ETP Tinplate Sheet – Electrolytic tinplate sheet for cans, lids and packaging.
Packaging Grade Material – Suitable for food cans, beverage cans and metal containers.
Multiple Tempers Available – T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, DR8 and DR9 supported.
Custom Coating & Size – Thickness, sheet size, tin coating and finish can be customized.
Export Ready Service – MTC, inspection support, pallet packing, FOB, CIF and CFR available.
ETP tinplate sheet is an electrolytic tin coated steel sheet widely used in the can-making and metal packaging industries. It is produced by coating cold rolled steel with a controlled tin layer through an electrolytic process, giving the material good surface quality, corrosion resistance and packaging performance.
The steel base provides strength, stiffness and formability, while the tin coating improves surface protection, solderability, lacquering compatibility and printing performance. Because of these advantages, ETP tinplate sheet is widely used for food cans, beverage cans, can lids, easy open ends, printed tin boxes, aerosol cans, bottle caps, chemical cans and decorative metal packaging.
Henan GDD supplies ETP tinplate sheets in different thicknesses, sizes, tempers, tin coating weights, surface finishes and packing methods. We support can-making factories, lid manufacturers, food packaging companies, metal printing factories and global steel distributors.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | ETP Tinplate Sheet / Electrolytic Tinplate Sheet |
| Base Material | Cold Rolled Steel Sheet |
| Material Grade | MR, SPCC, Q195, L, D or Customized |
| Temper | T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, DR8, DR9 or Customized |
| Standard | GB, JIS, ASTM, EN or Customized |
| Thickness | 0.13 mm – 0.50 mm or Customized |
| Width | 600 mm – 1250 mm or Customized |
| Length | 600 mm – 1200 mm or Customized |
| Tin Coating | 1.1/1.1, 2.8/2.8, 5.6/5.6, 8.4/8.4 g/m² or Customized |
| Tin Coating Type | Equal Tin Coating / Differential Tin Coating |
| Surface Finish | Bright, Stone, Silver, Matte |
| Passivation | 300, 311, 312 or Customized |
| Oiling | DOS Oil or Customized |
| Processing Service | Cutting, Slitting, Sheet Packing, Printing Base Material Supply |
| Application | Food Can, Beverage Can, Can Lid, Tin Box, Aerosol Can, Bottle Cap, Chemical Can |
| Packing | Wooden Pallet, Moisture-proof Packing, Standard Export Seaworthy Packing |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW |
ETP stands for Electrolytic Tinplate. It is a thin steel sheet coated with tin on both sides by electrolytic deposition. The tin coating is controlled accurately to meet different packaging requirements.
ETP tinplate sheet is designed for metal packaging applications that require a clean surface, stable forming performance, good printing suitability and reliable coating compatibility. It can be printed, lacquered, cut, stamped, welded and formed into different packaging products.
For food packaging applications, ETP tinplate is usually used together with a suitable internal lacquer or coating system according to the packed product, sterilization process and local food-contact requirements.
ETP tinplate sheet for food cans is used for can bodies, can ends and packaging containers. It requires stable thickness, good surface quality, suitable temper and proper tin coating to support forming, welding, printing and lacquering processes.
Tinplate sheet for can lids, bottoms and easy open ends usually requires good flatness, suitable hardness and stable mechanical properties. T4, T5, DR8 and DR9 tempers are commonly selected for lid and end applications according to production requirements.
ETP tinplate sheet can be used as base material for printed tin boxes, biscuit tins, tea tins, candy boxes, coffee cans and gift packaging. A clean and smooth surface helps improve printing quality and packaging appearance.
ETP tinplate sheet can also be used for aerosol cans, paint cans, oil cans and chemical containers. The proper tin coating, lacquer system and temper should be selected according to the packed material and forming process.
Customized ETP tinplate sheets can be supplied according to required thickness, sheet size, temper, tin coating, surface finish, passivation, oiling, packing method and final application.
ETP tinplate sheet is one of the most important raw materials for metal packaging production.
In food packaging, it is used for fruit cans, vegetable cans, meat cans, fish cans, milk powder cans, coffee cans, tea cans and other food containers.
In can lid production, it is used for top ends, bottom ends, easy open ends, crown caps, screw caps and other closure products.
In decorative packaging, ETP tinplate sheet is used for printed tin boxes, biscuit tins, candy boxes, gift tins, stationery boxes and promotional metal packaging.
For industrial packaging, it can be processed into aerosol cans, paint cans, oil cans, lubricant cans and chemical cans depending on coating and packaging requirements.
ETP tinplate sheet combines steel strength with tin coating protection, making it suitable for cans, lids, caps and metal packaging products that require stiffness, formability and surface quality.
