Tinplate Box Production Process and Sea Transportation Timeline
The production of tinplate boxes is a multi-step precision process involving design, proofing, printing, production, quality inspection, packaging and sea transportation. The following is a detailed description of the process and timeline:
- Determine the design
- Customer demand communication: Confirm the design requirements with the customer, including size, shape, pattern, color, etc.
- Design draft production: According to customer needs, the design team produces a preliminary design draft and confirms it with the customer.
- Timeline: It usually takes 1-3 working days , depending on the complexity of the design and the speed of customer feedback.
- Proofing
- Sample production : According to the confirmed design draft, make samples for customer confirmation.
- Sample delivery : Send the sample to the customer and wait for customer feedback.
- Timeline : Proofing usually takes 5-7 working days , and the delivery time depends on the customer's location.
- Arrange printing
- Printing file preparation : Prepare printing files according to the final confirmed design draft.
- Printing : Use high-quality printing equipment to print patterns on the tinplate surface.
- Timeline : The printing process usually takes 3-5 working days .
- Production
- Cutting and forming : Cut the printed tinplate into the required shape and punch it through a mold.
- Welding and assembly : Weld the box body and assemble accessories such as lids and handles.
- Timeline : The production process usually takes 7-10 working days , depending on the order quantity and production complexity.
- Quality inspection
- Appearance inspection : Check whether there are scratches, printing defects, etc. on the surface of the box body.
- Functional test : Test whether the box cover is tight and the handle is firm.
- Timeline : Quality inspection usually takes 1-2 working days .
- Packing and delivery preparation
- Packaging : Pack the tinplate box into cartons or other packaging materials according to customer requirements.
- Booking : Book with the shipping company 5-7 working days in advance and arrange the loading time.
- Loading : Loading usually takes 1-2 working days .
- Timeline : Packing and shipment preparation usually takes 3-5 working days .
- Ocean Freight
- Ocean Shipping Time :
- Southeast Asia (such as Vietnam, Thailand): usually takes 7-14 days .
- Europe : usually takes 25-35 days .
- North America : usually takes 20-30 days .
- Middle East : usually takes 15-25 days .
- Customs Clearance and Delivery :
- After the goods arrive at the destination port, customs clearance usually takes 3-5 working days .
- After customs clearance is completed, the goods will be delivered to the customer's designated warehouse through local logistics, which usually takes 2-3 working days .
Total timeline
From design confirmation to delivery of goods to customer warehouse, the whole process usually takes 30-60 working days (about 6-12 weeks ), and the specific time may be adjusted according to the following factors:
- Design complexity
- Order quantity
- Customer feedback speed
- Ocean destination and transportation method
Optimization suggestions
- Advance planning : It is recommended that customers plan orders in advance to leave sufficient production and transportation time.
- Batch production : For large orders, batch production can be carried out to shorten delivery time.
- Quick feedback : The customer's quick response in the design confirmation and sample feedback links helps to speed up the overall process.
- Book in advance : It is recommended that customers confirm the transportation method and book in advance 1-2 weeks before production is completed to avoid space shortage.
I hope the above content can help you better understand the production process and ocean transportation timeline of tinplate boxes! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.