The 1060 aluminum strip is widely used in pharmaceutical vial sealing due to its high purity, excellent corrosion resistance, and outstanding processing performance. Its exceptional sealing capability and anti-oxidation properties make it an ideal packaging material for the pharmaceutical industry, especially in the production of small vial closures and tamper-evident caps.
Vial Seals Aluminum Strip 1060 Material Characteristics
- High Purity: 1060 aluminum alloy contains more than 99.6% aluminum, ensuring extremely high purity. This high-purity aluminum has excellent corrosion resistance, effectively resisting the chemical components that may be present in pharmaceuticals, preventing contaminants from entering the bottle, and maintaining the drug's effectiveness and stability.
- Corrosion Resistance: 1060 aluminum alloy has good oxidation resistance and chemical corrosion resistance, making it especially suitable for packaging applications in contact with liquid medicines. It effectively prevents air and moisture intrusion, protecting the contents of the vial from oxidation and contamination, ensuring long-term stability of the pharmaceutical product.
- Processing Performance: 1060 aluminum alloy has high ductility, allowing it to maintain good forming properties during high-speed stamping, making it less prone to cracking or tearing. This is particularly suitable for mass production of complex vial cap designs.
- Weldability: This aluminum alloy can be easily welded with other materials, making it suitable for the production of highly sealed vial caps and related packaging products.
Application of 1060 Aluminum Strip in Vial Sealing
- Pharmaceutical Packaging: In the pharmaceutical industry, 1060 aluminum strip is mainly used to manufacture small vial closures. After being pressed into shape, the aluminum strip can seal the vial's neck, effectively preventing moisture and air from entering and protecting the medicine from oxidation and degradation, ensuring the stability of the drug during transport and storage.
- Tamper-Evident Caps: 1060-H24 aluminum plate is often used in the production of tamper-evident caps. Due to its excellent ductility and durability, it can produce high-precision cap designs that not only prevent unauthorized tampering but also increase the security of the product.
- Beverages and Healthcare Products: In addition to the pharmaceutical industry, 1060 aluminum strip is also widely used in the production of wine, beverage (both carbonated and non-carbonated) caps, meeting the strict requirements for high-temperature cooking and sterilization, ensuring the stability of the cap's performance under extreme conditions.
Vial Seals Aluminum Strip 1060 Surface Treatments
When used for pharmaceutical vial sealing, the surface treatment of the 1060 aluminum strip not only affects its appearance but also directly influences its performance, durability, and suitability for different environments. Various surface treatments can provide different functional and aesthetic properties for the aluminum strip.
| Surface Treatment | Features | Applicable Environment | Application |
| Plain Mill Finish (No Surface Treatment) | No additional coating, slightly rough surface with natural gloss. | Plain Mill Finish is suitable for applications where no additional surface protection is required, such as exposure to relatively mild environments. | Plain Mill Finish is suitable for low-demand packaging applications or as a liner material for sealing and closure. |
| Maintains the natural state of the aluminum. | |||
| DOS Oil Lubricated Finish | Improves sliding properties, reduces friction, and prevents cracking or tearing. | DOS Oil Lubricated Finish is suitable for fast production environments, especially those requiring high-speed stamping, forming, or cutting. | DOS Oil Lubricated Finish is widely used in the production of seals, caps, and closures, especially in environments where increased production efficiency and quality are needed. |
| Enhances smoothness during processing. | |||
| Chromated Finish | Enhances corrosion resistance, can withstand humid, high-salt, and chemical environments. | Suitable for use in harsher environments, particularly those with high humidity or exposure to chemicals. | Primarily used in packaging applications that require additional corrosion resistance and durability, such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and medical supplies. |
| Increases durability and extends lifespan. | |||
| Single-Side Colored Coating | Aesthetically pleasing, meets the appearance requirements of different products. | Suitable for products requiring high aesthetic standards, especially packaging materials aimed at attracting consumers. | Commonly used in packaging for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food products, and other items, especially those requiring consumer attention. |
| The other side is coated with a protective layer to increase durability and prevent oxidation, contamination, or scratching. | |||
| Clear/Transparent Lacquered Coating | Provides excellent anti-oxidation properties, preventing oxygen and moisture from coming into contact with the aluminum strip surface. | Suitable for packaging materials that need to maintain their gloss, appearance, and good anti-oxidation properties for an extended period. | Suitable for packaging materials for pharmaceuticals, food, beverages, and other products that need to maintain their gloss and anti-oxidation properties over time. |
| Maintains the aluminum strip's gloss, making it more attractive. | |||
| Increases scratch resistance and protects the aluminum strip's integrity during processing. |
- Plain Mill Finish Aluminum Strip: The untreated surface of 1060 aluminum strip has a natural gloss and is suitable for applications that do not require additional surface protection.
