Aluminized Mylar Film Applications

Aluminized mylar film is a laminated packaging material that uses a laminating process to coat a layer of metal aluminum on the surface of polyester film. The most common aluminized polyester films on the market are VMPET and VMCPP.

Aluminized mylar film is mainly used for puffed food, medicine, and cosmetic packaging. In this article, we will introduce the manufacturing process, function, and use of aluminumized mylar film to let you know more about aluminumized plastic film.

Aluminized Mylar Film Introduction

Aluminized mylar film uses a vacuum aluminum plating method, which is to melt and evaporate the metal aluminum at high temperature under a high vacuum state, allowing the aluminum vapor to precipitate and accumulate on the surface of the plastic film, thus giving the surface of the plastic film a metallic luster.

Vacuum aluminum coating makes polyester film more dazzling and improves temperature resistance. Aluminized mylar film replaces aluminum foil and has the functions of shading, preventing ultraviolet radiation, keeping fresh and extending shelf life.

What Is Aluminized Mylar Film For

Aluminized mylar film has a wide range of applications in packaging, agriculture, construction, and other fields, as follows:

Packaging Usages

• Food packaging: aluminized laminated film can block oxygen, water, and light, extending the shelf life of food. VMPET and VMCPP films are often used for packaging biscuits, potato chips, chocolate, etc.
• Medical packaging: aluminized laminated film protects medicines and prevents them from moisture, oxidation, and deterioration. It is used to package tablets, capsules, and powders.
• Other packaging: aluminum film can enhance the texture of products and can be used to package cosmetics, shampoo, shower gel, etc.; for some industrial products that need moisture and rust prevention, such as electronic products, hardware accessories, etc., aluminized film packaging can also be used.

Agricultural Usages

• Agricultural product protection film: Aluminum-coated film can be used as agricultural greenhouse film, ground film, etc., with heat preservation, moisture retention, and light reflection.
• Shade net: In the high temperature of summer, the shade net made of aluminum-coated film can cool the crops, reduce water vapor evaporation, and help the crops grow.

Building Usages

• Insulation material: Aluminum-coated polyester film can be laminated with insulation materials such as woven cloth and used as the insulation layer of roofs and walls.
• Waterproof material: It can be compounded with waterproof materials to enhance the waterproof performance and play a role in waterproofing, moisture-proofing, and corrosion resistance. It is widely used in basements, etc.

Other Usages

• Advertising materials: The gloss and reflectivity of aluminized laminated films can be used to make posters, light boxes, and other promotional materials.
• Electronics and electrical appliances: Aluminized laminated materials can be used to package electronic and electrical products to prevent them from being affected by static electricity and electromagnetic interference.

Aluminized Mylar Film Features

1. Metallic luster: Because the surface of the polyester film is coated with aluminum, the surface presents a silver metallic luster, which is much brighter than ordinary aluminum foil.
2. Reflectivity: The surface reflectivity of the aluminized polyester film is high, which can reflect light in the sun and has a heat-insulating effect.
3. High temperature resistance: Aluminum plating allows the surface of the polyester film to be tightly covered with a layer of aluminum. In a high temperature environment, it is as heat-resistant as aluminum foil and can even be baked with an open flame. It will not be damaged or deformed after high temperatures.
4. Flexibility: Aluminized Mylar Film is essentially still the largest proportion of polyester film. The plastic itself is relatively soft and can be kneaded at will. It can be seen from the fact that it can be made into packaging materials.
5. Barrier properties: Aluminized Mylar laminated film has the characteristics of polyester film and aluminum foil, which can block oxygen, water, light, and even shield electronic signals to prevent static electricity.
6. Adhesion: The surface of the aluminized film can be coated with adhesive and laminated with materials such as polyester, metal film, or non-woven fabric, just like aluminum-plastic laminated materials.
7. Lightweight: Aluminized polyester film is composed of polyester film and aluminum plating and is almost the weight of polyester film, which is very light.