The high corrosion resistance of aluminium foil and its relatively low cost make it appropriate for industrial work. By alloying it with other metals, you can produce foils with all kinds of attributes. Be it for packaging or technical applications, the foil comes with countless possibilities. In almost any branch of the industry, it’s indispensable. With that in mind, we want to take a closer look at some of the uses. Then, you can come to us for flexible foiling services.
Insulation and vapour barriers
Let’s begin by looking at aluminium foil for insulation and vapour barriers in construction. It is one of the most significant fields for the application of these foils. It’s utilised as a heat-insulating layer for ducts and pipes. It’s also useful as a top layer for insulating substances like stone wool. Other examples are lamella mats in the insulation of buildings and foam insulation panels.
As a vapour barrier, the foil guarantees that no water gets into the insulation material. So, it stops mould formation and moisture damage.
Apart from the vapour barrier property, aluminium foil can reflect around 96% of radiant heat. Thus, it is ideal for thermal insulation. It’s also easy to deform or coat foils with a protective varnish. This increases their scope of applications.
Aluminium foils for insulation exist in perforated and dense forms. The latter is especially useful where you need a vapour barrier. Perforated foil possesses tiny holes that permit the circulation of air. As a result, it stops condensation when there are massive temperature shifts. You’ll find this to be particularly advantageous in the insulation of roofs.
Due to its easy handling, aluminium foil enables fast installation, even in bigger structures. Adding it to mineral wool and similar fibrous materials works to enhance safety and health protection during installation as well. If you need our foiling services, get in touch.
Cable insulation
Due to its high conductivity and light weight, aluminium foil works well for insulating power cables. This is especially vital for heavy-duty high voltage cabling. Not only does it augment electromagnetic compatibility, but it can localise damage as well.
Additionally, aluminium comes with a specific level of protection against electrical shocks that can come from the cables. The foil’s barrier properties safeguard fibre cables from moisture too. What’s more, it minimises interference from electronic devices in communication cables.
Tape
Lastly, we’ll discuss aluminium tape. It is a thin foil that has one side coated with a heat-resistant adhesive. Compare to plastic adhesive tapes, aluminium comes with the advantage that it’s heavily thermal resistant. It doesn’t get brittle because of cold and heat either. In other words, it’s more durable.
Aluminium tape comes in especially useful for ventilation and heating systems. You wrap the pipe insulation with thin wires, which provide the necessary support. Then, you fix the wires in position using the adhesive tape.
The tape also appears in constriction applications where you can use it to close the joints in a vapour barrier. Or, it can stop heat loss because of leaking insulation.
Within the realm of electrical engineering, aluminium tape acts as a shield. For this purpose, you glue housing openings or parts with self-adhesive foil or the tape.
You can count on our foiling services
We can deliver consistent results with our work. We can handle various applications, including applying foil for decorative and protective purposes. With the expertise and skills we possess, your products will be in good hands.
So, let us know if you need our foiling services. We’re happy to offer advice about all kinds of uses for foil too.