How Different Types of Squeeze Tubes are Manufactured
Published April 12, 2024 1907 Views
Various materials and manufacturing processes are used to produce squeeze tubes optimized for different industries. The most common types used today include aluminum tubes, laminate tubes, extruded plastic tubes, and more recently, in-mold label (IML) tubes. Aluminum Tubes Aluminum tubes a...
Tube Filling Machine Parts
Published April 11, 2024 20272 Views
The Whole Package specializes in the engineering and machining of size parts for all makes and models of tube filling machinery. Over 500 cosmetic packaging companies just in the USA use our parts on their production tube filler machine brands from Kalix, Norden, IWK, Unipac, Axomatic, Tonazzi, Ken...
Should you buy a tube filling machine or outsource your tube filling needs?
Published April 10, 2024 4547 Views
We are asked this question often, “should we buy our own tube filling & sealing machine or outsource our tube filling needs?” Before answering this question, lets first lay some groundwork. Why listen to anything we have to say? Good question, here is the simple answer, you don’t have to. Afte...
New Plastic Tube Styles and Design Options Aim to Revolutionize the Industry
Published January 31, 2024 466 Views
Tube manufacturers are working to make their products more environmentally friendly. One of the ways to accomplish this is to reduce the amount of plastic used in each tube. Additionally, tubes must use the same material for cap and body to achieve 100% recyclability. Another focus is on mor...
Comparing Coding Styles for Plastic Tube and Metal Tube Sealing
Published January 10, 2024 604 Views
Coding tubes is an important step in the tube filling and sealing process for plastic, laminate, and metal tubes. Code on the seal of a tube often indicates batch number, expiration date, or even the machine that a particular tube was sealed with. Plastic and Laminate Tube...
CNC Hot Air Nozzles for All Your Tube Sealing Needs
Published October 4, 2023 856 Views
Our CNC machined hot air nozzles are designed to surpass OEM quality and give you stronger, cleaner tube seals. This is achieved through design elements in the tip itself, as well as verifying by hand the fitment of each tip with unsealed tubes. First, our hot air nozzle tips utilize hund...
Maximizing Efficiency with Cartoners in the Tube Filling Industry
Published September 13, 2023 574 Views
One of the most common ways to streamline your tube filling and sealing line is with an automatic cartoning machine. Cartoners are also a great way to increase the overall quality and appeal of your product packaging without adding much cost. Most automated tube packaging operatio...
Robotics are Being used to Streamline Tube Filling and Sealing Lines
Published August 23, 2023 580 Views
Collaborative robots are being used across a growing number of industries as the need to reshore manufacturing rises. The tube filling industry is no exception, with many packaging machine manufacturers now offering robot tube feeders and packers. As labor prices rise rapidly in...
Pharma Grade Tube Filling Machines Now Available
Published August 16, 2023 874 Views
Features of New Pharmaceutical Grade Tube Filling and Sealing Machines The machines are constructed from stainless steel AISI 304, all elements having contact with product are made of stainless steel AISI 316 Options to have contact parts polished mechanically and passivated...
Choosing the Best Product Pump for Your Application
Published July 12, 2023 769 Views
When it comes to selecting a pump to transfer your products, there are a few things to consider. The most important factor in deciding on a type of pump is the viscosity of the liquid being transferred. In addition, a desired flow rate and the distance that the liquid must travel should also...