How to distinguish between aluminum plated packaging bags and aluminum foil packaging bags?

2024-08-14

In daily life, the use of packaging bags is becoming increasingly widespread, especially in fields such as food and medicine. Aluminum plated packaging bags and aluminum foil packaging bags are two common packaging materials. Although they have similar appearances, there are certain differences in performance and application. Today, we will teach you how to distinguish between aluminum plated packaging bags and aluminum foil packaging bags.


● Understand the definitions of aluminum plated packaging bags and aluminum foil packaging bags

Aluminum plated packaging bag

Aluminum plated packaging bag is a plastic film coated with a thin layer of aluminum film on the surface through vacuum aluminum plating technology. This type of packaging bag has certain barrier, light blocking, and aesthetic properties, and is widely used in fields such as food, medicine, cosmetics, etc.

Aluminum foil packaging bag 

Aluminum foil packaging bag is made of pure aluminum film, which has good barrier, light shielding, heat resistance and other characteristics. It is suitable for high-temperature sterilization, refrigeration, preservation and other occasions.

● Methods of differentiation

○ Observe the appearance:

  ● Aluminum plated packaging bag: Smooth surface, high glossiness, silver white color, soft touch.

  ● Aluminum foil packaging bag: Smooth surface, high glossiness, silver white color, hard hand feel.

○ Combustion test:

  ● Aluminum plated packaging bag: When folding aluminum plated packaging bags, creases are prone to occur, but they will not break.

  ● Aluminum foil packaging bag: When folding the aluminum foil packaging bag, it is not easy to have creases and has a certain degree of toughness, which is not easy to break.

○ Sealing test:

  ● Aluminum plated packaging bag: with good sealing performance, suitable for general packaging needs.

  ● Aluminum foil packaging bag: with excellent sealing performance, suitable for special occasions such as high-temperature sterilization and refrigeration.

● Purchase suggestions

○ Aluminum plated packaging bags

Due to their excellent moisture resistance, oxidation resistance, UV protection and other characteristics, they are widely used in industries such as food, medicine, and chemical. Specially suitable for packaging products that require moisture and oxidation resistance, such as tea, coffee, pharmaceuticals, etc.

○ Aluminum foil packaging bags

Aluminum foil packaging bags are commonly used in fields with high packaging requirements due to their excellent barrier properties, sealing properties, and resistance to high and low temperatures. Such as moisture-proof, light proof, and vacuum packaging for large precision machinery equipment, chemical raw materials, and pharmaceutical intermediates. In addition, aluminum foil packaging bags are also suitable for food packaging, such as milk, meat products, etc., to maintain the freshness and quality of food.


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