Aluminum Capsule Systems

Packaging for coffee capsules.

Aluminum capsule systems by Constantia Flexibles are developed for coffee and beverage applications requiring reliable product protection and consistent quality. With full production chain coverage, we support customer‑specific requirements across capsule and lid solutions.

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Product

Advantages

Functional properties of aluminum, including suitability for direct food contact, including applications involving high temperatures, and effective barrier performance at reduced material thickness
Support for aroma and flavor protection through the aluminum barrier
Customized material specifications available to meet different capsule and processing requirements
Design flexibility, including creative shapes to support brand differentiation
High degree of printability to support differentiation at the point of sale (POS)
Designed for Recycling within aluminum collection and recycling systems, where available

Applications

Beverages

Composition

Tray

Printlayer
Aluminumlayer
Heat Seal Coatinglayer

red
gray
white

Lid

Embossinglayer
Print or Lacquerlayer
Aluminumlayer
Heat Seal Coatinglayer

dotted
red
gray
white

Tech Specs

Structure

Composition 1:
ALU/HSL

Composition 2:
ALU/coex

Composition 3:
ALU/Film

Barrier properties

Comprehensive barrier against oxygen, moisture, light, and contaminants.

Printability

Yes

Lamination

Solvent-based

Technologies in use

Alu Technology

Alu based production technology

Product Safety

Brand protection to avoid counterfeiting.

High-end Graphics

Make your product stand out from the crowd.

FAQ

Generally, aluminum capsule systems can be used for a lot of different products beside coffee: e.g. pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, beverages, flavors, tea, powders, milk, baby food, etc.

Yes, the trays can be decorated with multicolor printing designs, usually with rotogravure print technology.

Due to the very high aluminum content the containers are generally good recyclable, of course depending on existing collection and infrastructure systems.