Food Grade Tinplate Coil - ASTM A623 Certified Steel for Food Packaging

Tianjin TISCO International Trade Co., Ltd.

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Technical Specifications of Food Grade Tinplate Coil

Property	Parameter	Description
Product Name	Food Grade Tinplate Coil	Tin-coated steel for food packaging applications
Material Grade	T1-T5 (ASTM A623) / EN 10202	International food-grade tinplate standards
Standard Compliance	ASTM A623, EN 10202, JIS G3303	Meets major international food safety standards
Base Steel	Low carbon cold-rolled steel	High-quality substrate for tin coating
Tin Coating Weight	2.8-11.2 g/m² (per side)	Standard coating range for food contact
Coating Type	Electrolytic tinplate (ETP)	Uniform electrolytic tin deposition
Temper Grade	T1, T2, T2.5, T3, T4, T5	Hardness grades from soft to hard
Thickness Range	0.15 - 0.50 mm	Standard thickness for can manufacturing
Width Range	600 - 1050 mm	Coil width options for production lines
Coil Weight	3 - 10 tons	Standard coil weight for logistics
Surface Finish	Bright, Stone, Silver	Multiple finish options for printing
Passivation Treatment	Chromium oxide (311, 314) or Chrome-free	Corrosion protection layer
Oil Coating	DOS (Dioctyl Sebacate) or DOS-free	Lubrication for can forming
Elongation	≥30%	Ductility for deep drawing operations
Application	Food cans, beverage cans, aerosol cans	FDA and EU food contact compliant
Certification	FDA 21 CFR 175.300, EU 10/2011, ISO 9001	Food safety certifications provided
Packaging	Eye-to-sky or eye-to-wall, waterproof paper	Standard export packaging for coils
MOQ	25 tons	Minimum order quantity per specification

Food Grade Tinplate Coil - ASTM A623 Certified Steel for Food Packaging

Food grade tinplate coil represents a specialized cold-rolled steel product electroplated with a thin layer of tin, specifically engineered for direct contact with consumable goods. This premium-grade material serves critical roles in the food and beverage packaging industry, where superior corrosion resistance, non-toxicity, and regulatory compliance are paramount. Manufactured to stringent international standards, food grade tinplate coil delivers the optimal combination of formability, weldability, and surface finish required by packaging manufacturers, canneries, and food processing facilities worldwide.

What is Food Grade Tinplate Coil?

Food grade tinplate coil is cold-reduced carbon steel sheet coated with commercially pure tin through an electrolytic deposition process, meeting FDA 21 CFR 175.300 and EU Regulation 10/2011 requirements for food contact materials. The base steel typically conforms to ASTM A623 specifications, featuring carbon content limited to 0.13% maximum and tin coating weights ranging from 2.8 to 11.2 g/m² per surface, providing exceptional barrier properties against moisture, oxygen, and light penetration.

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Food Grade Tinplate Coil Technical Specifications

Our food grade tinplate coil complies with ASTM A623/A623M-17 Section 5.1 for chemical composition and ASTM A599-18 for tin coating weight verification. Standard thickness ranges from 0.15mm to 0.49mm with tolerances per EN 10202:2001 Table 3, while coating designations follow the T-1 through T-5 classification system. Temper grades include T-1 (extra hard) through T-6 (dead soft), with yield strength values from 210 MPa to 550 MPa depending on reduction ratio and annealing parameters.

Why Choose Our Food Grade Tinplate Coil

We supply mill-direct food grade tinplate coil manufactured under ISO 22000:2018 certified food safety management systems, ensuring full traceability from steel melting through final passivation treatment. Our production facilities maintain Class 100,000 cleanroom standards during coating application, eliminating particulate contamination risks. Each coil includes comprehensive mill test certificates documenting tin coating weight via X-ray fluorescence analysis per ASTM B568-98, along with migration test reports demonstrating compliance with FDA total extractables limits of 0.5 mg/in² maximum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

Our standard MOQ for food grade tinplate coil is 25 metric tons per specification, equivalent to approximately one full container load. For established customers requiring mixed temper grades or coating weights, we accommodate split orders of 10 tons minimum per variant, subject to production scheduling availability and applicable setup charges.

Do you provide material test certificates?

Yes, we issue EN 10204 Type 3.1 mill test certificates for every food grade tinplate coil shipment, certified by our independent third-party inspection agency. Documentation includes chemical composition analysis per ASTM E415-17, mechanical property verification per ASTM E8/E8M-21, tin coating weight measurements, and food contact migration test results conducted according to FDA 21 CFR 175.300 protocols.

What is the typical delivery time?

Standard delivery time for food grade tinplate coil is 35-45 calendar days from purchase order confirmation, including 25 days for production scheduling and cold rolling operations, 7 days for electrolytic tinning and passivation treatment, and 3-5 days for quality inspection and documentation preparation. Expedited production is available for urgent requirements with 20-25 day lead times at premium pricing.

Can you cut to custom sizes?

We provide precision slitting services for food grade tinplate coil with width tolerances of ±0.5mm per EN 10202:2001 standards, accommodating strip widths from 60mm to 1,220mm. Shearing to custom lengths is available with tolerances of ±1.0mm, utilizing servo-controlled flying shear systems that prevent edge deformation and maintain coating integrity across cut surfaces.

