Several sizes of clear plastic round tubes are stocked, but custom lengths can be extruded and cut to the desired lengths. Many styles of caps and plugs can be added to transform the clear plastic tube into a container. Or, the clear round tube can be converted to a container by permanently sealing one end. The choices are a rigid bottom or a flexible bottom, and both styles have a variety of caps and plugs to complete the package.
It is best to select a plastic tube container size before deciding on a cap or plug, as not all caps and plugs fit all tube diameters.
What is the difference in rigid and flexible bottom containers?
VisiPak packaging tubes can be outfitted with a number of different bottoms to transform them into containers. The most commonly used bottoms are clear plastic PermaSeal plugs that are sealed into the tube to create our line of tube containers. However, many of our tops can also function as bottoms and we have the ability to manufacture custom bottoms to meet your exact needs. Do you want to see all of the additional options included with our containers? Please visit our main plastic tube containers page.
Rigid Bottoms
The rigid bottom insert used in our containers are ideal for most retail packaging applications as they feature excellent clarity, light weight and are approved materials for packaging by all major retailers.
- Recyclable & FDA approved
- Excellent clarity and light weight
- Made from approved PETG and
propionate materials
Flexible Bottoms
Our flexible bottom inserts are ideal for packaging heavy or sharp items like drill bits or cutting tools. The bottoms possess elastic properties as well as a longer skirt that adds strength to the seal of the container.
- Flexible bottoms absorb weight and stress
- Material will not split or crack under pressure
- Flexible bottom inserts record the highest
impact strength in the industry
Other Options
While the majority of the packaging containers we produce utilize our clear plastic bottom inserts, many standard and customized options exist including completely custom dip or injection molded closures.
- Poly plugs & caps with flat bottoms
- Vinyl caps for tubes that don't need
to stand - Custom molded bottoms like the
ones shown above
Features of Tube Packaging
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Low Cost
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Customization
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Clear Display of Product
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Protection
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Our Work
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Tube Containers FAQ
- What is a tube container?
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- What are the disadvantages of tube packaging?
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- Is tube packaging sustainable?
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