Beverage Can Material Solution ETP Tinplate DR8 DR9 for Beer & Soft Drink Cans
Complete beverage can material solution including DR tinplate, ETP tinplate, and packaging steel. Designed for high-speed production of beer and soft drink cans. Custom specs available.
In the modern beverage industry, packaging materials must meet strict requirements for strength, safety, lightweight design, and production efficiency.
We provide a complete beverage can material solution, covering ETP tinplate, DR tinplate (DR8/DR9) and customized specifications to support high-speed can manufacturing lines.
Our solutions are widely used in:
- Carbonated drink cans (Coca-Cola, soda)
- Beer cans
- Energy drink containers
| Temper | ||||
| Standard | Japanese Standard | Chiness Standard | European Standard | American Standard |
| JIS3303-2002 | GB/T2520-2000 | DIN EN 10203-1991 | ASTM623M-2002 | |
| Single-Reduced | T1 | TH50+SE | TS230 | T1(T49) |
| T2 | TH52+SE | TS245 | T1(T53) | |
| T2.5 | TH55+SE | TS260 | T2.5(T55) | |
| T3 | TH57+SE | TS275 | T3(T57) | |
| T4 | TH61+SE | TH415 | T4(T61) | |
| T5 | TH65+SE | TH435 | T5(T65) | |
| Double-Reduced | DR7 | H71+SE | TH520 | DR7 (T71) |
| DR8 | H73+SE | TH550 | DR8(T73) | |
| DR9 | H76+SE | TH620 | DR9(T76) | |
| Temper Grade | Hardness (HR30Tm) | Yield Strength (MPa) |
|---|---|---|
| T-1 | 49±3 | 330 |
| T-2 | 53±3 | 350 |
| T-3 | 57±3 | 370 |
| T-4 | 61±3 | 415 |
| T-5 | 65±3 | 450 |
| DR-7M | 71±5 | 520 |
| DR-8 | 73±5 | 550 |
| DR-8M | 73±5 | 580 |
| DR-9 | 76±5 | 620 |
| DR-9M | 77±5 | 660 |
| DR-10 | 80±5 | 690 |
| Former Coating Designation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Former Coating Designation | Nominal Coating Weight (g/m²) | Minimum Average Coating Weight (g/m²) |
| 10# | 1.1/1.1 | 0.9/0.9 |
| 20# | 2.2/2.2 | 1.8/1.8 |
| 25# | 2.8/2.8 | 2.5/2.5 |
| 50# | 5.6/5.6 | 5.2/5.2 |
| 75# | 8.4/8.4 | 7.8/7.8 |
| 100# | 11.2/11.2 | 10.1/10.1 |
| 25#/10# | 2.8/1.1 | 2.5/0.9 |
| 50#/10# | 5.6/1.1 | 5.2/0.9 |
| 75#/25# | 5.6/2.8 | 5.2/2.5 |
| 75#/50# | 8.4/2.8 | 7.8/2.5 |
| 75#/50# | 8.4/5.6 | 7.8/5.2 |
| 100#/25# | 11.2/2.8 | 10.1/2.5 |
| 100#/50# | 11.2/5.6 | 10.1/5.2 |
| 100#/75# | 11.2/8.4 | 10.1/7.8 |
| 125#/50# | 15.1/5.6 | 13.9/5.2 |
| Surface Finish | ||
|---|---|---|
| Classification | Symbol | Specific Feature |
| Bright Finish | B | A luster finish provided by a flow-melted tin coating on a smoothly finished steel based with grindstone-pattern. |
| Stone Finish | R | A luster finish provided by a flow-melted tin coating on a steel base characterized by a directional grindstone-pattern. |
| Silver Finish | S | A luster finish provided by a flow-melted tin coating on a coarse dull-finished steel base. |
| Matte Finish | M | A dull finish usually provided by an unflow-melted tin coating on a dull finished steel base. |
DR tinplate (such as DR8 / DR9) provides significantly higher strength than standard grades, enabling thinner material usage and cost savings.
Typical range:
- Thickness: 0.14–0.30 mm
- Temper: DR7, DR8, DR9
Designed for modern can-making lines, DR material ensures:
- Stable forming in high-speed stamping
- Reduced deformation
- Consistent product quality
By using thinner gauges with higher strength, manufacturers can:
- Reduce raw material costs
- Lower transportation weight
- Improve sustainability
Despite higher strength, DR tinplate maintains:
- Smooth surface finish
- Good lacquer adhesion
- Suitable for branded packaging
Application Scenarios
Beverage Packaging
- Soft drinks (Coca-Cola, soda)
- Beer cans
- Energy drinks
Food & Liquid Containers
- Juice packaging
- Liquid food cans
Industrial Lightweight Containers
- Aerosol cans
- Specialty metal containers
Q1: What material is best for beverage cans?
A: DR tinplate (DR8/DR9) is preferred for lightweight and high-strength applications.
Q2: Can your materials be used in high-speed production lines?
A: Yes, they are optimized for automated can-making systems.
Q3: How do you ensure beverage safety?
A: With proper coating and stable tin layer, the material prevents contamination.
Q4: Can you provide customized specifications?
A: Yes, thickness, temper grade, and coating weight can be tailored.
Q5: What industries do you supply?
A: Beverage, food packaging, and industrial container manufacturers.
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