what is the difference between Tinplate and TFS ?
Fearture difference between TFS and tinplate
Apperance: TFS apperance after Cr coating is a metallic luster and is different from tinplate;
Corrosin Resistance: TFS can be used with both surfaces painted and also can used with internal surface unpainted for diffent contents
Solderability : TFS is unsuitable for soldering
Weldability: TFS also can be welded when the metallic coating layers are removed,but tinplate is superior than TFS .
2.Price difference:
Due to TFS price slightly chepaer than Tinplate,So TFS is widely accepted as a more economical substitute for the tin coated steel.
3.Application difference:
4.Application difference:
Tinplate main applicaion :
Beverage cans, food cans, all-purpose cans (18L cans, pail cans, etc.)
Printed circuit boards, components of information communication apparatus
Various other containers
TFS main application:
TFS Type | TFS Application | |
Food can | Food can | Canned fish |
Beverage Can | Fruit juice,sports drink, coffee,carbonated drink | |
4L can | Automobile gasline can,machine oil can | |
General Can | 18L can | Industrial container for paint and oil |
PIL can | ||
Aerosol can | Cosmetic,butane gas,pesticide,paramaceutical | |
Crown cap | Bottle cap | Bottle caps for beer,liqure,beverage |
Others | Electronic Equipment Parts etc | Rice cooker |
TV,battery cell body,toy, stationery | ||
Tray, medicine case,cookie box |