Tinplate
Color Tinplate Strip
Color tinplate strip is produced from cold-rolled steel with a tin coating applied to both sides, offering a base for printing and corrosion resistance in packaging applications. Jialu supplies color tinplate strip across multiple international standards, so a project requiring food-grade cans in GB/T 2520, JIS G3303 or DIN EN 10203 does not need to source from separate mills for different standards. The strip is ava
- Supplies color tinplate strip across GB/T 2520, JIS G3303, DIN EN 10203 and ASTM A623M standards on one order
- Offers both equal and different tin coating options to match corrosion and printing needs
- Multiple surface finishes including bright, stone, silver, matte, mirror and color printing for branding and protection
- Temper grades T2 to T5, DR7, DR7M, DR8, BA and CA for formability and stiffness control
Mill certificates issued against the ordered grade and standard. Third-party inspection available on request.
Overview
What This Material Is For
Color tinplate strip is produced from cold-rolled steel with a tin coating applied to both sides, offering a base for printing and corrosion resistance in packaging applications. Jialu supplies color tinplate strip across multiple international standards, so a project requiring food-grade cans in GB/T 2520, JIS G3303 or DIN EN 10203 does not need to source from separate mills for different standards. The strip is available in a range of coatings, thicknesses, surface finishes and temper grades, all on one contract and one shipment.
Key benefits
Why Buyers Choose It
- Supplies color tinplate strip across GB/T 2520, JIS G3303, DIN EN 10203 and ASTM A623M standards on one order
- Offers both equal and different tin coating options to match corrosion and printing needs
- Multiple surface finishes including bright, stone, silver, matte, mirror and color printing for branding and protection
- Temper grades T2 to T5, DR7, DR7M, DR8, BA and CA for formability and stiffness control
- Coil inside diameters of 508 mm and 610 mm support standard automated can-making lines
- One supplier for mixed-standard packaging projects avoids splitting orders across mills and inspection dates
Application scenarios
Where It Is Used
- Food and beverage can production using GB/T 2520 or JIS G3303 compliant strip with color printing
- Chemical and paint can manufacturing requiring corrosion resistance and non-reactive surfaces
- Aerosol can production with high-formability temper grades like DR7 and DR8
- Gift and promotional packaging using mirror or matte finishes with printed graphics
- Automated can-making lines requiring 508 mm or 610 mm coil inner diameters
- Projects needing both equal and different tin coating ratios for cost and performance balance
Buyer profile
Who It Is For
- Packaging OEMs sourcing cans for food, tea, oil, chemicals and aerosols
- Can-making machinery operators needing consistent coil dimensions and temper
- Branding agencies requiring color-printed tinplate for premium packaging
- Export-focused packaging converters who need multi-standard compliance on one order
- Procurement teams managing mixed-specification packaging projects across regions
Sourcing pain points
Problems It Solves
- Splitting tinplate orders across multiple mills due to different national standards
- Delays from waiting for separate inspections and shipments for each standard
- Inconsistent coil dimensions or temper grades when sourcing from multiple suppliers
- Lack of color printing or surface finish options in standard tinplate stock
- Difficulty in matching different tin coating ratios across one production line
Engineering detail
Technical Features
- Tin coating options include equal (1.4/1.4, 2.2/2.2, 2.8/2.8, 5.6/5.6, 8.4/8.4, 11.2/11.2) and different (1.4/2.8, 2.2/2.8, 2.8/5.6, 2.8/8.4, 2.8/11.2, 5.6/8.4, 5.6/11.2, 8.4/11.2) ratios
- Thickness range from 0.12 mm to 6.0 mm supports both thin-walled cans and heavy-duty containers
- Coil inner diameters of 508 mm and 610 mm match standard can-making equipment
- Surface finishes: bright, stone, silver, matte, mirror and color printing available
- Temper grades T2, T2.5, T3, T3.5, T4, T5, DR7, DR7M, DR8, BA and CA for formability and rigidity
- Annealing methods: continuous (CA) and batch (BA) to suit processing needs
Specifications
Grades Standards And Size Range
Values below come from the published product data. Anything not listed is confirmed per enquiry.
