SIZES AND SHAPES
Over 600 different shapes and sizes are available. If we do not have the one you are looking for a new mould can be created.

There is no new mould cost for 100,000 + units order (Tin mould only)

If the client wants exclusive use of the mould then a cost will apply.

TINS WITH PLASTIC OR RUBBER INSERTS

Plastic Insert – Click Here –

Rubber Insert – Click Here –

Rubber seal lids are used when tins are required to be airtight for tea, coffee or similar products.

Mould production for rubber and plastic take up to 25 - 35 days.

TOOLING
To create a new mould we will provide you with a technical drawing.

Once the client agrees to a technical drawing we will provide you with a plastic mock-up sample. Cost will apply for this sample.

If the sample is exactly what the customer requires we will commence tooling of the new mould.

Construction of a new mould takes approximately 25-30 days.

If the tin consists of GP plastic or any other material the tooling can take up to 55 days (25 days for the tin + 35 days for the GP plastic).

See example of tin with GP plastic or rubber – Click Here –

METAL
All tins are made with tin free steel and electrolytic tinplate using lead-free ink and food grade lacquer. They are therefore rust resistant, recycleable and suitable for food contents.

Various thickness of tin are used 0.23mm, 0.25mm, 0.28mm and 0.30mm depending on the customers requirements. The most commonly used thickness is 0.23mm gauge.

The composite of the tins as follows:-

1. Steel Plate
2. Fe-Sn Layer
3. Tin Layer
4. Oxidised Layer
5. Oil Layer

Import description: Iron Tin Box.

INK & LITHOGRAPH
We utilise CMYK colour (or/ and) Pantone colour to achieve the colour effects of graphic design. Any special Pantone colours and varnishing effects can be achieved. We use lead free ink in our lithographic process which complies with US FDA requirements.

If a client requires an individual Laboratory Report we can provide this service with the costs to be met by the client.

All laboratory test reports are done by an independent laboratory.

TIN MEASUREMENT
Depending on the construction of the tin, measurements are taken from inside or outside and the calculation of measurement from inside to outside will be different.

The measurement of the tin is based on the surface measurement of the tins covered without including the curled edge and the overall height (with lid closed).

MINIMUM ORDER QUANITY
5000 pieces for medium to large tins & 10,000 pieces for small tins with CMYK printing.

As a standard minimum print run we print 2000 sheets .

Example on large tin & small tin printing

2,000 sheets x 4 large tins per sheet = 8,000 large tins from minimum print run
2,000 sheets x 60 small tin per sheet =120,000 small tins from minimum print run

We understand some clients may need a short run of 5000 tins with CMYK printing.

If your print run is CMYK we can accommodate a short run by pooling a number of jobs on one sheet.

ARTWORK
Before designing any graphics on a particular tin we will provide a dimensional layout for positioning of graphics.

Artwork can be provided on CD or film. If the client provides the artwork on CD for the film to be output in our factory we require the artwork to be Illustrator, Photoshop MAC or PC compatible.

Artwork can be up loaded on to FTP site with your password.

COLOUR SEPARATION

PROOFING YOUR ARTWORK

There are a number of ways you can proof your artwork before printing.

Paperproof: The easiest and cheapest way is for us to provide you with a paperproof of your artwork.

Turnaround time is within 5-7 days and there is no cost.

Flat Tin Proof: It may take up to 10 days for a tin flat sheet sample. Costs will apply.

Handmade Samples: Handmade samples can be provided on request. Production time for these handmade samples is up to 10 days for one sided printing & 15 days for two sided printing. The handmade sample will provide the a client with a near finished tin. Costs will apply.

EMBOSSING MOULD
2D embossing of simple logos to complex designs can be achieved. Lead-time for embossing moulds is approximately 18-20 days.

3D embossing is also available on request.

LEAD TIMES AND DELIVERY
Peak Production: May to January (60 days after sample approved by client).
Off-Peak Production: February to April (30-45 days after sample approved by client).

SHIPPING
Port to Port: 14-16 days to Sydney & Melbourne (allow 2-3 days for customs clearance).

QUOTATIONS
For the purpose of quotations we require:

1. Tin dimensions (length, width & height OR diameter & height in case of a round tin)
2. Number of colours (4 colour process only, 4 colour process + PMS or PMS only).
3. Varnishing (clear varnish, crackle varnish or matt finish).
4. Total unit numbers required.
5. Any special requests please comment.
6. Date Required.
7. Price based on FOB factory, CIF or FIS.