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What is a Tin Box?

By |2019-09-16T15:45:32+02:00November 5th, 2018|

What is a Tin Box? A tin box is a tinplate container. Tinplate metal is primarily steel with a very thin tin coating. Tin-free steel is also used. In some cultures, these boxes or cans are referred to as "tin boxes" or sometimes even "tins". Many “tin boxes” have hinged or removable lids or covers. Some people collect tin boxes as a hobby. Speciality packaging impacts on the fundamental interaction between your customer and your brand – on the store shelf, where the shape, [...]

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What is a Metal Slide Lid?

By |2019-10-27T09:59:59+02:00November 5th, 2018|

What is Metal Slide Lid? What is a Slide Top Tin? Our metal tins with slide tops are an excellent packaging container choice for many products such as lip balm, candies, mints, beads and more! Other uses may include storing gardening seeds, a pill container, storing vitamins, craft supplies, solid perfume and more. Add a creative label or decorate the tins to your specs. This is a pocket tin box, which is multifunctional and easy to carry around and keep with you. You [...]

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What is a Cone Top Tin?

By |2019-02-26T07:05:16+02:00November 5th, 2018|

What is a Cone Top Tin? What is a Metal Screw Lid? Metal Cone Top Tin Cans are screw top cans that are typically used for storing automobile additives, solvents, thinners, break fluids and other speciality products. Cone Top Cans allow for a smoothly controlled pour. Standard screw caps available, as well as child-resistant caps, Stolz closures and spout caps. The silver tinplated steel twist top tins come with screw cover rolled edge lids. Our metal tins could be used for a [...]

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What is a Metal Hinged Lid?

By |2019-10-27T09:39:01+02:00November 5th, 2018|

What is a Metal Hinged Lid? Hinged Lid Metal Tins Some types of metal tins or cans have hinged covers; Others cans have removable interference fit covers or lids. These are often known as "flip top cans". These tinplate cans are often used to package breath mints, throat lozenges, instant coffee, biscuits and holiday treats. Highly decorated "holiday tins" are sold during the holiday season and are popular gifts, and often contain cookies, candy, or popcorn. Similar festive containers are used in Europe for [...]

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What is a Slip Lid?

By |2019-02-26T07:07:06+02:00November 5th, 2018|

What is a Slip Lid? What is a Slip Cover Tin? Also known as slip top cans or ointment cans, slipcover cans are versatile containers constructed from a single piece of tin. They can be used for a variety of applications including packaging for candles, food, cosmetics, body care, industrial wax, inks, petroleum products and more. Slipcover cans have a three-piece construction consisting of a cover, body and a seamed on end. The industrial metal tins are a cost-efficient solution without sacrificing functionality [...]

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Can the tins be printed with my design?

By |2019-03-04T09:20:18+02:00August 27th, 2018|

Can the tins be printed with my design? Absolutely! We love crafting beautiful custom tins Yes. A great design communicates what your business is, what it does, and why customers should choose you. Our designers take the time to understand and assist you with everything from a logo design to a high-end brochure. Collecting ideas and designs you like is the first step in helping us bring your vision to life. We can build you a company image that is professional and [...]

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What is your sampling process?

By |2019-01-28T12:40:06+02:00August 24th, 2018|

Browse our vast range of sizes and shapes to find the perfect match Carefully select the sizes and their respective unit codes that interest you Provide us with all the unit codes and their required quantities, respectively. Receive a quotation from us for your approval Follow the design process as outlined in this article, or alternatively, provide your own artwork. If you require unbranded, plain samples you can skip this step. Proceed with placing your order by requesting an invoice and making payment [...]

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What is Embossing and Debossing?

By |2019-01-28T12:41:59+02:00August 24th, 2018|

Sheet Metal Embossing (EMB) and Debossing (DBM) are the processes of creating either raised or recessed relief images and designs in paper and other materials. An embossed pattern is raised against the background, while a debossed pattern is sunken into the surface of the material (but might protrude somewhat on the reverse, back side). Common Properties Metal embossing is easy, fun, and a great technique for mixed and creative media art; embossed pieces can be used on tin boxes, handmade books, a collage and more. The [...]

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What is BiaxOP branding?

By |2019-01-28T12:43:51+02:00August 24th, 2018|

When glossy film is extruded and stretched in both the machine direction and across machine direction it is called biaxially oriented polypropylene (gloss). Biaxial orientation increases strength and clarity. BiaxOP branding is primarily found in the gifting, resale and retail industries - with the branding process found throughout popular products such biscuit tins, gift tins, mint tins, wine tin boxes and more Common Properties BiaxOP is resistant to moisture and humidity and is water-resistant It is a very strong and durable plastic material. [...]

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What material do you use to manufacture your tin containers and cans?

By |2019-01-28T12:55:41+02:00November 27th, 2012|

Our Material & Quality Why choose our tins over others? Tinplate, thin steel sheet with a coating of tin applied either by dipping in molten metal or by electrolytic deposition; almost all tinplate is now produced by the latter process. Tinplate made by this process is essentially a sandwich in which the central core is strip steel. This core is cleaned in a pickling solution and then fed through tanks containing electrolyte, where tin is deposited on both sides. [...]

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What is your design process for creating custom tins?

By |2019-01-28T13:01:00+02:00November 27th, 2012|

1. Conceptualize The definition of conceptualization is the critical and creative thinking process of envisioning an idea or concept. When you brainstorm about a new product and you come up with the brand guidelines to bring the product to market, this is an example of conceptualization. Our product designers will assist and guide you every step of the way, in a systematic approach, conceptualizing, evaluating and collaborating new ideas with you, turning them into tangible inventions and successful products for your launch or [...]

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What branding and print options do you offer?

By |2019-05-28T22:37:16+02:00November 27th, 2012|

We at Can It craft the perfect tin packaging for your product, a long-lasting tin box which displays your logo and conveys your message for years to come Matte – Contrast Film Branding Unlike BiaxOP film, matte paper produces nice quality prints but does not have that vibrant color finish. Matte paper is not vulnerable to being marred by fingerprints and it produces a non-glare photo. Common Properties Matte film is not glossy and therefore finger marks or glare from the [...]

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What is Matte branding?

By |2019-08-05T11:58:01+02:00November 27th, 2012|

Unlike BiaxOP film, matte paper produces nice quality prints but does not have that vibrant color finish. Matte paper is not vulnerable to being marred by fingerprints and it produces a non-glare photo. Common Properties Matte film is not glossy and therefore finger marks or glare from the sun are not a problem. When printing macro shots, portraits or other images that rely in small details, you may be better off using BiaxOp film. Matte finished film is typically chosen for its unique [...]

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