Slipcover Metal Tins & Candle Tins

Tin containers are among the most popular and widely used packaging materials out there. Not only are these metal tins cheap, they also are light in weight and extremely durable. Tin boxes come in all shapes imaginable and can feature different volumes. Ranging from small metal containers and candle tins to large sized tin cans – these wrappings come to serve anyone’s packaging needs. When choosing the tins of your liking, one important thing to consider is the type of lid you want to have. Ranging from classic slipcovers and screw tops to hinged caps and window tins – metal tins offer plenty of choices.

One of the most commonly used caps on tin containers are the classic slipcover lids. Classic tins are especially popular for holding makeup or to be used as candle tins. The smaller sized tin boxes are commonly used for storing lotions, waxes, and crèmes. Additionally, they are also often filled up with herbs, coffee, or used as candle tins. The ones with a larger volume are more popular in the food industry where they are being used as candy tins or cookie jars.

In the webshop of uCan-Packaging, you will find numerous classic metal tins that you can choose from. Our broad assortment of tin cans lets you choose from smaller sized metal containers with a 5ml volume all the way up to large tins with a content up to 350ml. In case you are looking for a specific empty can in a size that is not available on our website, please do not think twice about contacting us. Our professionals at uCan-Packaging are happy to receive your advice or requests and we’ll do our best to help you find that exact tin that you are looking for. All the classic tins in our assortment are made of food grade components. They are furthermore BPA-Free and resistant to corrosion. With their rolled edges and seamless finish, a safe and risk-free usage is guaranteed. All our tin cans are available starting from 500 pieces. Those of you who are looking for wholesale tin containers can enjoy highly discounted prices when buying our tins in bulk.

What are slipcover tins?

Are you looking for a tin container but are confused by all the different types of lids and closing mechanisms? Tin containers come with different lids which makes it sometimes difficult to choose. On this page, you will find our classic metal tins that feature a slipcover. These small metal containers look the same like any other round tins. What sets them apart, however, is their easy closing mechanism. Slipcovers can be easily opened and closed by simply lifting them up. Unlike screw top tins, this model of empty cans does not require you to twist and turn the cap in order for it to open. Simply lift up your hand, and the top will slide right off. This makes them convenient to use and reuse for numerous times thanks to the fact that these tin boxes can be opened and closed as many times as you please.

All the tin containers in this category come equipped with an EPE liner. An EPE liner is a soft padding that has been placed inside the cap of the metal tin. This padding allows you to seal off your metal can in an airtight manner. Thanks to this, outside air, moist, and light will not be able to enter your tin boxes. This allows you to keep your products fresh for a longer period of time without it losing quality. Especially by cosmetics companies, EPE liners are highly sought after. Our tin cans with a classic top are available with different volumes. The tins found in this category feature a regular aluminium top. Those of you who are looking for classic window tins, we would like to advise to head over to our window tin category page where you can find round clear top tins in all sizes. Thanks to the fact that tin boxes are sustainable, cheap, and durable – they have grown out to become one of the world’s most popular wrapping used by companies around the globe.

What are these small metal containers made off?

As their name suggests, tin containers were originally crafted out of tin or tin-plated steel. Although these traditional metal tins are still available, modern-day tins are usually made out of a different material. By far the most popular in today’s world are aluminum tins. These aluminum tins are not only lighter in weight, they also are cheaper to produce. This brings along great cost benefits for the user as these tins cost less to manufacture and are cheaper when shipping them to your customers.

All the tin boxes found at in our store have been crafted out of high-end aluminium. Our tins come with rolled edges and feature a premium seamless design. All our tin containers are 100% food safe and BPA free. They are furthermore corrosion resistant which makes them suitable for holding both dry and wet products. Thanks to the fact that our tins are produced out of fully recyclable materials, they offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to package your goods.

Traditional tin-plated containers are still available at uCan-Packaging upon request. If you are looking for traditional tin cans, please do not hesitate to contact us through e-mail. We do ask you to keep in mind, however, that the traditional tin-plated jars are heavier in weight and more expensive to produce. This is why they are less popular among today’s businesses.

What are classic tin boxes used for?

Tin boxes are most commonly used as packaging material. Additionally, these metal tins can be used for other purposes such as, for example, in DIY projects by hobbyists and artists. As a wrapping, the purpose for which a small tin container is used highly depends on their volume. The smaller sized tin cans are most commonly used to hold cosmetics, herbs or candles. Bigger sized tins are used rather for holding cookies, or sweets. Thanks to their universal design, these tin jars can be used to hold virtually anything. Sometimes, you’ll even find them in electronic stores where they are used as a premium packaging to wrap up a DVD, CD, or electronic gadget. Nevertheless, the most common application of these tins will be in the food and makeup industry. To help you get a clear overview, uCan-Packaging will below briefly introduce you to the main purposes for which these tins are being used.

