Tinplate
Tinplate is a versatile and readily recyclable material that is widely used in the packaging industry. It consists of thin steel sheet coated with tin, which creates a stable, corrosion-protected packaging solution that is practically 100% recyclable.
Key properties of tinplate:
- Recycling-friendly: Tinplate can be recycled as often as required, without loss of quality.
- High product protection: When properly sealed, light, oxygen and moisture are effectively kept out.
- Corrosion protection: The tin coating protects the steel from rust as long as it remains intact. Depending on the filling product, an additional internal lacquer provides further protection.
- Formable and printable: Tinplate can be individually customized and offers a high-quality appearance.
Typical applications of tinplate:
- Paints and coatings: Tinplate containers for solvent-based products and, with an internal lacquer, for water-based products.
- Chemical-technical products: Packaging for adhesives, oils, lubricants or cleaning agents (suitability depends on the filling product).
- Building protection: Buckets, cans and canisters for filler compounds, sealants or sealing coatings.
Sustainability:
Tinplate is particularly easy to recycle. It is magnetic, which makes it especially easy to separate and reuse in the recycling process. More than 85% of the tinplate consumed in Germany is recycled. Tinplate packaging thus contributes to resource conservation.
Production:
Tinplate is made by tinning thin steel sheet. The steel is first rolled, degreased and annealed. It is then coated with a thin layer of tin and cut to the required dimensions. Optionally, the material can be additionally coated or printed, depending on the intended use.
Conclusion:
Tinplate is a robust, versatile and readily recyclable material for packaging technical filling products. It combines high material quality with very good product protection and is well suited to closed recycling loops in industry.
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