Deep-Drawn Tinplate Lid – Formed metal covers for cans, paper tubes and rigid packaging containers.
Custom Diameter & Depth – 110 mm and other dimensions available according to tooling.
Multiple Color Options – Gold, silver, white, green, blue and customized finishes supported.
Secure Press-fit Design – Different rim, plug and container-fit structures can be customized.
Complete Export Documents – MTC, COO, relevant test reports and shipping documents available.
Tinplate Lid is a stamped and formed metal closure manufactured from electrolytic tinplate for rigid packaging applications.
This type of lid can be produced with a shallow or deep-drawn cup-shaped profile and is commonly used with metal cans, cardboard paper tubes, composite containers, packaging tubes and selected industrial cans.
Henan GDD supplies customized Tinplate Lids with different diameters, depths, rim structures, surface coatings and colors. Natural silver, gold, white, green, blue and customized finishes can be produced according to project requirements.
Existing lids, container samples and technical drawings can be reviewed before production to improve dimensional compatibility between the lid and the customer's container.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Tinplate Lid / Tinplate Container Cover / Metal Lid |
| Base Material | Electrolytic Tinplate / ETP / SPTE |
| Lid Structure | Deep-drawn Lid, Press-fit Lid, Plug Lid, Cup-style Lid or Customized Structure |
| Shape | Round or Customized |
| Diameter | 110 mm and Other Customized Sizes According to Available Tooling and Container Design |
| Lid Depth / Height | Customized According to Container Opening and Closure Structure |
| Tinplate Thickness | Customized According to Diameter, Drawing Depth and Mechanical Requirements |
| Temper | T2, T3, T4, T5 or Suitable Customized Grade According to Forming Requirements |
| Tin Coating | Equal or Differential Tin Coating According to Product Specification |
| Surface Color | Natural Silver, Gold, White, Green, Blue, Black or Customized Color |
| Internal Coating | Clear Lacquer, Gold Lacquer, Food-contact Coating, Chemical-resistant Coating or Customized |
| External Finish | Lacquered, Colored, Printed, Metallic or Customized |
| Printing | Logo, Text, Solid Color, Brand Artwork or Customized Printing |
| Edge Structure | Rolled Edge, Curled Edge, Press-fit Edge, Plug Profile or Customized |
| Processing | Blanking, Stamping, Deep Drawing, Curling, Beading, Lacquering and Printing |
| Container Compatibility | Metal Cans, Cardboard Paper Tubes, Composite Cans, Packaging Tubes and Compatible Rigid Containers |
| Applications | Food Packaging, Wine Packaging Tubes, Gift Tubes, Chemical Cans, Powder Containers and Industrial Packaging |
| FDA-related Test Support | Relevant Third-party Test Report Against Applicable FDA 21 CFR 175.300 Requirements Available According to Product and Report Scope |
| Inspection | Dimension Inspection, Surface Inspection, Coating Check, Forming Check, Container Fit Check and Third-party Inspection Support |
| Available Documents | MTC, Relevant Test Reports, Certificate of Origin, Export License Where Required, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading and Customs Documents |
| Packing | Protective Bags, Cartons, Pallets or Customized Seaworthy Export Packing |
| Trade Terms | EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF |
Lid dimensions, material thickness, drawing depth, edge structure, coating and container fit should be confirmed according to the customer's actual container sample or approved drawing before mass production.
A Tinplate Lid is a formed closure made from electrolytic tin-coated steel. The low-carbon steel substrate provides structural strength and formability, while the tinplate surface supports protective coatings, coloring and decorative printing.
Different from a flat conventional can end, the type shown in this product category can be deep drawn into a shallow cup or plug-like structure so that part of the lid fits over or inside the corresponding container opening.
This design is particularly useful for packaging tubes and containers where a removable closure is required.
Deep drawing forms a flat tinplate blank into a three-dimensional lid profile through controlled stamping operations.
The process can create a flat bottom area, vertical or slightly tapered side wall and formed rim suitable for engaging with the corresponding container opening.
Drawing depth, material temper, thickness and tooling clearance must be coordinated because deeper forming generally requires greater attention to tinplate formability.
Press-fit and plug-style lids use controlled dimensional engagement between the closure and container opening.
Depending on the design, the lid may fit around the outside of a container rim or insert partially into the opening.
