Aluminum Containers

For the drink and food industry, the use of aluminum containers is very common because they provide excellent protection for a long time against oxygen and light from the content, it is a very resistant material, therefore, It is convenient for storage and transportation, it does not tend to break. On the other hand, it is very light, and waterproof, with great ease for engraving or printing on it.

 Among other benefits offered by the use of aluminum containers are their corrosion resistance, only reacting with very acidic or alkaline substances, in the same way, it is hygienic and sterile, odorless and tasteless, and it keeps products for human consumption intact. In addition, it does not absorb liquids. And finally, it is a material of great value for recycling, it is one of the best-paid types of waste as it is very easy to recycle multiple times without losing quality.

Plastic Bottles

Although the use of aluminum containers is preferred by some sectors of the food industry, the use of plastic containers for packaging has been positioning itself as the preferred material for many years. This is related to the benefits offered by plastic containers over aluminum ones.

In the first place, plastic is a material used by most industries due to its great resistance and durability, it can withstand high pressures and temperatures without losing its properties, in the specific case of its use as a raw material for the production of containers. highly recommended as carbonated beverages are protected against loss of gas or deformation. In addition, transport and storage are very safe, in the same way, they are very light and economical, compared to other materials such as glass or aluminum containers.

Which container suits me best?

The truth is that both have advantages, however, the most important thing is to evaluate the product that you are going to pack. It must be taken into account that different corrosive substances do not get along with aluminum, in these cases materials such as HDPE are very useful. In addition, it is necessary to review the investment that you are willing to make, aluminum is much more expensive and it must be considered that it does not have the flexibility that plastic does when it comes to an impact, so it can lose its original shape. If you want to make a quote for plastic containers, our team of experts is available to help you, contact us and tell us about your project so that hand in hand we can find tailored solutions.