Requirement Discussion
The buyer shares application, filling, capacity, diameter, cap style, quantity, target market and reference samples so we can judge the project direction and quotation boundary.
Guide Center
Tube Packaging Buying Guide
A practical guide for buyers to understand tube materials, size selection, printing, production process, China delivery and export shipping options.
Size Reference
Tube Capacity, Diameter & Length Reference
Use this reference table to estimate suitable PE tube diameter and common body length ranges based on your target filling capacity.
This table is for preliminary size selection only. “—” means the capacity and diameter combination is usually not recommended for standard PE tube proportions because the body would be too short or too long. Actual filling capacity may vary depending on wall thickness, shoulder design, sealing length, cap type and product formula. Final capacity should be confirmed by drawing or sample testing.
| Cap. Dia. Cap. / Dia. | 16mm | 19mm | 22mm | 25mm | 30mm | 35mm | 38mm | 40mm | 45mm | 50mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5ml | 55-60 | 45-50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10ml | 85-90 | 70-75 | 60-65 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15ml | 115-120 | 95-100 | 80-85 | 65-70 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20ml | 145-150 | 115-120 | 95-100 | 85-90 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30ml | — | 160-165 | 130-135 | 110-115 | 90-95 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 50ml | — | — | — | 150-155 | 125-130 | 105-110 | 95-100 | 90-95 | — | — |
| 75ml | — | — | — | — | 160-165 | 135-140 | 125-130 | 120-125 | 105-110 | — |
| 100ml | — | — | — | — | — | 160-165 | 145-150 | 135-140 | 120-125 | 110-115 |
| 150ml | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 180-185 | 155-160 | 140-145 |
| 200ml | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 170-175 |
Tube Size Recommendation Tool
Recommendations are based on the same reference data table above. For oval or flat tubes, usable capacity may be lower than round tubes with a similar nominal size, so the tool estimates about 10%-20% extra body length or suggests choosing a larger size.
Production Process
Tube Packaging Production Process
A custom plastic tube is not only a printed container. It involves material preparation, tube extrusion, shoulder forming, decoration, cap assembly, inspection and packing. The simplified process below helps buyers understand the production chain.
Raw Material
PE, masterbatch and barrier material.
Color Mixing
Color matched by code or sample.
Tube Extrusion
Tube body and wall thickness.
Shoulder Injection
Shoulder and dispensing opening.
Printing
Silkscreen, offset or artwork print.
Hot Foil
Optional gold or silver finish.
Punching
Opening or dispensing hole.
Sealing / Capping
Tail sealing or cap and film.
Inspection
Appearance, size and assembly.
Packing
Inner bags, cartons and marks.
Delivery
China delivery or export shipping.
Structure Guide
Tube Tail Seal & Hanging Hole Types Guide
Different tail seal and hanging hole options for filling, sealing and retail display needs.
Tail Seal Types
Tail Seal Types
Straight Tail / Flat Seal
The most common tail seal style with a straight, flat sealed end.
Rounded Corner Tail
The sealed tail corners are rounded for a softer look and smoother hand feel.
Special-shaped Tail
Curved, wave-shaped or other custom tail silhouettes can be discussed by project.
Wide Tail Seal
A wider seal area helps reserve room for batch codes, hanging holes or display needs.
Embossed Tail / Batch Code Tail
The tail can reserve embossing, batch code, date code or anti-slip texture.
Hanging Hole Tail
A punched wide tail allows the tube to hang on retail shelves or display racks.
Hanging Hole Shapes
Hanging Hole Shapes
Euro Hole
A common peg-display hole shape for retail shelf display.
Round Hole
A simple hole option for lighter products or standard hooks.
Teardrop Hole
Used for selected display hooks or special hanging directions.
Triangle Hole
A larger display hole for shoe polish, adhesive and industrial glue tubes.
Inverted Triangle Hole
Suitable for special display direction or customer-specified hole solutions.
Examples
Tail Seal Examples
Straight Tail
Rounded Tail
Euro Hole Tail
Triangle Hole Tail
Inverted Triangle Tail
Common Applications
Applications
Shoe Polish
Adhesive
Industrial Glue
Hand Cream
Ointment
Trial Size / Travel Size
Notes
Notes
- Empty tubes are usually supplied with open tails for filling.
- If sealing and punching are required after filling, tail style, hole shape and hole position should be confirmed in advance.
- Different materials such as PE, PBL or laminated tubes may have different sealing results.
- Tail seal and hanging hole design should match tube size, filling weight and display requirements.
