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Cardboard tubes also known as paper tubes are of a cylindrical design that is composed from wood pulp. The pulp is made into cardboard, paperboard, craft paper and paper adhesive composites. From here the cardboard is wrapped around a mandrel to the desired diameter and length.

The size (diameter) of a cardboard tube is always measured by the interior dimensions, never by the overall thickness. When the cardboard is wound around the mandrel the process is called spiral winding. In addition to diameter and length specifications, the thickness of the structure is determined at this step. Because cardboard tubes are made of flexible material the interior diameter and over all thickness has extreme variability. Cardboard tubes are used in the commercial and industry settings because of its resistance to pressure and stress proving well balanced structural strength.

Nearly every industry uses cardboard tubes in one fashion or another. Some examples of cardboard tubes are: mailing/shipping tubes, kraft tubes, coin banks, Sonotubes®, paper cans, tape cores, caulking tubes, grease cartridges and paper cores. Mailing and shipping tubes are typically used for paper documents that can be rolled. On the other hand, Sonotubes®, caulking tubes and grease cartridges are used to carry different substances in solid or liquid forms. Other cardboard tubes are used to carry things such as cosmetic or beauty products. Because of the dynamic abilities of cardboard tubes they are a cost-effective way to replace wood, plastic, metal or glass containers.

The versatility of cardboard tubes is nearly endless. Besides the unlimited dimension possibilities, and extensive usability. Cardboard tubes are often colored for themed packaging or organization. Additionally, logos or designs may be integrated into the cardboard tubes for product recognition. Waterproofing is also a common practice in shipping tubes or tubes that may be exposed to the elements. Adding different adhesives to the cardboard will strengthen the tubes and therefore, in a strength-to-weight ratio in cardboard tubes rival that of plastic or metal. Cardboard tubes offer the strength, durability, flexibility and are also a recyclable renewable source that makes it a great commercial and industrial component for any tubing solution.

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Mailing Tubes

Mailing Tubes

A mailing tube is a sturdy, solid, and durable cardboard container designed for shipping long slender devices and products or rolled up maps, banners, and posters. The indestructible exterior of mailing tubes...

Paper Tubes

Paper Tubes

Paper tubes consist of paper or paperboard sheet layers wound together to form strong, hollow, and usually cylindrical shapes. The paper layers are laminated or bonded together using adhesives. The wall thickness of the tube can vary depending on the number of layers wrapped during manufacturing...

Poster Tubes

Poster Tubes

A poster tube is a cylindrical, triangular, or rectangular hollow prism that is commonly used to transport rollable, unframed art, important documents, or long and slender materials. They also carry objects like...

Adhesive Tapes

Adhesive Tapes

Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes consist of a backing material film coated with an adhesive intended for relatively low-stress applications. Light pressure, usually done by the fingertips, is applied to initiate the binding. In the sticking process, the fluid properties...

Cardboard Boxes

Cardboard Boxes

A cardboard box is a shipping container made of thick heavy duty paper known as paperboard, which is more than 0.01 inch or 0.25 mm thick. The term cardboard is used as a generic descriptor for various types of solid firm papers used to produce boxes

Corrugated Boxes

Corrugated Boxes

A corrugated box is a disposable container whose sides are made up of layers of material that include an inside layer, outer layer, and middle layer. The middle layer, between the outer and inner layers, is fluted, which are rigid wave shaped arches that provide cushioning...

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