tinplate Reconsidering tinplate...
Mar 25, 2016
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Reconsidering tinplate...
tinplate
‘thin steel sheet with a coating of tin applied either by dipping in molten metal or by electrolytic deposi-tion; almost all tinplate is now produced by the latter process.’
Properties and applications
‘Tinplate has the strength and formability of steel combined with the noncorrosive and nontoxic proper-ties of tin and has the additional property of easy solderability. While it is largely used for containers for food and beverages, paints, oils, tobacco, and nu-merous other products, its use has broadened to in-clude toys, baking equipment, and parts for radio and other electronic equipment.’
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What is tinplate?Definition
BEO Oct 2007
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landfill
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Current consumer behaviour
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Recycle
Ideal Consumer Cycle
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Open tin can Enjoy contents Wash
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tinplateBowling pins
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Lanterns
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Toothbrush holder
tinplateTinplate pet
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Maracas
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Cookie cutter
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Drums
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Money box
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Tincans make fixing a broken chair easy
Substitute Legs Casters Prop
MOTOR OIL
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MOTOR OIL
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MOTOR OIL
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Stool
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Tinplated armrests
tinplateRepair cracks using tin cans, glue and nail into position. Ensure sharp edges are folded under
tinplateVase
tinplateProtects fence posts from adverse weather conditions
tinplateRepair back rests- using tincans opened flat and riveted together
tinplateTincans; great for oil leaks
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Tincans of various sizes can be drilled, sliced or cut to produce lanterns, lamps and lampshades ...
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Lighting
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Tinplate lighting
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Tincan Lamp
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Tincan Lamp
Drill hole in can base
Use tinsnips to cut sections
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Fold up cut sections
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Pigeon holes
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Shelving
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Flowerstand
Referring to the processes involved in the manufacture of tincans a range of furniture can be derived from the waste material.
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Tinplate Bench - Stack cans and fix together.Place cushions, perspex, or wood on top to create a comfortable bench
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Bending, Riveting, Soldering...
Tinplated steel can be formed toproduce structurally stable shapes.
Individual pieces can be jointed together in a number of ways including soldering and riveting.
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Alternative Tinplate packaging
Laser cut holes with corresponding extensions allows the user to form a joint. This principle applies also to jointing for furniture.
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Cut along seam
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Seperate and flatten can
Fold edges back to produce a rounded edge
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Tin cans can be opened out to form sheets of tinplated steel.
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Reconsidering Tinplate
Natasha Carolan
This little booklet has attempted to challenge you, the reader, to reconsider Tinplate.
It hoped to create within you, a moment of in-spiration or appreciation for tinplate.
It hopes that the next time you encounter tin-plate you will remember how versatile it is and that you will recycle any tinplate that you cannot use again.
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