3003 Aluminum Foil

3003 aluminum foil is an Al-Mn alloy foil selected for applications that require a practical balance of strength, formability, corrosion resistance and processing stability. It is commonly supplied for food containers, honeycomb core, heat exchanger fins, thermal insulation, industrial packaging and related formed foil products.

Formability Suitable for forming and stamping.

Corrosion Resistance Suitable for humid service environments.

Processing Suitable for rolling, slitting, forming and laminating.

Supply Custom specifications available.

What Is 3003 Aluminum Foil?

3003 aluminum foil is an aluminum-manganese alloy foil from the 3xxx series. It is non-heat-treatable and is primarily strengthened through cold working and temper control. The manganese content improves strength compared with 1050, 1060 and 1100 pure aluminum foil, while preserving good ductility and general corrosion resistance.

Depending on foil thickness and temper, alloy 3003 can be selected for rigid food containers, deep-drawn trays, insulation facing, honeycomb core, HVAC components, industrial wrapping and laminated materials. It is often considered when a project needs more strength and deformation resistance than pure aluminum foil but does not require the higher strength level of 5xxx-series alloys.

Final alloy selection should be based on forming depth, thickness, temper, die design, coating system, adhesive compatibility, operating environment, food-contact requirements and applicable local regulations.

3003 aluminum foil coil for food containers and industrial processing — 3003 aluminum foil coil with customized thickness, width, coil ID and export packaging options.

3003 Aluminum Foil Specifications

Item	Specification
Product	3003 Aluminum Foil
Alloy	AA 3003 / Aluminum-Manganese Alloy / Al-Mn Alloy
Available Tempers	O, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24
Thickness	0.006 mm–0.20 mm, subject to application and order requirements
Width	100 mm–1, 600 mm, customized slit width available upon confirmation
Coil ID	76 mm / 152 mm / 300 mm / 405 mm / 508 mm
Coil Form	Jumbo coil, slit coil, narrow coil, sheet or customized form
Surface	Mill finish, bright side, matte side, degreased surface or customer-specified condition
Edge Condition	Mill edge, slit edge, deburred edge or customized edge condition upon request
Applicable Standards	EN 546, relevant ASTM specifications, GB/T standards or customer-specific technical requirements
Documentation	Mill Test Certificate (MTC), Certificate of Analysis (COA), packing list and third-party inspection documents upon request
Packaging	Moisture-proof protective wrapping, wooden pallet, fumigation-free wooden case or seaworthy export packaging
MOQ	Confirmed according to thickness, width, temper, coil weight and production schedule
Delivery Time	Based on order quantity, specification, raw material availability and production schedule

Properties of 3003 Aluminum Foil

Aluminum-Manganese Alloy

3003 is a non-heat-treatable Al-Mn alloy. It gains strength primarily through cold working and temper control rather than heat treatment.

Higher Strength Than 1xxx Foil

Compared with 1050, 1060 and 1100 aluminum foil in comparable conditions, 3003 generally provides improved strength and resistance to deformation.

Good Formability

In O, H22 and H24 tempers, 3003 foil can be considered for stamping, drawing, bending and formed foil applications.

General Corrosion Resistance

3003 aluminum foil provides good atmospheric corrosion resistance and can be used in humid environments, insulation systems and general industrial applications.

Thermal Conductivity

Aluminum offers good thermal conductivity, making 3003 foil suitable for selected heat-transfer, cooling, warming and HVAC-related components.

Compatible With Further Processing

Depending on the surface condition and end-use requirements, 3003 foil can be slit, laminated, coated, printed, embossed, stamped or bonded with other materials.

3003 H14 Aluminum Foil Chemical Composition & Mechanical Properties

Chemical Composition of 3003 Aluminum Foil

3003 aluminum foil belongs to the aluminum-manganese alloy series. The typical chemical composition is as follows:

Element	Content
Si	≤ 0.60%
Fe	≤ 0.70%
Cu	0.05% - 0.20%
Mn	1.00% - 1.50%
Zn	≤ 0.10%
Others	≤ 0.15% total
Al	Balance

The addition of manganese improves the strength and corrosion resistance of 3003 aluminum foil, making it suitable for forming, stamping, rolling and other processing methods.