- DOS Oil Lubricated Finish: This surface treatment improves the sliding properties of the aluminum strip, reducing friction during high-pressure stamping, making it suitable for fast production applications.
- Chromated Finish: Chromating enhances the corrosion resistance of the 1060 aluminum strip and increases its oxidation resistance, making it particularly suitable for environments with higher requirements.
- Single-Side Colored Coating (Golden/White/Red/Blue/Black): The aluminum strip can be coated with different colors on one side, while the other side is coated with a protective layer to enhance aesthetics and provide additional protection.
- Double-Side Transparent Lacquered Coating: This coating provides a protective surface to the 1060 aluminum strip, preventing oxidation and maintaining its surface gloss.
Vial Seals Aluminum Strip 1060 Advantages
- Enhanced Security: The high hardness of the 1060 aluminum strip ensures that the vial cap can effectively prevent damage or unauthorized tampering, thus increasing the security of pharmaceutical packaging.
- Excellent Sealing Performance: The good formability and corrosion resistance of 1060 aluminum alloy ensure that it provides long-lasting protection against moisture and oxidation when sealing pharmaceutical vials.
- Environmentally Friendly and Stability: The 1060 aluminum strip has good weldability, making it easy for mass production while ensuring long-term stability during transport and storage, meeting the strict material quality requirements of the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
The 1060 aluminum strip is a highly advantageous material, especially suitable for the production of vial caps and seals in the pharmaceutical industry. Its high purity, excellent corrosion resistance, and processing performance ensure long-term stability of pharmaceutical vial seals and enhance the security of pharmaceutical packaging. Whether in sealing liquid medications, wine, beverages, or healthcare products, the 1060 aluminum strip provides outstanding performance, making it an indispensable material in the pharmaceutical industry.
Specification 1060 aluminum sheet strip and foil for vial seals
| Alloy | 1060 |
| Temper | O, H22, H24 |
| Thickness | 0.15-0.5mm or as required |
| Width | 500-2500mm |
| Length | Customized |
| Tolerance | ±1% |
| Surfacetype | Plain mill finish aluminum strip DOS oil lubricated finish |
| Processing service | Bending, decoiling, welding, punching, cutting |
| Use | Aluminum liquid caps, anti-theft bottle caps, cosmetic bottle caps, oral liquid aluminum-plastic composite caps, infusion bottle aluminum-plastic caps, etc. |
| Delivery time | 20-25 days |
| Packing | Export fumigated wooden frame or wooden case fine packing or as required |
| Sample | Available |
Vial Seals Aluminum Strip 1060 Tolerance
| Tolerance range (mm) | ||||||
| Thickness | Thickness tolerance | Width tolerance | Length tolerance | Diagonal tolerance | Flatness | |
| ≤500 mm | ＞500 mm | |||||
| 0.15~0.48mm | -/+0.01mm | -/+1mm | -0/+2mm | -0/+1mm | ≤1mm | ≤5mm/2m |
| ＜3 wave/meter | ||||||
Vial Seals Aluminum Strip 1060 Chemical composition
| Chemical composition Wt(%) | |||||||||
| Alloy | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Zn | Ti | Others | Al |
| 1060/A1060 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.35 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.03 | 0.03 | Remainder |
Vial Seals Aluminum Strip 1060 Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical properties | |||||
| Alloy | Temper | Thickness(mm) | Tensile strength (Rm/Mpa) | Elongation (%) | Earring rate (%) |
| 1060 | O | 0.15~0.5 | 55~95 | 15/18 | ≤6 |
| 1060 | H22 | 0.4~0.5 | 75~110 | 6 | ≤5 |