≤ 0.05 |
| Temper | O (Soft), H14, H18 |
| Thickness Range | 6 – 100 μm (commonly 9 / 12 / 15 μm) |
| Width | Customizable |
| Surface Finish | Bright / Matte / Coated |
Common Applications
- New Energy Batteries
As a lithium battery current collector, thickness tolerance is controlled within ±3%, ensuring high consistency, stable conductivity, and improved safety and cycle life of the battery.
- Food Packaging
Temperature resistance ranges from -60°C to 260°C, making it suitable for pasteurization, sterilization, and other high-temperature processing. It maintains excellent barrier properties, safety, and structural stability.
- Building Thermal Insulation
With a reflectivity of ≥85%, it effectively reduces radiant heat transfer. When used together with fiberglass wool, it significantly enhances thermal insulation performance and improves overall energy efficiency.
Post-processing
8006 aluminum foil can be laminated with materials such as PE or EVA to create airtight packaging structures. It demonstrates high thermal resistance (capable of withstanding pasteurization and UHT sterilization) and corrosion resistance, remaining stable and non-leaching within acidic or alkaline food environments.
