Tinplate
Tinplate is widely applied to many industries, in meantime main usage is related in food industry with its excellent food-safe grade. Certainly Sino East Steel Group, as the tinplate suppliers , promise you prime quality of tinplate products with a reasonable tinplate price.
First grade tinplate from China high quality tinplate factory Sino East Steel Group must match to the requirement as whole sheet of tinplate without the flaws such as Pinholes for thickness pierce through steel plate; affected pits, wrinkles and rust; deviation of exceeding standard thickness; defect in shape . Normally tinplate will sort into two important types such as:
- Equal thickness tin plate
- Differential thickness tin plate
Usage
Tinplate is broadly applied in food and beverage packaging such as grease cans, chemical cans and so on. The advantages and features of tinplate protect the fillers from its physical and chemical properties. Sino East Steel Group may suggest you proper usage of different tinplate below,
Plain interior (PIS)
Main usages will refer to Edible oils, Solvent based products and Oil paints. However, it is not suitable for Water based products, Olive oil and so on.
Lacquered interior (LIS)
This kind of Tinplate is accordance with the usage of Water based products, Water based paints, Olive oil, etc.
Plain exterior (POS)
Plain exterior of Tinplate products will widely be applied in dry environments where the risk of oxidation is low relatively.
Varnish exterior (VOS)
Clear and pure varnish exterior ensure to provides extra protection against oxidation of containers due to moisture.
White exterior (WOS)
At the first, more protection contrary to oxidization of the container because of moisture. The second, often applied on the most of printed cans such as white base coating for exterior of tinplate’s container.
Dimension
20in×14in 112 pieces
28in×20in 56 pieces
30in×20in 49 pieces
1 base box = 31360in2 = 20.2324 m2
Advantage
For resistance of rust, corrosion from acidic and alkaline substance filling into tinplate’s containers, tinplate products through its steel sheet electroplated with tin ensure to provide improved protection and appearance.
Meanwhile, the barrier of the containers to air and other volatile gases is very important for the preservation of nutrients and sensory quality, however tinplate ensure its advanced performance on sealing.
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Electrolytic Tinplate (ETP) Specifications at a Glance
| Parameter | Available Range |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.15 – 0.50 mm |
| Width | 700 – 1100 mm |
| Tin Coating | 1.1 – 11.2 g/m² per side (equal or differential) |
| Hardness | T1 – T5, DR7 – DR10 |
| Standards | ASTM A623 / JIS G3303 / GB/T 2520 |
| Forms | Coil, sheet, scroll-cut blanks |
| MOQ | 5 tons (stock) / 20 tons (custom) |
| Indicative Price | USD 850 – 1,400/MT FOB Tianjin |
Tinplate Products & Buying Guides
- Tin plate application guide — where tinplate is used across packaging
- Tinplate price guide — what affects tinplate cost per ton
- Understanding tinplate in 5 minutes — ETP vs TFS basics
- Selecting tinplate for food canning — coating and hardness selection
- Tinplate manufacturer & supplier profile — Sino East Steel factory, since 2008
B2B Ordering FAQ — Tinplate
Q1: What is tinplate used for?
A: Electrolytic tinplate is the standard packaging material for food cans, beverage cans, aerosol cans, crown caps and closures. It combines the strength of low-carbon steel strip with a food-safe pure tin coating, and runs reliably on high-speed can-making lines.
Q2: What is the price of tinplate per ton?
A: Indicative FOB Tianjin pricing is approximately USD 850-1,400 per metric ton, depending on hardness grade (T1-T5), tin coating weight, order quantity and delivery terms. We confirm firm pricing within 12-24 hours of receiving your specification.
Q3: What is the MOQ for tinplate coil and sheet?
A: Our standard MOQ is 5 tons for stock sizes and 20 tons for custom specifications. Coating weights and hardness grades can be mixed in one container to build economical order quantities.
Q4: What is the delivery time and which trade terms do you support?
A: Production and delivery run 15-30 days. Cargo ships from Tianjin Xingang Port under FOB, CIF, CFR or DDP terms, with edge protection and moisture-controlled packing planned for long-distance freight.
Q5: Which standards and certificates do you supply?
A: We supply to ASTM A623, JIS G3303 and GB/T 2520, with a mill test certificate reporting tin coating weight and hardness per coil, plus third-party inspection by SGS, BV or TUV on request.
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