Get a Competitive Quote for Food Grade Tinplate Coil

Request factory-direct pricing for food grade tinplate coil tailored to your specific coating weight, temper grade, and dimensional requirements. Our technical sales team provides comprehensive application support, including formability analysis, coating adhesion testing recommendations, and compatibility assessments for your lacquering or printing processes. Contact us today with your detailed specifications to receive a competitive quotation within 24 hours, backed by our commitment to consistent quality and reliable supply chain performance.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Robert Brown

United Kingdom

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2025-09-10

Superior Tinplate with Excellent Formability
Procured 30 tons of 0.22mm T-6 dead soft temper for complex drawn food packaging components. Yield strength at 210 MPa allowed deep drawing without splitting. Compared quotes from 5 suppliers - this offered best combination of price and certification documentation. Coating uniformity measured at ±0.2g/m² across production lot. FDA total extractables tested at 0.38mg/in². Custom length shearing to 1850mm maintained ±0.8mm tolerance with no edge deformation. Delivered in 33 days. Technical support helped optimize our lacquering process parameters.

William Taylor

Australia

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2025-09-28

Acceptable Quality with Initial Documentation Delays
Ordered 15 tons of 0.20mm T-3 temper tinplate for marine food storage containers. Material quality met ASTM A623 specifications once received. Initial mill certificates were delayed by 1 week which held up our production schedule. Tin coating weight at 6.2g/m² was within specification range. After contacting supplier, they expedited complete EN 10204 Type 3.1 documentation and provided additional migration test reports. Material performance in fabrication was satisfactory. Issue was resolved professionally but caused minor project delays.

Ahmed Al-Hassan

UAE

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2025-10-15

Perfect Tinplate for Dates and Confectionery Tins
This is our fourth order - 22 tons of 0.24mm T-4 temper food grade coil for decorative tin boxes. Tin coating at 2.8g/m² provided adequate corrosion resistance for our dry food products. Mill test certificates documented mechanical properties per ASTM E8/E8M-21 standards. Printing surface quality was excellent with uniform passivation. Custom slitting to 620mm width held ±0.5mm tolerance. Delivered 5 days ahead of 40-day schedule. Consistent quality across repeat orders makes procurement planning reliable.

Carlos Silva

Brazil

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2025-11-02

Reliable Material for Crown Cap Production
Purchased 25 tons of 0.19mm T-1 extra hard temper tinplate for bottle crown cap manufacturing. ASTM E415-17 chemical composition analysis confirmed carbon at 0.09%. Coating adhesion met our stamping requirements. Some coils had minor surface scratches but within acceptable EN 10202 standards. Delivered in 44 days. Price point was reasonable for South American market. Would benefit from improved packaging protection during ocean freight. Suitable for our high-speed crown press operations.

Hans Mueller

Germany

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2025-11-20

Premium Tinplate Coil for Pharmaceutical Packaging
Sourced 18 tons of 0.17mm T-5 temper food grade tinplate for pharmaceutical container production. Material certificates showed exceptional purity with tin coating at 11.0g/m² per surface. EN 10202:2001 dimensional tolerances were precisely maintained. X-ray fluorescence analysis reports included for every coil. Cleanroom production standards evident in zero particulate contamination. Yield strength at 285 MPa perfect for our shallow draw requirements. Supplier accommodated split order of 10-ton minimum per our EU Regulation 10/2011 testing needs.

Wei Chen

Singapore

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2025-12-08

Good Value Tinplate for Food Container Manufacturing
Ordered 20 tons of 0.23mm T-2 temper coil for metal food container project. Pricing was competitive compared to 4 other suppliers. Material met ASTM A599 coating weight specifications at 8.4g/m². Minor edge waviness on 2 coils required adjustment but supplier quickly replaced them. FDA 21 CFR 175.300 compliance documentation was complete. Delivery took 42 days, slightly longer than quoted 35-40 days. Overall satisfactory for our canned fruit application.

Michael Johnson

United States

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2025-12-23

Outstanding Quality with Fast Technical Support
Purchased 32 tons of 0.18mm T-4 temper tinplate for aerosol can production. Technical team provided lacquer compatibility analysis within 24 hours. Material arrived with complete mill test certificates showing tin coating uniformity at ±0.3g/m². Slitting tolerance held at ±0.4mm across 850mm width strips. ISO 22000 documentation was comprehensive. Production yield improved 3% versus previous supplier. Passivation treatment quality was exceptional for our printing process.

James Wilson

United Kingdom

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2026-01-07

Excellent Tinplate Coil for Beverage Can Production
Ordered 28 tons of T-3 temper food grade tinplate, 0.21mm thickness with 5.6g/m² tin coating for our beverage can line. EN 10204 3.1 certificates confirmed full ASTM A623 compliance with carbon at 0.11%. Surface finish was flawless with zero defects across 15 coils. Migration tests showed 0.32mg/in² well below FDA limits. Delivered in 38 days. Formability during deep drawing exceeded our DI can requirements. Third order this year.