FAQ
Q: Are you factory or trading company?

A: We are factory and professional for tin box for many years, welcome to visit our factory!

Q: What is tinplate? Are printed tins safe for food?
A: Tinplate is the steel electrolytically coated with a fine layer of tin for tin protective

purposes. Tinplate is a high quality safe packaging material for food items. such as

cookies candies, chocolate, etc. A food grade lacquer is coated on the inside of the

tin to prevent corrosion and interaction of the tin with the food product and thus make

it suitable for food storage.
Q: How do you print on the tins? Is it screened or offset printed?
A: Metal decoration is an offset printing process utilizing CMYK colors. Print is done on

large metals first,then slitting into smaller piece for stamping and formation. Offset

Printed, Pantone Printed,White Lauquer,White Printed as your choices at different prices.
Q: How do I get a copy of you product catalog or samples?
A: Our product and samples are free for you. Please note that it is our policy that the receiver

pays for the service. If it is convenient for your company, please confirm this with us and

give us your company name, detailed address, zip code, telephone number, courier service

account number(FedEx,UPS,DHL,TNT, etc). We shall do your best to help you.
Q: What is the MOQ for tin order?
A: Due to mass printing and production set up, minimum order quantity is roughly 5000pcs

for large size and 10000pcs for small size of tins
Q: What is metal proofing charge?
A: Metal proofing sample is distinctive process for showing the color effect on the metal

compared with paper. It is separate process from mass production, and thus also cost money.
Q: How should I design on a tin?
A: Before designing any graphics on a particular tin,we will furnish a dimension layout for

positioning graphics. According to the tin construction,this positioning info is very important

to ensure the proper placement of artworks onto each of the tin.
Q: What artwork file formats are acceptable?
A:The most popular acceptable software for artwork design is CDR and AI. PDF and PSD

are also welcome. The resolution should be no less than 300 dpi. Please save your files

on a CD and submit it to us by service and freight prepaid.
Q: Do you have any special varnishing effect in metal decoration?
A: We provide traditional shiny and matt varnishes, or shiny & matt varnishes.