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Introduction to Aluminum Lidding Material

HardVogue AluminumLidding Material: The Invisible Guardian of Product Freshness

In the world of packaging, we understand the importance of "sealing." Our 30-80 micron foil lidding material acts as an invisible protective shield, using technology to lock in every bit of freshness. You've probably encountered those easy-to-peel yogurt lids or the shiny protective film on pharmaceutical packaging—chances are, they were crafted by us.


We've designed three types of "protective shields" for different needs:

  • Standard Foil: The freshness expert for dairy products and beverages

  • Embossed Foil: The strong guardian for pharmaceuticals and health supplements

  • Peelable Foil: The thoughtful companion for single-serve packaging

This seemingly simple film hides a lot of innovation:

✓ Moisture and oxygen resistance extend shelf life by 30%

✓ Heat seal strength is 25% higher than industry standards

✓ Printing precision up to 300dpi, ensuring every logo is sharp and vibrant


Please note that the base material of Foil Lidding Material is plain (without embossing). If embossing is required, it can either be applied through your factory’s machinery or specified at the time of inquiry so that we can provide embossed material accordingly.

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Technical Specifications
Property Unit Typical Value

Material Composition

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Aluminum Foil or Laminated Foil Structures

Basis Weight

g/m²

40 - 120 ± 5

Thickness

µm

25 - 100 ± 3

Tensile Strength (MD/TD)

MPa

≥ 120 / 100

Elongation at Break (MD/TD)

%

≤ 160 / 120

Seal Strength

N/15mm

≥ 4.0

Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR)

cc/m²·day

≤ 0.05

Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR)

g/m²·day

≤ 0.3

Heat Seal Temperature

°C

100 - 220

Recyclability

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Aluminum-based options recyclable

Product Structure Composition

Foil lidding materials are typically composed of multiple layers to enhance functionality and performance. The common structures include:

Single-Layer Foil Lidding

●  Material: Aluminum (ALU)
●  Features: 
1. Excellent heat resistance and sealing performance
2. Provides a metallic, premium look
3. High barrier against moisture, oxygen, and light
●  Applications: Dairy products (yogurt, cream), instant coffee, pharmaceutical packaging
● Structure: ALU/PP, ALU/PE, ALU/PET, ALU/PS
● Features:
1. Enhanced sealing performance for various container types
2. Heat-resistant and puncture-resistant to prevent leaks
3. Customizable printing options for branding and marketing
● Applications: Yogurt cups, ready meals, pharmaceutical blister packs, beverage capsules
● Material: ALU with embossed patterns or die-cut shapes
● Features:
1.Textured or patterned surface for a premium appearance
2.Strong sealing properties for single-serve packaging
3.Custom die-cut shapes to fit specific container sizes
● Applications: Dairy products, beverage capsules, snacks, medical blister packaging
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● Structure: ALU/EVOH/PE, ALU/PA/PE
● Features:
1.Superior oxygen and moisture barrier for extended product freshness
2.Ideal for vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)
3.Prevents flavor contamination
● Applications: Baby food, pet food, ready meals, pharmaceutical packaging
● Structure: ALU/PP, ALU/PET with easy-peel layer
● Features:
1.Easy-peel function for consumer convenience
2.Can be resealed for multi-use products
3.Provides a strong, hygienic barrier
● Applications: Snacks, sauces, dairy products, coffee capsules
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Market Applications

Foil lidding materials are widely used across various industries:

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Food Packaging
Yogurt, cream, cheese, instant noodles, ready meals
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Beverage Packaging
Coffee capsules, juice cups, dairy products
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Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging
Blister packs, sterile medical containers
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Industrial & Chemical Packaging
Chemical powders, specialty liquids
Technical Advantages
Prevents oxygen, moisture, and UV exposure
Suitable for PP, PET, PE, PS, and glass containers
Enhances consumer convenience
Ideal for microwave, boiling, and frozen applications
Supports high-quality digital and flexographic printing
Available in sustainable and lightweight foil structures
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Market Trends Analysis

About Aliminum lidding material 

●Global Market Growth: Increasing from $3.5B in 2018 to an estimated $5.8B by 2024.


●Usage Volume: Expanding from 980K tons to 1.38 million tons globally.


●Top Markets: USA and China lead, followed by Germany, India, and the UK.


●Key Applications: Most widely used in dairy, pharmaceuticals, and food packaging.


●Regional Growth: Asia-Pacific has the highest forecasted CAGR at 7.5%.


●Brand Landscape: A few major players dominate, but competition is diversifying.

FAQ
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Raw Material Types
1. Pure Aluminum Foil (6μm–60μm)
2. Metallized Film (commonly PET, OPP metallized)
3. Laminated Foil
Common Structures: Aluminum foil + PP heat-seal layer, Aluminum foil + PP heat-seal layer + varnish, Aluminum foil + PET film PET/AL/PE PET/AL/CPP Paper/AL/PE
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Application Scenarios / Sealing Objects
Used for: food, pharmaceuticals, beverages, cosmetics, milk powder, yogurt cups, bottle caps, etc. Different applications have different safety and barrier requirements.
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Sealing method / substrate match:
for plastic bottles (PP/PE/PET) or glass bottles, paper containers, etc.
Whether heat sealing is required, and applicable sealing temperature range.
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Thickness and Specifications
1. Common thicknesses: 7μm, 9μm, 12μm, 15μm, 18μm, 20μm
2. Confirm specific thickness with the customer.
3. Roll stock: confirm core diameter and roll width. Common cores are 3 or 6 inches.
4. Sheet stock: confirm specific length and width.
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Structural Requirements
1. Does the customer need single-layer aluminum foil, or laminated structure (PET/AL/PE, etc.)?
2. Is there a requirement for anti-counterfeiting, tear resistance, or easy peel?
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Performance Requirements
1. Temperature resistance: should it withstand freezing, microwave, or oven use?
2. Sterilization method: high-temperature retort, pasteurization, water bath, etc.
3. Barrier properties: moisture resistance, oxygen resistance, light shielding, etc.
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Surface Printing
1. What is the printing method? Gravure, flexo, or offset printing?
2. What equipment/sealing machine does the customer use?
Does the customer need lidding film roll (suitable for automatic sealing machines), or sheet materials (suitable for manual/semi-automatic sealing)?
Offset printing: only suitable for sheet stock.
Gravure and flexo printing: suitable for roll stock.
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MOQ / Customer Demand
MOQ: 2000㎡
What is the expected demand?
How much per order and annual consumption?
Or how many sealing machines are in use?
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Packaging Method
Order quantity (number of rolls, sheets, weight).
Is export-grade packaging required (moisture-proof, shock-proof), pallets, wooden frames, etc.?

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