TINPLATE STEEL
Tin-Coated Steel
TINPLATE STEEL
Tin-Coated Steel
Product Overview
Tinplate steel is a tin-coated steel with properties that provide excellent corrosion resistance. It is suitable for applications that require durability against corrosion and can be further printed with designs or coated with additional surface finishes.
Technical Specifications
Property | Details
Thickness | 0.14 – 0.50 mm
Width | 457 – 1,016 mm
Tin Coating | 1.1 / 11.2 g/m²
Temper Grade | T1 – T5.5, DR7 – DR10
Surface Finish | Bright / Stone / Silver / Matte
Standard | JIS G3303
Applications
Food Packaging
Consumer Packaging
Aerosol & Closures
Industrial Applications
Industrial Containers
Metal Ends & Closures
Why Choose Tinplate
Comparison of Tinplate (TP) vs Tin-Free Steel (TFS)
| Feature | Tinplate (TP) | Tin-Free Steel (TFS) |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Coating | Tin Coating | Chromium / Chromium Oxide Coating |
| Corrosion Resistance | ★★★★★Excellent corrosion resistance | ★★★★★Excellent corrosion resistance when properly lacquered |
| Lacquer Adhesion | ★★★★☆Very Good | ★★★★★Excellent |
| Solderability | ✓ Suitable for soldering | × Not suitable for soldering |
| Weldability | ✓ Suitable for welding in conventional can manufacturing | × Not suitable for conventional welding |
| 3-Piece Can | ✓ Suitable for the production of 3-piece cans | × Not suitable for conventional welding of 3-piece cans |
| 2-Piece Can | ✓ Applicable | ✓ Applicable |
| Suitable Applications | Food cans, beverage cans, paint cans, chemical containers, and general metal packaging | Can ends, Easy Open Ends (EOE), DRD cans, and premium coated metal packaging |
Quality & Production
- Electrolytic Tin Coating
- Controlled Surface Finish
- Strict Quality Inspection
