Screw Top Metal Tins

Tin containers are available with different closing mechanisms and lids. Perhaps the most popular lid type used on metal tins is the screw top. Screw top metal containers are available in all shapes and volumes. Ranging from small metal containers all the way up to large tin cans – every model of our round tin container can be equipped with a twist top.

This particular type of metal tins is especially common in the food and cosmetic industry. Nevertheless, they are used in countless other sectors where they are meeting people’s basic packaging needs. Tin containers are among the most sustainable and widely used packaging materials available today. They are extremely cheap, light in weight, and durable. Thanks to the fact that these containers can be reused numerous times, they are great for holding a wide range of goods. When equipped with an EPE liner, these tin boxes can even keep out external air and moisture. This makes your aluminum tins a suitable wrapping for fresh goods such as foods and beverages.

At uCan-Packaging, you have dozens of screw top containers for you to choose from. Our extended collection of tin cans includes small metal containers with a volume of only 5ml as well as larger empty cans that can hold content measuring up to a liter. If you happen to be looking for special round tins with turn cap in a volume not available in our shop, please do not hesitate to contact us. At uCan-packaging, we are happy to receive your advice and requests and we are more than willing to help you search for that one special tin can that you’re looking for. Like all other tin boxes on our website, all screw top containers are 100% food-safe and BPA free. All empty cans are available with a low MOQ starting from only 500 pieces. Wholesale tin container prices can be enjoyed by those of you who choose to order tins in bulk.

What are screw top tin containers?

Screw top tin containers are storage boxes that are can be used to store a wide range of goods. Thanks to their twist top, these tins can be tightly sealed off. The lid makes them easy to re-use for multiple times as these tin boxes can be opened and closed as many times as you wish. This type of empty cans come in all sorts and volumes. The tins found in this category feature a regular lid; however, screw top metal containers are also available with window lids. If you wish to purchase a window tin, we would like to advise you to head out to our window tins category page. In here, you’ll find all the clear top tins of your liking in different shapes and sizes.

All our small metal containers that come with this particular cap have been equipped with an EPE liner. An EPE liner is a soft padding that can be found in the cap of your metal tins. This padding allows you to seal off your tin container more tightly as it keeps out air, light, and moisture. Thanks to this, the content of your tin cans stay fresh for a longer period of time. Therefore, you’ll be able to use these packaging materials to store any type of items including fresh goods such as foods and beverages. In today’s world, these tin boxes can most commonly be found in the cosmetic, food, and medicine industry. There they are used for holding goods such as crèmes, lotions, herbs, tea, candy, and pills. Although commonly used for these purposes, the tin cans can generally speaking be used to hold any type of item. They are a durable, cheap, and sustainable packaging material. This makes these empty cans among the most popular choice of wrapping among businesses worldwide.

What are metal tins made off?

Traditionally, tin containers were crafted entirely out of tin or tin-plated steel. Nowadays, however, tin plating has been replaced with cheaper alternatives. Therefore, most of the tin boxes found today are made out of durable and lightweight aluminium. This material is not only cheaper; it also is lighter in weight which brings along advantages while shipping your goods.

All the metal tins sold at uCan-Packaging have been crafted out of high-end aluminium. Our Aluminum tins feature a premium seamless design. These seamless tins are 100% food-safe and BPA free. Additionally, our tin cans are corrosion resistant. This makes them suitable for holding both dry and wet products alike. Our tin boxes are produced by using recyclable materials. Thanks to this, they offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to store your items.

Besides aluminum tins, uCan-Packaging also offers the possibility to order traditional tin plated containers. These tin cans are, however, only available on request. If you are interested in these, please contact us through e-mail or give us a call. It is important to keep in mind that these traditional wrappings are heavier and more expensive to produce – hence the fact that they are not as popular among today’s customers.

How to use these small metal containers?

