Tinplate Steel Sheet – Tin coated steel sheet for cans, lids and metal packaging.
Food Packaging Grade – Suitable for food cans, beverage cans and can end production.
Multiple Tempers Available – T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, DR8 and DR9 can be supplied.
Custom Size & Coating – Thickness, width, length, tin coating and surface finish customizable.
Export Ready Supply – MTC, inspection support, seaworthy packing, FOB, CIF and CFR available.
Tinplate sheet is a tin coated steel sheet widely used in the metal packaging industry. It is made by electroplating a thin layer of tin onto cold rolled steel substrate, giving the sheet good corrosion resistance, clean surface quality, formability and printing performance.
The steel base provides strength and stiffness, while the tin coating improves surface protection, solderability and lacquer compatibility. Because of these advantages, tinplate sheet is commonly used for food cans, beverage cans, can lids, easy open ends, printed tin boxes, aerosol cans, chemical containers, bottle caps and other packaging products.
Henan GDD supplies tinplate sheets in different thicknesses, widths, lengths, tempers, tin coating weights, surface finishes and packing methods. We support can-making factories, food packaging manufacturers, metal printing factories, lid manufacturers and global steel distributors.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Tinplate Sheet / Electrolytic Tinplate Sheet / ETP Steel Sheet |
| Base Steel | Cold Rolled Steel |
| Material Grade | MR, SPCC, Q195, L, D or Customized |
| Temper | T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, DR8, DR9 or Customized |
| Standard | GB, JIS, ASTM, EN or Customized |
| Thickness | 0.13 mm – 0.50 mm or Customized |
| Width | 600 mm – 1250 mm or Customized |
| Length | 600 mm – 1200 mm or Customized |
| Tin Coating | 1.1/1.1, 2.8/2.8, 5.6/5.6, 8.4/8.4 g/m² or Customized |
| Tin Coating Type | Equal Coating / Differential Coating |
| Surface Finish | Bright, Stone, Silver, Matte |
| Passivation | 300, 311, 312 or Customized |
| Oiling | DOS Oil or Customized |
| Processing Service | Cutting, Slitting, Printing Base Material Supply |
| Application | Food Can, Beverage Can, Can Lid, Tin Box, Aerosol Can, Chemical Can |
| Packing | Standard Export Seaworthy Packing |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW |
Tinplate sheet is a thin steel sheet coated with tin on both sides through an electrolytic tinning process. It is also called ETP sheet, tin coated steel sheet or electrolytic tinplate sheet.
Tinplate is designed for packaging applications that require a clean surface, stable forming performance and reliable coating compatibility. It can be printed, lacquered, cut, stamped, welded and formed into different can-making and metal packaging products.
For food packaging, tinplate sheet is commonly used together with internal lacquer or coating according to the packed product and local food-contact requirements. This helps improve product protection and packaging safety during storage and transportation.
Food can tinplate sheet is used for can bodies, can ends and food packaging containers. It requires stable thickness, good surface quality, suitable temper and proper tin coating to support forming, welding, printing and lacquering processes.
Tinplate sheet for can lids and easy open ends usually requires good flatness, suitable hardness and stable mechanical properties. T4, T5, DR8 and DR9 tempers are often selected for lid and end applications according to production requirements.
Printed tinplate sheet is used for decorative metal packaging such as biscuit boxes, tea tins, candy boxes, gift boxes and promotional packaging. It requires a smooth and clean surface for printing, coating and color presentation.
Tinplate sheet can also be used for aerosol cans, paint cans, oil cans and chemical containers. The suitable tin coating, lacquer system and temper should be selected according to the packed material and processing method.
Customized tinplate sheets can be supplied according to required thickness, sheet size, temper, tin coating, finish, passivation, oiling, packing method and final application.
Tinplate sheet can be supplied in different tempers according to forming depth, strength requirement and final product type.
T1 temper is soft and suitable for deep drawing or applications requiring excellent forming performance. T2 and T3 are commonly used for food cans, general can bodies and printed packaging. T4 and T5 provide higher hardness and stiffness, making them suitable for lids, ends, closures and packaging parts requiring better rigidity.
DR8 and DR9 are double reduced tinplate tempers. They provide higher strength with thinner gauge, making them suitable for lightweight can ends, high-strength lids and packaging products that require material saving and stable stiffness.
Tin coating weight can be selected according to corrosion resistance, welding performance, lacquer compatibility and final packaging requirements.
Light tin coating is often used for products that will be lacquered or used in less corrosive environments. Medium tin coating such as 2.8/2.8 g/m² is widely used for food cans, printed tins and general packaging. Higher tin coating such as 5.6/5.6 g/m² or 8.4/8.4 g/m² can be selected for stronger protection or special packaging applications.