Diameter tolerance and lid-wall geometry are important because excessive interference can make the closure difficult to install, while insufficient engagement may reduce retention during handling.
Approximately 110 mm is a commonly requested diameter for selected packaging tubes and containers, including cardboard and composite packaging applications.
However, nominal outside diameter alone is not sufficient to determine compatibility. Inner diameter, lid depth, wall shape, edge profile and container dimensions must also be reviewed.
Existing tooling can be used where the required dimensions correspond to available production profiles. Customized tooling can also be discussed for long-term projects.
Tinplate lids are widely used together with cardboard and paper tubes to create rigid packaging with a metallic closure.
Applications can include wine and bottle presentation tubes, spirits packaging, food tubes, tea containers, coffee packaging, powder containers and gift packaging.
A gold or colored metal lid can provide visual contrast with printed cardboard tubes while also protecting the tube opening during handling and storage.
Cardboard tubes used to package wine, spirits and other bottled products frequently require rigid top and bottom components.
Deep-drawn Tinplate Lids can provide a metallic finish while helping protect the end of the tube and improve finished-package appearance.
Gold, black, silver and customized colors can be coordinated with the customer's paper-tube printing and branding.
Composite and cardboard tubes can also be used for tea, coffee, powdered foods, snacks, confectionery and other dry products.
Tinplate lids for these applications can be produced with suitable internal surface treatment according to the packaging structure and intended product.
Where the metal surface forms part of a food-contact system, applicable material and coating documentation should be confirmed before production.
Deep-drawn Tinplate Lids can also be produced for selected chemical cans, industrial packaging containers and rigid tubes.
In industrial applications, the appropriate coating should be selected according to the packaged material and expected storage conditions.
Customers should provide information about the filling product because water-based, solvent-based and chemically aggressive contents can have different coating requirements.
Gold is a popular finish for premium packaging because it gives the metal closure a distinctive decorative appearance.
Gold Tinplate Lids are commonly considered for wine tubes, tea packaging, coffee containers, premium food packaging and gift boxes.
The required gold tone should be confirmed through an approved physical sample or color reference when strict appearance consistency is important.
In addition to gold and natural silver, Tinplate Lids can be supplied in white, green, blue, black and other customized colors.
Different lid colors can be used to identify product variants, coordinate with packaging artwork or strengthen overall brand presentation.
Color requirements, gloss level and surface finish should be confirmed before mass production.
Tinplate provides a suitable surface for decorative coating and printing.
Depending on the product structure and order requirements, logos, text, simple graphics and customized color designs can be applied to the visible lid surface.
Customers should provide approved artwork and color references before customized printing is arranged.
A lid should not be selected only according to its nominal outside diameter.
The corresponding container outside diameter, inside diameter, wall thickness, opening profile and required insertion or overlap depth should also be considered.
When replacing an existing supplier, providing the original lid together with the matching tube or container offers a more reliable basis for dimensional matching.
Lid depth affects both appearance and mechanical engagement with the package.
A deeper cap can provide a larger contact area with the container wall, while a shallower lid may be preferred for specific packaging designs.
The correct depth depends on the package structure, dimensional tolerance, desired opening force and customer design.
Deep-drawn lid production requires material with suitable forming performance.
Tinplate thickness and temper should be selected according to diameter, drawing depth, side-wall height and reinforcement geometry.
Using material that is unnecessarily hard can make deeper forming more difficult, while material that is too soft may not provide the desired finished-lid rigidity.
Final material selection should therefore be matched with the tooling and lid design.
The internal surface can be supplied with clear, gold or another suitable lacquer according to the intended application.
For food packaging, coating selection should consider whether the lid directly contacts the packaged product and the intended storage conditions.
For chemical packaging, customers should provide information about the filling material so that coating compatibility requirements can be reviewed.
Henan GDD can provide relevant third-party testing documentation for applicable tinplate materials according to the corresponding product and available report scope.
Test documentation against applicable FDA 21 CFR 175.300 requirements can be provided where the supplied material corresponds with the product covered by the relevant inspection report.
For accurate compliance communication, this documentation should be described as a third-party test or inspection report against the referenced requirements rather than as an FDA-issued product certification.