Candle Tins

Wax lights may not be the first product that jumps in your mind when thinking about tin containers. Nevertheless, modern day design companies often use so called candle tins to store their wax lights. Candle tins are small tin boxes that have been directly filled up with wax. As a result, you’ll get a beautiful wax light that can be closed off with its lid when not in use. Metal tins are most commonly used to store scented variants of these wax lights. The main reason behind this lies at the fact that the lid helps you conceal the smell when it’s not burning. Additionally, it also treats you to an easy way to store them away without needing to worry about it losing its color, scent, or damaging it. Besides protecting the inside, tin boxes also offer a nice and easy way to decorate a wax light by means of adding a colorful print or paper etiquette.

Candy Tins

Tin boxes are a common container that can be used as so called candy tins. These metal tins are often filled up with sweets, chocolate, or cookies. To make them more attractive to the eye, the tin cans are often finished off with a simple yet colorful etiquette or a full multi-colour print. Generally speaking, window tins are most commonly used as candy tins, however, classic lift-ups are also often used in this industry. We have all seen those colorful cookie jars before or the premium tin boxes to store chocolates during the holiday season. Having such a high-end wrapping around your sweets certainly makes the consumer long even more for your delicious treats. Decorative tins are arguably the best way to promote your goods. As tin cans are made of food grade materials and are BPA-free, they are 100% safe to be used to store any type of food or beverage.

Cosmetic Containers

Perhaps the most common use of a tin box is that of makeup containers. In this industry, metal cans are often decorated with bright prints and filled up with balms, lotions, waxes, or crèmes. Especially smaller sized metal cans with a volume lower than 30ml are widely used as makeup containers. With their easy to use and re-closable tops, these metal tins can be safely carried along in a girl’s purse. Whereas the smaller makeup containers may be more commonly used as lip gloss containers, the larger makeup containers are often used for storing hand crèmes or hair wax.

Spice Containers & Tea Tins

Tin containers can often be found back in people’s kitchens where they are being used as so called spice containers. Spice tins are usually medium sized cans that hold a volume ranging from 50 to 100ml. All sorts of tins can be used for spice storage including clear top tins as well as those with screw tops, slip covers, and hinged tops. What makes tin cans great spice containers is the fact that their lids can be sealed off tightly and come equipped with an EPE liner. The EPE liner makes sure that external air, moist, and light will not enter your tin can, thus prolonging the shelf life of your herbs.

Another great feature of these cans is the fact that they can be easily re-used by the consumer once they are empty. The end-user can either re-fill them with new herbs or use them as storage tins to hold any other type of personal items. Besides holding spices, these cans are also used to keep other dried foods. Hereby you can think about fruits or nuts. Additionally, they are often used as coffee or tea tins. Especially in western countries, decorative tins in the form of coffee or tea tins can be found in the majority of kitchens.

Soap Containers

A so-called soap container or soap tin is a round or rectangular metal can that has been specifically designed to hold your soap. Soap tins can be found in the vast majority of bathrooms in modern houses. Thanks to the fact that they can be sealed off, they are also commonly used as a travel soap container. These usefully tin boxes allow you to carry along your soap inside your toilet bag while you’re traveling abroad.

Custom Made Tin Cans

Are you looking for a custom made tin to wrap and promote your goods? Then search no further! At uCan-Packaging, we offer numerous of standard and advanced methods for you to personalize the design of your container. The fact that tin boxes can be easily customized is what sets them apart from other wrappings such as plastic bottles and jars. Tin cans can be customized by means of a single colour or beautiful multi-colour print. If you’d like to take it a step further, you’ll even be able to choose from different printing methods that include laser engraving and 3D logos. For cheaper alternatives, you can add affordable paper etiquettes to your empty cans to personalize them in a way that suits your company most.

At uCan-Packaging, you’ll furthermore be able to choose from different caps and closing mechanisms when designing your own custom-made tins. Hereby you can think about slipcover caps, screw caps, hinged lids, or clear tops. Those of you who have a unique idea in mind for the design of a tin box can always contact one of our professionals through e-mail. We will be happy to assist you in co-creating the tin of your dreams that will fully meet your expectations. Custom made tins are a great way to promote your goods as they are sure to set your product apart from your competition.

Whether you’re simply looking for an odd-sized tin that can’t be found on our website or for a fully customized can for your brand – please do not hesitate to contact us. If you wish to know more about the process of creating your own custom made tin cans, we would like to advise you to head out to our custom made tins page. In here you’ll find all the information you need to know about this process. Naturally, you’re always free to contact us through e-mail as well with any of your questions. We are looking forward to receiving your request and are happy to help you in producing a beautiful custom made tin for your organization.