On Display--Tubes
Tube Offerings
A supplier stocks a wide range of tubes sourced from China. The tubes are offered in eight diameters ranging from 3/4 to 2 in. Monolayer and barrier structures are produced using low- and high-density polyethylene and soft-touch resins. Decoration can be added using offset printing, labeling, silk-screening, and foil stamping. In addition, the firm has introduced unique rectangular and triangular tubes with fill capacities from 2 to 7.44 oz. Berlin Packaging, Chicago.
Oval Tubes
A company offers an extensive selection of oval tubes, with more than 15 different versions available. The firm’s patented one-piece oval tube is designed to eliminate the online filling problems of back-off associated with conventional two-piece tubes with caps. Other oval tubes include a patent-pending one-piece disc-top tube, flip-top tubes, dual-chambered tubes, and a tube with a brush-valve system. World Wide Packaging Inc., Florham Park, NJ.
Pinpoint Valve
In partnership with Seaquist Closures, a supplier has introduced Pinpoint, an innovative valve-system tube closure designed to enhance product dispensing. With its patented silicone valve tip, Pinpoint delivers a precise cutoff that stops product from dispensing when users cease squeezing the tube. The precise dispensing feature is well suited to products that are applied directly to the face, such as antiaging creams, lotions, serums, and color cosmetics. The soft feel of the silicone valve creates a unique experience for the consumer. Alcan Packaging Beauty, New York City.
Tube Variety
A Taiwan-based supplier’s plastic-tube production lines are run in mainland China. More than 60 tube styles are available in sizes ranging from 13 to 60 mm. Various tips, applicators, and caps are offered. Decorating services include offset printing, hot stamping, silk-screening, and labeling. Quality can be tested using ISO 9001:2000 standards. The firm has more than 20 years of experience in the field. Yuan Harng Company, Ltd., Xiamen, China.
Deckless Closure
The Deckless Flip-Loc Dispens-R tube is the most recent addition to a supplier’s tube line. Unlike standard flip-top tube closures, which feature a hinged lid and a deck where the dispensing orifice is located, the snap-on Deckless closure uses the head of the tube as the deck of the closure. Because product flows directly out of the tube and not through the closure, this design minimizes potential product leakage. Tube heads and closures can be single- or dual-colored. Berry Tubed Products LLC, Easthampton, MA.
Clearly Stylish
A supplier has introduced a new flexible tube that offers water-clear transparency. The tube also features a soft touch and is squashy to touch. According to the company, the tube offers a high-quality printable surface and clarity that allows visibility of the product in the tube. The Water Clear tubes are available in diameters of 35, 40, and 50 mm, with a sleeve length of up to 180 mm. M&H Plastics, Beccles, Suffolk, UK.