| Product Name | Color Tinplate Strip |
|---|---|
| Standards | GB/T 2520-2000, JIS G3303-2002, DIN EN 10203-1991, ASTM A623M-2011 |
| Material | MR, SPCC, SPCH |
| Tin Coating | Equal: 1.4/1.4, 2.2/2.2, 2.8/2.8, 5.6/5.6, 8.4/8.4, 11.2/11.2; Different: 1.4/2.8, 2.2/2.8, 2.8/5.6, 2.8/8.4, 2.8/11.2, 5.6/8.4, 5.6/11.2, 8.4/11.2 |
| Thickness | 0.12 ~ 6.0 mm |
| Coil Inner Diameter | 508 mm, 610 mm |
| Surface Finish | Bright, Stone, Silver, Matte, Mirror, Color Printing |
| Temper | T2, T2.5, T3, T3.5, T4, T5, DR7, DR7M, DR8, BA, CA |
| Annealing | CA (Continuous Annealing), BA (Batch Annealing) |
Material options
Materials
- MR steel for general-purpose packaging with moderate formability
- SPCC steel for standard tinplate applications requiring good drawing and stamping
- SPCH steel for higher-strength applications where deep drawing is needed
- Tin-coated steel base for corrosion resistance and printability in packaging
How it is made
Manufacturing Route
01Cold-rolled steel strip preparation before tin coating
02Electrolytic tin coating applied to both sides in controlled thickness
03Annealing process selected based on temper grade: continuous (CA) or batch (BA)
04Surface treatment applied for finish: bright, stone, silver, matte, mirror or color printing
05Coiling to 508 mm or 610 mm inner diameter for automated handling
06Inspection and bundling for shipment
Testing and release
Quality Control
- Chemical composition and mechanical property checks against ordered standard
- Tin coating weight verified per GB/T 2520, JIS G3303 and DIN EN 10203
- Surface finish and coating uniformity inspected under controlled lighting
- Coil diameter and straightness checked before bundling
- Mill certificates issued per purchase order, referencing the standard and grade
What can be changed
Customisation Options
- Tin coating ratios can be customized to match specific corrosion or printing requirements
- Surface finish and temper grade selected per application need
- Coil inner diameter chosen as 508 mm or 610 mm based on customer line setup
- OEM service accepted for branded packaging and special marking
- Packing and labeling arranged to suit destination port and inspection regime
Honest comparison
How It Compares With The Alternatives
| Pre-coated steel without tin | Tinplate offers better corrosion resistance and food safety compliance; pre-coated steel is cheaper but not suitable for food or high-moisture environments |
|---|---|
| Aluminum foil laminate | Tinplate provides better rigidity and print quality; aluminum foil is lighter but less durable and harder to form |
| Galvanized steel strip | Tinplate is preferred for food packaging due to non-toxic coating; galvanized steel is used for structural and outdoor applications |
How to specify it
Buying Guide
- Start with the packaging application and required standard (GB/T 2520, JIS G3303, DIN EN 10203 or ASTM A623M)
- Specify tin coating ratio based on environment: equal for balanced protection, different for cost and performance trade-off
- Choose temper grade based on forming method: DR7/DR8 for deep drawing, T2–T5 for general stamping
- Confirm coil inner diameter (508 mm or 610 mm) matches your can-making line
- Request color printing samples before bulk order to verify finish and print quality
Questions buyers ask
Questions About Color Tinplate Strip
Which standards do you supply color tinplate strip to?
GB/T 2520-2000, JIS G3303-2002, DIN EN 10203-1991, and ASTM A623M-2011
Can we get different tin coating ratios on one coil?
Yes. Different coating options like 1.4/2.8, 2.8/5.6, 5.6/11.2 are available
What surface finishes are available?
Bright, stone, silver, matte, mirror, and color printing
What temper grades do you offer?
T2, T2.5, T3, T3.5, T4, T5, DR7, DR7M, DR8, BA, and CA
What coil inner diameters do you supply?
508 mm and 610 mm
Do you accept OEM orders?
Yes. OEM service is accepted for branded packaging and special marking
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