OPA ALU PVC Cold Forming ALU Foil
OPA ALU PVC Cold Forming ALU Foil is a packaging material specially designed for the pharmaceutical industry. It uses lamination technology to combine aluminum foil and two layers of polymer films (Nylon OPA and PVC) to provide superior protection and extend the shelf life of medications.
OPA ALU PVC Cold Forming ALU Foil Material Structure
- OPA (Nylon Film): The OPA layer is located on the outer side and is typically made from nylon material. It provides good mechanical strength and puncture resistance while offering low permeability to gases and water vapor. It also has high heat resistance, making it suitable for lamination with other film materials.
- Aluminum Foil (ALU): The aluminum foil layer is the core part of the material, with a relatively large thickness. It has extremely high barrier properties, effectively preventing moisture, oxygen, and other external contaminants from entering the packaging. The aluminum foil layer is a key factor in ensuring the shelf life of medications, significantly enhancing their stability.
- PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride Film): The PVC layer is on the outer side, mainly providing protective functions while offering the necessary flexibility for cold forming. PVC also provides a certain degree of gas and moisture barrier, ensuring the protection of the medication from environmental factors.
OPA ALU PVC Cold Forming Process
Cold forming aluminum foil is produced using a cold forming technology. This process utilizes special machinery and molds to press the aluminum foil and polymer films into shape. During the cold forming process, the aluminum foil is not heated but instead deformed directly by mechanical force, achieving precise shaping.
- Precise Sealing: Cold forming aluminum foil ensures a sealed environment for each dose of medication after packaging, preventing air, moisture, and contaminants from entering.
- Flexibility: It can be customized according to the shape and packaging requirements of the medication, providing various depths and shapes.
- High-Efficiency Production: The cold forming process allows for high-speed production of consistent and high-quality packaging.
OPA ALU PVC Cold Forming ALU Foil Features and Advantages
- Excellent Barrier Properties: Due to the substantial thickness of the aluminum foil layer, OPA-ALU-PVC cold forming aluminum foil offers outstanding resistance to moisture, oxygen, and UV rays, which effectively extends the shelf life and stability of medications.
- Physical Protection: This material provides excellent physical protection, preventing medications from being compressed, damaged, or contaminated during transportation and storage.
- Good Compatibility: OPA-ALU-PVC cold forming aluminum foil is widely used for packaging various types of medications, particularly those sensitive to light, air, and moisture, such as solid oral medications, capsules, tablets, etc.
- High-Quality Appearance: The material can produce packaging with a smooth surface, clear labeling, and a high-quality appearance, making it suitable for high-end pharmaceutical markets.
OPA ALU PVC Cold Forming ALU Foil Applications
- Pharmaceutical Industry: OPA-ALU-PVC cold forming aluminum foil is mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry, especially for packaging medications sensitive to air and moisture (such as oral solid medications, capsules, tablets, etc.). Its excellent barrier properties help maintain the efficacy of medications throughout their shelf life.
- Health Supplements and Nutritional Products Packaging: This material is also widely used for packaging health supplements and nutritional products to ensure their freshness and potency.
- Special Medications Packaging: For example, antibiotics, hormonal drugs, and other medications sensitive to environmental changes.
OPA ALU PVC Cold Forming ALU Foil Performance Testing and Certification
Barrier Testing: Includes testing for water vapor, oxygen, and UV permeability to ensure the material meets the required standards.
Mechanical Performance Testing: Tests the puncture resistance, tensile strength, and compressive strength of the packaging material to ensure it remains intact during transportation and storage.
Pharmaceutical Certification: OPA-ALU-PVC cold forming aluminum foil must comply with global pharmaceutical packaging regulations and certification requirements, such as FDA certification, EU pharmaceutical packaging regulations, etc.
Although OPA-ALU-PVC cold forming aluminum foil has excellent protection and barrier properties, its environmental performance is relatively low. Due to the combination of aluminum foil and PVC materials, recycling and disposal can be more challenging.
With its outstanding physical properties and excellent barrier capabilities, OPA-ALU-PVC cold forming aluminum foil has become an indispensable packaging material in the pharmaceutical industry. Its unique three-layer structure and cold forming process ensure that medications remain effective while maintaining product safety and stability, making it an ideal choice for long-lasting preservation of sensitive medications.