3003 Aluminum Foil Mechanical Properties

The mechanical properties of 3003 aluminum foil vary depending on temper, thickness and processing conditions.

Temper	Tensile Strength	Elongation	Features
O	Soft	High	Excellent formability
H14	Medium hard	Medium	Good balance of strength and forming
H16	Harder than H14	Medium-low	Suitable for stable processing
H18	Full hard	Low	Higher strength and rigidity
H24	Half hard, stabilized	Medium	Good dimensional stability

For exact mechanical property data, Haomei can provide test reports according to your order specification.

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How to Choose the Right 3003 Aluminum Foil Temper

Temper selection should follow the forming process rather than being chosen only from the alloy designation. The softer O temper is generally favored for demanding forming, while harder tempers are selected when greater rigidity or dimensional stability is needed.

3003-O Aluminum Foil

O temper is the soft condition and is commonly selected where the foil must undergo drawing, stamping, bending or other forming operations with significant deformation.

Typical applications include formed food containers, trays and other products where ductility is more important than maximum hardness.

3003-H14 Aluminum Foil

H14 provides a practical balance between strength and formability. It may be suitable for general industrial processing and formed products where a soft O condition is not necessary.

3003-H16 Aluminum Foil

H16 is harder than H14 and can be considered when the application requires additional rigidity while still retaining useful processing characteristics.

3003-H18 Aluminum Foil

H18 is a hard temper selected where stiffness, hardness and dimensional stability are more important than maximum formability.

3003-H22 Aluminum Foil

H22 is a partially annealed temper that may be considered for applications requiring an intermediate combination of strength and ductility.

3003-H24 Aluminum Foil

H24 provides a partially annealed condition suitable for selected formed parts and packaging products where dimensional stability and workable ductility are both required.

Need help selecting the temper? Send the final product drawing, forming method, foil thickness and dimensional requirement to Haomei. The requested condition can then be evaluated against your actual processing route.

3003 Aluminum Foil Applications

Due to its excellent corrosion resistance, good formability, and medium strength, 3003 aluminum foil is widely used in multiple fields, including food packaging, industrial manufacturing, construction, and electronics.

Food Containers
Honeycomb Core
Heat Exchanger Fins
Thermal Insulation
Industrial Packaging

3003 aluminum foil applications for food containers honeycomb core heat exchanger fins and insulation

3003 Aluminum Foil for Food Containers

3003 is commonly used for formed food trays, takeout containers, airline meal containers and other stamped foil products because the material can combine good formability with useful strength.

O temper is commonly considered for deeper forming, while other tempers may be selected for less demanding or partially formed products.

3003 Aluminum Foil for Honeycomb Core

Honeycomb core manufacturers use thin aluminum foil to create lightweight cellular structures for panels, partitions, transportation interiors and other engineered products.

For this application, buyers may need to control thickness, flatness, surface cleanliness, temper and bonding compatibility.

3003 Aluminum Foil for Heat Exchanger Fins

3003 foil can be processed into heat exchanger fins and related air-conditioning or radiator components where thermal conductivity, formability and corrosion resistance are useful.

Depending on the system design, additional requirements such as fin-forming characteristics, surface treatment or coating may also need to be considered.

3003 Aluminum Foil for Thermal Insulation

Aluminum foil can serve as a facing, vapor barrier or laminated layer in insulation products. 3003 can be considered when the project requires an alloy with more strength than a soft pure aluminum foil.

3003 Aluminum Foil for Industrial Packaging

The foil can be laminated with paper, polymer films or other substrates for selected packaging and wrapping applications. Surface condition and bonding compatibility should be specified before production.

3003 Aluminum Foil for HVAC Components

In HVAC and related equipment, aluminum materials may be used in fins, ducting components, thermal barriers and fabricated parts. The final alloy and temper should follow the equipment design and forming process.

Why Choose 3003 Aluminum Foil?

