EN10202 T5 2.8/2.8 Beverages Tinplate Steel ETP Tin coated For Packaging Foodstuffs

ETP Tin Coated Used For Packaging Foodstuffs And Beverages

Tinplate Steel Coil For Aerosol Containers

1. Introduction

Tinplate refers to steel sheets or coils that have been coated with a thin layer of tin through a process called electroplating or hot-dip coating. The coating of tin helps improve the steel's resistance to corrosion, enhances its formability, and provides a smooth surface ideal for various applications.

Tinplate is usually produced by taking low-carbon steel or mild steel and coating it with a thin layer of tin, which acts as a protective barrier against rust, corrosion, and environmental factors. The thickness of the tin coating typically ranges from 1 to 12 microns, depending on the application and requirements. Tinplate is available in various grades and types, which influence its characteristics like strength, flexibility, corrosion resistance, and printing ability.

2. Tinplate characteristics

- Corrosion Resistance: Tinplate offers excellent resistance to corrosion due to the protective layer of tin. The tin coating prevents water, moisture, and other corrosive elements from coming into direct contact with the underlying steel.

- Formability: Tinplate has good formability, which makes it suitable for deep drawing, pressing, and other shaping processes. This is crucial for applications where the material needs to be bent or shaped into complex forms.

- Smooth Surface: The smooth, shiny finish of tinplate makes it ideal for printing and decoration, and it enhances its visual appeal, which is especially important in packaging and consumer products.

- Lightweight: Tinplate is relatively lightweight compared to other metals, which is an advantage in many packaging applications, such as cans.

Application Records:

1. Three-piece pop-top can for food and beverage:
- Market Status: This segment of the tinplate market is well-established (mature ETP market).
- Representative Clients: Includes prominent brands such as Wanglaoji, Redbull, and Robust.

2. Food can:
- Market Potential: Identified as one of the most promising segments for tinplate (ETP market).
- Usage: Tinplate is extensively used for packaging various canned foods, exemplified by brands like Huangguan, Meilin, and Gulong.

3. Screw cap and crown-shaped cap:
- Market Segmentation: ETP is specifically tailored for different types of beer packaging.
- Dominance: It serves as a primary supplier for crown-shaped caps.

4. Spray can:
- Market Development: This segment within the tinplate market is still evolving and offers significant growth potential.
- Usage: Tinplate is employed in the packaging of spray cans, with room for further expansion.

5. High-grade chemical can:
- Market Focus: Chemical-grade tinplate is dedicated to packaging high-quality paint materials.
- Application: It ensures the safe and efficient containment of chemicals used in paints.

6. Drawn can and DRD can:
- Emerging Market: A rapidly growing segment within the tinplate industry.
- Application: Primarily used for gift cans and other decorative purposes, indicating its rising popularity and application diversity.

3.  Mechanical Properties of DR Tin Mill Products

4. EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTION LINES

5. TINPLATE COILS & APPLICATIONS 

6. EXPORT Packing and Marking