Tinplate, also known as tinned steel plate (SPTE), is a cold-rolled thin steel plate coated with a thin layer of metallic tin. ‌ tinplate has the characteristics of non-toxic, tasteless, good formability and easy welding, and its tin layer mainly plays the role of preventing corrosion and rust. The application of tinplate is very wide, mainly used in food and beverage packaging, such as cans and beverage cans.

Application in food packaging

Tinplate is often used to make food packaging, such as tea cans, coffee cans, chocolate cans, candy cans, mooncake boxes, wine cans, cigarette boxes and so on. These packages not only have good sealing, but also maintain the freshness and taste of the food.

Applications in other fields

Tinplate is also used to make gift boxes, such as hand jewelry boxes, perfume boxes, CD boxes, glasses boxes, pencil boxes, watch boxes and so on. In addition, tinplate is also used to make some iron crafts, such as key chains, hanging lights, candle holders, fruit bowls, pot MATS, badges, coasters, buckets, etc.

Advantages of tinplate

Compared with other packaging materials, tinplate material has higher strength and rigidity, and is not easy to break, which is suitable for various packaging needs, whether it is small sales packaging or large transportation packaging. Its design concept cleverly combines traditional hand painting with modern product packaging, which has the practical value of collection, viewing and reuse.