Compared with ordinary pure aluminum foil, 3003 aluminum foil offers approximately 20% higher strength. While maintaining its lightweight characteristics, it is more durable, less prone to tearing or deformation, and can meet the strength requirements of various industrial and everyday applications.

In addition, 3003 aluminum foil has excellent corrosion resistance, capable of withstanding prolonged exposure to air, moisture, and various chemical media. This makes it particularly reliable in food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, chemical packaging, and construction protection applications.

In terms of processing performance, 3003 aluminum foil has excellent ductility and can easily be processed through rolling, coiling, bending, stretching, or printing into different thicknesses and specifications to meet diverse production needs. Combined with its reasonable cost, 3003 aluminum foil becomes an economical choice that balances high strength, corrosion resistance, and ease of processing. Whether for industrial applications or food packaging, 3003 aluminum foil provides stable quality and reliable performance.

3003 Aluminum Foil Quality Control

Haomei Aluminum controls 3003 aluminum foil through production and inspection stages covering material composition, dimensions, surface condition and finished coil quality.

aluminum foil quality control inspection process

Pinhole and Cleanliness Requirements

Where required, pinhole limits, cleanliness, wettability and surface requirements should be defined before production.

Thickness Control

Thickness is checked according to the confirmed order specification. Actual tolerance should be stated in the technical agreement.

Chemical Composition

Alloy composition can be verified through Mill Test Certificate documentation and applicable quality-control procedures.

Surface Inspection

Surface condition can be evaluated for oil, scratches, stains, wrinkles, oxidation marks and processing defects.

Slitting and Edge Quality

Slit width, edge burr, coil winding and edge condition can be controlled according to the intended converting process.

Mechanical Testing

Tensile strength and elongation testing can be arranged according to order requirements and applicable standards.

Coil Traceability

Coil labels may include alloy, temper, thickness, width, net weight, batch number and production information.

Third-Party Inspection

SGS or other third-party inspection can be arranged when specified in the purchase order or contract.

3003 Aluminum Foil Packaging and Delivery

3003 aluminum foil export packaging with wooden pallets and moisture-proof protection

Haomei uses export-standard packaging solutions to protect 3003 aluminum foil during storage, loading and international transportation.

Wrapped with moisture-proof paper or protective plastic film
Packed on wooden pallets or in fumigation-free wooden cases
Edge protection available to reduce transportation damage
Coil labels include alloy, temper, thickness, width and batch number
Container loading arranged according to export requirements

Delivery time is usually based on order quantity, specifications and production schedule. For standard sizes and common tempers, faster delivery can be arranged.

3003 Aluminum Foil Manufacturing Process

Alloy Preparation

Aluminum and alloying additions are prepared according to the required 3003 chemistry and production specification.

Melting & Casting

Molten metal is cast into suitable rolling stock for subsequent homogenization and rolling.

Homogenization

Controlled thermal treatment helps prepare the cast structure for stable downstream rolling performance.

Hot Rolling

The rolling stock is reduced to the required intermediate gauge before cold rolling and foil production.

Cold Rolling

Progressive cold reduction controls thickness, dimensional consistency and the work-hardening condition.

Annealing

Annealing is used as required to achieve the requested temper and processing condition.

Foil Rolling

Final foil rolling establishes the ordered thickness and surface characteristics for converting applications.

Slitting & Rewinding

Jumbo rolls can be slit or rewound to customer-defined widths, coil IDs and handling requirements.

Final Inspection

Finished coils are checked against the order specification before labeling, packaging and dispatch.

aluminum foil production line at Haomei Aluminum

Haomei aluminum foil production, finishing and inspection at Haomei Aluminum.

Why Choose Haomei as Your 3003 Aluminum Foil Supplier?

Reliable factory supply of 3003 aluminum foil with customized specifications, stable quality and export-ready service.

Professional Production Experience Extensive aluminum foil manufacturing and processing experience for industrial applications.
Customized Specifications Custom thickness, width, temper and coil weight according to project requirements.
Strict Quality Control Full inspection from raw materials to finished coils ensures stable performance.
Surface & Thickness Control Precise tolerance control and surface inspection guarantee consistent quality.
Export Packaging Moisture-proof and reinforced packaging suitable for long-distance shipping.
Inspection & Certificates Mill test certificates and third-party inspection available upon request.
Competitive Factory Price Direct manufacturer pricing for bulk orders and long-term cooperation.
Fast Response Service Quick quotation, technical support and sample service for global customers.