Customers should provide the destination country, intended application and food-contact requirements before order confirmation so that available documentation can be reviewed.
A typical wine packaging producer uses rigid printed cardboard tubes to hold glass bottles and requires metallic top or bottom covers to complete the package.
For this application, a gold deep-drawn Tinplate Lid can be matched with the tube diameter and selected according to the required insertion depth and opening feel.
During specification review, the main points include tube outside diameter, wall thickness, lid inner diameter, cap depth, color and required packing method.
A packaging distributor using cardboard tubes for tea, coffee or powdered products may require several lid colors for different product series.
The same basic lid profile can be produced in gold, green, blue or other approved colors when the dimensional specification remains unchanged.
This type of standardized closure program can simplify repeat purchasing while allowing the customer to differentiate individual product lines through color.
An industrial packaging customer may require a deep-drawn metal lid for a rigid cylindrical container used for powders, coatings or other non-food materials.
In this application, dimensional fit and internal coating compatibility are reviewed together with lid thickness and required closure strength.
Customer names, commercial prices and proprietary drawings are not published without authorization.
Existing tooling can reduce development time when the customer's required diameter and profile match an available lid design.
For non-standard dimensions, customized tooling can be evaluated according to expected order quantity and long-term demand.
For replacement projects, customers can provide an existing lid and matching container sample for dimension comparison and tooling evaluation.
Tinplate Lid inspection can include outside diameter, inside diameter, total height, drawing depth, side-wall shape, edge profile and surface appearance.
Color, lacquer and printing condition can also be inspected according to the approved order specification.
Where a matching container is available, fit checking can be performed to evaluate dimensional compatibility before mass shipment.
Product photographs, inspection records, packing photographs and container-loading photographs can be supplied according to customer requirements.
Independent third-party inspection can be arranged according to the inspection scope agreed in the purchase contract.
Inspection can cover dimensions, quantity, surface condition, coating, packaging, product identification and document review.
Additional testing requirements should be confirmed before production so that the appropriate samples and acceptance criteria can be prepared.
Henan GDD can provide technical, commercial and customs documentation according to destination-country and contract requirements.
Available documents can include MTC, relevant third-party test reports, Certificate of Origin, export license where required, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and customs declaration documents.
Inspection photographs, product photographs, packing photographs and container-loading photographs can also be supplied according to order requirements.
Destination-specific certificates, chamber endorsement, legalization and other special customs-document requirements should be confirmed before order placement.
Deep-drawn Tinplate Lids should be protected from crushing, deformation, scratches and coating damage during international transportation.
Products can be stacked in protective bags or separated where required, placed into reinforced cartons and secured on export pallets.
Carton labels can identify diameter, color, lid profile, production batch and quantity.
Shipment can be arranged under EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF terms according to customer requirements.
Henan GDD supplies Tinplate Lids to packaging manufacturers, cardboard-tube factories, food-packaging companies, metal-can manufacturers and industrial packaging distributors.
We support customized diameter, depth, lid structure, tinplate material, surface coating, colors, printing and export packaging.
Our metal-packaging product range also includes SPTE/ETP Tinplate Sheet, Tinplate Coil, printed tinplate, food-can lids, Easy Open Ends, Screw Caps and finished tinplate cans.
Existing lid samples, container samples and technical drawings can be reviewed before production to improve dimensional matching.
MTC, relevant test reports, Certificate of Origin, export license where required and complete commercial and shipping documentation can be provided according to contract requirements.
A Tinplate Lid is a stamped metal closure made from electrolytic tin-coated steel for metal cans, cardboard tubes, composite containers and other rigid packaging.
Yes, approximately 110 mm and other dimensions can be discussed according to the required profile and available tooling. Exact dimensions should be confirmed against the customer's container.
Natural silver, gold, white, green, blue, black and other customized colors can be produced according to order requirements.
Yes. Deep-drawn Tinplate Lids are suitable for many cardboard and composite tube packaging applications when dimensions are correctly matched.
Yes. Customers can provide the existing lid, matching container or technical drawing for dimensional review and tooling evaluation.
Relevant third-party test documentation against applicable FDA 21 CFR 175.300 requirements can be provided according to the corresponding tinplate product and report scope.
MTC, Certificate of Origin, relevant third-party test reports, export license where required, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and other agreed shipping documents can be provided.
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