Tinplate

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Tinplate is a low-carbon cold-rolled steel sheet coated on both sides with commercially pure tin by electroplating. It combines the strength and formability of steel with the corrosion resistance, solderability and premium appearance of tin—making it an essential material for metal packaging.

Thickness:
0.14-6.0 mm

Width:
600-1500 mm

Material:
SPCC, MR, SPCH

Temper:
T1-DR10

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Product Overview

How It Protects

Key Features

Technical Specifications

Tinplate Structure

▎Product Overview

Brief Description: Tinplate is a low-carbon cold-rolled steel sheet coated on both sides with commercially pure tin by electroplating. It combines the strength and formability of steel with the corrosion resistance, solderability and premium appearance of tin—making it an essential material for metal packaging.

▎How It Protects

The tin layer acts as a barrier and also provides electrochemical protection in certain packed-food environments (tin can dissolve slightly and protect the steel substrate). In normal atmosphere, the tin coating is stable and helps resist rust. When specified with food-contact lacquers, tinplate is safe and reliable for canned food applications.

▎Key Features

Excellent Corrosion Resistance

Coating weights can be selected to match product contents and shelf-life needs.

Outstanding Paintability & Printability

Accepts a wide range of primers, lacquers and inks for high-quality decoration.

Superior Solderability & Weldability

Suitable for body-maker welding and traditional soldered seams.

Good Formability with High Strength

Multiple temper grades support deep-draw, flanging and seaming while maintaining required strength.

Attractive Metallic Luster

Available in bright, stone or matte finishes for premium shelf appeal.

Recyclable & Sustainable

100% recyclable steel supports circular packaging.

▎Main Applications

▎Technical Specification

Product Name: Tinplate

Thickness: 0.14-6.0 mm

Width: 600-1050 mm

Material: SPCC, MR

Temper: T1-DR10

Annealing: BA (Batch annealing)

Coating Weight (mg/m2): 56-1120

Standard: GB/JIS/DIN/ASTM（Can be produced according to customer requirements）

Origin: China

MOQ (Minimum order quantity): 15 tons

Delivery time: 45 days

FINISHES
Type	Main uses	Features
Bright	General-purpose food & general-line cans; premium decorative tins; aerosol components	Flow-melted tin with mirror-like gloss; best for high-fidelity graphics and shelf appeal.
Mate	Crown caps, ends, twist-off (lug) caps	Non-reflective finish; electrolytic tin not flow-melted on a matte substrate; strong lacquer/ink anchorage and barcode readability.
Sliver	Various applications incl. crown caps and stamped parts	Bright “silver-tone” finish obtained by flow-melted tin on specially conditioned base steel; uniform laydown for decoration.
Stone	General-use cans and heavily printed panels	Slightly matte, scratch-resistant surface; produced with flow-melted tin on a stone-finish substrate; reduces glare and scuffing during lithography and can-making.

Packaging Method: Waterproof paper; Fumigated wooden pallet; wooden box, etc

▎Tinplate Structure

▎Manufacturing Process

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