Aluminium Tubes
Collapsible aluminium tubes are produced from an aluminium disk by the impact extrusion process. This requires a minimum aluminium purity of 99.7%. The tubes are manufactured in accordance with BS 2006 – 1984.
Aluminium tubes give a complete barrier to gases, light, moisture, oils, fats, volatile chemicals and micro-organisms. As the contents are squeezed out the tube collapses. There is no suck back of air or contaminants. There is virtually no headspace, so aluminium tubes are ideal for products that are sensitive to air and require maximum shelf life after opening. They are retortable. In
The tubes can be produced either with the orifice open, or closed with a thin membrane of aluminium that is easy to pierce. The tubes are extensively used for pharmaceuticals which require tamper evidence and high level protection from contaminants. When fitted with a cosmetic cap, aluminium tubes make an eye catching pack for premium image personal care creams.
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| Tube Diameter (mm) | Lengths (mm) | Volume (ml) | Orifice Diameter (mm) | |
| mm | mm | ml | US fl.Oz | |
| 12.7 | 60 - 81 | 2 - 5 | 0.07 - 0.17 | |
| 15.8 | 73 - 107 | 5 - 10 | 0.17 - 0.34 | |
| 19.1 | 78 - 130 | 12 - 18 | 0.41 - 0.61 | |
| 25.4 | 106 - 167 | 30 - 50 | 1 - 1.69 | |
| 28.5 | 140 - 175 | 45 - 65 | 1.52 - 2.2 | |
| 31.7 | 125 - 180 | 60 - 100 | 2.03 - 3.38 | |
| 38.1 | 153 - 180 | 90 - 150 | 3.0 - 5.0 | |