Adhesives, Coatings & Laminations for Aluminum Foil 

An adhesive coating can be applied to one or both sides of the aluminum foil.  Lester Metals currently offers 3 types of adhesive coatings.

1. Heat-Seal 
2. Water Soluble Emulsions 
3. Thermoplastics in Lacquer Type Solvents 

Lester Metals is currently offering 3 types of coated products for aluminum foil. 

1. Decorative Coatings:  A wide variety of coatings is used to apply to aluminum foil for both design and color such as a company logo. 
2. Protective Coatings: A variety of coatings are added to the foil for resistance to abrasion, finger prints, chemicals, as well as strengthen the foil. 
3. Heat Seal Coatings: A variety of coatings can be used based on applications for bond strength, air tight seams and closures.  

The laminating of Aluminum Foil to a variety of substrates listed below ensures greater strength to the metal.
 
Plastic films for Paper & Paperboard: Polyethylene, polypropylene, cellophane, cellulose acetate, rubber hydrochloride, vinyls, polyvinylidene chloride, and polyesters are used in packaging and to provide a vapor and gas barrier, strength and flexibility, and resistance to greases, oils, and chemicals.