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Hard Alu Blister 101

A practical guide to choosing microns, lacquer systems and print specs for pharma blister foils.

Pinholes, barrier & shelf life
Common forming & sealing issues
What to specify when requesting quotes

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8 min read · Pharma

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Choosing Foil Thickness for Pharma Blisters

How 20–25µ hard alu affects formability, barrier performance, and line efficiency.

7 min read Pharma

MicronsBarrierForming

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Technical Note

Understanding Seal Window for Strip Foils

Dwell, pressure and temperature ranges to reduce leakers and stuck pockets.

5 min read Pharma

SealingStrip foilQA

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Case Study

Reducing Pinholes for a Regional Pharma Brand

How tighter QA and spec changes cut complaints and improved shelf stability.

6 min read India

PinholesQABlister

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Guide

Lidding Foils for Food & Dairy Cups

Matching lacquer, peel strength and line conditions for yogurt and dairy cups.

9 min read Food & Dairy

LiddingPeelableFood

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FAQ

Common Questions on Foil Printing & Artwork

What we need from your pre-press partner, color tolerances and repeat lengths.

4 min read Artwork

PrintingArtworkPre-press

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Meraki Foils Spec Overview (Datasheet)

Summary of microns, tempers, coatings and standard widths for core SKUs.

PDF · 2 pages 1.2 MB

DatasheetSpecsAll industries

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