Lami tube packaging: Laminated squeezable tubes

Lami tube packaging is a major part of the printing market for liquids, pastes and creams.

The Multilayer Laminated Tubes (lamitube) made from laminates with aluminium foil barrier combine the excellent barrier advantages of traditional metal tubes & the attractive visual and tactile feel of the plastic tubes.

The ABL tubes give good “collapsible” effect which is desirable where precise dispensing of the product is required. Today, ABL tubes are not only used for toothpaste applications, but also increasingly for cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical and household and industrial applications.

PBL tubes or Laminated Tubes are made completely of plastic with the barrier layer being made of Ethyl Vinyl alcohol (EVOH) plastic granules. EVOH is primarily used in applications where the packaging needs to look extra attractive, especially cosmetic products.

Laminated Tubes made of all plastic layers can be completely transparent and make the final product packed inside the tube visible to the customers. These tubes are passed through conventional metal detectors.

PBL?Tubes

Plastic?Barrier?Laminate

EVOH: This is a 5 Layer film with EVOH in the middle layer. EVOH provides very strong barrier properties and is one among the most recommended barrier for plastic tubes. This is ideally suited to pack cosmetics both cream & gel based, food items and specific industrial chemicals having medium to high viscosity.

Oxygen & moisture being treat for any product, preservation is made easy with the use of this barrier. However, EVOH has a tendency to absorb moisture.

EVOH is ecofriendly and can be recycled easily.

Ethylene and Vinyl Alcohol

(CH2-CH2)m, (CH2-CH)n OH

Oxygen Barrier: (cc/0.001 inch/100 inch 2/24 hr).

Ethylene-vinyl alcohol – 0.02

PET: This is a 5 Layer film with PET in the middle layer. PET provides very strong barrier properties and is one among the most recommended barrier for plastic tubes. This is ideally suited to pack cosmetics both cream & gel based, food items and specific industrial chemicals having medium to high viscosity.

Oxygen & moisture being treat for any product, preservation is made easy with the use of this barrier.

Maximum Use temperature which PET can withstand is 204? Celsius.

Oxygen Barrier: (cc /0.001 inch/100 inch 2/24 hr).

Polyethylene Terephthalate – 5.0.

Water Vapour Barrier: (g/1002 in/24 hr at 90% RH).

Polyethylene Terephthalate – 1.3.

NYLON : This is a 5 Layer film with NYLON in the middle layer. NYLON provides very strong barrier properties and is one among the most recommended barrier for plastic tubes. This is ideally suited to pack cosmetics both cream & gel based, food items and specific industrial chemicals having medium to high viscosity.

Oxygen & moisture being treat for any product, preservation is made easy with the use of this barrier.

Maximum Use temperature which PET can withstand is 177? celsius.

Oxygen Barrier: (cc /0.001 inch/100 inch 2/24 hr).

Polyamide – 3.0

Water Vapour Barrier: (g/1002 in/24 hr at 90% RH).

Polyamide – 25.0

Over two decade there has been significant change in the packaging medium of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, cleanser & health care products. Squeeze Laminated tube is a new advanced packaging medium in the world & gradually replacing the conventional Aluminum collapsible tubes in the market. The squeeze Laminated tube in comparison to aluminum tube has glossy finish, even thickness and aesthetic appeal - provides for an attractive appearance after printing and coating. Product that requires long shelf life and safe, hygienic & attractive looks can be packed in Plastic Laminated Tubes.

Products that can be packed in Plastic Laminated Tubes are :

Ointments, Balms, Heena Paste, Face Creams, Foot Creams, Facial Creams, Diaper Rash Creams, Toothpaste, Ketchups, Chilli Sauces etc

• Medical Packaging
• Food Packaging
• Personal Care Packaging
• Tooth Pastes
• Cosmetic Creams Fairness Creams
• Anti Wrinkle Creams

• Antiseptic Creams, Acne creams
• Ayurvedic Creams
• Foot Care Creams etc.
• Shampoo & Hair Oils
• Shaving Gel
• Hair Dyes & Heena

Benefits of Laminated?Tube?Packaging?

1. These tubes boast of having the same advantages as plastic, but their barrier properties are closer to those of metal. The laminated tubes have a good feeling and maintain the retract witness of the life of the contents of the tube.
2. Plastic laminated tubes combine all the essential qualities of metal and plastic. The laminated tube material is similar to that of plastic but has tough barrier properties of aluminum. The tube protects from air, light, and moisture.
3. The tubes are well-sealed to protect the contents of the tube from spoilage.
4. These laminated tubes are also tamper-resistant. Many pharmaceutical companies use the laminated tube packaging because they are hygienic, lightweight, and toxin-free which helps to improve the shelf life of the pharmaceuticals.