Characteristics
Tin mill products are produced with certain standardized product characteristics, including
terminology, composition, mechanical properties, surface finish, coating weights and the
like. These characteristics are covered in detail in the ASTM Standard Specifications
list under references. We have summarized the most pertinent.
Classification of Tin Mill Products
The steel industry has adopted standard product names, nomenclature and order sequencing as published
by AISI, entitled "Steel Customer Communication System".
Black Plate
Single Reduced Black Plate (1 CR BP) - 70# through 128# base weight
Double Reduced Black Plate (2 CR BP) - 53# through 100# base weight
Electrolytic Tin Coated
Single Reduced Electrolytic Tinplate (1 CR ETP) - 70# through 135# base weight
Double Reduced Electrolytic Tinplate (2 CR ETP) - 53# through 100# base weight
Single Reduced Electrolytic Tin Coated Sheet (1 CR TCS) - starting at 0.0150 inch nominal
Electrolytic
Chromium Coated
Single Reduced Electrolytic Chromium Coated Black Plate (1 CR ECCS) - 70# through 128# base weight
Double Reduced Electrolytic Chromium Coated Black Plate (2 CR ECCS) - 55# through 100# base weight
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