What is the difference of Tinplate(SPTE) and Tin free steel (TFS)

Xino Steel
Jan/17/2022
What is the difference of Tinplate(SPTE) and Tin free steel (TFS)
TFS steel and Tinplate have different application and advantage in pakcing application, so what is the difference between different materials ?

what is the difference between Tinplate and TFS ?


Fearture  difference between TFS and tinplate 


  1. Apperance: TFS  apperance after Cr coating is a metallic luster and is different from tinplate;

  2. Corrosin Resistance: TFS can be used with both surfaces painted and also can used with internal surface unpainted for diffent contents

  3. Solderability : TFS is unsuitable for soldering

  4. Weldability:  TFS also can be welded when the metallic coating layers are removed,but tinplate is superior than TFS .



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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:


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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



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