3003 aluminum foil production line showing rolling, finishing and inspection process at Haomei factory

3003 Aluminum Foil vs 8011, 8006 and 1060 Aluminum Foil

Alloy	Main Alloy System	Relative Strength	Typical Applications	When to Consider It
3003 Aluminum Foil	Al-Mn	Medium	Food trays, insulation, honeycomb core, industrial foil, HVAC-related components	When improved rigidity and strength over 1xxx foil are required while retaining good workability.
8011 Aluminum Foil	Al-Fe-Si	Low to Medium	Household foil, pharmaceutical packaging, foil, flexible packaging and laminates	When packaging performance, market availability, folding behavior and common foil applications are priorities.
8006 Aluminum Foil	Al-Fe-Mn	Medium to High	Rigid food containers, airline trays, heavy-duty foil containers and formed products	When stronger formed-performance or deeper drawing capability is required.
1060 Aluminum Foil	High-Purity Aluminum	Low	Flexible foil, reflective products, conductive applications and general lamination	When softness, conductivity, reflectivity or cost efficiency is more important than strength.
1050 Aluminum Foil	High-Purity Aluminum	Low	General packaging, lamination, conductive and reflective applications	When high aluminum purity and easy processing are preferred.
1100 Aluminum Foil	Commercially Pure Aluminum	Low	General industrial foil, thermal and chemical-related applications	When good corrosion resistance and workability are required with lower strength demand.

Related Aluminum Foil Grades

Haomei also supplies other aluminum foil alloys for flexible packaging, pharmaceutical applications, food containers, insulation, battery-related materials and general industrial processing.

8011 Aluminum Foil

Commonly evaluated for household foil, flexible packaging, pharmaceutical-related packaging, foil and laminated materials.

8006 Aluminum Foil

Often considered for rigid food containers, airline trays and applications requiring stronger formed-performance.

8021 Aluminum Foil

Used in selected high-barrier packaging, pharmaceutical packaging and industrial foil applications.

8079 Aluminum Foil

Suitable for flexible packaging, laminated packaging structures and applications requiring controlled foil performance.

1235 Aluminum Foil

A commonly used foil grade for flexible packaging, cable wrapping, lamination and general foil conversion.

1050 Aluminum Foil

High-purity aluminum foil for applications where conductivity, reflectivity, softness and corrosion resistance are important.

1060 Aluminum Foil

Suitable for flexible foil, insulation, lamination, conductive applications and projects requiring relatively soft aluminum foil.

1100 Aluminum Foil

Commercially pure aluminum foil used for general industrial processing, thermal applications and corrosion-resistant foil products.

FAQs about 3003 Aluminum Foil

What is 3003 aluminum foil?

3003 aluminum foil is an aluminum-manganese alloy foil with good corrosion resistance, formability and moderate strength. It is commonly used in food containers, honeycomb core, heat exchangers, insulation and industrial packaging.

What is the difference between 3003 and 8011 aluminum foil?

3003 aluminum foil has higher strength and better formability due to its manganese content. 8011 aluminum foil is more commonly used for flexible packaging, household foil and pharmaceutical packaging. The best choice depends on the application requirements.

Can 3003 aluminum foil be used for food containers?

Yes. 3003 aluminum foil is widely used for food containers, trays and formed packaging products because of its excellent forming performance and corrosion resistance.

What tempers are available for 3003 aluminum foil?

Common tempers include O, H14, H16, H18, H22 and H24. Each temper offers different combinations of strength, hardness and formability to meet various application needs.

Can you customize the thickness and width?

Yes. HM can supply customized 3003 aluminum foil including thickness, width, coil inner diameter, coil weight and surface finish according to customer requirements.

How can I get a quotation for 3003 aluminum foil?

Please send your required alloy, temper, thickness, width, quantity, application and destination port. Haomei will provide a quotation based on your specifications.

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