Before Inquiry
Prepare These Details for a More Accurate Quote
A tube quotation is not decided by appearance alone. Application, filling, capacity, cap style, artwork, quantity and delivery method all affect material, process, packing, lead time and cost.
If you are not sure about the exact specification, you can send reference photos, target capacity, application and estimated quantity. We will help organize a practical proposal.
Product Use & Filling
Skincare, personal care, food and nutraceutical, hotel travel, pharmaceutical paste or industrial gel may require different materials, barrier needs, hand feel and testing.
Capacity, Diameter & Tube Shape
Capacity and diameter affect tube size, hand feel, carton quantity and quotation. If the size is unclear, send a reference sample or target capacity first.
Material & Appearance
Transparent, translucent, pearlescent, solid color, matte or glossy effects influence material selection, color matching and production process.
Cap & Dispensing Style
Flip cap, screw cap, nozzle cap or massage head affects shoulder structure, user experience and assembly inspection.
Artwork & Decoration
AI/PDF artwork, logo, color code, barcode, text and print area affect sampling, printing method and quotation.
Quantity, Packing & Delivery
Order quantity, split shipment, inner bags, dividers, cartons, carton marks, pallets, China delivery or export shipping all affect cost and lead time.
China Delivery
How China Domestic Delivery Works
If the buyer has a sourcing agent, trading company or appointed forwarder in China, we can deliver finished goods to the appointed domestic location. Address, warehouse rules, carton marks and contact details should be confirmed before dispatch.
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Factory Finished Goods
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Packing & Carton Marks
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Domestic Trucking
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Appointed China Delivery Point
Buyer’s Warehouse in China
Suitable when the buyer has a China sourcing agent, domestic receiving point or consolidation warehouse. We deliver according to the confirmed address and receiving rules.
Trading Company Warehouse
Suitable for buyers who already work through a trading company. We deliver goods to the trading company for later documents and shipping arrangement.
Forwarder Warehouse
Suitable when the buyer appoints a China forwarder. The forwarder will arrange export declaration, booking, consolidation or international shipment. Entry sheet and cutoff time should be provided early.
China Port Warehouse
Suitable for orders that need to enter Shanghai, Ningbo or another China port warehouse. Port, warehouse rule and appointment requirement should be confirmed before dispatch.
Export Shipping
How to Choose Export Shipping Terms
Different buyers have different import experience. Some have their own forwarder in China, while others need support to arrange shipment to the destination port or address. The options below are common references, and final terms depend on order confirmation and destination feasibility.
EXW — Factory Pickup
The buyer or buyer’s forwarder picks up goods from our factory. The buyer handles pickup, export declaration, international freight, import clearance and local delivery. Suitable for buyers with an experienced China agent or forwarder.
FOB — China Port Delivery
We help deliver goods to Shanghai, Ningbo or the appointed forwarder/port warehouse and coordinate export handover. The buyer handles ocean freight, import clearance, duties and local delivery. This is common for B2B export orders.
CIF — To Destination Port
We work with a freight forwarder to arrange ocean freight and insurance to the destination port. The buyer handles import clearance, duties and pickup from the port. Suitable for buyers who need freight support but can manage import clearance.
Door-to-Door / DAP — To Your Address
For some destinations, we can work with forwarders to arrange delivery to the buyer’s address. A full delivery address is required to confirm cost and feasibility. This is available upon request and not guaranteed for every country. Duties and taxes depend on the confirmed shipping term.
Option Comparison
Which Shipping Option Fits Your Order?
The table separates responsibility boundaries so first-time buyers can understand which option matches their import experience and order size.
Option
We Handle
Buyer Handles
Recommended For
Finished goods prepared at our factory
Pickup, export, international freight, import clearance and local delivery
Buyers with a China forwarder or sourcing agent
Delivery to China port or appointed forwarder warehouse, export handover support
Ocean freight, import clearance, duties and local delivery
Most B2B export orders
Export handover, ocean freight and insurance to destination port
Import clearance, duties and port pickup
Buyers who need us to help arrange ocean freight
Forwarder-assisted shipping plan to the delivery address
Clearance, taxes or receiving cooperation according to confirmed terms
Samples, small batches or buyers who prefer easier logistics
If you are not sure which option to choose, send us your destination country, destination port or full delivery address. We will suggest a practical delivery option.
Ready to Start Your Tube Packaging Project?
Send us your application, capacity, tube size, cap style, artwork, quantity and delivery destination. We will help confirm specifications, quotation and delivery options.