Equal tin coating means both sides have the same tin coating weight. Differential tin coating means each side has a different tin coating weight, which can help match different inside and outside packaging requirements.
Henan GDD supplies tinplate sheets with bright, stone, silver and matte finishes. Bright finish provides a smooth and reflective surface suitable for high-quality printing and decorative packaging. Stone finish has a fine textured appearance and is widely used in food packaging. Silver finish provides a uniform metallic appearance, while matte finish offers lower gloss for special visual or processing requirements.
The proper surface finish can be selected according to printing method, lacquer system, packaging appearance and customer production line requirements.
Tinplate sheet is one of the most important raw materials for metal packaging. It is widely used for food cans, milk powder cans, fruit cans, meat cans, vegetable cans, coffee cans and tea cans.
It is also suitable for beverage cans, can lids, easy open ends, bottom ends, crown caps, screw caps and other closure products. In decorative packaging, tinplate sheet can be used for printed tin boxes, biscuit tins, candy boxes, gift boxes and stationery boxes.
For industrial packaging, tinplate sheets can be processed into aerosol cans, spray cans, paint cans, oil cans, chemical cans and lubricant containers. Different tempers, tin coating weights and lacquer systems can be selected according to the final product.
Tinplate sheet combines steel strength with tin coating protection, making it suitable for many metal packaging products that require formability, stiffness and clean surface quality.
The smooth tinplate surface is suitable for printing, coating, lacquering and decoration. It helps improve the appearance and market value of finished metal packaging.
Different temper grades can meet different forming requirements, from deep drawing cans to rigid lids and high-strength can ends.
Tin coating helps improve corrosion resistance and surface durability. Proper coating selection can support food, beverage, chemical and decorative packaging applications.
Tinplate sheet can be cut, slit, stamped, welded, printed, lacquered and formed according to different production line requirements.
Thickness, width, length, temper, tin coating, surface finish, passivation, oiling and packing method can be customized according to customer requirements.
Tinplate sheet is supplied in flat sheet form and is suitable for customers who directly use sheet feeding equipment, printing lines, stamping lines or can-making machines.
Tinplate coil is supplied in coil form and is suitable for customers who need continuous production, slitting, cutting or customized processing before use.
For customers who need ready-to-use sizes, tinplate sheet is often more convenient. For customers with cutting or slitting equipment, tinplate coil may provide more production flexibility.
Henan GDD can supply tinplate sheets with different finishes, tin coating weights, tempers and sheet sizes. Cutting and slitting services can be arranged according to customer production requirements.
For printing factories and can-making factories, sheet flatness, surface cleanliness, coating stability and packing protection are important. We can arrange inspection and packing according to order requirements to help reduce surface damage during storage and shipment.
Henan GDD is a reliable steel material supplier with experience in tinplate supply, coated steel products, processing, inspection, packing and export service. We provide tinplate sheet solutions for can-making factories, food packaging manufacturers, metal printing factories, lid manufacturers, chemical can producers and global steel distributors.
We support multiple tempers, custom tin coating, flexible sheet sizes, surface finish selection, cutting service, quality inspection, export packing and international shipment. From quotation to production, inspection, documents and loading, our team can provide one-stop support for your tinplate sheet orders.
Before shipment, Henan GDD can arrange inspection according to customer requirements. Inspection items may include thickness, width, length, tin coating, temper, hardness, surface finish, flatness, oil condition, sheet quantity and packing condition.
For packaging applications, surface defects, scratches, stains, rust, edge quality and printing suitability can also be checked according to customer requirements. MTC, quality documents, inspection photos, packing photos, loading photos and third-party inspection can be provided with shipment.
Tinplate sheets are usually packed with moisture-proof paper, protective film, wooden pallet, steel strip reinforcement and export seaworthy packing. Proper packing helps protect the sheet surface from moisture, scratches and deformation during transportation.
Shipment is usually arranged by container according to sheet size, pallet weight and order quantity. Export documents such as commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, MTC and certificate of origin can be provided according to buyer requirements.
Tinplate sheet is used for food cans, beverage cans, can lids, easy open ends, printed tin boxes, aerosol cans, chemical cans, crown caps and other metal packaging products.
We can supply T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, DR8, DR9 and customized temper grades according to forming and strength requirements.
Yes. Equal coating and differential coating can be supplied. Common tin coating options include 1.1/1.1, 2.8/2.8, 5.6/5.6 and 8.4/8.4 g/m².
Bright, stone, silver, matte and customized surface finishes are available according to printing, lacquering and packaging requirements.
Yes. Cutting and slitting can be arranged according to required width, length, sheet size, packing method and production line needs.
Please provide thickness, width, length, temper, tin coating, surface finish, quantity, packing requirement, destination port and trade terms.
Yes. MTC, quality documents, inspection photos, packing photos, loading photos and third-party inspection can be provided according to order requirements.
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