Baking/Cooking - 10-12 micron aluminum foil is strong enough for tasks such as lining POTS, packaging food mixes, or covering casseroles when baking or heating.
Barbecue - Aluminum foil of 12-14 microns can withstand high temperature exposure during barbecue without prematurely tearing or perforating.
Food storage - Aluminum foil in the 12-16 micron range is strong, durable and lightweight, suitable for short-term storage of food in containers at room temperature, packing sandwiches or other common uses.
Standard household aluminum foil in the 8-16 micron range is the "Goldilocks" zone - neither too thin nor too thick. It offers the best balance of strength, flexibility and value for everyday cooking applications.
Heavy duty aluminum foil selection
Some intensive kitchen jobs may require thicker 16 micron (0.6 mil) aluminum foil:Campfire grills/Smoky stove linings - Very heavy aluminum foil can withstand prolonged exposure to high temperatures without failing in hours of indirect cooking.
Industrial food production - Thicker aluminum foil is more resistant to high-speed production caused by wear, punctures or mechanical damage.
High temperature applications - Tasks such as covering meat under a roasting pan require aluminum foil to withstand oven temperatures, sometimes exceeding 250°C/500°F without cracking.
Of course, choosing the standard kitchen aluminum foil that is too thick will only add unnecessary material costs and weight. 6 micron aluminum foil for soft packaging. Thicker aluminum foil is recommended only when maximum durability is required under extremely harsh conditions.
The right choice for you
At HTMM, we produce a full range of aluminum foil thicknesses to meet a wide range of application needs. To sum up:
Aluminum foil thickness 6 microns
6-8 micron foils are suitable for lightweight flexible packaging applications that require strict contour features.
8-16 microns is standard for most traditional kitchen foil tasks, including baking, cooking, packaging, or storage. Soft packaging aluminum foil
Heavy duty aluminum foil over 16 microns is capable of withstanding high temperatures or abrasive conditions in commercial or gourmet kitchen environments.
Soft packaging aluminum foil thickness range 6-20 microns. For applications that require very thin flexible foils, a thickness of 10 microns is a good choice. Examples where ultra-flexibility is more important than robustness include:
Wrap irregularly shaped food tightly
Create beautiful food gifts with decorative molding and curling
Make beautiful foil containers, cages or decorative shapes
For thin film applications that require very tight profile features
With extensive experience serving the international fresh, deli and confectionery markets, we have improved our 10 micron foil processing to meet these customers' demands for fine handling performance.
Heavy-duty applications under extreme conditions
Some high temperature or grinding applications require a more robust 16 micron (0.00063 in) rating:
Used as a bedding for long cooking of meat and poultry at temperatures of 250°C/500°F or higher
Packaging of a campfire grill exposed to foraging flames
Commercial industrial kitchen equipment that encounters cutting blades or high-speed conveyor belts
The additional thickness of the 16 micron foil can withstand these harsh conditions without premature failure. HTMM's stringent quality standards ensure that this heavy-duty class will operate on demand in a professional environment without damage.
Customization options
While the 12, 10, and 16 micron sizes meet the most common requirements, html also offers custom specification options. With years of industry partnerships and technical skills, we work closely with our customers to:
Develop new thicknesses to meet unique application requirements
Implement innovative performance enhancement formulations to meet specific performance needs
Produce hard-to-find specifications to meet the needs of specialized market segments
Design fully custom drum formats, foil structures or finish as desired
HTMM is committed to exceeding customer expectations, offering foil thickness options and supporting any kitchen application - from industrial food production to local home cooking. Contact us for guidance on choosing the right specification solution.
