Clear Plastic Packaging Tubes
While most of the clear plastic tubes that we manufacture at VisiPak are converted into some type of tubular packaging container, each container actually starts as extruded clear plastic tubing. You may only be interested in the clear plastic tubing, and we can help with that. You may also want a cap or plug for the clear plastic tubing, and we can help with this as well.
Standard Extruded-to-Length Tubes
While minimum orders apply, the VisiPak team can also work with you to produce clear plastic tubes in the exact lengths you desire. View “extruded-to-length” tubes being made in this video.
- No tooling charges
- Available with a variety of wall thicknesses
- Over 40 standard sizes
In addition to round tubes, square, rectangular, triangular and oval tubes are also available.
Shapes & Sizes
As the leading manufacturer of clear plastic tubes and tubing in the United States, VisiPak offers the industry's most extensive line of shapes and sizes along with a full line of caps, plugs and closures.
Pick an Optional Top
21 Unique Styles
From clear plastic hanger plugs to friction-fit vinyl closures, our selection of tops is second to none. Plus, if you want a special size or style, we can make it. Any of these choices compliment the tube creating a unique clear plastic container package.
Note, not every style cap or plug fits each tube. When visiting the tubes page, a chart will display an "X" in the column indicating which caps or plugs are available for each tube size.
Poly Plugs
Poly Caps
Hanger Plugs
Hanger Caps
Vinyl Caps
Additional Options
Specialty Packaging Tubes
While most of our clear plastic tubes with caps are used in retail packaging applications, we also produce tubes for shipping and mailing applications and specialty tubes like our innovative hang tubes.
Industrial Shipping Tubes
Our heavy-wall, clear plastic packaging tubes are often combined with our durable, yet flexible vinyl caps to create shipping tubes that protect sensitive industrial parts like springs, magnets, and cutting tools.
Hang Tubes
These convenient, ready-to-hang, clear tube packages are perfect for retail use, yet tough enough for industrial applications. The innovative design features a hanger tab built into the sealed end of the package. Hang Tubes.
Mailing Tubes
VisiPak clear mailing tubes are an ideal shipping alternative for increasing response rates on direct mail pieces or simply adding to the aesthetic appeal of a mailer. Clear Plastic Mailing Tubes.
Unique Applications
Protective
Printers often utilize VisiPak poster tubes for their ability to protect and display the posters better than cardboard or paper tubes.
Functional
This innovative product featured a heavyweight clear plastic tube that not only provided protection, but served as a lever.
Structural
With an acrylic-like look, this thick-wall structural tubing is easily fabricated and ideal for temporary POP displays.
Artistic
Acclaimed artist Tara Donovan used VisiPak tubes to create this innovative tube sculpture. The entire exhibit is constructed of clear plastic tubing.
Case Studies
Explore the "Our Work" section of the website for unique and creative ideas for packaging tubes before you design your next project.
Milk Makeup
Jelly Belly
WataNut
Sunny Seeds
Starbucks
Enviroscent
Plus Plus
Pennington
Clear Plastic Tube FAQ
- What are clear plastic tubes used for?
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Clear plastic tubes are typically used when people need to see the contents within the tube. For this reason, flexible clear plastic tubes are used in all types of machinery and equipment, construction projects, HVAC and water systems, pumps, etc. VisiPak primarily manufactures rigid plastic tubes used for packaging and as components like bird feeder tubes, ball pickup tools, etc.
- Are PVC tubes the same as plastic tubes?
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PVC or polyvinyl chloride is a plastic that is often extruded into tubes. It is used to make most plumbing tubing so some people mistakenly assume that plastic tubing and PVC tubing are the same thing. PVC tubing is merely a type of plastic tubing. VisiPak manufactures plastic tubes using PET, PETG, polypropinate, etc.
- How are plastic tubes converted into containers?
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Visipak utilizes mechanical "molding" processes to convert many of its tubes into containers, but adhesives, friction and other methods are available.