Small metal containers can be used in a number of different ways. Although mostly used as packaging materials, these metal tins are also often enjoyed by DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists. As a wrapping, our tin containers are used for multiple purposes, mostly depending on the volume of the tin can. Whereas the smaller sized tin cans are commonly used for holding makeup and wax lights, the bigger models are often filled up with items such as herbs or cookies. Thanks to their turning top lid and EPE liner, these round cans allow you to seal them off entirely. This makes them suitable for anything you can imagine. Below, uCan-Packaging will briefly introduce you to the main purposes these tins are used for.

Makeup Containers & Cosmetic Containers

Especially the smaller sized metal tins with a volume between 5 to 20ml are commonly used as makeup containers. Most often, these compact tin boxes will be filled up with beauty products such as wax, crème, or lotion. Thanks to their re-closable tops, these tin empty cans can be easily and safely carried around in your purse without needing to worry about leakage. Whereas the smaller models are often used as lip gloss containers or lip balm containers, the larger tins are commonly filled up with hair wax or hand crèmes. /span>

Spice Containers & Spice Tins

Our medium-sized cans are highly popular in the food industry. Although they can be used for holding any type of beverage, they are most commonly applied to store herbs. When used as so-called spice containers, these cans will be filled up with both dried and fresh herbs alike. Thanks to their caps and EPE liners, these tin containers can be sealed off properly which helps them to keep the herbs fresh for longer. What else makes these tins great is the fact that, after they are empty, the tin can be easily refilled by the end-user. In fact, many consumers keep their tin boxes after their original content has run out to fill them up again or to use them as tin storage boxes for personal items. Besides using them for spices, these cans are also commonly used for holding other dried foods such as nuts, fruits, or coffee. They are furthermore often used as tea tins by many companies out there.

Candy Tins

These little tin boxes can often be found in candy shops where they are being used as colorful candy tins. With their tight and easy to use lids, these candy tins are great for holding sweets, chocolate or cookies. The EPE liner makes sure that your treats stay fresh for a long period of time without losing any of their taste. Especially the medium and large sized tin containers with a volume up from 100ml are used as candy tins. Nevertheless, the smaller models can also be found in this industry as they are sometimes used for bubble gum, mints, and similar types of sweets.

Candle Tins

Another common purpose tin containers often have is that of being candle tins. Nowadays, many design companies choose to fill up tin cans with wax in order to turn them into wax lights. These wax light tins can nowadays be found in every modern household and are mostly used to hold colorful and scented candles. The fact that these tins come with an air-tight lid makes them great for sealing off your wax light when not in use. In this way, you will be able to conceal their smell while at the same time make sure the smell and colour won’t get lost before burning them the next time. The possibility of sealing off your wax lights with a cap furthermore makes them easier to store away as you won’t have to worry about accidentally damaging them. For the DIY enthusiasts among us, tin boxes allow you an easy way to create your own wax lights. Simply decorate your tin cans, fill them up with wax, and create your own stunning candle tins for the upcoming holiday season.

Design your own tin containers

What sets tin containers apart from other wrappings such as jars and plastic bottles is the fact that they bring along an abundance of customization possibilities. At uCan-Packaging, we offer you the possibility to create your own custom-made tins. Whether you’re looking for a single color or multi-color print, or for a simple paper etiquette – everything is possible. We even allow you to add a 3D touch to your metal tins or to use laser engraving to add your company name or logo to your empty cans.

Besides offering numerous different printing techniques; uCan-Packaging also let you choose from different lids and closing mechanisms. If you have a unique idea in mind for a tin box, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our professionals are capable of turning any idea into a real-life tin can that will perfectly meet your expectations. Simply let us know what you are looking for, and together we’ll co-create a tin container that perfectly suits your brand and product. Whether you are simply looking for an odd-sized container that you can not find in our assortment or a fully custom made tin – our professionals are happy to help you out. Every single model found on our website can be customized based on your own wishes, including our screw top tins.

Those of you, who wish to know more about designing and creating your own custom-made tins, can read all about the process on our custom made tins page. In this category, you’ll find all the information you need about the different possibilities when designing your own jars. Naturally, you could also contact us directly through e-mail with all your related questions. We are looking forward to hearing from you and help you in your quest for designing the tin can of your dreams.