Prime Electrolytic Tinplate Metal Sheets & Coils 0.15–0.50mm for Food Cans, Aerosol Cans & Metal Packaging
Prime Electrolytic Tinplate Sheets & Coils 0.15-0.50mm for Food Cans, Aerosol Cans & Metal Packaging
Product Overview
Electrolytic Tinplate (ETP) is a premium packaging steel material produced by coating cold rolled steel with a thin layer of pure tin. Known for its superior corrosion resistance, excellent surface finish, and outstanding forming performance, tinplate is widely used in food packaging, aerosol cans, paint containers, and decorative metal boxes.
Our tinplate sheets and coils are manufactured using high-quality MR and SPCC steel substrates with strict quality control according to international standards including ASTM, JIS, and EN specifications. Available in multiple tempers, coating weights, and surface finishes, the product can satisfy both industrial and decorative packaging requirements.
Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
| Product Name |
Electrolytic Tinplate Sheet & Coil |
| Thickness Range |
0.15mm - 0.50mm |
| Width Range |
600mm - 1050mm |
| Length |
Customized |
| Material Grade |
MR, SPCC, SPTE, Q195L |
| Temper Grade |
T1, T2, T2.5, T3, T4, T5, DR7, DR8, DR9 |
| Surface Finish |
Bright, Stone, Fine Stone, Matte, Silver, Gold Lacquered |
| Coating Type |
Equal & Differential Tin Coating |
| Tin Coating Weight |
1.1/1.1 to 11.2/11.2 g/m² |
| Annealing Type |
BA / CA |
| Coil Inner Diameter |
420mm / 508mm |
| Coil Weight |
3-12 MT |
| Tolerance |
±10% |
| Standards |
ASTM A623/A624/A625/A626, EN10202, JIS G3303 |
| Packaging |
Standard Seaworthy Export Packing |
| MOQ |
25 Metric Tons |
Application
Food Packaging Industry
- Beverage cans
- Milk powder cans
- Tuna cans
- Tomato paste cans
- Edible oil containers
Chemical & Industrial Packaging
- Paint cans
- Lubricant containers
- Chemical tins
- Aerosol cans
Decorative & Consumer Packaging
- Tea tins
- Biscuit boxes
- Gift packaging
- Stationery metal boxes
- Cosmetic packaging
How To Choose
Choose Thickness by Application
- 0.15-0.20mm → beverage cans and lightweight packaging
- 0.20-0.35mm → food cans and general containers
- 0.35-0.50mm → industrial and chemical packaging
Choose Temper Grade
- T1-T3 → better flexibility and forming
- T4-T5 → stronger rigidity
- DR grades → high-speed can manufacturing and deep drawing
Choose Surface Finish
- Bright → premium printing quality
- Stone / Matte → industrial packaging
- Gold lacquered → decorative packaging
Choose Tin Coating Weight
Higher tin coating provides stronger corrosion resistance for long-term storage applications.
FAQ
Q1: What is electrolytic tinplate?
Electrolytic tinplate is cold rolled steel coated with a thin tin layer through an electroplating process to improve corrosion resistance and packaging performance.
Q2: What industries commonly use tinplate?
Tinplate is widely used in food packaging, aerosol cans, chemical containers, decorative tins, and consumer packaging industries.
Q3: Can tinplate sheets be customized?
Yes. Thickness, width, coating weight, temper grade, surface finish, and sheet length can all be customized.
Q4: What is the difference between equal coating and differential coating?
Equal coating applies the same tin weight on both sides, while differential coating uses different coating thicknesses for optimized cost and performance.
Q5: Is tinplate recyclable?
Yes. Tinplate is fully recyclable and environmentally friendly, making it suitable for sustainable packaging applications.
