Core Features

· Safety: Tin layer is non-toxic and meets food contact standards (such as FDA, EU 10/2011).

· Barrier properties: completely isolate light, oxygen, and moisture, extending the shelf life of food.

· Mechanical strength: resistant to pressure and impact, suitable for long-distance transportation and stacking.

· Temperature resistance: Can withstand high temperature sterilization (such as canned food sterilization at 121 ℃) and low temperature storage.

· Environmental friendliness: 100% recyclable, with lower energy consumption for recycling compared to aluminum and plastic.

Common applications

Food category:

· Canned fruits, meats, seafood, vegetables

· Dried foods such as milk powder, coffee, tea, etc

· Edible oil, seasonings (such as tomato sauce)

Surface treatment technology

· Internal coating: epoxy resin, phenolic coating, etc., to prevent food from reacting with metals (such as acidic foods).

· Exterior coating: Color printing, matte/glossy oil to enhance aesthetics and brand recognition.

Production process flow

· Cutting: Cut the tinplate coil into the required size.

· Forming: The can body is made by stamping or welding, and the can lid/bottom is sealed by rolling.

· Coating: Inner wall spraying, outer wall printing (requiring high-temperature curing).

· Testing: Sealing test, coating integrity inspection.

Purchase precautions

· Coating adaptability: Acid resistant coatings are required for acidic foods, and sulfur resistant coatings are required for high protein foods.

· Sealing: Check if the rolled edge structure (double rolled edge) is complete.

· Cost trade-off: Tin cans have a higher cost than plastic but lower than glass, making them suitable for mid to high end products.