Originally Published PMPN September 2002
Product UpdateCustomizing Tubes
Unit-dose and full-size tubes can dispense liquids, creams, and gels.
Tandem Tube
A
company offers a large-diameter oval tube made of HDPE or MDPE with a fill capacity
of 130–200 ml. The Tandem tube marries an upscale, cosmetic look with convenience
and functionality. The tube coating may be gloss or satin, and the tube may
be decorated with offset print, hot stamp, or silk screen. The bicolor cap finish
is matte. The Tandem tube’s distinctive cap is compatible with a stock
bottle and tottle from sister company Decoplast, a division of Techpack. This
makes it easy for marketers to present an entire range of products with complete
continuity across the line. Cebal Americas, Norwalk, CT; 203/845-6315;
www.cebalamericas.com.
AMCO Poly Squeeze Tubes
Designed for sampling and unit-dose applications of liquids, gels, and creams,
these tubes are injection molded from LLDPE or PP in two sizes: 2 and 4 cm3.
They feature a tamper-evident tip, which, when broken or twisted off, exposes
the nozzle opening. A push-on cap prevents premature breakage of the safety
tip and also reseals a partially used tube. The tubes also feature a blemish-free
surface with no parting lines. Decoration is by high-resolution silk screen
ink printing around the circumference of the tube. When the tube is crimped,
a front and back side of the artwork is formed, and a 3 ¼ x 1 ¼-in.
registration mark above the active print area is required for filling. Andrew
M. Martin Company, Inc., Gardena, CA; 310/323-2000.
Design-R Tube
A
company supplies plastic squeeze tubes to the pharmaceutical industry. The Design-R
tube and the #12 applicator tip are produced using low-density and high-density
polyethylene and polypropylene resins. The Design-R tube features an eye-catching
band of color between the sleeve and cap and can be provided in either gloss
or matte finish. It also accepts a wide choice of cap styles. Tubed Products
Inc., Easthampton, MA; 413/527-1250; www. tubedproducts.com.
Plastic Ampules
Single-use plastic ampules are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging
from dropper tips and swabs to custom dispensers. The tubes consist of a one-piece
molded polyethylene or polypropylene unit. They are activated by a gentle squeeze,
which breaks the inner plastic membrane that seals in the contents prior to
use. Another gentle squeeze dispenses the contents a drop at a time. The package
features one-hand activation and dosing. James Alexander, Blairstown,
NJ; 908/362-9266; www.james-alexander.com.
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