Latin American Client Procures Prime ETP Tinplate Steel Sheet & Coil for Food Can Manufacturing
Published On: August 3, 2026
Client Background
A leading food packaging manufacturer operating across multiple Latin American markets including Chile, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Panama, specializing in the production of canned fruits, vegetables, seafood, and ready-to-eat meals for both domestic and regional export markets. With a growing production capacity exceeding 50 million cans annually, the client required a reliable and cost-effective supply of high-quality tinplate steel to support their expanding operations across South America and maintain strict international food safety standards.
Challenge
The client faced several critical challenges in sourcing tinplate materials for their Latin American operations:
- Consistent Quality: Required tinplate with uniform thickness, reliable temper grades, and consistent tin coating weight to ensure stable can-forming performance across high-speed production lines in multiple countries
- Corrosion Resistance: Food-grade packaging demanded excellent corrosion protection to preserve product freshness across diverse climate conditions from the Andean highlands to tropical coastal regions
- Custom Specifications: Needed flexible thickness options (0.15mm–0.50mm) and multiple coating weight configurations to accommodate different can sizes and food types
- Multi-Country Logistics: Required a supplier capable of coordinating shipments to Chile, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Panama with reliable delivery schedules
Solution — Prime ETP Tinplate Steel Sheet & Coil
After a comprehensive supplier evaluation, the client selected our Prime Tinplate Steel Sheet & Coil as their primary tinplate material across all Latin American markets. The product's key specifications aligned perfectly with their requirements:
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Thickness Range | 0.15mm – 0.50mm |
| Width Range | 700mm – 1050mm |
| Temper (Single Reduced) | T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 |
| Temper (Double Reduced) | DR8, DR9, DR10 |
| Surface Finish | Bright (B), Stone (R), Silver (S), Matte (M) |
| Annealing Method | CA (Continuous Annealing) / BA (Batch Annealing) |
| Base Material | MR / SPCC |
Tin Coating Configuration
| Coating Type | Available Options (g/m²) |
|---|---|
| Equal Tin Coating | 1.1/1.1, 2.0/2.0, 2.8/2.8, 5.6/5.6 |
| Differential Tin Coating | 2.0/1.1, 2.8/1.1, 2.8/2.0, 5.6/2.0, 5.6/2.8 |
Client Selected Configuration
| Specification | Selected Value |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.18mm – 0.40mm (main production range) |
| Width | 700mm – 1050mm (per can size requirements) |
| Temper Grades | T3, T4 (Single Reduced); DR8 (Double Reduced) |
| Tin Coating | 2.8/2.8 g/m² (Equal); 2.8/1.1 g/m² (Differential) |
| Surface Finish | Bright (B) and Stone (R) |
Key Product Advantages Delivered
Superior Corrosion Resistance
The electrolytic tin coating provided a robust protective barrier against oxidation and moisture, ensuring packaged food products maintained their quality throughout the supply chain—from humid tropical ports in Panama and Colombia to high-altitude distribution networks in Bolivia and Peru. The 2.8/2.8 g/m² equal tin coating delivered optimal protection for acidic food contents.
Excellent Formability & Weldability
Consistent temper grades T3 and T4 delivered reliable can body forming performance, while the uniform tin coating weight supported stable seam welding on high-speed production lines with minimal rejection rates. MR/SPCC base material with CA/BA annealing options provided the flexibility needed for different can profiles across all markets.
High Printability
The Bright (B) and Stone (R) surface finishes enabled premium-quality lithographic printing for branded can labels, enhancing shelf appeal in competitive retail environments across Chile, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Panama.
Customization & Supply Flexibility
Flexible thickness from 0.15mm to 0.50mm, multiple temper options (T1–T5 for single reduced, DR8–DR10 for double reduced), and both equal and differential tin coating configurations allowed the client to optimize material selection for each product line and country market, significantly improving cost efficiency.
Project Results
| Metric | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Production Line Efficiency | Maintained stable throughput with less than 1.5% material rejection rate across all five country operations |
| On-Time Delivery | 100% order fulfillment across Chile, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Panama within agreed 3–4 week delivery windows |
| Quality Compliance | All shipments passed client inspection and complied with international food safety standards |
| Cost Optimization | Differential tin coating configurations (2.8/1.1 g/m²) reduced material costs by approximately 12% for selected can types |
Client Feedback
The client expressed high satisfaction with the product quality, supply consistency, and technical support provided throughout the procurement cycle. The partnership has expanded into a long-term supply agreement covering multiple product lines across their manufacturing facilities in Chile, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Panama.
This successful collaboration demonstrates our capability to deliver tailored ETP tinplate solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the Latin American food packaging industry, backed by reliable multi-country logistics and responsive customer service.
