0.16mm & 0.26mm Electrolytic Tinplate Coils with Superior Paint & Corrosion Resistance
This product line features precision-gauge Electrolytic Tin Plate (ETP) and Tin-Free Steel (TFS) coils, specifically offered in the critical thicknesses of 0.16mm and 0.26mm. Engineered for high-performance food can manufacturing, these thin yet strong materials provide an optimal balance between material efficiency and structural integrity. The core of its performance lies in the electrolytic tin (or chromium) coating, which acts as a superior, reactive base for protective paints and lacquers while delivering inherent resistance to rust, acids, and alkalis. This dual functionality makes it an ideal substrate for producing durable three-piece welded cans, draw-and-iron (DI) cans, and aerosol containers that must withstand aggressive internal contents and external environments.
- Precision Thickness Control: Supplied in exacting gauges of 0.16mm and 0.26mm, enabling material lightweighting for cost savings while ensuring consistent formability and can strength.
- Enhanced Paint Adhesion: The specially treated surface (Bright, Stone, Matte, Silver) provides an excellent anchor for internal and external coatings, ensuring lacquers and inks bond firmly for long-term durability and vibrant printing.
- Multi-Faceted Corrosion Defense: Offers proven resistance against rust (external), and chemical attack from acidic (e.g., fruits) and alkaline food products, extending the packaged product's shelf life.
- High-Strength Material Options: Available in a wide spectrum of hardness and temper grades (T2-T5, DR7.5-DR9, TS230-TH620), allowing for fine-tuning between deep-draw formability and final can rigidity.
- Manufacturing Flexibility: Suitable for various can-making processes, including welding, stamping, and deep drawing, and can be supplied in custom slit widths and coil dimensions.
Selecting these thin-gauge tinplate coils translates to direct operational benefits. The precise thickness reduces raw material tonnage and weight, lowering costs and environmental impact. The superior paintability minimizes coating defects and rejects, while the inherent corrosion resistance safeguards brand reputation by preventing can failure. Supplied in coil form, it ensures efficient, continuous feeding into automated production lines, maximizing throughput and yield.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Electrolytic Tin Plate (ETP) / Tin Free Steel (TFS) |
| Base Steel | MR, SPCC, Prime Grade |
| Key Thickness | 0.16mm, 0.26mm (Range: 0.15-0.45mm) |
| Coil Width | 600mm – 1030mm (Customizable) |
| Temper & Hardness | T2-T5, DR7.5-DR9, TS230-TS290, TH415-TH620 |
| Tin Coating Mass | 1.1/1.1, 2.0/2.0, 2.8/2.8, 5.6/5.6 g/m² |
| Surface Finish | Bright, Stone, Silver, Matte |
| Core Certification | SGS, Mill Test Certificate |


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