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8079 aluminum foil belongs to the 8000 series Al-Fe-Si alloy family. It offers excellent barrier performance, flexibility, and formability, making it ideal for demanding packaging applications.
With reliable moisture resistance and light-shielding properties, 8079 aluminum foil is widely used for pharmaceutical packaging, flexible packaging, food containers, household foil, and cosmetic packaging.
8079 aluminum foil is a key member of the 8000 series Al-Fe-Si alloy family, specifically engineered for ultra-high barrier flexible packaging and pharmaceutical applications. Featuring exceptional tensile strength, higher elongation, superior pinhole resistance, and excellent flexibility, 8079 foil ensures maximum protection against moisture, gas, light, and bacteria.
At XQJ Metal, we manufacture and supply premium 8079 aluminum foil jumbo rolls produced in accordance with strict international standards including FDA food contact standards, EN 546, and ASTM B209. We offer precision slitting, custom gauge controls, and tailored annealing treatments for high-speed lamination and conversion processing.
| Parameter | Standard Value / Specification |
| Alloy & Temper | 8079 / O, H14, H18, H22, H24 |
| Thickness Range | 0.006mm – 0.20mm (6 micron – 200 micron) |
| Width Range | 100mm – 1600mm (Precision Slitting Available) |
| Inner Diameter (ID) | 76mm (3″), 152mm (6″) Steel or Aluminum Cores |
| International Standards | ASTM B209, EN 546, GB/T 3198, FDA, ISO 9001 |
| Surface Quality | Clean, degreased, pinhole-controlled, single bright / double bright finish |
Q1: What is the main difference between 8079 and 8011 aluminum foil?
A: 8079 has higher tensile strength and better elongation than 8011, making it less prone to cracking during complex deep drawing and flexible lamination operations.
Q2: Is 8079 aluminum foil food-safe and medical-grade?
A: Yes, our 8079 aluminum foil complies with FDA and EU food contact requirements, featuring a non-toxic, odorless, and degreased surface suitable for direct pharmaceutical and food contact.
Q3: What is your Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for 8079 foil jumbo rolls?
A: Our standard MOQ is 2 metric tons per size. Small trial orders or sample rolls can be arranged for inventory stock sizes.
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8079 aluminum foil offers excellent flexibility and deep drawing performance, while 8011 aluminum foil provides higher mechanical strength for general packaging applications. The appropriate alloy should be selected according to the packaging process and product requirements.
8079 aluminum foil combines excellent flexibility, good barrier properties, and reliable forming performance, making it a preferred material for laminated packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, and other flexible packaging applications.
8079 aluminum foil offers excellent ductility and forming performance, allowing it to withstand complex shaping processes with a reduced risk of cracking. These characteristics make it well suited for packaging applications that require deep drawing or intricate forming.
It offers excellent resistance to seawater corrosion and maintains strength in humid and salt-rich conditions.
No. Strength is achieved through strain hardening rather than heat treatment.
Yes. It provides excellent weldability for structural fabrication.
Yes, it is commonly applied in tanks and pressure equipment.
Yes. It provides higher strength compared with most non-heat-treated aluminum alloys.
Yes. Thickness, width and temper can be adjusted based on project demand.
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