High Performance Electrolytic Tin Plate For Superior Sealing & Long Term Food Preservation
Electrolytic Tin Plate (ETP) represents the industry standard for creating secure, long-lasting metal packaging. This material consists of a cold-rolled steel substrate electrolytically coated with a pure tin layer, forming an exceptional barrier that is both robust and adaptable. Engineered specifically for applications where maintaining product integrity is critical, it provides outstanding sealing capabilities and preservation properties.
By effectively blocking oxygen, moisture, light, and external contaminants, it ensures the freshness, flavor, and safety of sensitive contents. Available in versatile coil or sheet formats, this tinplate is the foundational material for manufacturing a wide array of containers, including food cans for fish and vegetables, aerosol cans, paint tins, and industrial pails.
Features & Characteristics
- Exceptional Barrier Properties: The combination of a steel base and inert tin coating creates a hermetic seal when fabricated, offering an impermeable defense against air, moisture, and microbial ingress.
- Superior Preservation Quality: Protects contents from light-induced degradation and prevents flavor/scalar transfer, ensuring long shelf life and maintained product quality for both food and non-food items.
- Excellent Fabrication Versatility: Available in a full spectrum of tempers (T1-T5, DR7-DR9) and hardness grades (TS230-TH620), allowing precise matching to different forming processes, from deep-drawing to welding.
- Broad Application Range: Suited for an extensive variety of end uses, from acidic food products and carbonated beverages to chemical reagents, oils, and industrial coatings.
- Customizable Specifications: Offered in multiple thicknesses, widths, surface finishes (Bright, Stone, Matte), and tin coating weights to meet exact production line and product protection needs.
Key Advantages
Implementing this high-grade Electrolytic Tin Plate delivers unmatched packaging reliability. Its proven sealing performance minimizes spoilage and waste, protecting brand reputation. The material's strength allows for lightweight, durable containers that reduce shipping costs. As a 100% recyclable and permanently available material, it supports circular economy goals. Furthermore, its compatibility with high-speed manufacturing and consistent quality, backed by Mill Certification, ensures efficient production and supply chain confidence.
Technical Parameters
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Material Type |
Electrolytic Tin Plate (ETP) / Tin Free Steel (TFS) |
| Base Steel |
MR, SPCC, Prime Grade |
| Available Form |
Coil or Sheet |
| Thickness Range |
0.15mm - 0.45mm (Customizable) |
| Width Range |
650mm - 1050mm |
| Coating Mass |
1.1/1.1, 2.0/2.0, 2.8/2.8, 5.6/5.6 g/m² (Customizable) |
| Temper Designation |
T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, DR7, DR8, DR9 |
| Hardness Grades |
TS230, TS245, TS260, TS275, TS290, TH415-TH620 |
| Key Certification |
Mill Certificate |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is tinplate used for?
Tinplate is mainly used for food cans, lids, and packaging due to its corrosion resistance and safety.
Q2: Is your tinplate food grade?
Yes, our tinplate meets international food safety standards.
Q3: Can you customize size and coating?
Yes, thickness, width, temper, and tin coating can all be customized.
Q4: What is your MOQ?
Usually 5-25 tons depending on specification.
Q5: Do you provide samples?
Yes, free samples are available.
