Collapsible Tubes
Collapsible tubes are in stock and ready to ship at McKernan. Collapsible tubes are a type of packaging that can hold viscous liquids such as toothpaste, creams, pastes, paints, ointments, gels, and adhesives. Some advantages of collapsible tubes are their ability to keep their shape, while easily dispensing product. They are light and space efficient, making them easy to transport and store.
A majority of tubes are found in hair care, beauty, and cosmetics industries with products such as hair gel, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, suntan lotion, facial cleanser, liquid foundation, concealer, and lip gloss.
Because collapsible tubes dispense easily and contamination is kept at a minimum, these are also popular for
pharmaceutical applications like ointments and
creams.
Pet care is a growing category for
collapsible tubes in
relation to food products, toothpastes, ointments and oral medications.
Collapsible tubes are also used in
food & beverage,
home & garden, and
automotive industries but with less frequency than
these other categories.
Many collapsible tubes sold at McKernan are made from LDPE or other forms of plastic but some are also made of aluminum. Often, a symmetrical cap is paired with a collapsible tube and can be either a continuous thread cap or a dispensing cap such as snap-top, with a sponge applicator, or a twist open and close.
Be sure to ask for samples to test these collapsible tubes with your specific product for compatibility. Add your samples to your cart or call 1-800-787-7587 and ask for a Sales Representative for assistance, and remember to ask for matching closures.