The smooth surface is suitable for printing, coating and lacquering. It helps improve final package appearance and supports different branding requirements.
Different temper grades can meet different forming requirements, from deep drawing can bodies to rigid lids and high-strength can ends.
Equal or differential tin coating can be selected according to corrosion resistance, welding performance, lacquer compatibility and final packaging use.
ETP tinplate sheet can be cut, slit, stamped, welded, printed, lacquered and formed according to different can-making and packaging production lines.
Thickness, width, length, temper, tin coating, surface finish, passivation, oiling and packing method can be customized according to customer requirements.
ETP tinplate sheet has a tin coating on the steel surface. It offers good solderability, corrosion resistance, printing performance and packaging appearance.
TFS, also known as tin-free steel or ECCS, does not have a tin coating. It usually requires organic coating and is often used for specific can ends, crowns, caps and packaging parts.
For customers who require tin coating, solderability and traditional can-making performance, ETP tinplate sheet is usually preferred. The correct choice depends on the packaging product, forming method, coating system and market requirement.
T1 temper is softer and suitable for applications requiring better forming performance. T2 and T3 are commonly used for general food cans, can bodies and printed packaging.
T4 and T5 provide higher hardness and rigidity, making them suitable for lids, ends, closures and parts requiring better stiffness.
DR8 and DR9 are double reduced tinplate tempers. They provide higher strength with thinner gauge, making them suitable for lightweight can ends and packaging products that require material saving and stable rigidity.
Tin coating weight can be selected according to corrosion resistance, welding performance, lacquer compatibility and packaging requirements.
Light tin coating is often used for products that will be lacquered or used in less corrosive environments. Medium tin coating such as 2.8/2.8 g/m² is widely used for food cans, printed tins and general packaging. Higher tin coating such as 5.6/5.6 g/m² or 8.4/8.4 g/m² can be selected for stronger surface protection or special packaging applications.
Equal tin coating means both sides have the same coating weight. Differential tin coating means the two sides have different tin coating weights, which can help match different inside and outside packaging requirements.
Henan GDD supplies ETP tinplate sheets with bright, stone, silver and matte finishes. Bright finish provides a smooth and reflective surface suitable for high-quality printing and decorative packaging.
Stone finish has a fine textured surface and is widely used in food packaging. Silver finish provides a uniform metallic appearance, while matte finish offers lower gloss for special printing, coating or visual requirements.
The proper surface finish can be selected according to printing method, lacquer system, packaging appearance and customer production line requirements.
Henan GDD is a reliable steel material supplier with experience in tinplate supply, coated steel products, processing, inspection, packing and export service. We provide ETP tinplate sheet solutions for can-making factories, lid manufacturers, food packaging producers, metal printing factories, chemical can manufacturers and global distributors.
We support multiple tempers, custom tin coating, flexible sheet sizes, surface finish selection, cutting service, quality inspection, export packing and international shipment. From quotation to production, inspection, documents and loading, our team can provide one-stop support for your ETP tinplate sheet orders.
Before shipment, Henan GDD can arrange inspection according to customer requirements. Inspection items may include thickness, width, length, tin coating, temper, hardness, surface finish, flatness, oil condition, sheet quantity and packing condition.
For packaging applications, surface defects, scratches, stains, rust, edge quality, printing suitability and sheet flatness can also be checked according to customer requirements. MTC, quality documents, inspection photos, packing photos, loading photos and third-party inspection can be provided with shipment.
ETP tinplate sheets are usually packed with moisture-proof paper, protective film, wooden pallet, steel strip reinforcement and export seaworthy packing. Proper packing helps protect the sheet surface from moisture, scratches and deformation during transportation.
Shipment is usually arranged by container according to sheet size, pallet weight and order quantity. Export documents such as commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, MTC and certificate of origin can be provided according to buyer requirements.
ETP means Electrolytic Tinplate. It is a thin steel sheet coated with tin on both sides through an electrolytic tinning process.
ETP tinplate sheet is used for food cans, beverage cans, can lids, easy open ends, printed tin boxes, aerosol cans, bottle caps, chemical cans and metal packaging products.
We can supply T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, DR8, DR9 and customized temper grades according to forming and strength requirements.
Yes. Equal coating and differential coating can be supplied. Common tin coating options include 1.1/1.1, 2.8/2.8, 5.6/5.6 and 8.4/8.4 g/m².
Bright, stone, silver, matte and customized surface finishes are available according to printing, lacquering and packaging requirements.
Please provide thickness, width, length, temper, tin coating, surface finish, quantity, packing requirement, destination port and trade terms.
Yes. MTC, quality documents, inspection photos, packing photos, loading photos and third-party inspection can be provided according to order requirements.
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