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| China Factory |
Huangdong Industrial Zone, Feng Gang Town ,
Dong Guan City ,
Guang Dong Province ,
P.R.C.
Postal Code:523696
| Tel: 86 769 |
87860558
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| Fax: 86 769 |
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| Hong Kong Office |
Flat B,6/F.,Wing Wong
Commercial Building,
No.557-559 Nathan Road, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
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Website:
www.glorytins.com
E-mail:
sales@glorytins.com |
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Home > FAQ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q 1 : What is tinplate? Are printed tins in food safety?
A 1 : Tinplate is a steel plate electrolytically coated with a fine layer of tin for protective purposes. It is a high quality safe packaging material for food items such as cookies, candies, chocolates, beverages 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. Moreover, all the materials applied including the printing inks are all food safety. |
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Q 2 : Why is metal packaging a better option?
A 2 : Tins innately imply extra value for your products and they are collectible. Tin packaging improves brand recognition, attracts new customers, and generates repeat business for you. It helps to differentiate your product from the competition and create a significant sales promoting effect. The price achievable by placing your product in a tin entirely justifies the extra cost of the tin. Besides, tinplate is an environmentally friendly material and is 100% recyclable. |
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Q 3 : How do I get a copy of your product catalogue or samples?
A 3 : Our product catalogues and samples are all free. But we need your help to provide the international courier account number ( FedEx, UPS, DHL, TNT, etc. ) in order to send them to you. |
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Q 4 : Can I get a price list?
A 4 : We do not provide a price list to our customers. All items are quoted individually due to that the price can be affected by many factors such as material thickness, order quantity, printing requirements, etc. Also, the cost of material always changes constantly. |
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Q 5 : Do you make the tin molds by yourselves and what is the cost for a custom mold ?
A 5 : Yes, we make all the tin molds by ourselves. We have an in-house tooling department with a group of experienced technicians team and our strength is the making of custom tins. We can make custom molds at very low cost. The mold cost is decided by the tin size, shape as well as the construction. |
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Q 6 : What is the molding and production lead-times ?
A 6 : Normally we need 10 to 20 days to accomplish a custom mold depends on the tin size, shape and construction. And we need 30 days on the printing and production for an order from 5,000 to 100,000 pcs. |
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Q 7: What is metal lithography ?
A 7: The process of printing from a plane surface on which the image to be printed is ink-receptive and the blank area ink-repellent. |
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Q 8 : What kind of artwork file formats is preferred?
A 8 : Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop for PC or MAC are preferred. Be sure the resolutions are not less than 300 dpi to ensure high quality films. |
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Q 9: What is the conversion ratio between inches and millimeters?
A 9: One inch is approximately 25.4 millimeters. |
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Q 10 : What is your respond time ?
A 10 : You can expect our response in 24 hours after sending your inquiries. |
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